Asakusa Events, New Shops & Local News
294 listings of events, new shops and local news in the Asakusa area, sorted by publication date.
EventsAsakusa
Matsuya Asakusa 95th Anniversary Celebration Festival
From October 28 to November 3, Matsuya Asakusa will hold the anniversary event "Oishii 1 Shukan" (Delicious Week) at "Space of Asakusa" on the 1st floor. A wide range of food brands will gather, including Imano Fruit Factory and Yanagibashi Komatsuya.
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Spot GuidesAsakusa
A Guide to Asakusa's Hatsune Koji: 12 Spots in a Back Alley Where You Can Drink from Midday
Hatsune Koji, tucked behind WINS Asakusa west of Senso-ji, is a short alley that grew out of postwar food stalls. It is packed with unique shops, from long-established izakaya to Okinawan food and grilled eel rice balls.
Performances & RakugoAsakusa
Manzai Association November 2026 First Ten Days Program, Asakusa Toyokan
Festivals & Seasonal EventsAsakusa
Kinryu no Mai (Golden Dragon Dance) Performed at Senso-ji
On October 18, 2026 (Reiwa 8), the Golden Dragon Dance (Kinryu no Mai) was performed in Asakusa. It is featured on "Today's Asakusa" by the Asakusa Tourist Federation.
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EventsAsakusa
Walking the Sites Linked to Asakusa's Comedians: From Enoken to Beat Takeshi
A special lecture and walking tour tracing the footsteps of the comedians who brought color to Asakusa Rokku in the Showa era will be held on October 31, starting from Asakusa Public Hall. Organized by the Japan Comedians Association, the event is now accepting participants.
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New ProductsAsakusa
Asakusa Leather Goods Brand "Kanmi." Unveils Fall/Winter 2026 Collection, Including a Corgi-Inspired Bag and 4 Items in Total
Kanmi., a leather goods brand based in Asakusa, Tokyo, has introduced its Fall/Winter 2026 collection on its official online store. Four items have arrived, including a horizontally long shoulder bag reminiscent of a corgi.
Performances & RakugoAsakusa
Hayabusa Last Concert at Asakusa Hanagekijo Sells Out on the Day of Release; Live Streaming Announced
Venue NewsAsakusa
Matsuya Asakusa and Bounce Begin Partnership to Offer Luggage Storage in the Asakusa Area
Bounce, one of the world's largest luggage storage services, has begun a partnership with Matsuya Asakusa. Luggage can now be stored at the tax-free counter on the 3rd floor of Matsuya Asakusa, right next to Kaminarimon.
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New OpeningsAsakusa
Women-Only, Fully Private Fitness Studio "M FOR:REST w PET" to Open
Alps Kogyo Co., Ltd. will open "M FOR:REST w PET," a women-only, fully private, pet-friendly fitness studio, in Asakusa 4-chome on November 1, 2026. It will feature "MIRROR FIT." with AI posture analysis.
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Performances & RakugoAsakusa
Hong Kong Sketch Presents Stage Play "Golden Jiangshi" at Asakusa Kokono Theater
Performances & RakugoAsakusa
Stage Show "Asakusa Revue Vol.5"
"Asakusa Revue Vol.5," a performance bringing together alumnae of the former SKD Shochiku Revue, the Takarazuka Revue, and the OSK Nippon Revue, will be held at Asakusa Public Hall on November 17 and 18.
Performances & RakugoAsakusa
Seinenza Theater Company Studio Production: Magma ∞ 3rd Performance "The South Round Four Never Ends"
Performances & RakugoAsakusa
Asakusa Kokono Theater Boost Project: Gekidan Sports #14 "The Night of Chuuren Poutou"
EventsAsakusa
Tokyo Mizube Line to Resume Service on October 17, Including Asakusa–Odaiba Cruise
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association will resume the "Tokyo Mizube Line" water bus, which has been suspended since January 2026, from October 17 using the disaster-prevention boat "Raiden." The Asakusa–Odaiba cruise will also resume.
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Venue NewsAsakusa
Sukiyaki Restaurant "Oribe" Celebrates 60th Anniversary, Serving Iga Beef to Just 2 Groups per Day
"Oribe," a sukiyaki and shabu-shabu restaurant in Asakusa Kannon-ura (Asakusa 3-chome, Taito-ku), marked its 60th anniversary in October. In the evening, it serves Iga beef by reservation only, limited to 2 groups per day.
