Todos los eventos y festivales de Japón en 2026, mes a mes: fechas, sedes y entradas.
Japan's largest illumination: millions of LEDs transform a flower park near Nagoya into glowing tunnels and light shows.
2026/01/15 08:00 Por todo JapónAdmission around 2,500 yen (includes a park voucher)
© 文文 · GoogleGlowing arches of hundreds of thousands of lights fill Kobe each winter, a moving memorial turned beloved festival.
2026/01/23 09:00 Por todo JapónGratis
© chia-hao HUANG (Bruce HUANG) · GoogleEach January, fireworks burst over Nara before the entire grass-covered Mt. Wakakusa is set ablaze in a spectacular winter ritual.
2026/01/24 08:30 NaraGratis
© 井下原健太 · GoogleHokkaido's winter wonderland: giant snow and ice sculptures fill Odori Park, drawing over two million visitors each February.
2026/02/04 01:00 SapporoGratis
© Brandon Hung · GoogleOne of Japan's three great gardens glows after dark in seasonal light-up events, from snowy yukitsuri ropes to autumn-leaf reflections.
2026/02/06 08:30 KanazawaGratis
© 唐津敏明 · GoogleOtaru's historic canal and old streets glow with thousands of candles in snow lanterns, a quiet, romantic counterpoint to Sapporo's snow festival.
2026/02/13 08:00 SapporoGratis
© carl hong · GoogleA UNESCO World Heritage village of steep thatched gassho-zukuri farmhouses, nestled in a mountain valley that turns magical under snow.
2026/02/15 Por todo JapónGratis
© 黃翊彰 · GoogleMonks brandish giant flaming torches along Todaiji's Nigatsudo balcony each March, showering sparks over the crowd in a 1,200-year-old rite.
2026/03/12 10:00 NaraGratis
© ヒロナカダ · GoogleJapan's biggest anime expo: trailers, stage events, voice actors and exclusive goods from every major studio.
2026/03/21 01:00 TokioTickets around 2,500 yen; some stage events require extra entry
© 王士榮 · GoogleOne of Tokyo's most famous hanami spots: 1,000 cherry trees line Ueno Park's central path in a pink canopy each spring.
2026/03/25 TokioGratis
© jared lee · GoogleHundreds of cherry trees arch over the Meguro River, and at night pink paper lanterns turn the canal into a dream.
2026/03/26 01:00 TokioGratis
© まさやん · GoogleGion's geiko and maiko perform the elegant Miyako Odori every April, a dazzling spring dance of kimono, music and seasonal scenes.
2026/04/01 03:30 KiotoTickets from around 4,000 yen; tea-ceremony seats cost more
© Andrew Wong · GoogleJapan's largest LGBTQ+ celebration fills Yoyogi Park with a parade, live stages, food and a vibrant, welcoming community.
2026/04/25 02:00 TokioGratis
© T TMBC · GoogleUSJ's anime-and-game mega-event marks its 10th anniversary with five blockbuster Japanese titles, including the park debut of 'Frieren: Beyond Journey's End' running into January 2027.
2026/05/29 23:30 OsakaRequires a Studio Pass (1-day from around 8,600 yen); some Cool Japan attractions need a separate Express Pass.
© Daniel L · GoogleOkinawa's Golden Week dragon-boat festival packs Naha's port with thundering paddle races, music stages and fireworks over the harbor.
2026/05/03 OkinawaGratis
© くどかず · GoogleA vibrant Golden Week celebration along Peace Boulevard, with flower parades, yosakoi dancing, music stages and a giant flower tower.
2026/05/03 00:30 HiroshimaGratis
© Alessandro Fossati · GoogleOne of Tokyo's three great festivals: hundreds of portable shrines parade through Akihabara and the old Edo districts.
2026/05/08 23:00 TokioGratis
© Eduardo Silva · GoogleAsakusa's wildest weekend: nearly 100 portable shrines and two million people flood the streets around Senso-ji Temple.
