| Date | Event |
| April 27th – June 23rd |
The Da Vinci Code Museum Description: Experience the famous novel, “Da Vinci Code” through digital museum. Time: 10:00am – 10:00pm Fee: ¥1500 at the gate before April 27th, ¥1400 for presale Website: http://www.davincicodemuseum.jp/ Location: 52Floor. Roppongi Hills Mori Tower |
| May 3rd |
The 54th Yokohama Minato Festival Description: International costume parade with big floats in 3 groups: “Kids Parade,” “Super Parade,” and “Super Exhibition.” Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm Website: http://www.yokohama-cci.or.jp |
| May 3rd – 7th |
Special Campaign for Children Description: Free admission to the observation deck for children under 12 years old, ¥1500 (regular price) for adults Time: 9:00am – 1.00am Website: http://www.tokyocityview.com/en/index.html |
| May 5th |
Tango no Sekku, Boys’ Festival Decorations can be seen at major hotels & department stores. Description: Kabuto and carp streamers are displayed to pray for boys’ good sprit and health. |
| May 5th |
Children’s Carp Streamers Festival Description: Special family program for Children’s Day. 600 participants. Admission is free, but by reservation only. (3379-5511). |
| May 6th |
7th Annual TELL Runathon Description: Registration is from 8:30 a.m. and there will be a 5 km walk from 9:45 a.m., a 5km run from 10:00 a.m. and a 10 km run from 10:15 a.m. Enjoy a fun, friendly atmosphere with drinks, snacks, prizes and a free t-shirt for participants. Website: http://www.telljp.com |
| May 7th – 21st |
May Grand Sumo Tournament Description: One of the six annual Sumo tournaments held in Japan. Advanced ticket sales began on April 1st. Purchase tickets at the Ryogoku Kokugikan Box Office or other locations listed on the website below. Website: http://www.sumo.or.jp/eng/ticket/index.html |
| May 14th |
Kanda Matsuri Description: Dozens of Mikoshi portable shrines are paraded in the neighboring area of the shrine. A gala tea ceremony is also offered. Website: http://www.kandamyoujin.or.jp/english/e02.html |
| May 17th & 18th |
Grand Festival Description: Highlight is a spectacular procession of over 1,000 armor-clad men, escorting three sacred portable shrines through the streets. Website: http://www.nikko-jp.org/perfect/toshogu/gyouretsu.html |
| May 19th - 21st |
Sanja Matsuri Description: Tokyo’s biggest and most famous festival featuring citizens carrying colorful portable shrines on their shoulders parade the streets. Website: http://www.sanja.jpn.org |
| June 9th - 11th, 14th & 15th |
Sanno Matsuri Description: Festival featuring a procession of portable shrines through the busy streets around the Akasaka district. A gala tea ceremony is also offered. Website: http://www.hiejinja.net/e100.htm |
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