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Tokyo Events This Week: Laos Festival, Tokyo Night Market, and Zushi Fireworks
What's a Cheapo to do this week?
Tokyo Cheapo
May 18, 2025
Tokyo events for Monday, May 19 to Sunday, May 25, 2025.
One of the first fireworks shows of the year will take place off the coast near Zushi, and everyone will be celebrating Laos at Yoyogi Park.
Shinjuku gets even more rambunctious (if that's at all possible) at the local shrine's annual festival, and meat, beer, and Italian cuisine are also on the Tokyo events menu.
May 22nd
If you want to avoid the crowded mid-summer fireworks calendar, then go to this early summer fireworks festival that takes place over the ocean adjacent to Zushi Beach.
May 24th
A chance to climb one of Tokyo's more iconic structures while raising awareness around mental health issues, the TELL Tokyo Tower Climb is an event created to (roughly) coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day and see participants run, walk, or climb up 600 steps. As an NPO that has championed mental well-being in Japan for 47 years, TELL is proud to step up for this life-affirming cause.
May 11th - 25th
Held every May, this is the third of Japan's six annual Sumo Tournaments, known as honbasho and one of only three to be held in Tokyo. With sumo rankings released a few weeks before, it's a chance to see the traditional sport up close and personal.
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May 24th - 25th
The Laos Festival is filled with Laotian dancing, music, workshops, and -- arguably best of all -- food. Catch live performances of traditional Lao music and dance, and experience the excitement of Boun Bang Fai (the Lao Rocket Festival parade). Shop for handmade textiles and specialty products.
May 24th - 25th
Meat meets music at this unique fusion festival in eastern Tokyo. Nikuon, from the Japanese niku meaning meat, is an event showcasing some of Tokyo's most innovative musicians and meals. Keep yourself going through the beats with some of Tokyo's best meaty snacks.
May 24th - 25th
Experience fireworks like never before over two nights at the Star Island Odaiba Fireworks Festival this May. Thousands of fireworks are expected to go off over the two days and a special 3D sound and laser show will also wow onlookers.
May 21st - 25th
Wander under the boughs of Yoyogi Park while experiencing some of Tokyo's charm and culture at the Tokyo Night Market. Settle down under stages with live music acts and performances and explore the art galleries set up under the tents.
May 24th - 25th
The biggest Italian festival in Japan, organized by the Italian Chamber of Commerce, is back. See a stellar lineup of Italian and Japanese guest chefs and artists, offering engaging talks, cooking demonstrations, and live performances.
May 24th - 26th
The streets of Shinjuku get a whole lot busier during the annual grand festival, known as a reitaisai, of Hanazono Shrine. There will be many food stalls and festivities around the shrine.
May 21st - Jun 1st
The spring version of the Oedo Beer Festival has returned to give craft beer fans even more choice of places in which to spend a spring outing. Some notable brewers in attendance include Sapporo Beer, Twin Peaks Mountain Brewing, and T.Y. Harbor Brewery.