This Week in Japan

Week of August 24-31, 2026

EVENTS THIS WEEK

International Tokyo Toy Show 2026 - Aug 29-30, Tokyo Big Sight

Asakusa Samba Carnival - Aug 29, Asakusa, Tokyo

Koenji Awa Odori - Aug 29-30, Suginami, Tokyo (10,000+ dancers)

Harajuku Omotesando Super Yosakoi - Aug 29-30, Shibuya, Tokyo

Omagari National Fireworks Competition - Aug 29, Akita

Hokkaido Marathon - Aug 30, Sapporo

Okinawa Zento Eisa - begins Aug 28

IN THE NEWS

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck southern Ibaraki Prefecture on Aug 23, felt strongly across Tokyo and the Kanto region. No tsunami warning was issued.

Mount Fuji's climbing season officially ends August 31 - last call for this year's summit attempts.

LOOKING AHEAD

Silver Week (Sept 19-23) is coming up fast - a rare run of back-to-back holidays perfect for a longer trip. We will have full coverage as it approaches.

Check back every week for the latest events, weather, and news from around Japan.