2026/05/15 02:00 TokioGratis
© Guanchul Guanchunao · GoogleUSJ celebrates 25 years with a year-long 'Discover U!!!' festival — a new anniversary parade, classic film cars on display and special entertainment running from spring 2026 into March 2027.
2026/06/21 23:30 OsakaIncluded with a Studio Pass (1-day from around 8,600 yen); no separate ticket for the anniversary entertainment.
© Daniel L · GoogleSome 20,000 hydrangeas in 50 varieties carpet a hillside temple garden in Uji — including the elusive star-shaped 'shichidanka' — with weekend evening light-ups.
2026/06/21 23:30 KiotoGarden admission approx. ¥1,000 (adults).
© mikography · GoogleHello Kitty's indoor theme park celebrates 35 years with ribbon-themed decor and 'The Quest of Wonders' — its first all-new main parade in a decade — running all the way through the end of 2026.
2026/06/22 TokioPassport tickets from around 3,300-4,000 yen (varies by date); cheaper online and on weekdays.
© مروان (سيف) · GoogleThe world's only ocean-themed Disney park turns 25 with a year-long 'Sparkling Jubilee' — a new harbor show, the 'Dance the Globe!' production and 'Jubilee Blue' decor across all eight ports.
2026/06/22 TokioRequires a Tokyo DisneySea park ticket (1-day from around 7,900 yen, price varies by date).
© Michael Farnham · GoogleVeteran engineers (40+) share perspectives on career longevity and sustaining a life in tech.
2026/06/28 01:00 Tokio¥1,000 (main event); networking reception ¥3,000–¥5,000 by age
© Sotir Daniel · GoogleJapan's conference on design and UX research, themed 'WEAVING,' with sessions, panels and workshops.
2026/06/28 01:00 TokioGratis
© 鈴江仁 · GoogleA historic waterfront landmark hosting seasonal events year-round — Christmas markets, an ice rink, beer festivals and bay views.
2026/06/28 02:00 YokohamaGratis
© Kei_ TYO23 · GoogleStroll Kyoto's historic Fushimi sake quarter, where soft spring water and centuries-old breweries make some of Japan's finest sake.
2026/06/28 02:00 KiotoTastings and museum entry from a few hundred yen
© 伏水酒蔵小路 · GoogleA rooftop BBQ and beer-garden party under Tokyo Tower — grill, drinks and skyline views.
2026/06/28 07:00 Tokio¥7,500
© SIMPLEMENTE CEREZA · GoogleLie back and feel the resonance of Japanese taiko in an immersive sound-bath session.
2026/06/28 07:30 Tokio¥7,000
© Keitaro M · GoogleKobe's waterfront glitters after dark — the red Port Tower, illuminated promenade and bay views make for a relaxed romantic evening.
2026/06/28 08:00 Por todo JapónGratis
© ひにます · GoogleJapan's most famous baseball club under the dome — easy, all-weather pro baseball in the heart of Tokyo.
2026/06/28 09:00 TokioReserved seats from about ¥2,200 to ¥7,000+
© 東京ドーム · GoogleTokyo's indie-music heartland: tiny live houses, record shops and bars host emerging bands almost every night.
2026/06/28 10:00 TokioLive-house entry typically 2,000-3,500 yen incl. one drink
© Retronym Livehouse & Art Studio · GoogleFriendly recurring meetups in Osaka where travelers, expats and locals mingle over drinks and language practice.
2026/06/28 10:00 OsakaUsually free or low-cost entry; drinks separate
© Clifford Fiscus · GoogleAoyama's intimate world-class jazz club, hosting top international musicians over dinner and cocktails most nights.
2026/06/28 10:00 TokioMusic charge varies by act (often 8,000-15,000 yen); reservations recommended
© ブルーノート東京 · GooglePair Japan's celebrated Kenrokuen Garden with the restored Kanazawa Castle next door — landscaped ponds, teahouses and white turrets.
