OfficialOn nowUP BEAT!, one of Japan's longest-running house parties, turns 24 with three special 2026 shows — ZEROTOKYO, a Yokohama sunset boat party, and BANK30. Dates, line-ups and tickets.
2026/07/10 23:00 TokyoEach show from ¥3,000 (varies by show; see each page)
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OfficialThis weekendUP BEAT!'s 24th-anniversary finale, The Gathering, fills bayside BANK30 in Tokyo on Aug 8, 2026 — afternoon to night, guests Tomoyuki Tanaka (FPM) & Kentaro Takizawa. Door ¥3,500 / U-23 ¥2,000.
2026/08/08 15:00 TokyoDoor ¥3,500 / U-23 ¥2,000 (advance tickets available; open 15:00)
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OfficialUpcomingA serene Yoshio Taniguchi pavilion honoring Zen philosopher D.T. Suzuki, built around a still 'Water Mirror Garden' for contemplation.
2026/08/15 09:30 KanazawaAdult ~¥310
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OfficialUpcomingA Kisho Kurokawa building tucked into Shirakawa Park, strong on the Ecole de Paris, the Mexican Renaissance and local modern art.
2026/08/15 09:30 NagoyaCollection ~¥300; special exhibitions vary
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OfficialUpcomingA lakeside museum in Ohori Park by architect Kunio Maekawa, mixing Dali and Warhol with Buddhist treasures across 16,000+ works.
2026/08/15 09:30 FukuokaCollection ~¥200; special exhibitions vary
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OfficialUpcomingA Kenzo Tange landmark in Minato Mirai, freshly reopened after a three-year renovation, strong on modern art and Yokohama-rooted photography.
2026/08/15 10:00 YokohamaCollection admission modest; special exhibitions vary
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OfficialUpcomingTokyo's blockbuster urban festival packs international pop, rock and electronic stars into a stadium-and-convention-hall mega-event by the bay.
2026/08/15 10:00 Tokyo1-day ticket approx. ¥20,000
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OfficialUpcomingThe world's largest fan convention: hundreds of thousands gather at Tokyo Big Sight to buy doujinshi and cosplay.
2026/08/15 10:30 TokyoWristband entry: ¥1,210 for morning entry (from 10:30) or ¥440 in advance / ¥1,000 same-day for afternoon entry (from 12:30). Lottery-only Early Entry (¥5,385) and cosplay changing-room priority (¥3,385) tickets are sold via TicketPay.
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OfficialUpcomingA striking subterranean museum on Nakanoshima island devoted to postwar and contemporary art, behind a soaring bamboo-like steel facade.
2026/08/15 11:00 OsakaCollection exhibition ~¥430; special exhibitions vary
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OfficialUpcomingShinsaibashi's cult underground club where techno, drum & bass and Metalheadz nights roar through a no-frills, sound-first room.
2026/08/15 22:00 OsakaDoor charge varies by event (approx. ¥2,500–¥3,500, with drink)
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OfficialUpcomingCentral Sapporo's flagship art museum, with 5,000+ works spanning Hokkaido art, the Ecole de Paris, glasswork and modern Japanese painting.
2026/08/16 09:30 SapporoCollection admission modest; special exhibitions vary
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OfficialUpcomingJapan's first public contemporary art museum, a Kisho Kurokawa landmark crowning Hijiyama hill with bold rotating exhibitions.
2026/08/16 10:00 HiroshimaCollection ~¥370; special exhibitions vary
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OfficialUpcomingWorld-famous taiko ensemble Kodo hosts a three-day island arts festival with thunderous harbour-side concerts under the stars.
2026/08/21 17:00 Across JapanHarbour Concert tickets approx. ¥5,000–7,000 each; fringe events free
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OfficialUpcomingThe only museum in the world systematically collecting modern and contemporary Asian art — 5,000+ works from 23 Asian countries and regions.
2026/08/22 09:30 FukuokaCollection admission modest; special exhibitions vary
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OfficialUpcomingA glossy multi-floor megaclub in the heart of Dotonbori serving open-format party nights with world-class DJs and VIP energy.
2026/08/22 22:00 OsakaDoor/VIP table pricing varies by night
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OfficialUpcomingOne of Japan's biggest tropical-fish and aquatic-life markets fills an Asakusa hall with around 200 specialist booths.
2026/08/23 10:00 TokyoPaid admission (check the official site for the current ticket price).
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OfficialUpcomingComitia 157 — Japan's biggest original-manga fair — is Sun 23 Aug 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight West 1–4. Catalog is your entry (~¥1,500), free after 15:00. Date, access, tips.
2026/08/23 11:00 TokyoAround ¥1,500 (the catalog doubles as entry); free entry after 15:00.
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OfficialUpcomingKyoto's biggest club: a multi-floor Kiyamachi institution that has hosted Skrillex, Steve Aoki and Fatboy Slim for 1,000+ dancers.
2026/08/29 22:00 KyotoDoor charge varies by event (with drink)
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OfficialUpcomingJapan's oldest kabuki theatre in Kyoto stages a modern crossover, fusing the world of kabuki with the famous anime master-thief Lupin III. A playful, fast-paced gateway into the art form, with English audio guides available.
2026/09/02 11:00 KyotoTickets vary by seat class; check the official site. English audio guide available for rental.
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OfficialUpcomingPioneering woman conductor Midori Komai gives her farewell concert on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Kyowa Wing Hakuba Cultural Hall in Nagano — a one-time-only Hakuba Philharmonic Orchestra playing Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 and other European favourites. Doors 14:00, performance 15:00–17:00. Advance tickets ¥4,500 (students ¥2,000; under-12 free).
2026/09/05 15:00 Across JapanAdvance ¥4,500 / same-day ¥5,000. Nagano residents ¥3,500; junior- and senior-high students ¥2,000; elementary-age and younger free (a free seat ticket is required if the child uses a seat). Post-event archive streaming is also sold on teket (as of 2026-07-21; confirm current details before buying).
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OfficialUpcomingAn 800-capacity live house on the 10th floor of Hiroshima PARCO, a touring-band staple since 2001 in the Hondori shopping arcade.
2026/09/05 18:00 HiroshimaTicket price varies by show
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OfficialUpcomingAn underground live house and club beneath Tanukikoji, a pillar of Sapporo's scene hosting both touring bands and DJ nights.
