Sanja Matsuri Held annually on the third weekend of May, Sanja Matsuri is probably Tokyo’s biggest festival. It celebrates the…
Asakusa Yabusame Archery Yabusame (horseback archery) has its roots in the Kamakura period when samurai used the competition to improve their skills…
Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival One of Tokyo’s most famous hanami spots, Ueno Park boasts about 1,200 trees, half of which are Yoshino…
White Heron Dance in Asakusa The White Heron Dance (白鷺の舞) has roots in a scroll which depicted scenes of a parade praying for…
Ueno Park Taiwan Festival First held in 2011 to celebrate 100 years since the formation of Taiwan, as well as an event…
Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival This annual hanabi-taikai has roots dating back to 1732 when it was first held in remembrance of the those…
Golden Dragon Dance in Asakusa The Golden Dragon Dance celebrates the re-construction of the main hall of Sensoji in 1958 after it was…
Museums & Galleries Asakura Museum of Sculpture This 3-floor building is the former residence and studio of Asakura Fumio (1883-1964) who came to Tokyo from…
Sensoji Setsubun Bean Tossing Traditionally setsubun (節分) marks the day before the beginning of a new season, but in post-Edo times the…
Asakusa Samba Carnival Held annually since 1981, the Asakusa Samba Carnival is one of the biggest events on the Tokyo calendar,…
Torigoe Shrine Dondo-Yaki Dondo-yaki is the ritual from the Heian era typically held on the 15 January. New year ornaments, amulets, and…
