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Sanrio Puroland 35th AnniversaryOfficialOn now© Matryokeshi · CC BY-SA 3.0

Seasonal

Sanrio Puroland 35th Anniversary

Hello Kitty's indoor theme park celebrates 35 years with ribbon-themed decor and 'The Quest of Wonders' — its first all-new main parade in a decade — running all the way through the end of 2026.

Until Thu, Dec 31, 2026 20:00 JST TokyoDay Passport at the gate: adults ¥3,900–6,900; children (3–17, incl. high-school students) and seniors (65+) ¥2,800–5,800 — the price depends on the date. The official e-Passport is ¥100 cheaper (official site, checked 25 Sep 2026).

Ashikaga Flower Park: Flower Fantasy Winter IlluminationOfficialOn now© Miyuki Meinaka · CC BY-SA 4.0

Seasonal

Ashikaga Flower Park Illumination 2026-2027: Dates (Oct 17–Feb 14), Light-Up Time & Prices

Oct 17, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027 at Ashikaga Flower Park, Tochigi. Lights on around 17:00 (around 16:30 from early Nov to early Jan); evening entry ¥1,500 adults, ¥800 children. 25th edition, 5 million+ lights (checked 2026-10-14).

Until Sun, Feb 14, 2027 21:00 JST TokyoEvening admission: adults ¥1,500 / children (age 4 to elementary school) ¥800 (2026-2027 season; may change with the state of the flowers) (checked 2026-10-14).

The illuminated Ferris wheel at Yomiuriland (December 2012, the park's previous wheel)OfficialOn now© Zengame (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY 2.0

Seasonal

Yomiuriland Jewellumination 2026: 29 Oct – 4 Apr 2027, Lights 16:00, Tickets & Access

Yomiuriland Jewellumination 2026 runs 29 October 2026 to 4 April 2027 at the Yomiuriland amusement park in Inagi, Tokyo, with lights on 16:00–20:30. Admission only is ¥1,800 for adults; the After Pass from 15:00 with unlimited rides is ¥3,100. This season's theme is "Growing Light".

Until Sun, Apr 4, 2027 09:00 JST TokyoStandard prices (tax incl.): admission only adult ¥1,800 / junior-senior high ¥1,500 / elementary & 65+ ¥1,000 / pre-school ¥1,000; After Pass (from 15:00, unlimited rides) ¥3,100 / ¥2,500 / ¥2,200 / ¥1,500; One-Day Pass ¥5,900 / ¥4,700 / ¥4,100 / ¥2,500 (checked 2026-10-13).

Regular Noh Performance: Kyogen 'Oni-no-mamako' & Noh 'Morihisa'OfficialThis weekend© Yoshiyuki Ito · CC BY-SA 3.0

Arts & Culture

Regular Noh Performance: Kyogen 'Oni-no-mamako' & Noh 'Morihisa'

At Tokyo's National Noh Theatre, watch the 650-year-old art of noh and its comic counterpart kyogen, including a piece performed by celebrated kyogen master Nomura Mansai. English subtitles appear on screens built into the seatbacks.

Fri, Nov 6, 2026 18:30 JST TokyoFront-stage ¥5,800 / Side-stage ¥4,000 (students ¥2,800) / Middle-stage ¥3,500 (students ¥2,500).

Disney Christmas 2026 at Tokyo Disney ResortOfficialUpcoming© Emran Kassim · CC BY 2.0

Seasonal

Disney Christmas 2026 at Tokyo Disney Resort: Nov 11 – Dec 25 Guide

Disney Christmas 2026 runs November 11 – December 25 at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, with the "Toys Wondrous Christmas!" parade, the "Disney Christmas Greeting" and "Starbright Christmas" fireworks. Merch from Nov 10, menus from Nov 1 (checked 2026-10-13).

Wed, Nov 11, 2026 09:00 JST TokyoA date-specific park ticket is required (no separate event ticket is listed). Adult 1-Day Passport at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea: 10,900–12,400 yen per day during the event (checked 2026-10-13). A designated parade viewing area is also available with paid Disney Premier Access.

The venue, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, at night (December 2017)OfficialUpcoming© Ootahara · CC0

Seasonal

Hibiya Illumination 2026: 12 Nov – 28 Feb, 16:00–23:00, Avengers Tree until 25 Dec

HIBIYA Magic Time Illumination 2026 runs 12 November 2026 to 28 February 2027, lit 16:00–23:00 at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, directly connected to Hibiya Station. The 8 m Avengers tree stays until 25 December; no fee is mentioned officially (checked 2026-10-14).

