Tokyo Disneyland is launching the fourth installment of its energetic Disney Palpalooza series with Donald’s Quacky Duck! Duck! Duck City!—a wild, duck-filled celebration starring none other than Donald Duck.

This special event series is all about going all out with friends, having fun, and making the most of the moment. In this quirky adventure, Donald’s dream is filled with an army of adoring fans called “Quacky Ducks,” turning the park into a vibrant, chaotic duck-themed city. Don’t miss the lively parade Quacky Celebration: Donald the Legend!, held once or twice daily, where Donald and his Disney pals take center stage in a loud and joyful tribute.

At the park entrance, the iconic Mickey flower bed transforms into a Donald-themed floral display, and in the center of World Bazaar, a statue of Donald Duck as a full-fledged superstar takes the spotlight.

Special event-exclusive items are also available, including the “Gwa-Gwa Stick” that quacks when shaken, a steamed bun featuring Donald’s expressive face, and colorful drinks topped with marshmallows shaped like Quacky Ducks—perfect for fans looking to celebrate in true Donald style.

Tokyo DisneySea presents the Food & Wine Festival, a special event themed around “traveling the world through food.” Centered in the American Waterfront and spanning seven of the park’s themed ports (excluding Fantasy Springs), this event invites guests to sample bite-sized dishes and desserts perfect for strolling and snacking.

You’ll also find a wide variety of limited-time drinks, including around 20 types of wine, plus beer, cocktails, and soft drinks—making it a flavorful journey across the park.

The drink menu features unique creations like a tropical-inspired cocktail from Yucatan Base Camp Grill in Lost River Delta, and a bold whiskey-based cocktail from Nautilus Galley in Mysterious Island—complete with pepper and cacao nibs meant to resemble volcanic ash.

Over at Casbah Food Court in Arabian Coast, a sparkling non-alcoholic drink inspired by the park’s iconic AquaSphere shimmers like the aurora when stirred, perfect for kids and those avoiding alcohol. Special merchandise will also be available, including items featuring Mickey with a giant fork and Chip and Dale dressed as chefs.

Throughout the park, colorful floral displays and oversized wine barrel decorations set the scene. Street performances like The Groovy Jammin’ Chefs, a lively cooking-themed music group, and the quirky Fun Custodial team, known for playful sound effects and pantomime, add to the vibrant festival energy. With delicious food, creative drinks, music, and performances, there’s something to enjoy with all your senses.

Sanrio Puroland is turning up the fun with Oshi-Katsu Puroland, a special event packed with ways to support and celebrate your favorite characters. The highlight is a limited-time parade, Kyuakawa Cute! Debut Live, featuring the debut of a new six-member idol unit with Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, My Melody, and more—decked out in frilly, ribbon-filled costumes.

Han-Gyodon and Gudetama take over as DJs, with catchy music, lasers, fiber beams, and glowing stage effects creating an electrifying atmosphere. Fans can also book a one-on-one moment during the Oshi-Katsu Puroland Special Greeting (advance reservation and fee required), where your favorite character is all yours for a minute in a brand-new costume.

Don't miss the exclusive merch, themed photo spot in the 3rd-floor entrance hall, and the limited-edition parfait set: Oshi Deco♡Parfait Kit – Milk Pudding Parfait & Oshi Color Box.

This spring, Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa—located on the grounds of the Shinagawa Prince Hotel—hosts the seasonal NAKED Sakura Aquarium, a cherry blossom-themed event produced by creative powerhouse NAKED. Blending projection mapping with marine life, the event offers a dreamlike hanami experience under the sea.

Wander through Sakura Path, a tunnel of cherry blossoms overhead, or catch the two-minute Dancing Sakura Garden show, where advanced visual effects highlight the many forms of sakura beauty. The must-see highlight is the night dolphin performance, Sakura Gatari, where dolphins leap through a 360-degree “ocean of sakura.” With synchronized clapping and movement, the audience becomes part of the show.

Don’t miss the event-exclusive café bar Hana Akari, offering spring-themed treats like sakura-scented cream anmitsu and floral drinks.

At the Main Deck of Tokyo Tower, the north-facing 2nd floor hosts CITY LIGHT FANTASIA – Spring Concerto 2025, a projection mapping show celebrating the arrival of spring. Produced by NAKED, the show begins as light pierces the long Tokyo winter, awakening animals and plants, and leads into a dazzling visual story as cherry blossoms bloom against the sparkling city skyline.

Following the 3-minute-and-10-second show, a special “Sakura Photo Time” lets visitors capture Tokyo’s nightscape bathed in soft cherry blossom hues. It lasts just two minutes, so have your camera ready!

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter will host a special limited-time event from April 18 to September 8, 2025. The film, the fourth in the Harry Potter series, was originally released in 2005.

Step into the Great Hall, where you’ll be greeted by the Goblet of Fire glowing with flickering blue flames and the Age Line shimmering beneath it. Watch as the flames turn red and shoot out slips of parchment bearing the names of the Triwizard champions—just like the iconic scene in the movie. Also debuting in Japan is the Prefects' Bathroom set, where colorful water flows from ornate taps, as seen during Harry’s second task preparation.

The event also features original props, creatures, and costumes from the film. Special themed food items and exclusive merchandise will be available throughout the venue.

This spring, TOKYO SKYTREE® transforms its observation decks into a multi-sensory celebration of “sakura in the sky.” Four beautifully decorated photo spots inspired by Somei Yoshino, Shidarezakura, Maihime, and Yaezakura varieties will be set up—perfect for capturing cherry blossoms with breathtaking panoramic views in the background.

