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Special Events

Hatsumode (New Year festivities at Tokyo's Shinto shrines), 1-3 Jan

Special opening of the Imperial Palace Grounds
(crowds flock to the public appearance of the Emperor and Empress), 2 Jan

Cherry Blossom Viewing
(picnics and merrymaking beneath the city's thousands of cherry trees), Apr

Sumida Fireworks Festival
(spectacular fireworks display on Tokyo's Sumida River), Jul

Montreux Jazz Festival in Japan
(a sister event to the famous Swiss Montreux Jazz Festival featuring top Japanese and international artists), Aug

Tokyo International Film Festival
(Japan's annual film extravaganza), Oct/Nov



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