Thu, Nov 12, 2026 16:00 JST TokyoNo fee mentioned on the official event page or in the press release (checked 2026-10-14).

Tokyo Tower and surrounding skyscrapers in Minato, TokyoOfficialUpcoming© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0

Exhibitions & Expos

Design Festa Vol.64 (Autumn 2026): Nov 14–15, Tokyo Big Sight — Hours, Tickets, Access

Saturday 14 – Sunday 15 November 2026, 10:00–18:00 both days, at Tokyo Big Sight West & South Halls (about 6,500 booths a day). One-day pass ¥800 advance / ¥1,000 on the day, two-day pass ¥1,500 advance, elementary-school age and under free (official, checked 2026-10-13).

Sat, Nov 14, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoPaid. One-day pass ¥800 advance / ¥1,000 on the day; two-day pass ¥1,500 advance (not sold on the day); elementary-school age and under free.

Tokyo Tower and surrounding skyscrapers in Minato, TokyoOfficialUpcoming© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0

Seasonal

Sagamiko Illumillion 2026-2027: Dates (Nov 14–May 9), Lighting Hours & Prices

Nov 14, 2026 – May 9, 2027 at Sagamiko MORI MORI in Sagamihara, Kanagawa. Lights come on from 16:00; adult admission is ¥2,000–2,400 depending on the day. This season adds a first collab with Kawaisouni! (Opanchu Usagi).

Sat, Nov 14, 2026 16:00 JST TokyoAdults ¥2,000–2,400 / children & seniors ¥1,300–1,700 / dogs ¥1,000. Night Free Pass adults ¥3,000–3,400; Free Pass adults ¥4,700 (2026-2027 season; varies by day).

Roppongi Hills Christmas Market 2025 (photo December 21, 2025)OfficialUpcoming© ウィ貴公子 (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA 4.0

Seasonal

Roppongi Hills Christmas Market 2026: Nov 21–Dec 25, 11:00–21:00 at O-yane Plaza (20th edition)

The Roppongi Hills Christmas Market 2026 runs November 21 to December 25, open 11:00–21:00 (official hours) at O-yane Plaza in Roppongi Hills, Tokyo. It is the 20th edition, with 10 stalls including Käthe Wohlfahrt; the 2025 market was free to enter (checked 2026-10-13).

Sat, Nov 21, 2026 11:00 JST TokyoEntry fee not stated in Mori Building's 2026 announcement (checked 2026-10-13). In 2025 entry was free; food and goods are paid.

Tokyo Tower and surrounding skyscrapers in Minato, TokyoOfficialUpcoming© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0

Exhibitions & Expos

Tokyo Comic Con 2026: Dates, Guests & Ticket Prices (Dec 11-13)

Tokyo Comic Con 2026 runs 11–13 December at Makuhari Messe (Fri from 11:00, weekend 10:00). Advance 1-day tickets ¥5,500, 3-day pass ¥9,900. All eight guest acts so far, from Nicolas Cage to Mads Mikkelsen, plus autograph prices and access (checked 2026-10-13).

Fri, Dec 11, 2026 11:00 JST TokyoPaid (tax incl.): 3DAY PASS ¥9,900 (limited); 1-day general ¥5,500 advance / ¥5,900 on the day, U-18 ¥1,000, U-15 ¥500. Autograph/photo tickets extra.

有明の東京ビッグサイト（東京国際展示場）の逆ピラミッド型の建物OfficialUpcoming© Chad Davis · CC BY 2.0

Exhibitions & Expos

COMITIA 158: 13 December 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight — Times, Halls & Entry Price

COMITIA 158 runs on Sunday 13 December 2026, 11:00–16:00, at Tokyo Big Sight East Halls 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8. Entry is by catalog — Tia's Magazine 158, ¥1,400 in advance or ¥1,500 on the day, free for under-12s. 6,000 circle slots. (Official COMITIA site, as of 8 September 2026.)

Sun, Dec 13, 2026 11:00 JST TokyoThe catalog, Tia's Magazine 158, is your entry pass: ¥1,400 in bookshops in advance, ¥1,500 at the venue. Free for under-12s. The catalog goes on sale 15 November 2026. (Official COMITIA site, as of 8 September 2026.)