2026/06/29 KanazawaKenrokuen entry around 320 yen; castle park grounds mostly free
© 唐津敏明 · GoogleJapan's oldest and largest museum in Ueno Park, home to samurai armor, Buddhist art and an unrivaled national treasure collection.
2026/06/29 TokioRegular collection around 1,000 yen; special exhibits priced separately
© 山賀康弘 · GoogleCook Osaka's soul food — okonomiyaki, takoyaki and ramen — with an English-speaking chef in 'Japan's kitchen', then sit down and feast on what you made.
2026/06/29 02:00 OsakaVaries by menu and group; reserve via the official site
© Tea Ceremony Osaka The Osaka(茶道体験The Osaka) Make matcha · GoogleTokyo'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 03:00 TokioAround ¥3,500 adults / ¥2,500 students. Day program from ~12:30, evening from ~17:00.
© Tomoya Yasukawa · GoogleTrain like a real ninja with a licensed Japanese master — sword, dagger, shuriken and blowgun techniques in a downtown tatami dojo, taught hands-on in English.
2026/06/29 04:00 Kioto1-hour lesson ¥10,000; 2-hour lesson ¥15,000 per person (ninja costume included)
© NINJA DOJO and STORE KYOTO · GoogleSculpt your own seasonal nerikiri wagashi by hand, then enjoy it with freshly whisked matcha in a kimono — a gentle, English-guided sweets-and-tea workshop near Senso-ji.
2026/06/29 05:00 TokioAbout ¥12,000 per person (kimono rental, ingredients and utensils included)
© Kimono Tea Ceremony MAIKOYA Asakusa · GoogleJapan's most passionate baseball crowd — join tens of thousands of Tigers fans for a jet-balloon night at historic Koshien.
2026/06/29 09:00 OsakaOutfield seats from about ¥2,000; infield reserved ¥6,000–¥9,000+
© 高博 · GoogleJoin casual mixed sports leagues — football, volleyball, dodgeball — designed to help internationals make friends in Tokyo.
2026/06/29 09:00 TokioDrop-in or season fees vary by sport
© ずんだもん · GoogleRelaxed, recurring language-exchange meetups in Osaka where locals and travelers swap Japanese and English over drinks.
2026/06/29 10:00 OsakaOften free entry; buy your own drinks
© OSAKA 晴れた日の青い月 · GoogleDive into Osaka's neon nightlife around Dotonbori and Namba — street food, standing bars and dazzling river lights.
2026/06/29 10:00 OsakaPay-as-you-go; standing bars from a few hundred yen per drink
© John Snow · GoogleA short ferry from Hiroshima reaches Miyajima, where the great vermilion torii of Itsukushima Shrine appears to float on the tide.
2026/06/30 HiroshimaFerry and shrine entry each a few hundred yen
© Zach Holloway · GoogleThrow 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 01:00 KiotoQuick course about ¥2,000 (20 min); standard course ¥5,000 (30-60 min), plus tax
© K · GoogleA long-running group running hikes, sports days, parties and day trips for internationals and locals across Tokyo.
2026/06/30 01:00 TokioPer-event fees vary (hikes, BBQs, parties); see listing
© Tokiotours - Your Personal Tour Guide in Japan · GoogleFeel the thunder of Japanese wadaiko drums in an English-led lesson — learn the rhythms and stances, then perform together wearing a happi coat, no experience needed.
2026/06/30 06:00 TokioVaries by plan; reserve via the official site (taiko-reserve.com)
© Taiko-Lab青山 · GoogleTaste Nagoya's bold local specialties — miso katsu, hitsumabushi eel, tebasaki wings and curry udon — across the city center.
2026/06/30 08:00 NagoyaPay per dish; meals from around 800 yen
© きむっち挑戦・継続するWebライター · GoogleA 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 09:00 KiotoAdult from ¥5,500; premium seats ¥6,600. Daily shows at 18:00 and 19:00 (winter Dec–Mar: Tue–Fri only).
© Andrew Wong · GoogleOracle leaders and AWS reps discuss MySQL's latest features and the future of community collaboration.
