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Events 2010

Japan Fashion Week

Each year, fashionistas from across the globe converge on Japan's capital of Tokyo to enjoy the new spring/summer or autumn/winter collections of some of the Japan's most famous designers.The city buzzes with energy and some events are even open to the public where keen... see full details

Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival

Heralding the beginning of spring, cherry trees burst into a riot of pink and white blossoms all over the city drawing thousands of holidaymakers daily for cherry blossom viewing (hanami). The cherry blossom, or Sakura, is Japan's national flower and a symbol of Japan.... see full details

Sanja Festival

The Sanja Matsuri or Sanja Festival is the biggest of Tokyo's three great festivals, along with the Kanda Festival and Sanno Festival, which alternate every year. During the annual festival thousands of frenzied devotees gather for traditional portable shrine processions, ancient ritual music and... see full details

Great Japan Beer Festival

Contrary to popular belief, the Japanese drink more than just Sake and rice wine. Beer is also highly popular and the city of Sapporo in Hokkaido is famed for its brews. Many of these are available at Tokyo's Great Japan Beer Festival each... see full details

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Sumida River Fireworks Festival

Every summer Japan prepares for its numerous fireworks (hanabi) festivals held throughout the nation. The biggest of these is the display over the Sumida River, which is a major event on the cultural calendar of Tokyo, with spectacular multicoloured layers that blossom into the... see full details

Japanese F1 Grand Prix

The Japanese Grand Prix usually falls towards the end of the Formula One season and has over the years provided much excitement, and often been the track to crown the season's champion. The Fuji Speedway and Suzuka circuits are to host the Japanese... see full details

Tokyo International Film Festival

Each year the Tokyo International Film Festival exclusively screens new and exciting films cinemas around Roppongi Hills. Film buffs can enjoy world premieres by some of Japan's top directors as well as voting for their favourite film in the Audience Choice. ... see full details

Chichibu Yomatsuri

There is nothing small about the town of Chichibu over this weekend as the skies are brightly lit with the blaze of thousands of fireworks. The town sees colourful floats marching through to the cheers of celebratory locals as families from all around... see full details

Wakakusa Yamayaki

No one is sure of the origins of this fascinating event but each January, monks and priests oversee the burning of Wakakusa hill, with over a hundred thousand onlookers watching the fascinating spectacle. And as if the flames weren't enough to light the... see full details