Kusudama decorations and a 'Boro-ichi' banner above a street crowded with visitors and white stall tents at the Setagaya Boro-ichi flea market, Setagaya, Tokyo (photographed December 2012)OfficialUpcoming© あばさー (Abasaa) · Public domain (PD-self)

Festivals

Setagaya Boro-ichi 2026: 15–16 December, 9:00–20:00 — Next Session 15–16 January 2027

Setagaya Boro-ichi 2026 runs Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 December, 9:00–20:00, on Boro-ichi Street in Setagaya, Tokyo, then again on 15–16 January 2027. No ticket needed; 3 minutes on foot from Setagaya or Kamimachi stations (Tokyu Setagaya Line). No parking. (Setagaya City, checked 2026-10-14.)

Tue, Dec 15, 2026 09:00 JST TokyoNo admission fee listed by the city (open street market).

A stall at the Hagoita-ichi battledore fair in the grounds of Senso-ji, displaying kabuki-figure oshie hagoita and Imado-ware beckoning cats (Asakusa, Tokyo; photographed before 2015)OfficialUpcoming© Marusime · CC BY-SA 4.0

Festivals

Hagoita-ichi 2026 at Senso-ji: Dec 17–19 (Thu–Sat), Asakusa's Battledore Fair

Senso-ji's Hagoita-ichi (battledore fair) runs Thursday December 17 to Saturday December 19, 2026, in the temple grounds, 5 minutes' walk from Asakusa Station. Hours for 2026 are not yet announced; hagoita prices vary by stall (Senso-ji official, checked 2026-10-14).

Thu, Dec 17, 2026 TokyoNeither Senso-ji nor GO TOKYO publishes hagoita prices — check at each stall (checked 2026-10-14).

Crowds outside Tokyo Big Sight during a winter Comiket (Comiket 83)OfficialUpcoming© Taichi · CC BY-SA 3.0

Anime & Pop

Comiket 109 (Winter 2026): Dec 29-31 at Tokyo Big Sight, Hours & Halls

Comiket 109 runs three days, December 29-31, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight, with circles open 10:30-16:00 and East Halls 4-6 closed for renovation. The organizers say ticket and wristband details for general visitors will be published around early November (checked 2026-10-14).

Tue, Dec 29, 2026 10:30 JST TokyoGeneral visitors need a ticket or a wristband pass (same system as Comiket 102-108). C109 prices and sale dates are not yet announced; the organizers plan to publish details around early November (checked 2026-10-14). Circle applications closed in August 2026.

Hakone Ekiden runners seen from the roadside (photo January 3, 2026)OfficialUpcoming© Syced (Wikimedia Commons) · CC0

Sports

Hakone Ekiden 2027 (103rd) — Sat 2 & Sun 3 Jan: Teams, Course & When to Watch Each Stage

Hakone Ekiden 2027, the 103rd race, runs Sat 2 Jan (Tokyo to Lake Ashi) and Sun 3 Jan 2027 (back to Otemachi) over 217.1 km, watched from the roadside with no paid seats listed. Seeded teams, the 17 Oct qualifier and relay-station times from the 2026 results.

Sat, Jan 2, 2027 09:00 JST TokyoWatched from the roadside; the organisers' spectator page lists no sign-up and no paid seating (checked 2026-10-13).

Grand Sumo Tournament Tokyo (Hatsu Basho) 2027OfficialUpcoming© Creazilla · CC0

Sports

Grand Sumo Hatsu Basho 2027 Tokyo | Jan 10–24, Tickets on Sale Dec 5

Grand Sumo Hatsu Basho 2027 runs January 10–24, 2027 at Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo. Advance tickets go on sale Saturday 5 December 2026. Arrive by ~14:00–15:00 for the top-division bouts.

Sun, Jan 10, 2027 08:00 JST TokyoTickets required (no free entry). Prices vary by day and seat tier; 2027 prices are released with the tournament — confirm on sumo.or.jp. As a rough guide (approximate 2026 prices, as of July 2026): ringside tamari-seki ~¥20,000/person; masu-seki tatami boxes ~¥9,000–15,000/person by tier and day; Western chair seats from ~¥3,500 (tier C, weekday) up to ~¥11,000+ (SS). On-sale is typically 5–8 weeks before — check the official site for the exact 2027 date.