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SalesAsakusa
&St Week (20% Points Back)
From Oct 7 to Oct 14, &St on the 1st floor of ROX 3G is holding "&St Week," offering 20% points back at both the store and the online store.
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Pop-upsAsakusa
"Initial D" ZIPPO on Limited Sale at Asakusa ROX
Vehicle-themed goods brand "CAMSHOP.JP" will start selling an "Initial D" ZIPPO featuring Bunta Fujiwara (limited to 150 pieces, each with a serial number) at Asakusa ROX from October 7.
EventsAsakusa
Minami Meguri-n Bus Detour on October 11 and 12 Due to the Kappabashi Dogu Matsuri
Due to traffic restrictions for the Kappabashi Dogu Matsuri, Taito City's community bus "Minami Meguri-n" will run a detour route from 10:00 to 17:00 on October 11 and 12. Some bus stops will be skipped.
EventsAsakusa
Baristas Take Center Stage at "Sensing Marche" During the Kappabashi Dougugai Festival
Sensing Touch of Earth, a cafe in Kappabashi Kitchen Town, will hold "Sensing Marche," hosted by its baristas, for three days from October 10 to 12 during the Kappabashi Dougugai Festival.
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Performances & RakugoAsakusa
40th Debut Anniversary Concert: Mitsuko Nakamura Concert ~Jinsei Banzai~
Performances & RakugoAsakusa
The 27th EGK Concert
The 27th concert by Ensemble Großen Künstlers (EGK) will be held at Asakusa Public Hall on October 25, 2026. The program includes Mozart's String Quintet and Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2, among other works.
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New ProductsAsakusa
Kamaasa Shoten x Tokyo Chainsaws Release "Tokyo Wood Cutting Board," Exclusively at the Kappabashi Store
Kamaasa Shoten, a cookware specialty store in Kappabashi, has teamed up with Tokyo Chainsaws to release the "Tokyo Wood Cutting Board," made from a kaya (Japanese nutmeg yew) tree about 200 years old. It will go on sale exclusively at the Kappabashi store on October 13, 2026.
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Pop-upsAsakusa
"Initial D & CAMSHOP POPUP" Now Open at Asakusa ROX: AE86 1/18 Scale Model on Display and for Sale
CAMSHOP.JP is holding the "Initial D & CAMSHOP POPUP" on the 1st floor of the Asakusa ROX main building. An AUTOart 1/18 scale AE86 (Hachiroku) model is on display and for sale.
Performances & RakugoAsakusa
Manzai Association October 2026 First-Third Program (Joseki) at Asakusa Toyokan
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OngoingNew ProductsAsakusa
Unatotto Asakusa and Other Locations Launch Limited-Edition Autumn/Winter "Special Oden" and "Dashi-wari" from October 1
G-FACTORY, the operator of "Meidai Unatotto," will sell limited-edition autumn/winter oden from October 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. The Asakusa location sells only "Tonjiru" (pork miso soup).
Performances & RakugoAsakusa
Heisei Nakamura-za October Grand Kabuki: Temporary Theater on Senso-ji Grounds Nearly Complete
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EventsAsakusa
October Shakoya: "The World of Medicinal Cuisine – Beauty-Boosting Sweet Soups"
Asakusa Shrine will hold its October Shakoya session, a program for learning about traditional Japanese culture, with a lecture on the theme of medicinal cuisine (yakuzen).
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Local NewsAsakusa
Vertical Short Drama Set in Taito City, "Koi Dake Nara, Mou Iranai." Now Streaming
The Taito Fashion Fair Executive Committee has been streaming a vertical short drama set in Taito City, including Asakusa and Ueno, on Instagram and TikTok since September 29. It is part of a project to share the appeal of Taito City's leather industry with younger generations.
CampaignsAsakusa
AMERICAN HOLIC Launches Items Inspired by "Where's Wally?"
AMERICAN HOLIC on the 2nd floor of Asakusa ROX is offering limited-time collaboration items inspired by the popular picture book "Where's Wally?".
