Tokyo is buzzing with excitement this week, and if you’re in the city from today, Saturday, September 20th, through the weekend, you’re in for a real treat with a blend of tradition, art, sports, music, and a dash of Halloween magic.

Start your Saturday afternoon with the Tokyo Handmade Festival at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center in Hamamatsucho. Over 200 artists and crafters from across Japan are gathering to showcase unique goods, running from noon to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free, making it easy to wander, discover, and even pick up some one-of-a-kind souvenirs, according to Tokyo Weekender.

If you’re a fan of Japanese tradition, the Sumo Grand Tournament continues this week at Ryogoku Kokugikan. You can catch live matches from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day through September 28th. Even if you’re new to sumo, the electric atmosphere will pull you right in, as reported by Truly Tokyo.

On Sunday the 21st, head west out to Chofu for the Autumn Fireworks Festival on the banks of the Tama River. Starting at 6:15 p.m., this cinematic fireworks display launches 10,000 rockets choreographed to movie soundtracks and pop hits; the show is free but paid seats are available for extra comfort, according to Exoticca and Truly Tokyo.

Immerse yourself in a unique cultural experience at the Nikkan Koryu Festival in Komazawa Olympic Park, also on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Here you can dive into the flavors and traditions of Korea, with food stalls serving kimchi and makgeolli, plus live music, dance, and a live K-pop star.

For fans of art and design, the UltraSuperNew KURA gallery will be hosting Conal Kelly's exhibition "Body Language" from September 26th, but if you want in early, schedule an appointment for the upcoming week and see the UK graphic designer's expressive debut in Harajuku.

Families and thrill seekers can get into the spooky spirit early at the Disney Halloween Festival at Tokyo Disney Resort. Halloween-themed attractions, special menus, and limited-edition merch run through October 31 – and if you prefer kawaii vibes, Sanrio Puroland’s Hello Kitty Halloween continues through November 4th with witches, wizards, and lots of photo spots, as shared by Tokyo Weekender.

Sports fans are also in luck. The World Athletics Championships are being held at the Japan National Stadium through September 21st, drawing the world’s top athletes to the capital, as highlighted by Exoticca.

No matter what you’re into, Tokyo is alive with energy, creativity, and tradition this week. Whether you’re diving into delicious handmade goods, feeling the thunder of sumo, basking in art, or counting down the rockets at an epic firework finale, you’ll find something unforgettable.

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