2026/09/12 18:00 SapporoTicket/door price varies by live or club event
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OfficialUpcomingAsia's biggest video-game expo celebrates its 30th edition with hands-on demos, cosplay and a record five-day run at Makuhari Messe.
2026/09/19 10:00 TokyoPublic-day ticket approx. ¥2,000–3,000 (advance)
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OfficialUpcomingAsia's biggest gaming expo at Makuhari Messe, with hands-on demos of upcoming titles, cosplay and the latest hardware.
2026/09/19 10:00 TokyoPublic-day tickets sold in advance; business days are trade-only
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OfficialUpcomingHokuriku's biggest jazz event turns central Kanazawa into 200-plus free street performances across some 20 venues.
2026/09/19 11:00 KanazawaFree street performances; paid special concerts vary.
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OfficialUpcomingThe country's largest all-Japanese-artist rock festival fills a Chiba seaside park with 115 acts across five summer days.
2026/09/19 11:45 Tokyo1-day ¥16,000 / 5-day pass ¥55,000
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OfficialUpcomingJapan's flagship EDM festival turns Odaiba's waterfront into a two-night blaze of world-class DJs, lasers and pyrotechnics.
2026/09/19 14:00 Tokyo2-day pass approx. ¥30,000
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OfficialUpcomingA biennial festival in the ancient capital, founded under Cannes-winning director Naomi Kawase, championing first- and second-time filmmakers across screenings set among Nara's temples and parks.
2026/09/20 10:00 NaraScreening tickets typically around 1,000-1,500 yen; some free outdoor and community programs.
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OfficialUpcomingJapan's biggest reptile and exotic-animal expo packs Tokyo Big Sight with geckos, snakes, frogs and the breeders who love them.
2026/09/20 10:00 TokyoAdults ¥1,400 advance / ¥1,600 door; elementary ¥700 advance / ¥800 door; preschoolers free.
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OfficialUpcomingPet Haku Osaka 2026 runs Sep 21-23 at Intex Osaka. Ticket prices (advance vs door) and the exact rules for bringing your own pet, explained.
2026/09/21 10:00 OsakaAdults (junior-high+) ¥1,300 advance / ¥1,500 door; children (age 4-elementary) ¥700 advance / ¥800 door.
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OfficialUpcomingThe beachside successor to TAICOCLUB — a genre-spanning electronic festival in front of Izu's Shirahama Beach.
2026/09/26 11:00 Across JapanTickets ¥16,000–22,000; Under-23 ¥13,000 (accommodation separate)
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OfficialUpcomingA 380-year-old shrine festival blending Japanese, Chinese and Dutch flair — spinning dragon dances, whirling umbrella floats and roaring 'Motte-koi' chants.
2026/10/07 07:00 FukuokaFree
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OfficialUpcomingNagoya's biggest autumn party crowns Oda Nobunaga, Hideyoshi and Ieyasu in armor, leading a 600-strong procession from the station to Nagoya Castle.
2026/10/10 10:00 NagoyaFree
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OfficialUpcomingOne of the world's most respected boutique raves — a Funktion-One sound system in the Gunma mountains, lineup kept secret.
2026/10/10 12:00 Across Japan~¥23,000 (Under-28) to ¥29,000; includes camping
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OfficialUpcomingIn a 340-year-old Nara ritual, shrine 'seko' wrangle wild stags with ropes inside a wooden arena before a Shinto priest saws off their autumn antlers.
2026/10/10 12:00 NaraAround ¥1,000 (adults)
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OfficialUpcomingJapan's premier tech expo, where AI, robotics, mobility and IoT from hundreds of companies and startups go hands-on under one roof.
2026/10/13 10:00 TokyoFree
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OfficialUpcomingJapan's biggest analog-game fair, where thousands of indie board, card and tabletop creators sell and demo their games over one weekend.
2026/10/17 11:00 TokyoAround ¥1,500 advance / ¥2,000 same-day (2026 reference; autumn fees TBA); elementary schoolers and younger free.
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OfficialUpcomingA 2-km parade of 2,000 people in meticulously accurate costumes marches through 1,000 years of Kyoto history, from Heian nobles to Meiji revolutionaries.
2026/10/22 12:00 KyotoFree
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OfficialUpcomingA laid-back eco-minded community fair in Yoyogi Park — organic food, world music, crafts and a mellow forest atmosphere that draws Tokyo's international and creative crowd.
2026/10/24 10:00 TokyoFree
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OfficialUpcomingJapan's largest cosplay event transforms Ikebukuro's Sunshine City into a sea of 20,000+ costumed fans, with stages, parades and city-wide photo spots.
2026/10/24 16:30 TokyoFree
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OfficialUpcomingAsia's premier competitive film festival returns for its 39th edition, taking over the Hibiya–Yurakucho–Ginza district with world premieres, red carpets and onstage Q&As with directors and stars.
2026/10/26 10:00 TokyoIndividual screening tickets typically around 1,500-2,000 yen; some open-air and free programs.
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OfficialUpcomingAn all-night art festival turns Roppongi into an open-air gallery, with installations, performances and museums glowing from dusk till dawn.
2026/10/31 10:00 TokyoFree
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OfficialUpcomingKyoto's only autumn geisha dance, staged by the geiko and maiko of the Gion Higashi district. Ten days of elegant kyomai dance under lanterns, accompanied by live shamisen and song — a refined seasonal highlight of Kyoto.
2026/11/01 13:30 Kyoto¥6,000 (viewing only); ¥7,000 with a tea ceremony. Two shows daily at 13:30 and 16:00.
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OfficialUpcomingOsaka's grand boulevard glows for winter as kilometres of ginkgo trees light up from Umeda to Namba in a record-setting display.
2026/11/03 17:00 OsakaFree
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OfficialUpcomingAt Tokyo's National Noh Theatre, watch the 650-year-old art of noh and its comic counterpart kyogen, including a piece performed by celebrated kyogen master Nomura Mansai. English subtitles appear on screens built into the seatbacks.
2026/11/06 18:30 TokyoFront-stage ¥5,800 / Side-stage ¥4,000 (students ¥2,800) / Middle-stage ¥3,500 (students ¥2,500).
