The 53rd Akishima Citizens' Whale Festival takes place in August 2026. Discover the unique origin of this beloved summer event rooted in a 1961 whale fossil discovery, plus 2,000 fireworks over the Tama River.
A vibrant manhole cover featuring Roco from 'THE IDOLM@STER' has been permanently installed on Haramachida Dori in Machida City, just minutes from JR Machida Station. The design incorporates Silk Melon (local specialty), Kingfisher (city bird), and Dahlia (city flower), generating buzz among fans and local residents alike.
A special exhibition celebrating Hayao Miyazaki's 1978 NHK television debut 'Future Boy Conan' is running in Kichijoji, Musashino City from May 29 through June 28. Rare original character design drawings, storyboards, and other production materials are on display, offering a unique chance to experience the origins of Miyazaki's animation.
The traditional "Sumomo Festival," held every July at Okunitama Shrine in Fuchu City, will take place on Sunday, July 19 and Monday, July 20, 2026. With over 1,000 years of history, this festival features rows of stalls selling plums (sumomo) along the shrine approach. Long cherished as a summer tradition of the Tama region, it draws local residents and visitors from afar alike.
"Iceland Week 2026," now an annual tradition in Tama City, will be held from June 13 to 21. This 9-day event — marking the 5th anniversary — lets you experience the culture of Iceland, the world's top-ranked country for gender equality, through a diverse program including a film screening, food experiences, and a school lunch collaboration.
Tokyo Summerland in Akiruno is opening its outdoor pool on June weekends from June 6 to June 28, 2026. Adult admission is ¥3,600. June is noticeably less crowded than July–August, making it the best window to tackle popular attractions like the Great Journey slide without long waits.
HANA BIYORI garden in Inagi is hosting its popular firefly viewing event through July 1. Two species—Genji and Heike fireflies—put on a nightly light show starting at 7:40 p.m. It's one of the closest places to experience wild fireflies from central Tama.
The annual Tachikawa Matsuri fireworks at Showa Kinen Park returns on July 25, 2026. The biggest change this year: the beloved free-entry Minna no Hirappa lawn is becoming a ticketed viewing area. With approximately 5,000 shells lighting up the Tama sky, prepare early for this year's revamped event.
Takahata Fudo-son temple in Hino holds its annual Hydrangea Festival throughout June. With 7,800 plants across 250 varieties covering the hillside grounds, entry is free and the temple is just 5 minutes on foot from Takahata-Fudo Station. On June 7, the surrounding shopping street also joins the celebration.
Ion Cinema Hachioji Takiyama grand-opens on June 26, 2026, inside Aeon Hachioji Takiyama Shopping Center. With 9 screens, 1,185 seats, and the Tama area's first IMAX theater, this cineplex brings premium moviegoing to residents across western Hachioji.
The rice paddies of Shimokanatawa-cho in Hachioji City echoed with cheers as players covered head to toe in mud chased the ball with everything they had.