Sawara-no Taisai Festival in autumn | Canceled

This festival in 2020 is cancled

Sawara-no Taisai is a traditional festival held in Sawara, a natural waterway district, known for the cherished old townscape. With a 300-year history or more, Sawara Taisai has been designated as a significant intangible folk cultural asset of Japan.

Oeshiki Festival at Kuonji Temple in Mt. Minobusan | Oct.12

The Oeshiki is a Buddhist memorial service on the anniversary of the holy priest Nichiren’s death. In Japan, there are many temples associated with Nichiren, and it has been said the Kuonji is the head temple.

Toshogu Shrine Autumn Festival in Nikko | Canceled

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The largest festival held at Nikko Toshogu Shrine in the historic area of Nikko. This event takes place in spring and autumn. Though the festival in autumn is smaller than it in spring, autumn is a great season to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountains in Nikko covered with colorful leaves.

Oeshiki Festival at Kishibojin Temple | Canceled

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The Oeshiki is a Buddhist memorial service on the anniversary of the holy priest Nichiren’s death and is also a festival dedicated to the goddess Kishibojin (Hariti). During the Oeshiki many food stalls line around the temple and thousands of people parade on the streets there.

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Festival | Canceled

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A two-day festival that will transport you back in time to the traditional aesthetic streets of Edo-period Japan

Nanso Satomi Samurai Festival | Canceled

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The festival includes Samurai parade and performances at the beach.

Izu Shirahama-jinja Shrine Festival | Oct.28-30

A traditional festival held annually at Shirahama-jinja, the oldest shrine in Izu region. The 3-day festival includes various events, such as the bonfire and fireworks dedicated to the gods in seven Izu islands.

Tourism EXPO Japan (JATA) | Oct.31-Nov.1 (for Business Oct.29-30), 2020

One of the largest international tourism events in Japan, will be an all-encompassing event showcasing the many facets of travel and the creative and varied lifestyle information and trends.

Free admissions on Tokyo Citizens' Day (Tomin-no-hi)

Ueno Zoo, Rikugien Garden, Hamarikyu Garden and more!

Hachioji Food Festival | Canceled

This event in 2020 is cancled

A local food festival held in Hachioji City of Tokyo Prefecture. During this 2-day festival, many food stalls will offer special local food; Yakitori, Tendon, Yakisoba and more. Tokyo-made food products will also be sold there.

The 28th Gourmet & Diningstyle Show Autumn 2020 | Oct.7-9. 2020

The creation of the new market is the basic concept of the Gourmet & Diningstyle Show (GDS), which chiefly aims at the new business development by leaping the boundaries between the existing business categories.

Japan Robot Week 2020 | Postponed

This event in 2020 is postponed

The Exhibition Specialized in Service Robots and Robot-Related Technologies

Doll Market at Nihonbashi Ningyocho Town| Canceled

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Ningyocho 人形町 (means doll town) in Nihonbashi is a commercial and cultural district with a 400-year history back to Edo period, flourished with Kabuki theaters and Japanese puppet shows. During the Ningyouichi doll market, many stalls line along Ningyocho Street.

Oedo Mikoshi Competition Festival | Canceled

This festival in 2020 is cancled

A large event featuring traditional festival-performances. Mikoshi (portable Shinto shrines) and the groups of bearers across Tokyo area will take part and show their performance.

AUTUMN GINZA | Canceled

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A lineup of events to experience the tradition and the culture of Ginza; an open-air tea ceremony, the Diners Club’s Ginza Restaurant Week, Kid's Kabuki, and walking tours to visit temples and shrines in Ginza.

Hibiya Gardening Show | Canceled

This event in 2020 is cancled

A gardening exhibition at Hibiya Park in Tokyo, will hold various events; gardening competition, flower arrangement workshop, outdoor activity experiences and more. Admission is free.

Nihonbashi-Kyobashi Festival (Oedo Kakki Parade) | Canceled

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This festival takes place in Nihonbashi and Kyobashi area near JR Tokyo Station, includes a large parade with some three thousand people, making their way down Chuo Dori Street.

Tokyo International Film Festival | Oct.31 - Nov.9. 2020

The Only FIAPF-Accredited International Film Festival in Japan