© Yoshiyuki Ito · CC BY-SA 3.0OfficialUpcomingAsia's largest open-submission art fair fills Tokyo Big Sight with thousands of jury-free booths from independent creators of every conceivable medium.
2026/11/14 11:00 TokyoPaid: roughly ¥800–¥1,000 for a one-day pass (children free).
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OfficialUpcomingJapan's largest media, broadcast and pro-AV technology show—cameras, audio, lighting, XR and content tech under one roof.
2026/11/18 10:00 TokyoFree
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OfficialUpcomingThe Tokyo chapter of the international MUTEK festival of electronic music and audiovisual art, held each November (dates TBA).
2026/11/19 12:00 TokyoPer-edition passes & single-show tickets (see official site)
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OfficialUpcoming**Sapporo White Illumination 2026 is expected to light up Odori Park from ~late November to December 25, 2026, with the Station-front and other sites glowing into February 2027 (pending the official announcement).** It's **free**, centred on Odori Park a step from **Odori Station**, and the warm, glowing heart of Sapporo's winter.
2026/11/21 16:30 SapporoFree
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OfficialUpcomingAt one of Japan's top hot-spring towns, kimono-clad locals cool the scalding spring water with long wooden paddles in time to folk songs — a centuries-old daily ritual at Netsunoyu.
2026/12/01 09:30 Across JapanAdults ¥700, elementary children ¥350
© Suicasmo · CC BY-SA 4.0OfficialUpcomingTokyo Comic Con 2026 runs Dec 11-13 at Makuhari Messe near Tokyo. Hollywood guest signings, screen-used props and a huge cosplay scene, with paid single- and multi-day passes — verified access and photo/autograph booking tips.
2026/12/11 10:00 TokyoPaid: single-day and multi-day passes (prices vary by year).
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OfficialUpcomingShueisha's free mega anime-and-manga festival packs Makuhari Messe with Shonen Jump stages, exclusive reveals, voice-actor events and rare merch.
2026/12/19 09:00 TokyoFree
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OfficialUpcomingWinter Comiket returns to Tokyo Big Sight for a rare 3-day run, Dec 29-31, 2026 — the first 3-day winter edition since C95 in December 2018.
2026/12/29 10:00 TokyoPaid wristband entry required for general visitors each day (exact price not yet announced). Circle (doujin seller) participation is by application, expected to open around August 2026.
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OfficialUpcomingSeventeen monks heave on ropes to toll Chion-in's 70-ton bell 108 times on New Year's Eve, each deep strike clearing a worldly desire.
2026/12/31 22:30 KyotoPaid viewing — advance reservation required (from 2025)
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OfficialUpcomingJapan's wildest custom-car show, where 300,000 fans crowd in for tuned machines, concept builds and motorsport glamour.
2027/01/15 09:00 TokyoAdvance digital ticket only, around ¥3,000 (weekend day); preschoolers free with an adult.
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OfficialUpcomingNagasaki Lantern Festival 2027's official dates: Feb 5–21 (17 days), free to view. ~15,000 red Chinese lanterns and giant zodiac lantern objects light central Nagasaki nightly from 17:00–22:00, with a daily dragon dance and parades.
2027/02/05 17:00 Across JapanFree
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OfficialUpcomingThe world's biggest garage-kit and figure fair fills Makuhari Messe with thousands of hand-built model figures sold for one day only by amateur and pro sculptors.
2027/02/07 10:00 TokyoAdmission ticket required (~¥2,000–2,500); 'one-day license' allows licensed-figure sales.
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OfficialUpcomingJapan's leading art fair, spanning antiques to cutting-edge contemporary across 150-plus galleries in the heart of Marunouchi.
2027/03/12 11:00 TokyoPaid admission ticket (around ¥3,000 in recent editions); the day before public opening is an invitation-only preview.
© Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0OfficialUpcomingThe world's largest anime expo leaves Tokyo for the first time and brings its public days to Intex Osaka.
2027/03/27 10:00 OsakaPaid admission; ticket prices for the 2027 Osaka edition to be announced on the official site.
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OfficialUpcomingA major indoor EDM festival (past headliners include Swedish House Mafia and Marshmello), confirmed for April 2027 at Saitama Super Arena.
2027/04/03 11:00 TokyoTickets & lineup TBA on the official site
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OfficialUpcomingTwelve ornate Edo-era yatai floats with karakuri puppets parade through old Takayama, glowing with around 100 lanterns each at the night festival.
2027/04/14 09:00 NagoyaFree
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OfficialUpcomingKYOTOGRAPHIE 2027 (Apr 17–May 16): Kyoto's international photography festival shows world-class work in temples and machiya across the city. Confirmed dates, venues, Passport tickets.
2027/04/17 10:00 KyotoPer-venue tickets or an all-venue Passport; some programs are free.
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OfficialUpcomingA beloved open-air house & techno festival held over Golden Week on a hilltop in Higashi-Izu (next edition dates TBA).
2027/05/01 10:00 Across JapanMulti-tier passes plus camping/parking (see official site)
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OfficialUpcomingA two-stage open-air house/techno/bass festival with camping in the Kyoto countryside (next edition dates TBA).
2027/05/15 10:00 KyotoAdvance standing ~¥9,000–10,000; group packs; camping/parking extra
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OfficialUpcomingOsaka's Den Den Town shuts its main street for one of Japan's largest cosplay parades, where thousands of costumed fans flood the otaku district.
2027/05/16 11:00 OsakaFree
© Jason Riedy · CC BY 2.0OfficialUpcomingJapan's largest indie game festival fills Kyoto's Miyako Messe with playable booths from developers worldwide.
2027/05/21 10:00 KyotoTicketed (around ¥2,000+ per day, 2026 reference); Day 1 is business-only.
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OfficialUpcomingKanazawa's grandest festival reenacts feudal lord Maeda Toshiie's triumphant entry into the castle, with a costumed warrior procession, tea ceremonies and lantern-lit dances.
2027/06/04 09:00 KanazawaFree
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OfficialPast eventJapan's biggest anime expo: trailers, stage events, voice actors and exclusive goods from every major studio.
2026/03/21 10:00 TokyoTickets around 2,500 yen; some stage events require extra entry
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OfficialPast eventGion's geiko and maiko perform the elegant Miyako Odori every April, a dazzling spring dance of kimono, music and seasonal scenes.