The road at the 30 km start of the Ome Marathon in Ome, Tokyo (an ordinary day, February 2015)OfficialUpcoming© 湖の国の王子 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Sports

Ome Marathon 2027 (59th): Sun Feb 21 — 30 km 11:30, 10 km 9:30, Entry Until Nov 3, Cut-offs

Ome Marathon 2027 is on Sunday, February 21, 2027, in Ome, western Tokyo: 10 km at 9:30, 30 km at 11:30 (fee ¥12,000). General entry closes Nov 3 or when full; the 10 km general quota is already full, so only charity, hometown-tax or hotel-package places remain for it (checked 2026-10-14).

Sun, Feb 21, 2027 09:30 JST TokyoEntry: 30 km ¥12,000, 10 km ¥6,000 (high-school students ¥3,000). Charity Premium Entry: 30 km ¥40,000, 10 km ¥30,000. Hometown-tax quota: donation of ¥46,000+ (30 km) or ¥25,000+ (10 km). No cancellations or refunds. Watching from the roadside is free.

Grand Sumo May Tournament (Natsu Basho) 2027OfficialUpcoming© Gregg Tavares · CC BY 2.0

Sports

Grand Sumo May Tournament (Natsu Basho) 2027

The Grand Sumo Natsu Basho (Summer Tournament) runs May 9–23, 2027 at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo — a 15-day honbasho, Sunday to Sunday, and one of only three Tokyo tournaments each year. Tickets sell via the official English site sumo.or.jp/EnTicket; arrive around 14:00–15:00 for the top division (the day ends by ~18:00).

Sun, May 9, 2027 08:30 JST TokyoTickets required. Arena chair seats start from around ¥3,000; box (masu) seats and ringside cost more. Purchase via the official Japan Sumo Association ticket site.

The Three Wise Monkeys carving at Nikko Toshogu ShrineOfficialUpcoming© Ray in Manila · CC BY 2.0

Festivals

Nikko Toshogu Spring Grand Festival 2027 (Thousand-Samurai Procession)

Nikko Toshogu's Spring Grand Festival (Nikko City, Tochigi) is held every year on May 17-18 -- a fixed date because it is a Shinto rite -- which in 2027 falls on Mon May 17 and Tue May 18. Usually, yabusame mounted archery starts at 1pm on the 17th on the Omotesando approach, and the Hyakumono-zoroi Sennin Musha Gyoretsu, a procession of over 1,200 people in 53 roles, sets off at 11am on the 18th for the Otabisho. Watching is free. Confirm the 2027 times on toshogu.jp before you go.

Mon, May 17, 2027 09:00 JST TokyoFree

Grand Sumo Autumn Tournament (Aki Basho) 2027OfficialUpcoming© Mila Lai · CC BY-SA 2.0

Sports

Grand Sumo Autumn Tournament (Aki Basho) 2027

The 2027 Grand Sumo Autumn Tournament (Aki Basho) runs Sep 12–26, 2027 at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo — 15 straight days of top-division bouts. It's a 2-minute walk from JR Ryogoku Station. Tickets go on sale roughly 5–8 weeks ahead via the official English site; arrive by ~15:00 for the makuuchi stars.

Sun, Sep 12, 2027 08:00 JST TokyoPaid, ticketed. Rough guide (approximate 2026 prices — the 2027 fares are released with each tournament, so confirm on sumo.or.jp; as of July 2026): ringside tamari-seki around ¥20,000/person; masu-seki tatami boxes about ¥9,000–15,000/person by tier and day; Western chair (isu-seki) seats from about ¥3,500 (tier C, weekday) up to ¥11,000+ (tier SS). A limited number of same-day chair tickets (tojitsu-ken) are sold at the box office each morning, first-come.

Immersive light installation at the teamLab Borderless digital art museum, TokyoOfficialPast event© Domenico Convertini · CC BY-SA 2.0

Arts & Culture

teamLab Borderless Azabudai Hills Official Hours 2026

teamLab Borderless Azabudai Hills is open roughly 9:00–21:00 (Jul 2026). Tickets are timed, online-only, from ¥3,800 (adult; varies by day, +¥200 at the door), a 2-min walk from Kamiyacho Station. Allow 2–3 hours — always confirm exact hours on the official site before booking.

Thu, Jun 25, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoAdult (18+) from ¥3,800 online, +¥200 for door purchase; teens 13–17 ¥2,800, child 4–12 ¥1,500, age 3 and under free, with a disability discount available. Pricing is dynamic and varies by day, so always check the exact fare for your date on the official site. As of July 2026.