Performances & RakugoAsakusa
Keiichi Yamamoto and Miki Nishino to Hold LIVE at Raiden 5656 Kaikan Tokiwa Hall on Their Wedding Anniversary
EventsAsakusa
Discover Fukushima Hamadori 2026 Held at Senso-ji for the First Time
Food, local products and cultural experiences from 12 municipalities in Fukushima's Hamadori region will gather at the plaza west of the Senso-ji main hall. Free admission, on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27.
Festivals & Seasonal EventsAsakusa
The 41st Kappabashi Dogu Matsuri (Kappabashi Kitchen Town Festival)
The annual Kappabashi Dogu Matsuri will be held from October 6 to 12 in Kappabashi Kitchen Town, where you can find cookware, tableware, and more.
Performances & RakugoAsakusa
The 60th Anniversary Recommended Master Dance Festival (Suisen Meiryu Buyo Taikai)
Performances & RakugoAsakusa
Boys Variety Association's Late-September Program Held at Asakusa Toyokan
Performances & RakugoAsakusa
Boys Variety Association's "Special Selection Boys & Variety" to Be Held at Asakusa Toyokan
Performances & RakugoAsakusa
"SHiZUKU Regular Performance" Vol.3 ~Your Second Chapter of Life Starts Here~
Performances & RakugoAsakusa
Fantasy Magic Space Simbie Box "A Soaring Heart: The Story of Shokyokusai Tenkatsu"
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OngoingFestivals & Seasonal EventsAsakusa
The 19th Asakusa Lantern Festival
An autumn tradition in which lanterns are lit around Asakusa Shrine will be held from October 19 to 26.
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SalesAsakusa
Matsuya Asakusa Front Entrance Special Sale
A special sale will be held at the front entrance event space of Matsuya Asakusa from September 2 to 29.
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Festivals & Seasonal EventsAsakusa
Asakusa Music Festival 2026 Night 1: Asakusa "Summer" Wind Band Festival
Festivals & Seasonal EventsAsakusa
Goku-den Susuharai & Goku-den Kaihi Hoyo (Sacred Shrine Cleaning and Door-Opening Ceremony)
EventsAsakusa
Festival BBQ Beer Garden Asakusa EKIMISE Yatai Village
A yatai (food stall) village offering BBQ and a beer garden is now open on the rooftop "Asakusa Hare Terrace" at EKIMISE.
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![[Asakusa] Specialty Coffee Shop "ASAKUSA ROAST" to Open on September 10](/images/sources/tabelog.jpg)
Venue NewsAsakusa
New Lifestyle Goods Brand Opens at Asakusa ROX
A new lifestyle goods brand shop has opened on the 3rd floor.
ExhibitionsAsakusa
Matsuya Asakusa: Ukiyo-e and Contemporary Art Exhibition
An exhibition of ukiyo-e associated with Asakusa alongside works by contemporary artists.
Pop-upsAsakusa
New Asakusa Specialty "Asakusa Okaki" Opens a Limited-Time Shop at ROX
"Asakusa Okaki," a new specialty born in Asakusa this July, will be sold at the 1st-floor entrance of ROX from September 18 to 30.
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Venue NewsAsakusa
Notice for Holders of the August 8 Worship Certificate (Suehiro Special Goshuin Exchange Ticket)
A notice has been issued regarding the later exchange of the Suehiro Special Goshuin for worshippers who visited on August 8, Reiwa 8 and received a certificate.
![Asakusa Shrine × Keikyu [Natsumode] Special Goshuin 2026](/images/contents/103.jpg)
![Asakusa Shrine × JR Central [Natsumode] Layered Paper-Cut Goshuin Stamp](/images/contents/105.jpg)
New OpeningsAsakusa
Gap Store Opens on the 3rd Floor of ROX 3G
A store of the global casual brand "Gap" will open on the 3rd floor of ROX 3G on September 18.
Local NewsAsakusa
Senso-ji Temple's 1,400th Anniversary of the Enshrinement of Its Principal Image: Asakusa Shrine Seeks Donations for the Grand Portable Shrine "Funatogyo" Boat Procession
To commemorate the 1,400th anniversary of the manifestation of Senso-ji Temple's principal image, donations are being sought to hold a "Funatogyo" boat procession of Asakusa Shrine's grand portable shrine (miya-mikoshi).