On Floor 350, the nighttime-only SKYTREE ROUND THEATER® uses 13 speakers and 24 projectors to turn the windows into immersive storytelling screens, expressing the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms through light and sound. The onsite SKYTREE CAFE will serve sakura-themed cocktails, sodas, and treats like cherry blossom mochi-flavored donuts.

Outside, look up at the special spring lighting display Sakura Sora – Sakura SKY, which casts dancing petals into the night sky using cross-point beams, evoking the feeling of watching cherry blossoms float through the cosmos. On the 5th floor, the SKYTREE SHOP will feature a cherry blossom centerpiece and limited-edition sakura goods.

A beloved spring tradition since 1959, the Kamakura Festival marks the start of the season in this historic coastal town. Taking place from April 13 to 20, 2025, the festivities center around Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, with highlights including a grand procession, a classical dance performance, and open-air tea ceremonies.

The lively procession on April 13 features portable shrines, musical troupes, and local groups parading with spirited chants from Geba to the shrine grounds. That afternoon, don’t miss Shizuka no Mai, a hauntingly beautiful dance performance at the shrine’s Mai-den, reenacting the sorrowful tale of Lady Shizuka. You can also enjoy nodate (open-air tea ceremonies) free of charge at two locations: behind the shrine’s purification pavilion and behind the Great Buddha of Kōtoku-in Temple (temple entry required).

Originally held as a New Year event at Asakusa Shrine during the Edo period, Taito Ward revived it in 1980 as a tourist attraction. Archers on galloping horses aim and shoot arrows at three sequential targets. The tense atmosphere, with the audience watching as the archers shoot targets from horseback, is truly spectacular. The Kamakura-era hunting attire worn by the archers is also worth seeing.

Viewing the event requires a paid reservation in advance. Before the Yabusame (horseback archery) event begins, a "Kusajishi" (grass deer) archery, where archers shoot at deer-shaped targets made of grass bundles from about 20 meters away and approximately 110 meters high, is also held (free to view). The "Shiroku-no-gi" ceremony rewards archers who hit all three targets, evoking a trip back to the Edo period. The attire of the Kusajishi archers, featuring traditional eboshi (a type of headgear) and hitatare (a type of clothing), is also a highlight.

The Kanamara Phallus Festival, a celebration of fertility, is one of Japan's most iconic festivals and has been popular in the Kawasaki area for centuries. The main parade is held on April 7 in and around Kanayama Shrine, and the event has gained significant attention in the past decade. During the festivities, a mikoshi (portable shrine) is hoisted, which is a surreal sight to behold. It's no wonder that the festival draws tens of thousands of international visitors each year, who join the local crowd in the festivities and are probably surprised by all the attention!

Held in the tsutsuji garden of Nezu Shrine, which opens to the public only during this event, the Bunkyo Azalea Festival has been a local favorite since 1969. Around 3,000 azalea bushes representing 100 varieties bloom in waves over the course of a month, making this one of Tokyo’s top spots for azalea viewing.

The season begins with a striking contrast of early blooms and fresh green leaves, peaks in mid-April with a dazzling display, and winds down with graceful late-bloomers. During the festival, visitors can also enjoy a plant market, street vendors, antique stalls, and occasional food trucks (except April 1 and 6). Special weekend events include a children’s parade on April 6 at 10:45 AM, Nezu Gongen Taiko performances on April 12 at 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM, and dedication performances on the shrine stage at 1 PM on April 19, 20, 26, 27, and 29.

Held at Sakura Furusato Square, the Sakura Tulip Festa features around 600,000 tulips spanning 100 varieties—including rare types with fragrances, changing colors, and variegated petals. It’s one of the largest tulip events in the region, set against the picturesque backdrop of a Dutch-style windmill.

Stop by the Saranka shop to try soft-serve ice cream made with locally sourced Sakura milk and tea, or pick up local souvenirs and fresh produce. Limited-time tulip sablés, Miffy-themed cookies, and merchandise are also available in honor of the iconic windmill. On weekends (April 5–6, 12–13, 19–20), sightseeing boat cruises on Lake Inbanuma are offered (approx. 40 mins, 1,000 yen), and rental bicycles are available for lakeside tulip-viewing adventures. You can even dig up and purchase your own tulips—10 for 600 yen.

Due to heavy traffic, public transportation is recommended. From Keisei Sakura Station, you can take the community bus or a special direct shuttle (fee required) running during the event.

Perched on a hill with sweeping views of Chichibu, Hitsujiyama Park hosts its annual Shibazakura Festival, featuring vibrant carpets of moss phlox in full bloom. These low-growing, cherry blossom-like flowers spread like grass, creating a colorful tapestry across the hillside.

The park boasts one of the largest moss phlox displays in the Kanto region, with over 400,000 plants from 10 varieties spanning about 17,600 square meters. The bloom zones are divided into three main slopes—northwest, southwest, and east. The northwest slope typically reaches full bloom first thanks to its sun exposure, followed by the east and then the southwest, offering changing highlights depending on when you visit.

April in Tokyo is one of the most vibrant times of year—cherry blossoms hit full bloom, the weather is pleasant, and popular spots are buzzing with visitors. Alongside the sakura, don’t miss the stunning seasonal flowers like moss phlox, tulips, and azaleas that paint the city in color.

(Note: This article is based on information as of March 2025. Please check official websites for the latest updates.)