Ueno Natsu Matsuri or Ueno Summer Festival is held on the banks of Shinobazu Pond and in the compound of the Pagoda in Ueno Park. On the 21st, a parade of local performing arts and folk dancing is held on Chuo-dori Ave. Various events, such as Toro-nagashi (floating lighted lanterns), Ueki Ichi (potted plant fair), Kotto Ichi (antique fair), and an exhibition of ice sculpture will be scheduled during the festival period.

Date: Jul 13 ~ Aug 12

Place: Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Access: JR, Subway Ginza or Hibiya Line to Ueno Sta.

http://www.ueno.or.jp/ichioshi/ichioshi_27.html