Festivals + Events – The Tokyo they leave out of the guidebooks…

By Jonelle Patrick Feb 19, 2020February 19, 2020

February festival: Canals festooned with miles of gorgeous kimono fabric

Some-No-Komichi is a celebration held every February in Nakai, the Tokyo neighborhood that’s famous for kimono dyeing. Examples of the makers’ finest wares are strung along miles of the canal … Continue reading February festival: Canals festooned with miles of gorgeous kimono fabric

By Jonelle Patrick Jan 16, 2020

Let’s go to Setagaya Boroichi, the most legendary flea market in Tokyo!

The Setagaya Boroichi is the grand old lady of Tokyo flea markets. It’s so ancient and so revered, in fact, it holds Intangible Cultural Treasure status! On December 15-16 and … Continue reading Let’s go to Setagaya Boroichi, the most legendary flea market in Tokyo!