Setagaya Art Town 2014: Sancha de Daidogei

Though Sangenjaya is always nice for a wander, there's no better time to visit than during this two-day street performance festival held since 1997, in which acrobats, clowns, musicians, mimes, dancers and assorted costumed freaks ply their trade to a gawping public. Keep an eye out for international visitors, dig for finds at the flea market where up to 96 artists hawk their wares, and snack on goodies at the stands put out in front of popular local stores.