Tokyo Tower and surrounding skyscrapers in Minato, TokyoOfficialPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0

Exhibitions & Expos

COMITIA 157 Has Ended (23 Aug 2026) — COMITIA 158 Is 13 December

COMITIA 157 was held on Sunday 23 August 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight and has ended. The next edition is **COMITIA 158 on Sunday 13 December 2026, in Tokyo Big Sight East Halls 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8**. After that, 159 falls on 14 March 2027 and 160 on 23 May 2027.

Sun, Aug 23, 2026 11:00 JST TokyoThe catalog (Tia's Magazine 157) is your entry pass: ¥1,400 in bookshops in advance, ¥1,500 at the venue. Free for under-12s, and free entry for everyone after 15:00. (Organiser's figures, as of 16 August 2026.)

Grand Sumo September Tournament (Aki Basho) 2026OfficialPast event© Steve Cadman · CC BY-SA 2.0

Sports

Aki Basho 2026 (September Grand Sumo Tournament): Dates & Result — Onosato Wins

Aki Basho 2026 ran Sep 13–27 at Ryogoku Kokugikan and is over: yokozuna Onosato won his 6th title at 12–3, beating ozeki Aonishiki on the final day. The next tournament is the November Kyushu Basho in Fukuoka.

Sun, Sep 13, 2026 08:30 JST TokyoTickets required. Arena chair seats start from around ¥3,000; traditional box (masu) seats and ringside cost more. Purchase through the official Japan Sumo Association site.

Disney Halloween 2026 at Tokyo Disney ResortOfficialPast event© ELLusKa 86 · Public domain

Seasonal

Disney Halloween 2026 Tokyo: Until Oct 31, Costume Days Oct 16–31 & Rules

Disney Halloween 2026 is on at Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea through Saturday, October 31. The second full-costume window is October 16–31, there's no changing space inside the parks, and here are the costume rules and ticket basics, checked October 14, 2026.

Wed, Sep 16, 2026 09:00 JST TokyoRequires a date-specific park ticket (variable pricing; check the price for your date on the official site). The Halloween parade and decorations are included with regular admission.

Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival 2026OfficialPast event© Solomon203 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Anime & Pop

Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival 2026: Oct 30–Nov 1, Tickets

Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival 2026 runs Oct 30–Nov 1: 18+ Ikehalo Night on Friday evening, then 10 AM–6 PM on Oct 31 and Nov 1. Watching is free; cosplay or photo tickets from ¥2,980/day.

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 16:30 JST TokyoWatching only: free, no ticket. Cosplay or photographer tickets: Standard ¥2,980/day advance (¥3,480 same day), Premium ¥3,980/day, Premium 3DAYS ¥10,000, Ikehalo Night ¥3,480, junior/senior-high photographer ¥1,480/day, Kids (elementary and under) ¥500 on the day

Tokyo Tower and surrounding skyscrapers in Minato, TokyoOfficialPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0

Food & Drink

Kanda Curry Grand Prix 2026: Oct 31–Nov 1 at Ogawa Hiroba — Hours, Voting Deadline, Free Entry

Kanda Curry Grand Prix 2026 (the 14th final) runs Saturday Oct 31 and Sunday Nov 1, 2026 at Ogawa Hiroba, Kanda, Tokyo. The organizer's official site now lists the venue, curry hours (Oct 31 11:00–19:00, Nov 1 11:00–17:00) and the voting deadline (Nov 1, 16:00), still marked 開催予定 (planned) — checked 13 September 2026. Free entry; curry sold per dish. Shop list not yet announced.

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoFree

Shibuya Halloween 2026: Status, Rules & What's BannedOfficialPast event© Benh LIEU SONG · CC BY-SA 2.0

Seasonal

Shibuya Halloween 2026: Official Rules, Drinking Ban & Hachiko

Shibuya City announced its 2026 Halloween measures at a September 30 press conference (verified 2026-10-11). The slogan is "GOODBYE BAD HALLOWEEN". The Hachiko statue will be fenced off Oct 30–Nov 1, 62 alcohol retailers in and around the no-street-drinking zone are asked to suspend sales from 6:00 PM Oct 31 to 5:00 AM Nov 1, and about 185 security guards plus about 70 ward staff will be deployed. Tokyo police plan traffic restrictions around Shibuya Station from the evening of Oct 30 to the early morning of Nov 1. The permanent 6:00 PM–5:00 AM public-drinking ban (in force since Oct 1, 2024) applies as usual.

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 18:00 JST TokyoFree