2026/04/01 12:30 KyotoTickets from around 4,000 yen; tea-ceremony seats cost more
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LumaPast eventA first-anniversary celebration at MAISON ROSE in Shibuya — drinks, music and a welcoming international crowd.
2026/06/20 17:30 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
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connpassPast eventLearn how Xserver rolled out the Claude Code AI assistant while balancing security and remote-work efficiency.
2026/06/21 13:00 TokyoFree
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LumaPast eventFounders and researchers gather at X-NIHONBASHI to talk the future of human spaceflight.
2026/06/21 15:00 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
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LumaPast eventA reflective life-design workshop in Minato on the theme of self-love — journaling and honest conversation.
2026/06/21 15:00 Tokyo¥6,600
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connpassPast eventA hybrid paper-reading session on ICASSP 2026 machine-learning research—speech synthesis, recognition, and voice conversion—open to all.
2026/06/22 18:00 TokyoFree
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connpassPast eventAn evening on real-world HR data and AI, with People Analytics talks and group discussions among practitioners.
2026/06/22 19:00 TokyoFree
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connpassPast eventThree expert sessions on vector search, embeddings, and RAG-driven AI chat, high atop Azabudai Hills.
2026/06/23 19:00 TokyoFree
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OfficialPast eventWade barefoot through water and light in this immersive digital-art museum where you become part of the artwork.
2026/06/24 10:00 TokyoAdmission around 3,800 yen; book timed tickets online in advance
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OfficialPast eventDive into otaku heaven: multi-floor anime stores, retro arcades, maid cafes and gachapon as far as the eye can see.
2026/06/24 12:00 TokyoFree
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LumaPast eventA hands-on intermediate workshop for engineers building with ElevenAgent voice-AI tooling.
2026/06/24 15:00 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
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connpassPast eventNVIDIA and industry experts explore how digital twins power autonomous decisions in disaster prevention and urban infrastructure.
2026/06/24 16:00 TokyoFree
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connpassPast eventfreee engineers explain disposable per-PR preview environments that tame microservice complexity in the AI-coding era.
2026/06/24 19:00 TokyoFree
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OfficialPast eventSip cocktails above the city: Tokyo's hotel rooftop and sky bars offer dazzling skyline views from up high.
2026/06/24 19:00 TokyoCocktails typically 1,800-3,000 yen; some bars have a cover charge
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OfficialPast eventThe flagship Pokemon store in Ikebukuro, packed with exclusive plush, seasonal merch and a giant Pikachu welcoming fans.
2026/06/25 10:00 TokyoFree
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OfficialPast eventteamLab Borderless Azabudai Hills is open roughly 9:00–21:00 (Jul 2026). Tickets are timed, online-only, from ¥3,800 (adult; varies by day, +¥200 at the door), a 2-min walk from Kamiyacho Station. Allow 2–3 hours — always confirm exact hours on the official site before booking.
2026/06/25 10:00 TokyoAdult (18+) from ¥3,800 online, +¥200 for door purchase; teens 13–17 ¥2,800, child 4–12 ¥1,500, age 3 and under free, with a disability discount available. Pricing is dynamic and varies by day, so always check the exact fare for your date on the official site. As of July 2026.
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connpassPast eventFindy celebrates its DevRel offline community with lightning talks on the trajectories of sharing knowledge.
2026/06/25 18:30 TokyoFree
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connpassPast eventFrontier practitioners explore AI tools, autonomous agents, code quality, and engineering careers in the AI era.
2026/06/25 19:00 TokyoFree
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connpassPast eventCyberAgent engineers share Databricks migration stories, analytics democratization with Genie, and secure platform design.
2026/06/25 19:00 TokyoFree
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OfficialPast eventA maze of 200+ tiny, characterful bars in Shinjuku — squeeze in, meet strangers, and barhop into the small hours.
2026/06/25 20:00 TokyoMany bars charge a 500-1,000 yen seating fee plus drinks; some are foreigner-friendly
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OfficialPast eventExplore the crimson seat of the former Ryukyu Kingdom, a UNESCO World Heritage site now rising again from its 2019 fire.
2026/06/26 09:00 OkinawaPark areas free; paid zones include the reconstruction site view
© そらみみ · CC BY-SA 4.0connpassPast eventA full-day deep dive into DNS operations, from fundamentals to advanced authoritative and resolver topics.
2026/06/26 10:00 TokyoFree
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OfficialPast eventContemporary art on the 53rd floor of Roppongi Hills, paired with one of Tokyo's best skyline views from the City View deck.
2026/06/26 10:00 TokyoAdmission around 2,000 yen; often includes the observation deck
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LumaPast eventA free open-air music night at SUNSET PARK CLUB — good sound, green vibes and an easy crowd.
2026/06/26 18:00 TokyoFree
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LumaPast eventA meetup at the crossroads of AI and entertainment, hosted by AnotherBall for creators and fans.
2026/06/26 19:00 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
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OfficialPast eventShibuya's iconic four-floor superclub, famous for its giant mirror ball and world-class techno and house lineups.
2026/06/26 23:00 TokyoCover typically 2,000-4,000 yen; bring photo ID (20+)
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OfficialPast eventOne of Japan's most sacred shrines, set in a tranquil ancient forest in Nagoya and home to the legendary Kusanagi sword.
2026/06/27 09:00 NagoyaFree
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LumaPast eventBuild with Gemini at Google Japan's Shibuya office — a hands-on AI hackathon for builders.
2026/06/27 09:30 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
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LumaPast eventA free, easygoing gathering for book lovers to read together and swap summer recommendations.
2026/06/27 10:00 TokyoFree
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LumaPast eventA flagship startup pitch and networking summit by F Ventures at Bellesalle Shibuya First.
2026/06/27 12:00 Tokyo¥80,000
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connpassPast eventA summer-festival tech conference on 'AI and Career' with ~20 speakers, for engineers under 35.
2026/06/27 12:00 TokyoFree
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OfficialPast eventA retro shopping complex packed with vintage manga, rare figures, idol goods and Tokyo's famous towering soft-serve ice cream.
2026/06/27 12:00 TokyoFree
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connpassPast eventA Ruby community conference on 'what lies behind the curtain,' with talks from sorah, Masayoshi Takahashi and more.
