Cultural & Ethnic Festivals events in Tokyo

Dramatic Reading: Ichiyo Higuchi’s 'The Thirteenth Night'

31 Oct – 1 Nov · 杉並区

Experience Ichiyo Higuchi’s classic 'The Thirteenth Night' performed as a dramatic reading with live koto and flute at a designated cultural heritage...

Fusion of Indian Classical Dance and Rakugo: 'Narrating and Danc...

31 Oct · 杉並区

A groundbreaking collaboration performance featuring Hiromi Maruhashi, an acclaimed South Indian classical dancer, and Kikuchiyo Kokontei, a celebrate...

Collaboration Across Disciplines – 20th Edition: Stories and Mus...

7 Nov · 世田谷区

A special series produced by Shinichiro Ikebe, a leading Japanese composer and music director of the Setagaya Culture Foundation. In this milestone 20...

Fukushima Study Tour

7 Nov – 8 Nov · 千代田区

A one-night, two-day study tour to witness, hear, and experience the current state of recovery in Fukushima and the memories of the earthquake and tsu...

2026 Tokyo Coexistence Society Disability Awareness Caravan

20 Jul – 7 Nov · 世田谷区

Held in conjunction with the 'Help Mark Day' and 'Sign Language Day' established last year, this event features stage performances by popular talents...

Autumn Foliage at Fuchu Forest Park

11 Nov – 20 Dec

The Japanese garden, divided into east and west sides by a pathway, is especially beautiful in autumn. The brilliant scarlet maple leaves surrounding...

24th Cherry Tree Conservation and Management Seminar

12 Nov · 千代田区

This seminar provides a wide range of information on techniques for conserving and managing cherry trees, methods for restoring tree vitality, as well...

Fiesta de España 2026

14 Nov – 15 Nov · 渋谷区

Experience the spirit of Spain in Tokyo this autumn at Fiesta de España 2026!

104th Tokyo University of Foreign Studies International Festival

19 Nov – 23 Nov

The Tokyo University of Foreign Studies International Festival is a multicultural campus event where students serve cuisine from around the world at i...

Makimuku Archaeological Research Center Tokyo Forum 12: The Rebi...

21 Nov · 千代田区

An annual forum held in Tokyo to share the latest findings from the Makimuku archaeological site. This year’s theme is 'The Rebirth of the Yamato King...

19th Baisouin Temple Cultural Lecture: Harnessing 'Ki' in Life,...

21 Nov · 港区

This cultural lecture series invites notable figures from various fields as speakers, and anyone can attend for free. Learn practical ways to incorpor...

Exploring the Pure Lands in the Perfection of Wisdom Sutras: Und...

17 Dec – 18 Feb · 港区

Baisouin Temple offers lectures for both members and the general public. In this three-part series led by Prof. Hirohiko Katsuzaki, participants will...

Exploring the Life of Kumarajiva

18 Dec – 4 Mar · 港区

Baisoin Temple offers lectures for parishioners and the general public. Professor Shokan Agawa's series 'Reading the Amitabha Sutra' consists of three...

New Year's Visit at Torigoe Shrine

1 Jan – 15 Jan · 台東区

This historic shrine in Taito celebrates its 1,376th anniversary. The main deity enshrined is Yamato Takeru, accompanied by Ame-no-Koyane and the spir...

Buddhism Lecture: History of Japanese Buddhism 9

25 Jan – 8 Mar · 港区

Baisoin Temple opens its doors to both parishioners and the general public for this series of lectures. Led by Professor Yasunobu Hayashida (professor...

Washita Sanshin Class (Ryukyu Folk Songs & Fast-Picking Course)

15 Aug – 6 Feb · 千代田区

In Okinawa, many songs such as children's tunes, moral songs, love songs, and work songs have emerged from daily life and are known as 'Ryukyu folk so...

Washita Intermediate Sanshin Course, 26th Term

15 Aug – 6 Feb · 千代田区

This class is recommended for those who want to further improve their sanshin technique with the guidance of experienced instructors, as well as those...

Washita Sanshin Class (Beginner) 28th Term

16 Aug – 7 Feb · 千代田区

A recommended class for beginners who want to learn the basics of Sanshin from scratch. Instructors will guide you carefully on how to hold, play, and...

Washita Intermediate Sanshin Class (27th Term)

16 Aug – 7 Feb · 千代田区

This class is recommended for those who want to further improve their sanshin (Okinawan three-stringed instrument) skills or for those looking to play...

Tokyu Line Floral Stamp Tour Part 3

25 Apr – 31 Mar · 渋谷区

A tour of 55 temples and shrines along the Tokyu Line and Tokyu Bus routes, collecting special floral-themed temple and shrine stamps.