Tokyo Festivals & Events
Japan - Fukuoka - Kobe - Nagoya - Tokyo - Osaka - Hiroshima - Kyoto - Yokohama -
The history of Japan beckons an ancient civilization which incorporates many customs and traditions. Bowing, tea ceremony and ikebana are the commonest of them all. Japanese are among the most polite people of the world. As a matter of fact politeness is a part of the Japanese culture. In Tokyo, do not feel amazed if people bow in front of you. That is the way to greet someone in Japan. Japanese are very sensitive about their etiquettes. The festivals and events that takes place in Japan all through the year truly showcases the rich heritage of their culture.
Tokyo, being the capital city of the country is no exception. The same cultural
traits are followed in this cosmopolitan too. Friendly people all around, warm
atmosphere and an environment filled with the fragrance of celebrations. Yes,
celebrations. Celebrations through the numerous Festivals and the Events that
occurs in Tokyo all round the year. In other words, its always a time to celebrate
in Tokyo. Be it the Seijin-no-hi, the festivals of the youths or the Doll Festival,
Japanese celebrate each of them with great passion.
- Asakusa Samba Carnival
- Gion Matsuri
- Kurayami Matsuri (Darkness Festival)
- Sumida River Fireworks Festival
- Beer Festival
- Hina Matsuri (The Doll Festival)
- Minato Matsuri
- Takao Momiji Matsuri (Maple Leaf Festival)
- Bunkyo Tsutsuji Matsuri
- Honbasho (Sumo Tournaments) Tokyo
- Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Viewing Festival)
- Tokyo Bay Fireworks