2026/06/27 13:30 TokyoFree
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OfficialPast eventFukuoka's riverside yatai stalls serve tonkotsu ramen, oden and yakitori under lantern light — the heart of Kyushu nightlife.
2026/06/27 19:00 FukuokaPay per dish; a bowl of ramen and a beer around 1,500 yen
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connpassPast eventVeteran engineers (40+) share perspectives on career longevity and sustaining a life in tech.
2026/06/28 10:00 Tokyo¥1,000 (main event); networking reception ¥3,000–¥5,000 by age
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connpassPast eventJapan's conference on design and UX research, themed 'WEAVING,' with sessions, panels and workshops.
2026/06/28 10:00 TokyoFree
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OfficialPast eventLearn to hold the brush, control the ink and write kanji the traditional way in a 90-minute English-led shodo class — and take your finished artwork home as a keepsake.
2026/06/28 11:00 KyotoReserve via the official site for current pricing
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OfficialPast eventIn the heart of old-town Asakusa, this beloved yose performs 365 days a year — rakugo storytelling plus manzai, magic, acrobatics and impressions. Drop in any day for an authentic dose of downtown Tokyo entertainment.
2026/06/28 11:00 TokyoBox-office tickets, all unreserved. Day program from 11:40, evening from 16:40.
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LumaPast eventLie back and feel the resonance of Japanese taiko in an immersive sound-bath session.
2026/06/28 16:30 Tokyo¥7,000
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OfficialPast eventTokyo's indie-music heartland: tiny live houses, record shops and bars host emerging bands almost every night.
2026/06/28 19:00 TokyoLive-house entry typically 2,000-3,500 yen incl. one drink
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OfficialPast eventAoyama's intimate world-class jazz club, hosting top international musicians over dinner and cocktails most nights.
2026/06/28 19:00 TokyoMusic charge varies by act (often 8,000-15,000 yen); reservations recommended
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OfficialPast eventJapan's oldest and largest museum in Ueno Park, home to samurai armor, Buddhist art and an unrivaled national treasure collection.
2026/06/29 09:00 TokyoRegular collection around 1,000 yen; special exhibits priced separately
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OfficialPast eventTokyo's oldest yose (variety hall), founded in 1857, runs daily programs of rakugo comic storytelling alongside manzai, magic, paper-cutting and acrobatics. A relaxed, ever-changing slice of Edo-era popular entertainment.
2026/06/29 12:00 TokyoAround ¥3,500 adults / ¥2,500 students. Day program from ~12:30, evening from ~17:00.
© Wintermelonizm · CC BY-SA 3.0OfficialPast eventDive into Osaka's neon nightlife around Dotonbori and Namba — street food, standing bars and dazzling river lights.
2026/06/29 19:00 OsakaPay-as-you-go; standing bars from a few hundred yen per drink
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OfficialPast eventThrow your own bowl or cup on an electric potter's wheel with a third-generation Kyoto ceramicist near Sennyu-ji; your fired piece is shipped to you afterward.
2026/06/30 10:00 KyotoQuick course about ¥2,000 (20 min); standard course ¥5,000 (30-60 min), plus tax
© Tom Parker · Public domainOfficialPast eventA 50-minute sampler of Kyoto's traditional performing arts in one sitting: maiko kyomai dance, bunraku puppet theatre, kyogen comedy, court bugaku dance, tea ceremony, ikebana and koto. The easiest, most tourist-friendly intro to Japanese arts.
2026/06/30 18:00 KyotoAdult from ¥5,500; premium seats ¥6,600. Daily shows at 18:00 and 19:00 (winter Dec–Mar: Tue–Fri only).
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connpassPast eventOracle leaders and AWS reps discuss MySQL's latest features and the future of community collaboration.
2026/06/30 18:30 TokyoFree
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connpassPast eventFukuoka's growing startup scene hosts regular developer meetups — web, AI, mobile and more — many welcoming and bilingual-friendly.
2026/06/30 19:00 FukuokaOften free or low-cost; register on connpass
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OfficialPast eventA converted 1920s schoolhouse whose corridors are lined with 50,000 readable manga — pull any volume off the 200m 'Wall of Manga' and sprawl on the lawn.
2026/07/01 10:00 KyotoAdults ¥900 (check site for current fees)
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OfficialPast eventA rare surviving wooden yose from the early 20th century, Suehirotei keeps the intimate atmosphere of old Tokyo. Daily rakugo and variety acts in tatami-and-cushion seating, a one-minute walk from busy Shinjuku-Sanchome.
2026/07/01 12:00 TokyoAbout ¥3,500 adults (students ¥3,000; discounted evening entry available). Day from 12:00, evening from 16:45.
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OfficialPast eventKyoto's most atmospheric nightlife lane — a narrow lantern-lit alley of riverside restaurants, sake bars and traditional teahouses.
2026/07/01 18:00 KyotoFree
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OfficialPast eventLegendary Ebisu live house with a custom sound system, hosting indie, rock and electronic acts plus a loft cafe and gallery.
2026/07/01 19:00 TokyoTicket price varies by show; fully non-smoking venue.
© Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0connpassPast eventDive into Tokyo's booming AI scene at recurring meetups covering LLMs, ML research and applied data science.
2026/07/01 19:00 TokyoFree
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0OfficialPast eventAn international bar on Tenjin's Oyafuko-dori that turns into a DJ floor for house, techno, EDM and hip-hop.
2026/07/01 21:00 FukuokaDrink-based bar; event door charge varies
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OfficialPast eventNaha's large resort-style dance club (since 2015) with a full lighting and sound rig, running house, EDM and hip-hop.
2026/07/01 21:00 OkinawaWeekday ~¥1,000–3,000 / weekend ~¥1,000–4,000; promos common
© Qiuqizhenghong · CC BY-SA 3.0OfficialPast eventA big, mainstream Umeda club (since 2012) with one of Japan's largest LED screens, leaning EDM and hip-hop.
2026/07/01 21:00 OsakaDoor usually includes drink(s); discount coupons common
© Type specimen · CC BY-SA 3.0OfficialPast eventA basement DJ club in Kanazawa's Katamachi district, with weekly DJs across house, techno and EDM.
