Festivals + Events: What’s happening while you’re in Tokyo?

Japan is filled with great things that happen only once a year! Here’s a Jan-Dec overview of the festivals and events you won’t want to miss:

If you only come to Japan during cherry blossom season, you’ll miss THESE flower extravaganzas, which are every bit as eyepopping, without the crowds or pink season pricing:

Or click on the month you’re planning to be in Japan to see what’s happening while you’re there:

 

Transport yourself to 1790s Japan, and meet the samurai lord who would do anything to hide his crime, the poor man who would do anything to be rich, and the queen of the pleasure quarter would do anything to escape her gilded cage…

The Samurai’s Octopus is a truly remarkable book, one that surprised and charmed me at every turn of the page…an enchanting, fascinating journey. You’re in for a treat.”
James Ziskin, Anthony, Barry, and Macavity Award-winning author of the Ellie Stone mysteries

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Jonelle Patrick writes novels set in Japan, produces the monthly e-magazine Japanagram, and blogs at Only In Japan and The Tokyo Guide I Wish I’d Had