2026/06/30 09:30 TokioGratis
© Masahiko Motono · GoogleFukuoka's growing startup scene hosts regular developer meetups — web, AI, mobile and more — many welcoming and bilingual-friendly.
2026/06/30 10:00 FukuokaOften free or low-cost; register on connpass
© MILL SPACE 福岡 · GoogleLaugh the night away at regular English-language stand-up comedy shows hosted by Tokyo's international comedy scene.
2026/06/30 11:00 TokioTickets typically 1,500-3,000 yen; some open-mic nights free
© Tokyo Comedy Bar (TCB) · GoogleA 106-hectare green expanse around Osaka Castle, ringed by moats and stone walls — 300 cherry trees, 1,200 plums, lawns and concerts year-round.
2026/06/30 15:00 OsakaGratis
© Mayelin Werner · Google660 hectares where ~1,200 wild deer roam freely among temples and lawns, bowing for shika-senbei crackers — a National Natural Monument.
2026/06/30 15:00 NaraGratis
© Ionut Bucur · GoogleClimb Japan's iconic 3,776m peak during the official summer season and watch the sunrise from the roof of Japan.
2026/06/30 15:00 Por todo JapónA trail-entry fee applies (around 2,000-4,000 yen); mountain-hut stays extra
© Hao Chou · GoogleSapporo's 125-year-old fish market in the heart of downtown: crab legs, sea-urchin, salmon roe and steaming kaisen-don bowls from morning to early evening.
2026/06/30 23:00 SapporoGratis
© 吳依瑩 · Google
OfficialKnown as 'Osaka's Kitchen,' this 580-metre covered arcade packs around 150 stalls of fresh seafood, grilled crab, sea urchin, wagyu skewers and street snacks.
2026/06/30 23:00 OsakaGratis
© Choi2451 · CC BY-SA 3.0Hiroshima's most visited site: a deeply moving record of the 1945 atomic bombing, with multilingual audio guides and free volunteer guides for overseas visitors.
2026/06/30 23:30 HiroshimaAdults ¥200; reservations advised at peak hours
© Junior dos Reis · GoogleA grand samurai procession reenacts a feudal lord's entry into Kanazawa, complete with armor, geisha and lantern-lit floats.
2026/06/05 05:00 KanazawaGratis
© MIYATA Tadaaki (AndeshM) · GoogleHiroshima's beloved summer kickoff: locals don yukata and fill the downtown streets for three festive nights.
2026/06/05 07:00 HiroshimaGratis
© 助さん、角さん · GoogleSapporo erupts in color as thousands of dancers perform high-energy yosakoi routines through the streets each June.
2026/06/10 01:00 SapporoGratis
© Brandon Hung · Google
LumaA first-anniversary celebration at MAISON ROSE in Shibuya — drinks, music and a welcoming international crowd.
2026/06/20 08:30 TokioPaid (see Luma)
© HANGOUT · via LumaTokyo's friendly pickleball meetup at TIPNESS Kichijoji — paddles provided, all levels welcome.
2026/06/20 11:00 TokioPaid (see Luma)
© ティップネス吉祥寺24hours · GoogleA sociable 5K morning run from Yoyogi Park's clock tower — find your pace with a friendly international run club.
2026/06/21 01:00 TokioPaid (see Luma)
© 吉谷孝義 · GoogleRun 5K then refuel with craft beer at ØL by Oslo Brewing — Tokyo's run-and-pint social.
2026/06/21 03:00 Tokio¥1,500
© ØL by Oslo Brewing Co. Shibuya · GoogleLearn how Xserver rolled out the Claude Code AI assistant while balancing security and remote-work efficiency.
2026/06/21 04:00 TokioGratis
© IKUKO MORIYAMA (Wonder Iku) · GoogleFounders and researchers gather at X-NIHONBASHI to talk the future of human spaceflight.
2026/06/21 06:00 TokioPaid (see Luma)
© masahiro nakazawa · GoogleA reflective life-design workshop in Minato on the theme of self-love — journaling and honest conversation.