2026/07/01 22:00 KanazawaDoor charge varies by event
© Jovandavid · Public DomainOfficialPast eventA Sapporo underground institution (25+ years) renowned for one of Japan's finest sound systems — deep house and techno.
2026/07/01 22:00 SapporoEntry varies by event (roughly ¥2,500–4,000)
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OfficialPast eventAn established underground club in Nagoya's Shinsakae district, focused on house and techno with local and international DJs.
2026/07/01 22:00 NagoyaVaries by event/DJ (door + advance; often includes drink)
© Chris 73 · CC BY-SA 3.0OfficialPast eventKyoto's largest club — a two-floor Kiyamachi venue running EDM/house/techno upstairs and hip-hop on another floor.
2026/07/01 22:00 KyotoDoor with drink; tourist-friendly entry packages available
© Jean-Pierre Dalbéra · CC BY 2.0OfficialPast eventA record shop, label and tiny dancefloor in Kitahama devoted to underground techno, house and electro.
2026/07/01 22:00 OsakaIntimate parties; modest door (some free anniversary parties)
© Type specimen · CC BY-SA 3.0OfficialPast eventAn iconic Amerikamura club since 1999 — multiple floors and a rooftop running techno, house and trance.
2026/07/01 22:00 OsakaVaries by event/DJ (advance + door)
© Type specimen · CC BY-SA 3.0OfficialPast eventA small, long-running Dogenzaka DJ bar (since 2005) for minimal techno and house, with weekends that run to 8am.
2026/07/01 22:00 TokyoLow door (often ~¥1,000–2,000) or drink-based entry
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0OfficialPast eventA ~300-capacity Shibuya club (since 2015) focused on underground house, techno, bass and drum & bass.
2026/07/01 22:00 TokyoDoor typically ¥2,500–3,500 (varies by lineup)
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0OfficialPast eventNakameguro's intimate basement club since 2008 — a sound-focused little room for house, techno and beat-driven nights.
2026/07/01 22:00 TokyoDoor typically ¥2,000–3,000 (early/with-flyer discounts common)
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0OfficialPast eventAn Omotesando basement built around a custom Void sound system, where international house and techno DJs play long, immersive sets.
2026/07/01 23:00 TokyoDoor ~¥3,000–4,000 (cheaper before 1:00); 20+ with photo ID
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OfficialPast eventNintendo's own museum in Uji traces 130+ years of play — from hanafuda cards to the Switch — with giant interactive exhibits in a former factory.
2026/07/02 10:00 KyotoLottery reservation required; admission via official ticket draw
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OfficialPast eventA circular, glass-walled art museum famous for Leandro Erlich's Swimming Pool — playful, interactive and free to wander outside.
2026/07/02 10:00 KanazawaFree public zones; ticketed exhibition galleries
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OfficialPast eventKabuki's flagship Ginza theatre stages its July all-star run, headlined by a spectacular 13-role quick-change tour de force and a 43-year revival packed with aerial stunts and a real-water finale. English captioning is available.
2026/07/02 11:00 TokyoFrom ¥5,000 (Upper Tier B) up to ¥20,000 (Special Seat). English/Chinese captioning service +¥1,500.
© Shakher59 · CC BY-SA 4.0OfficialPast eventA compact basement club (since 2011) beside the Aoyama tunnel, where DJs mix vinyl and USB across house and techno.
2026/07/02 21:00 TokyoLow door, often around ¥1,500
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0OfficialPast eventA characterful multi-floor venue near Aoyama-dori, running since 1996, with an underground party feel across three floors.
2026/07/02 22:00 TokyoDoor typically ¥2,000–3,000 (varies by event)
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OfficialPast eventTokyo's boldest new nightlife complex inside Kabukicho Tower — multiple floors of techno, house and live art till dawn.
2026/07/02 23:00 TokyoDoor & advance tickets vary by event; 20+ with photo ID
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OfficialPast eventExplore Kanazawa's gold-leaf workshops, colorful Kutani porcelain and the preserved Higashi Chaya geisha district.
2026/07/03 10:00 KanazawaFree
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LumaPast eventA free pop-up of paper ephemera and collage at Design Festa Gallery Harajuku — browse, shop, make.
2026/07/03 10:30 TokyoFree
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OfficialPast eventThe summer edition of Earth Garden turns Yoyogi Park into a festive evening night-market — lanterns, world music, beer and global street food after dark.
2026/07/03 15:00 TokyoFree
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connpassPast eventAn offline lightning-talk night for server-side Kotlin developers, capped with a casual networking reception.
2026/07/03 19:30 TokyoFree
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OfficialPast eventPioneering Shibuya club open since 1996, newly renovated for its 30th anniversary, with techno, house, hip-hop and reggae nights.
2026/07/03 22:00 TokyoDoor/advance ticket varies by event; weekly genre parties on weeknights.
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OfficialPast eventA mountain hot-spring resort near Mt. Fuji, combining steaming onsen, a sculpture park, a pirate-ship lake cruise and ropeway views.
2026/07/04 09:00 Across JapanOnsen and museum entries vary; a Hakone Free Pass saves on transport
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connpassPast eventA hands-on Fukuoka meetup to try 'vibe coding' with AI tools like Codex and Claude—build small apps from natural-language prompts together.
2026/07/04 17:00 FukuokaFree
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OfficialPast eventMajor Shibuya live house on Dogenzaka, part of the O-group of venues, hosting concerts and late-night club events.
2026/07/04 18:00 TokyoTicket price varies by event; club nights and concerts priced separately.
© State Library of Queensland, Australia · No restrictionsMeetupPast eventConnect with Japan's startup ecosystem at recurring founder and investor mixers around Shibuya and Roppongi.
2026/07/04 19:00 TokyoSome free, some ticketed (1,000-3,000 yen) — check the listing
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0
OfficialPast eventHidden Nakazaki-cho cafe-bar and club under the railway arches, hosting DJ nights and underground music events.
2026/07/04 22:00 OsakaCafe by day; event/door charge varies for night music programs.
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LumaPast eventA daytime DJ session in an art gallery — coffee, beats and a creative morning crowd.
2026/07/05 09:00 Tokyo¥1,500
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OfficialPast eventAn island in the Seto Inland Sea reborn as living art, with Tadao Ando museums, a Yayoi Kusama pumpkin and outdoor installations.
