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List of Festivals and Events in Tokyo

Asakusa Samba Carnival  Editor's Pick
The Asakusa Samba Carnival is one of Tokyo's more lively and popular summer festivals. It attracts 500,000 visitors each year.


2006 Asakusa Samba Carnival
2007 Asakusa Samba Carnival
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Tokyo's fun side explodes into a giant water fight.
A massive traditional dance festival in a trendy Tokyo neighborhood better known for punk.
A charming Tokyo neighborhood on the banks of a canal-like river with a dark past.
The fact that there are multiple summer Samba festivals in Tokyo illustrates the strong cultural ties between Japan and Brazil.
According to the Asahi Shinbun Newspaper, a large percentage of the Mikoshi (parade floats) in the festival are controlled by yakuza groups.
An imperial marathon through the streets of central Tokyo.
Intense fireworks rivalries going back 100s of years.
Tokyo (and Osaka's) biggest summer music festival.
One of the world's largest auto shows focused on automotive technology and customization.
A large video game industry conference famous for its cosplayers and booth ladies.

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The tiny Firefly Festival that hit the big time thanks to Tokyo Sky Tree.
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