2026/06/21 06:00 Tokio¥6,600
© Takashi IE · GoogleA hybrid paper-reading session on ICASSP 2026 machine-learning research—speech synthesis, recognition, and voice conversion—open to all.
2026/06/22 09:00 TokioGratis
© Takato “Taka” Hirata · GoogleAn evening on real-world HR data and AI, with People Analytics talks and group discussions among practitioners.
2026/06/22 10:00 TokioGratis
© ㈱マネーフォワード · GoogleThree expert sessions on vector search, embeddings, and RAG-driven AI chat, high atop Azabudai Hills.
2026/06/23 10:00 TokioGratis
© 株式会社ナレッジワーク · GoogleWade barefoot through water and light in this immersive digital-art museum where you become part of the artwork.
2026/06/24 01:00 TokioAdmission around 3,800 yen; book timed tickets online in advance
© Phan Tom · GoogleDive into otaku heaven: multi-floor anime stores, retro arcades, maid cafes and gachapon as far as the eye can see.
2026/06/24 03:00 TokioGratis
© Alvin Leow · GoogleA hands-on intermediate workshop for engineers building with ElevenAgent voice-AI tooling.
2026/06/24 06:00 TokioPaid (see Luma)
© egg restaurant tokyo · GoogleNVIDIA and industry experts explore how digital twins power autonomous decisions in disaster prevention and urban infrastructure.
2026/06/24 07:00 TokioGratis
© masahiro nakazawa · Googlefreee engineers explain disposable per-PR preview environments that tame microservice complexity in the AI-coding era.
2026/06/24 10:00 TokioGratis
© HTJ JP (HTJJP) · GoogleSip cocktails above the city: Tokyo's hotel rooftop and sky bars offer dazzling skyline views from up high.
2026/06/24 10:00 TokioCocktails typically 1,800-3,000 yen; some bars have a cover charge
© スカイラウンジ オーロラ · GoogleTokyo's food paradise: graze on fresh sushi, tamagoyaki and seafood at the historic Tsukiji Outer Market.
2026/06/24 23:00 TokioGratis
© Kevin Wong · GoogleThe flagship Pokemon store in Ikebukuro, packed with exclusive plush, seasonal merch and a giant Pikachu welcoming fans.
2026/06/25 01:00 TokioGratis
© Atsushi Ehara · GoogleA borderless world of art with no map: digital artworks roam freely between rooms in this acclaimed immersive museum.
2026/06/25 01:00 TokioAdmission around 3,800 yen; timed tickets online recommended
© Javier Martinez · GoogleWander Japan's largest Chinatown for steaming nikuman, xiaolongbao and panda sweets among ornate gates and red lanterns.
2026/06/25 02:00 YokohamaGratis
© ともやん · GoogleYokohama's glittering bayfront at night — ride the giant Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris wheel and stroll the illuminated waterfront promenade.
2026/06/25 08:00 YokohamaGratis
© よこはまコスモワールド · GoogleFindy celebrates its DevRel offline community with lightning talks on the trajectories of sharing knowledge.
2026/06/25 09:30 TokioGratis
© HTJ JP (HTJJP) · GoogleFrontier practitioners explore AI tools, autonomous agents, code quality, and engineering careers in the AI era.
2026/06/25 10:00 TokioGratis
© Fine Lagusaz · GoogleCyberAgent engineers share Databricks migration stories, analytics democratization with Genie, and secure platform design.
2026/06/25 10:00 TokioGratis
© Abema Towers · GoogleA maze of 200+ tiny, characterful bars in Shinjuku — squeeze in, meet strangers, and barhop into the small hours.
2026/06/25 11:00 TokioMany bars charge a 500-1,000 yen seating fee plus drinks; some are foreigner-friendly
© Tekcho · GoogleWalk a luminous path through towering bamboo in Kyoto's Arashiyama, where filtered light and rustling stalks feel otherworldly.
