Mashiko Autumn Pottery Market (Toukiichi) | Canceled

This event in 2021 is canceled due to COVID-19.

More than 500 pottery stalls will take place at this market and sell various types of potteries; teacups, rice bowls and Ramen bowls, designed in a traditional or modern Japanese style. Walking around the market to find your favourite will be fun.

Fall Foliage Festival in Nagatoro | Nov. 1 - 30. 2021

Within easy access from Tokyo, Nagatoro is one of the favored spots to enjoy autumn attractions.

Gyoza Festival in Utsunomiya | Canceled

This event in 2021 is canceled due to COVID-19.

Utsunomiya is known for Gyoza, the food as popular as Ramen. Food stalls will line at Utsunomiya Joushi Park where various types of Gyoza are served at very reasonable price.

Matsuri Festival in Hanno City, Saitama | Canceled

This event in 2021 is canceled due to COVID-19.

A traditional festival held in Hanno City. People from towns in the Hanno gather with their gorgeous floats and parade on the streets.

Autumn Leaves at Showakinen-koen Park | Nov. - mid. Dec.

Showakinen-koen, the largest national park in Tokyo, has various attractions including cultural and sporting amenities as well as gardens. The 300m-long ginkgo trees tunnel is the highlight of the park in autumn.

Air Show at Iruma Air Base | Canceled

This event in 2021 is canceled due to COVID-19.

This air show held annually on the 3rd of November at Iruma Air Base in Saitama Prefecture, has more than 200 thousand people coming up to see the exciting acrobatic performance by the team Blue Impulse. Various fun events will also take place there.

Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu (Samurai Parade) | Nov. 3. 2021

This annual event in 2021 will take place on a small scale.
Located in Hakone, Hakone-yumoto is an Onsen hot spring resort town with a long history. This event is a parade to re-enact the Daimyo Gyoretsu, the feudal lord's procession done in the Edo Period over 265 years.

Food trade show "Food Selection 2021" | Nov. 4 - 5. 2021

Supported by local banks in Japan, this trade show is a place where local food producers and manufacturers showcase their products, aiming to expand their market in Japan. Buyers will get an opportunity of finding unique food products from companies across Japan.

EXPAT EXPO TOKYO 2021 | Nov. 5 - 6. 2021

Exhibition for expats have been commonly held in many countries, but EXPAT EXPO TOKYO is only one exhibiton for international residents in Japan.

TIPSTAR Urban MTB Festival in Chiba Park | Nov. 6-7. 2021

34th All Japan Cycling Championship (Mountain Bike) XCE / XCC is the highlight of this event. Food trucks will line in the park and offer various local food. Admission Free.

Japan International Seafood ＆Technology Expo | Nov.8 - 10. 2021

Endorsed by Japan Fisheries Association. Sushi Expo will also take place as a part of this exhibition.

Torinoichi Market at Otori-jinja Shrines | Nov. 9 & 21. 2021

Torinoichi Fair 酉の市 is an open-air market selling lucky charms called Kumade. It's been said that the Kumade bring people good fortunes and protect from misfortunes.

Oshijo Castle Jidai Festival | Canceled

This event in 2021 is canceled due to COVID-19.

Held at the park of Oshijo 忍城, a small but historic castle in Gyoda city, features a parade of people in samurai warrior costumes. The highlight is the performance of harquebusiers. 

Fall Foliage Festival at Naritasan Temple Garden | Nov.13-28. 2021

The Naritasan Temple is known for its beautiful Japanese garden with seasonally blooming trees and flowers. In autumn, the 165,000-square-meter garden is covered with colorful fall leaves. 

Katsushika International Friendship Festival | Nov. 14. 2021

A local event held in Katsushika-ku ward, Tokyo. This cultural exchange event gives visitors opportunities to have various multicultural experiences.

Yabusame Horseback Archery in Kawagoe | Canceled

This event in 2021 is canceled due to COVID-19.

Yabusame is the art of shooting arrows on horseback, performed as a traditional ceremony that derives from horse riding exercises for Samurai warriors.

Fresh Soba Noodle Festival at Chichibu | Canceled

This event in 2021 is canceled due to COVID-19.

A food event held at Chichibu in Saitama Prefecture, known for the scenic spots along the Arakawa River. Soba noodles made with fresh buckwheat cropped in this October will be served at the festival.