Diwali, Holi, Vietnam Festival, Nepal Festival — cultural events for South & Southeast Asian communities.
Japan's international communities celebrate Diwali, Holi, Dashain, Tihar, and Vietnam Festival annually in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka.
Browse individual festival guides below. Most events are free entry with food stalls and cultural performances.
From Indian Diwali melas in Tokyo to Vietnamese festivals in Yoyogi Park — find community events that connect you with home culture while living in Japan.
2025–2026 calendar: Holi (March), Vietnam Festival (October), Dashain (October), Diwali (October), Tihar (November), and Nepal Festival (November).
Japan's South and Southeast Asian communities organize dozens of cultural festivals each year. Here is how to find and enjoy them:
Indian: Holi (March), Diwali (October). Nepalese: Dashain (October), Tihar (November). Vietnamese: Vietnam Festival (October), Mid-Autumn (September).
Best sources: Community Facebook groups, embassy event pages, Shin-Okubo/Nishi-Kasai notice boards, and JapanGuide festival pages for each event type.