2026/06/25 22:00 KiotoGratis
© Miquel Lapuente Marquès · GoogleExplore the crimson seat of the former Ryukyu Kingdom, a UNESCO World Heritage site now rising again from its 2019 fire.
2026/06/26 OkinawaPark areas free; paid zones include the reconstruction site view
© H W · GooglePick from hundreds of kimono, get dressed by friendly staff, and stroll Senso-ji and the old streets of Asakusa in full traditional style — booking and support in English.
2026/06/26 01:00 TokioWomen's standard from ¥2,500; with hair set ¥3,500; couple plan ¥6,500 (return by 5:00 pm)
© 浅草 着物レンタル 蓮-REN- · GoogleA full-day deep dive into DNS operations, from fundamentals to advanced authoritative and resolver topics.
2026/06/26 01:00 TokioGratis
© TKPガーデンシティPREMIUM東京駅日本橋 · GoogleContemporary 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 01:00 TokioAdmission around 2,000 yen; often includes the observation deck
© YUKIKO MIZUTANI · GoogleLearn the graceful art of the Japanese tea ceremony in a traditional Kyoto machiya, hosted in English for visitors.
2026/06/26 02:00 KiotoSessions typically 2,500-6,000 yen; reservations required
© 一保堂茶舗 京都本店 · GoogleA free open-air music night at SUNSET PARK CLUB — good sound, green vibes and an easy crowd.
2026/06/26 09:00 TokioGratis
© Keitaro M · GoogleA meetup at the crossroads of AI and entertainment, hosted by AnotherBall for creators and fans.
2026/06/26 10:00 TokioPaid (see Luma)
© Diva 2110 · GooglePractice Japanese and help others with English at relaxed, recurring language-exchange meetups across Tokyo.
2026/06/26 10:00 TokioOften free entry; buy your own drinks
© 岡野谷覚士 · GoogleEl icónico superclub de cuatro plantas de Shibuya, famoso por su gigantesca bola de espejos y sus carteles de techno y house de talla mundial.
2026/06/26 14:00 TokioEntrada normalmente 2,000-4,000 yenes; lleva documento con foto (mayores de 20)
© WOMB · GoogleOne of Japan's most sacred shrines, set in a tranquil ancient forest in Nagoya and home to the legendary Kusanagi sword.
2026/06/27 NagoyaGratis
© Leather JACK · GoogleTokyo's favorite escape: an easy, scenic mountain just an hour from Shinjuku, with temples, trails and a cable car.
2026/06/27 TokioGratis
© やまちゃん · GoogleBuild with Gemini at Google Japan's Shibuya office — a hands-on AI hackathon for builders.
2026/06/27 00:30 TokioPaid (see Luma)
© Shivani Choudhary · GoogleA free, easygoing gathering for book lovers to read together and swap summer recommendations.
2026/06/27 01:00 TokioGratis
© Diva 2110 · GoogleAn English-speaking host walks you through a real matcha tea ceremony — whisking, etiquette and wagashi sweets — in a serene tatami tea room near Senso-ji, with optional kimono rental.
2026/06/27 02:00 TokioFrom about ¥6,000 per person; kimono-included plans cost more
© Kimono Tea Ceremony MAIKOYA Asakusa · GoogleA flagship startup pitch and networking summit by F Ventures at Bellesalle Shibuya First.
2026/06/27 03:00 Tokio¥80,000
© ベルサール渋谷ファースト · GoogleA summer-festival tech conference on 'AI and Career' with ~20 speakers, for engineers under 35.
2026/06/27 03:00 TokioGratis
© 笑い男まんぷく · GoogleA retro shopping complex packed with vintage manga, rare figures, idol goods and Tokyo's famous towering soft-serve ice cream.
2026/06/27 03:00 TokioGratis
© 加藤展康 · GoogleA relaxed photo-bingo walking tour of retro Shibamata — gentle, social and great for solo joiners.
