This Week in Tokyo – Things to Do (2nd Week of March 2026)

A few interesting things happening around the city

Tokyo is always full of events, festivals, and interesting things to explore. If you're looking for something fun to do this week, here are a few highlights happening around the city.

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Parade

One of the biggest international celebrations in Tokyo, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Tokyo takes place in Omotesando. Expect lots of green, Irish music, dancing, and a festive atmosphere. It’s a fun cultural event where people from all over the world gather to celebrate together.

URL: https://greenirelandfes.com/

🎨 Art Fair Tokyo

Art lovers may enjoy visiting Art Fair Tokyo, one of Japan’s largest art fairs. Galleries from around the world showcase contemporary art and traditional works, giving visitors a chance to experience Tokyo’s vibrant art scene.

URL: https://artfairtokyo.com/

🎬 AnimeJapan

If you’re a fan of anime, don’t miss AnimeJapan at Tokyo Big Sight. It’s one of the largest anime events in the world, featuring exhibitions, stage events, and announcements from major anime studios.

URL: https://anime-japan.jp/en/

🌸 Sakura Season Begins

Spring is arriving, and cherry blossom viewing is starting around the city. A beautiful place to enjoy the blossoms is Sumida Park, where you can see sakura along the river with views of Tokyo Skytree.

Sumida park URL: https://www.city.taito.lg.jp/kenchiku/hanamidori/koen/sumidapamphlet.html

☕ Stop by ALPHA English Café! If you check out any of these events this week, come by the café and tell us about it. We’d love to hear your stories and experiences around Tokyo!