2026/07/05 10:00 Across JapanMuseum tickets vary; Chichu Art Museum needs advance booking
© 663highland · CC BY 2.5
LumaPast eventIwaken Lab celebrates five years with lightning talks and a community tech showcase — free to join.
2026/07/05 13:00 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
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LumaPast eventA free idea-pitching and networking event for builders and founders, hosted at Tama Mirai Messe.
2026/07/05 14:00 TokyoFree
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OfficialPast eventUpscale Marunouchi live restaurant pairing dinner with intimate jazz, soul and world-music concerts.
2026/07/05 18:30 TokyoReserved seating with music charge plus food and drink; reservations recommended.
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connpassPast eventA Timee case-study session on business strategy and design challenges—how product design and designers' roles evolve in the AI era.
2026/07/06 19:00 TokyoFree
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OfficialPast eventStep into the worlds of Studio Ghibli in Aichi, with life-size sets from Totoro, Spirited Away, Howl's Castle and more.
2026/07/07 10:00 NagoyaTimed tickets required; book online well in advance
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JmtyPast eventA 90-minute introductory aroma hand-therapy workshop in Yokohama, finishing with a relaxed tea gathering—wellness for caregivers and busy minds.
2026/07/07 13:30 Yokohama¥1,000
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OfficialPast eventWorld-touring taiko troupe DRUM TAO performs a 45-minute show at its own open-air theatre, perched at 1,036m in the grasslands of Aso-Kuju National Park. Thunderous drumming, athletic choreography and sweeping highland views.
2026/07/07 14:00 Across JapanAdults (junior-high+) ¥4,500; children (4+) ¥2,500; under 3 free. Spring/autumn shows at 14:00.
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OfficialPast eventRoppongi dinner-and-concert club in Tokyo Midtown hosting international and Japanese artists across genres.
2026/07/07 19:00 TokyoReserved seating with music charge; food and drink ordered on site.
© Johannes Stage (1889–1962), Norwegian photographer · CC BY-SA 4.0MeetupPast eventA friendly, long-running monthly meetup for iOS and Swift developers in Tokyo — talks in English, all levels welcome.
2026/07/07 19:00 TokyoFree
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0
connpassPast eventA hybrid meetup celebrating the new book 'Nutanix Cloud Platform Practical Guide,' with chapter walkthroughs from its authors.
2026/07/08 18:30 TokyoFree
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OfficialPast eventUmeda dinner-and-concert club in the Herbis Plaza Ent, hosting jazz, soul and pop in an intimate room.
2026/07/08 19:00 OsakaReserved seating with music charge; food and drink ordered on site.
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OfficialPast eventKansai's flagship Pokemon store atop Daimaru Shinsaibashi, with an adjoining cafe where Pikachu-shaped dishes arrive tableside.
2026/07/10 10:00 OsakaFree
© JJBers from Willimantic, Connecticut, USA · CC BY 2.0MeetupPast eventJapan is a hotspot for Web3 — meet builders and enthusiasts at recurring blockchain and crypto meetups in Tokyo.
2026/07/10 19:00 TokyoOften free or low-cost; some networking events ticketed
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0OfficialPast eventKyoto's most respected basement live house and nightclub, running an all-genre program from techno and house to live bands since 1990.
2026/07/10 22:00 KyotoDoor price varies by event; many nights ¥2,000–¥3,500 with one drink.
© Jean-Pierre Dalbéra · CC BY 2.0
OfficialPast eventUP BEAT!'s 24th-anniversary headline night took over ZEROTOKYO in Shinjuku on Jul 10, 2026, with guests DJ EMMA and KEN ISHII across three floors. The anniversary series concludes Aug 8, 2026 with The Gathering at BANK30, Tokyo.
2026/07/10 23:00 TokyoDoor ¥3,500 (open 23:00, all-night)
© UP BEAT! / UP BEAT SOUNDWORKS · 提供画像 (Provided by the organiser)
OfficialPast eventJapan's largest handmade-craft festival, where about 3,000 creators sell jewelry, ceramics, leather, art and food over one weekend.
2026/07/11 11:00 Tokyo¥1,300 advance / ¥1,500 door (1-day); ¥2,000 advance / ¥2,500 door (2-day); elementary schoolers and younger free.
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OfficialPast eventKyushu's only official Pokemon store, two minutes from Hakata Station, stocking 2,500+ items including Fukuoka-themed exclusives.
2026/07/12 10:00 FukuokaFree
© Hirho · CC BY-SA 4.0connpassPast eventA relaxed, beginner-welcome security meetup blending quiet self-study time with lightning talks—for anyone curious but intimidated by hardcore sessions.
2026/07/12 13:00 TokyoFree
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0
JmtyPast eventA laid-back Japanese-chess afternoon in central Yokohama—beginners welcome, with coaching, free matches and original puzzle cards over a drink.
2026/07/12 13:00 Yokohama¥1,500 (includes one drink)
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OfficialPast eventA celebrated contemporary art festival scattered across the islands of the Seto Inland Sea, blending installations with fishing-village life.
2026/07/13 09:00 Across JapanPassport tickets cover many sites; some works charge separately
© 663highland · CC BY 2.5MeetupPast eventMonthly gatherings for JavaScript, TypeScript and web developers in Tokyo, with bilingual talks and casual networking.
2026/07/14 19:00 TokyoFree
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0
OfficialPast eventOsaka's otaku mecca — over 150 shops of anime, games, electronics and figures, with cosplayers spilling onto neon-lit Ota Road.
2026/07/15 11:00 OsakaFree
© Xander Ashburn · CC BY 2.0OfficialPast eventA premier mid-size live house atop Nagoya PARCO in Sakae, part of the nationwide CLUB QUATTRO chain hosting rock, pop and indie tours.
2026/07/15 18:30 NagoyaTicket price varies by show.
© Chris 73 · CC BY-SA 3.0
connpassPast eventA Ruby on Rails community meetup in Akihabara featuring a keynote on 'SRE for Rails Engineers,' sponsor talks, and networking.
2026/07/16 19:00 TokyoFree
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OfficialPast eventA four-day camping techno & house festival in the Fukushima highlands, running nonstop through the night since 2009.
