Cultural & Ethnic Festivals events in Tokyo

BRAZIL QUEST in Koiwa

27 Sep · 江戸川区

Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of Brazil with a day dedicated to Brazilian food, music, dance, and family activities. Enjoy energetic perf...

Symposium Celebrating 10,000 Albatrosses: Toward a Future of One...

27 Sep · 世田谷区

Once numbering in the millions, the albatross was believed to be extinct at one point, but thanks to over half a century of dedicated conservation eff...

2026 Spring Beginner French Course

13 Apr – 28 Sep · 江戸川区

A friendly beginner course for learning French from the basics. Covers pronunciation, greetings, essential phrases, and grammar and vocabulary useful...

The 89th Shoyo Memorial Festival: 'Shoyo Tsubouchi and the Essen...

30 Sep · 新宿区

Now in its 89th year, the Shoyo Memorial Festival at Waseda University Theatre Museum commemorates the achievements of Shoyo Tsubouchi, a tradition he...

New National Theatre Opera: 'The Turk in Italy'

2 Oct – 12 Oct · 渋谷区

Rossini's comic opera 'The Turk in Italy' is being performed at the New National Theatre for the first time. The story follows a playboy Turkish princ...

Copper Palace (Important Cultural Property Old Isono Residence)...

2 Oct · 10:00 · 文京区

Public Bathhouse Supporters Forum 2026

3 Oct · 大田区

Now in its 12th year, this festival brings together fans of public bathhouses. This year's forum features a talk by Masayuki Kusumi, known for works s...

Shinjuku Cultural Center Rakugo Performance: Special Show Celebr...

3 Oct · 新宿区

In March this year, Dankan Tachikawa was promoted to master storyteller, and his unique perspective and free-spirited style are winning growing acclai...

Salsa Street 2026: Ueno de Bueno

3 Oct – 4 Oct · 台東区

Experience a free international festival celebrating Latin and Caribbean culture, featuring salsa food, dance, and music.

Heritage Festival 2026 by agataJapan

3 Oct · 中央区

Japanese Peking Opera Arts Festival 2026

4 Oct · 世田谷区

Hosted by Shinchou Opera Troupe, which has focused on training Peking Opera performers since its founding, this annual festival features performances...

Peking Opera Experience Workshop at Japanese Peking Opera Arts F...

4 Oct · 世田谷区

Before the day's performance, a hands-on 'Peking Opera Experience Workshop' will be held to bring participants closer to the art of Peking Opera. Led...

Breaking Barriers: Japan's First Female Firefighter Shares Her 5...

9 Oct · 千代田区

Toshie Furuyatani, recognized as Japan's first female firefighter, balanced her career and parenting, serving until retirement. Discover the resilient...

Photo Essay Release Celebration: Tabibitosupi - The Search Conti...

10 Oct · 14:00

Flowers and Wind Chimes

18 Jul – 12 Oct · 多摩区

Enjoy the soothing sounds of about 200 wind chimes and the summer scenery. The sacred forest area, with nationally designated important cultural prope...

Exploring the Religious Worldview of Bhutan

16 Oct – 5 Feb · 港区

Baisoin Temple offers lectures for both temple members and the general public. Dr. Yasuhisa Motobayashi's 'Exploring the Religious Worldview of Bhutan...

Lecture for Elementary School Students: Edo's Waterworks

19 Jul – 18 Oct · 文京区

This lecture for elementary students (mainly 4th graders) explains the water supply system of Edo, including Kanda and Tamagawa Josui, using slides. A...

93rd Nembutsu Chanting and Dharma Talk Gathering

22 Oct · 港区

Baisouin Temple holds the 'Nembutsu Chanting and Dharma Talk Gathering' three times a year. In this modern temple designed by Kengo Kuma, participants...

Hikari-mo (Light Algae) at Jitsutoku Park

21 Apr – 23 Oct

At the back of the iris garden in Jitsutoku Park, the light algae (Hikari-mo) is in full bloom and can be enjoyed until around September. This algae g...

Folk Performing Arts in Toshima 2026: Hodo Houhaku

24 Oct · 豊島区

Experience the intersection of traditional folk performing arts and evolving folk songs at an outdoor theater in Ikebukuro! 'Folk Performing Arts in T...

Storytelling and Shamisen Performance: 'The Ash Man' at Yasuda R...

25 Oct · 文京区

Experience 'The Ash Man,' the final chapter of Naka Saijo's award-winning short story collection 'Kokorobosogawa', performed at the historic Yasuda Re...

Agency for Cultural Affairs: Make Traditional Ninja Rations with...

25 Oct

Try making hyorogan, nutrient-packed survival food eaten by ninjas during the Warring States period. Challenge yourself with authentic recipes based o...

Traditional Performing Arts Festival: Japanese Instrument Showca...

25 Oct

Enjoy lectures and demonstrations, live performances, hands-on instrument experiences, and exhibitions—a day when the entire hall is filled with the m...

Malaysia Fair 2026 Tokyo

30 Oct – 1 Nov · 江東区

Japan's largest Malaysian event, 'Malaysia Fair 2026 Tokyo,' will be held at Toyosu Park!