Shibuya Nebuta Festival — Photo: Nuvisage/DreamstimeAn undated photo of a previous nebuta festival

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September 2024 events, festivals and things to do in Tokyo

Plan your September in Tokyo with our events calendar of the best things to do, including Japanese festivals, art exhibitions and more

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Written by Time Out Tokyo Editors

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We are nearing the end of Japan's scorching, humid summer – fingers crossed – so get ready for all things autumn in Tokyo with our pick of the best events this September. If you have yet to catch any of the Japanese summer festivals, this is the probably the last month you could do so, as there are still some Bon Odori happening around town.

While September usually brings with it a scatter of rain and the occasional typhoon, don't let that dampen your mood. This month sees some of Tokyo's most interesting outdoor art exhibitions and traditional street festivals. So scroll down our currated list of September events, mark down the dates in your calendar, and get ready for a wonderful time in Tokyo.

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Our September highlights

1. Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Café

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Sanrio is going all out in 2024, as this year marks a grand occasion – Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary. While there have been a host of special events and collabs to commemorate the girl-cat’s big five-o, the festivities are not over just yet. Soon, a special Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Cafe will be opening for a limited time in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya in September through October.

The incredibly cute anniversary café will have a red theme. It’s set to offer a special menu including this two-tiered afternoon tea set (¥6,590) with a variety of adorable Kitty-themed food. The afternoon tea set features both Hello Kitty and her twin, Hello Mimmy.

Tokyo's Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Cafe will take over Box Cafe & Space in Shibuya 109 from September 13 to October 27. Reservations are now open and can be made online for a fee of ¥600.