From one of the most popular fireworks competitions in Japan to fall festivals, make the most out of the upcoming weekend with these kid-friendly events around Tokyo! 

 

1. Edogawa Citizen Festival

Date: 10/6 Saturday and 10/7 Sunday 9:00-16:00

Location: Shinozaki Park (Shinozaki, Edogawa)

The annual Edogawa Citizen Festival features food stalls with foods from all over Japan and the world, dance and taiko drumming performances and activities such as crafts and sports for children.

 

2. Yanaka Festival

Date: 10/6 Saturday and 10/7 Sunday 10:00-16:00

Location: Hastune no Mori (Nippori)

Known as one of the few neighborhoods that has preserved its Tokyo "shitamachi" (old town ambiance) look, the Yanaka neighborhood is within walking distance from Ueno Park. Enjoy traditional festival dance and music as well as performances by children, food stalls and games. There will be areas catered especially to children.

 

3. Tokyo Yosakoi Contest

Date: 10/6 Saturday 13:00-18:00 and 10/7 Sunday 11:00-18:30

Location: Ikebukuro Station

Come and enjoy the second installment of the Ikebukuro Fukuro Festival with yosakoi dance performances by over 100 teams from all over Japan. Enjoy festival food stalls and games as well!

 

4. Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition

Date: 10/6 Saturday 18:00-20:30

Location: Sшakuragawa Riverside (Tsuchiura)

Considered one of the top firework competitions in all of Japan, the Tsuhiura All Japan Fireworks Competition is like no other firework festival you've ever attended. With 20,000 fireworks fired, enjoy the festival food and spectacular night sky as you sit back and relax.

*Tsuchiura is about an hour train ride outside of Tokyo

*This is the second most popular firework event in Japan

 

5. AQUA POP HALLOWEEN direct by NAKED

Date: ~10/31 10:00-22:00

Location: Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa

Rain or shine, enjoy the aquarium's dolphin show that celebrates halloween with fall flowers and pumpkins and music that makes you want to jump out of your seats and start dancing!

 

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