2026/07/17 13:00 Across Japan4-day full pass ~¥25,000; Under-25 ¥14,000; Tohoku-resident ¥15,000
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connpassPast eventAn offline Flutter developer meetup where speakers and listeners alike grow to love Flutter even more, with talks from active engineers.
2026/07/17 19:00 TokyoFree
© FlutterGakkai · via connpassMeetupPast eventA welcoming monthly meetup where indie game developers in Tokyo show works-in-progress and talk shop — in English.
2026/07/17 19:00 TokyoSmall entry fee at the door (around 1,000 yen incl. a drink)
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0
OfficialPast eventNagoya's most eclectic arcade — 1,200 shops mixing a 400-year temple town with vintage clothing, street food and otaku culture.
2026/07/18 11:00 NagoyaFree
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connpassPast eventThe 5th annual AWS Cloud Development Kit conference at Azabudai Hills, themed 'change'—how CDK evolves alongside AI coding agents.
2026/07/18 12:30 TokyoFree
© JAWS-UG CDK支部 · via connpassOfficialPast eventA pro-grade ~400-capacity live house in central Fukuoka's Yakuin district, hosting domestic and international touring artists.
2026/07/18 18:00 FukuokaTicket price varies by show.
© そらみみ · CC BY-SA 4.0
JmtyPast eventAnime-themed sightseeing and a stamp rally around Ikebukuro, capped by an anisong party with food, drinks and a global crowd of fans.
2026/07/19 14:30 TokyoFrom ¥1,000 (tour) / ¥2,000 incl. party
© Ami (oneman) · via jmty
OfficialPast eventJR Central's railway museum displays 39 real trains — from steam locomotives to record-setting maglev — plus Japan's largest model railway diorama.
2026/07/20 10:00 NagoyaAdults ~¥1,000 (check site)
© Saruno Hirobano · CC BY-SA 3.0connpassPast eventTokyo's Google Developer Group runs talks and workshops on Android, Cloud, AI and web — open to all and often bilingual.
2026/07/21 19:00 TokyoFree
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0
connpassPast eventA Rubyist gathering inside the metaverse—Ruby fans meet in VRChat to talk tech and socialize, held during Vket 2026 Summer Tech Week.
2026/07/21 22:00Free
© VRChat.rb · via connpassOfficialPast eventSapporo's iconic ~500-capacity rock live house, host to legendary domestic and international acts since 1990.
2026/07/22 18:30 SapporoTicket price varies by show.
© Qiuqizhenghong · CC BY-SA 3.0
OfficialPast eventJapan's biggest outdoor music festival unfolds across a misty mountain ski resort, with global headliners on eleven forest stages.
2026/07/24 09:00 Tokyo3-day pass approx. ¥60,000 / 1-day approx. ¥24,000
© Christopher Johnson (globalite) on Flickr · CC BY-SA 2.0
connpassPast eventAI Dev Day 2026 was held on Friday, July 24, 2026 at Otemachi Place, Tokyo — a free in-person developer conference on production AI and agents. Registration closed full: 935 sign-ups across the conference and the evening reception. The connpass page is now marked closed.
2026/07/24 09:30 TokyoConference free; +¥1,000 with networking
© Azure AI Developers Community(JP) · via connpassOfficialPast eventA long-running two-floor club and live house in Tenjin's Oyafuko-dori, spanning new sounds to classics with a heavy local-event calendar.
2026/07/24 22:00 FukuokaDoor price varies by event; club nights typically ¥2,000–¥3,000 with drink.
© そらみみ · CC BY-SA 4.0
OfficialPast eventThe home of bunraku, Japan's UNESCO-listed puppet theatre, where master puppeteers, tayu chanters and shamisen bring epic dramas to life.
2026/07/25 11:00 OsakaTickets vary by program; English audio guide available
© Hiart · CC0connpassPast eventKyoto's Google Developer Group runs monthly study sessions and hackathons on Android, Flutter, AI/ML and Cloud.
2026/07/25 13:00 KyotoFree
© Jean-Pierre Dalbéra · CC BY 2.0OfficialPast eventOne of Nagoya's largest live houses near Shinsakaemachi, a ~1,000-capacity floor that regularly hosts rock and band tours.
2026/07/25 18:00 NagoyaTicket price varies by show.
© Chris 73 · CC BY-SA 3.0connpassPast eventNagoya's Google Developer Group gathers Tokai-region engineers for talks on Google tech, AI, Android and the web.
2026/07/26 13:00 NagoyaFree
© Chris 73 · CC BY-SA 3.0
OfficialPast eventUP BEAT!'s 24th-anniversary Sunset Boat Party sailed from Zou-no-hana Pier, Yokohama, on Jul 26, 2026, with guest DANTZ -- sunset to skyline, capacity limited (~180). The anniversary series concludes Aug 8, 2026 with The Gathering at BANK30, Tokyo.
2026/07/26 18:30 YokohamaDoor ¥5,000 / advance ¥4,500 (separate one-drink charge); capacity limited (~180)
© UP BEAT! / UP BEAT SOUNDWORKS · 提供画像 (Provided by the organiser)connpassPast eventHokkaido's broad, cross-stack engineering community runs hybrid meetups to help Sapporo's developers gather, grow and connect.
2026/07/28 19:00 SapporoFree
© Qiuqizhenghong · CC BY-SA 3.0
connpassPast eventTwo-day conference at Microsoft Japan exploring how generative AI and LLMs are reshaping software development, with speakers from major tech firms.
2026/07/30 11:00 TokyoPaid (on-site); online free
© AI駆動開発勉強会 運営委員会 · via connpassconnpassPast eventOne of Japan's longest-running AWS user groups, with Osaka deep-dive talks, hands-on sessions and certification prep.
2026/07/30 19:00 OsakaFree
© Type specimen · CC BY-SA 3.0OfficialPast eventA public live-house complex and the cultural heart of Koza, Okinawa City's storied music district, hosting local and touring acts.
2026/07/30 19:00 OkinawaTicket price varies by event.
© Qiuqizhenghong · CC BY-SA 3.0
OfficialPast eventThe planet's biggest cosplay festival: teams from 40+ countries parade through Nagoya and battle for the World Cosplay Championship at Oasis 21.
2026/07/31 10:00 NagoyaFree
© VulcanSphere · CC BY 4.0