Cultural & Ethnic Festivals events in Tokyo

[August 16 (Sun)] OMEKASHI Closet - Yukata Rental & Dressing Ser...

16 Aug · 16:00 · 港区

Hills Workshop for Kids 2026

25 Jul – 16 Aug

Mori Building Co., Ltd. will be holding “Hills Workshop for Kids 2026” at Roppongi Hills , Azabudai Hills , Toranomon Hills and ARK Hills from Saturda...

Higashi-Ginza Wind Chime Event 2026

17 Jul – 17 Aug · 中央区

Enjoy a refreshing summer atmosphere in Higashi-Ginza with the sound of wind chimes.

Experience Japan with a Giant Map of Japan!

18 Aug · 千代田区

Join an adventure around Japan with a giant 100-square-meter map. Learn about Japan while having fun! Suitable for elementary school students in grade...

Forest Connections Vol. 1: Kitchen Tools Made from Japanese Moun...

18 Aug – 19 Aug · 渋谷区

Starting this summer, the “Forest Connections” series lets you connect with forests across Japan, even from the city center. The first event focuses o...

Crane and Seven Leaves Performance Hall

19 Aug – 25 Aug · 千代田区

A special event featuring 21 master performers with less than 30 years of experience, crossing the boundaries of different schools. Three groups perfo...

Workshop: Experience Edo-Era Soap Bubbles

11 Aug – 20 Aug · 文京区

Try making soap bubbles as they did in the Edo period using soapberry nuts and bamboo straws. Limited to about 30 participants on a first-come, first-...

Harajuku Yosakoi Fair

21 Aug – 30 Aug · 渋谷区

In collaboration with the long-standing summer event 'Super Yosakoi' beloved in the Harajuku and Omotesando area, this fair introduces the vibrant ene...

Summer Holiday Special Workshop: City-Building Challenge with Fu...

21 Aug · 板橋区

In this hands-on program, children will discuss local issues such as "What problems exist in our town?" and "Is there something we can do?" Together,...

Haunted House

21 Aug – 23 Aug · 江東区

Back again this year! Enjoy three days of Edo-period streets and spooky creatures, fun for both adults and children.

Summer Kids Experience Event: Parent-Child Table Manners Worksho...

30 Jul – 21 Aug · 港区

Learn proper table manners supervised by Shoji Kohta, the store manager and sommelier of La Provence, which offers French cuisine in its main dining a...

Exploring Bhutan's Religious Cosmology

17 Apr – 21 Aug · 港区

At Baisho-in Temple, a series of lectures are being held for parishioners and the general public. Professor Yasuhisa Motomori's 'Exploring Bhutan's Re...

Book Club: The Book Door - 15th Session: 'Adventure'

21 Aug · 10:00 · 横浜市西区

Summer Chochin Night 2026

22 Aug · 港区

Join us for the eighth annual summer event. Experience a magical night with miniature lanterns made by everyone, reflected on the water with the histo...

Four and a Half Years Since the Ukraine Crisis: Hearing from Ann...

22 Aug · 豊島区

Anna, a staff member from Ukraine, will speak about the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and share her personal experiences. In addition, Yamagata, who has b...

Children's Bonsai Workshop at Showa Memorial Park

22 Aug

Staff from the park's bonsai garden will guide elementary school children through the basics of creating bonsai, with easy-to-understand explanations....

Jugemu Summer Vacation Special: Rakugo Kids' Performance

22 Aug

Enjoy a lively rakugo showcase featuring newly promoted headliner Otosuke, the warm and cheerful Sanputei Yumemaru, and young performers trained at th...

40th Sangenjaya Latin Festival

22 Aug – 23 Aug · 世田谷区

The annual summer tradition in Sangenjaya, the Sangenjaya Latin Festival, marks its 40th edition this year.

Dan Shun Juku

22 Aug – 30 Oct

Discussion Meeting on the Christie Library Catalog

22 Aug · 18:00 · 世田谷区

Japan Festa in Adachi 2026 Summer

23 Aug – 26 Aug · 足立区

Japan Festa in Adachi, an event aimed at passing on the wonders of Japanese culture to children, will also be held this summer! Centered around the th...

Sumo Experience

23 Aug · 足立区

Meet professional sumo wrestlers from the Tamanoi stable! Enjoy a sumo-themed quiz and try facing off against real wrestlers. Discover the culture of...

Starlit Storytelling: The Discovery of Pluto

23 Aug · 足立区

This event features traditional Japanese storytelling (kodan) by professional performer Seinosuke Tanonaka, recounting the true story of Clyde Tombaug...

Summer Cool-Down Experience at Tokyo Skytree Town

6 Aug – 23 Aug · 墨田区

Children can enjoy exciting water play equipment, and the traditional Japanese summertime custom of sprinkling water will also take place.