KUDOS Event Calendar for Japan
A list of popular events in Japan.
Traditional festivals, internatonal sporting events, live music & performences.
Events in Japan
Tokyo
Fireworks
Sumida River Fireworks
The Sumidagawa Hanabi Taikai or Sumida River Fireworks Festival is one of the top largest fireworks events in Japan. Its long history spans to the Edo Period where the fireworks festivals were conducted to appease the souls who died of starvation or plague. Don't miss out on this extremely popular event where the night skies come to life with dazzling colors from several thousand fireworks.
The fireworks can be viewed from these two venues:
-Downstream of Sakurabashi Bridge to upstream of Kotoibashi Bridge
-Downstream of Komagatabashi Bridge to upstream of Umayabashi Bridge
Please note: The festival will be postponed if bad weather occurs.
Tokyo
Fireworks
Tokyo Bay Fireworks Festival
A huge fireworks display, beautifully reflected in the waters of Tokyo Bay
Tokyo
Festivals
Koenji Awa Folk Dance Festival
Many dance groups perform the Awa Folk Dance on the streets of Koenji.
Tokyo
Festivals
Tokyo
Festivals
Azabu Juban Summer Festival
Azabujuban, known for its trendy, international atmosphere, holds a yearly festival that grows in popularity every year. Streets are flooded with matsuri goers enjoying street stalls selling international food and drinks. Come enjoy this fun and lively fair!
Tokyo
Music
Tokyo Jazz Festival
The largest jazz festival in Japan, held at the Tokyo International Forum.
Details - http://www.tokyo-jazz.com/index_en.html