2026/06/27 03:30 Tokio¥2,000
© Osamu Kimura · GoogleSuit up in samurai armor, learn the basics of swordsmanship, and throw real ninja shuriken on a guided English tour through Japan's warrior history in Asakusa.
2026/06/27 04:00 TokioBasic ticket from about ¥3,000 (adult); premium experiences cost more
© Samurai Ninja Museum Asakusa Tokyo · GoogleA Ruby community conference on 'what lies behind the curtain,' with talks from sorah, Masayoshi Takahashi and more.
2026/06/27 04:30 TokioGratis
© Masahiko Motono · GoogleDress in samurai armor, try sword training and throw shuriken on an English guided tour through Japan's warrior history in the heart of downtown Kyoto.
2026/06/27 05:00 KiotoBasic ticket from about ¥3,000 (adult); longer experiences cost more
© SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM Kyoto · GoogleA laid-back evening picnic in Yoyogi Park with music, dancing and an international crowd—bring something to share and make friends from around the world.
2026/06/27 07:00 TokioFrom ¥500 (with coupon; welcome drink included)
© 柿原和明（Kackey） · GoogleDive into retro Shinsekai beneath Tsutenkaku Tower for Osaka's famous deep-fried kushikatsu skewers and neon old-Osaka charm.
2026/06/27 08:00 OsakaSkewers from around 130 yen each
© Ameen Al-Hashem · GoogleFukuoka's riverside yatai stalls serve tonkotsu ramen, oden and yakitori under lantern light — the heart of Kyushu nightlife.
2026/06/27 10:00 FukuokaPay per dish; a bowl of ramen and a beer around 1,500 yen
© The POD · GoogleTour a historic 1909 sake brewery in Kyoto's Fushimi district, see the old tools of the trade, taste the pure underground water, and finish with a sake tasting — all for ¥600.
2026/06/28 01:00 Kioto¥600 admission (age 20+, includes sake tasting); ¥100 ages 13-19, free under 12
© hunkil choo · GoogleRoll and shape your own nigiri and maki under a professional English-speaking instructor, then sit down and eat everything you made — a hands-on intro to sushi steps from Senso-ji.
2026/06/28 01:00 Tokio¥13,000 per person (ingredients, equipment, instruction and the sushi you make all included)
© Sushi Making Tokyo | No1 Cooking Class in Japan · GoogleLearn 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 02:00 KiotoReserve via the official site for current pricing
© Kimono Tea Ceremony MAIKOYA Nishiki · GoogleIn 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 02:00 TokioBox-office tickets, all unreserved. Day program from 11:40, evening from 16:40.
© Kazuhiko K · GoogleSit zazen with the head monk inside a 400-year-old temple usually closed to the public, just minutes from Roppongi — a calm, English-guided introduction to Zen with tea and sweets.
2026/07/01 01:00 TokioPrivate experience — contact the operator for pricing
© 祥雲寺 · GoogleA 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 01:00 KiotoAdults ¥900 (check site for current fees)
© 岡本芳美 · GoogleA whole building stacked with 23 okonomiyaki stalls: watch chefs layer cabbage, noodles and egg on sizzling teppan in Hiroshima's soul-food theme park.
2026/07/01 02:00 HiroshimaGratis
© お好み村 てつ · GoogleA 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 03:00 TokioAbout ¥3,500 adults (students ¥3,000; discounted evening entry available). Day from 12:00, evening from 16:45.
© 稲岡慶郎 · Google
OfficialCatch Japan's top-flight football — choreographed ultras, family-friendly stands and clubs in nearly every city.
2026/07/01 05:00 TokioTickets typically ¥2,000–¥6,000
© Mr.ちゅらさん · CC BY 4.0Kyoto's most atmospheric nightlife lane — a narrow lantern-lit alley of riverside restaurants, sake bars and traditional teahouses.
2026/07/01 09:00 KiotoGratis
© Agi B · GoogleLegendary Ebisu live house with a custom sound system, hosting indie, rock and electronic acts plus a loft cafe and gallery.
2026/07/01 10:00 TokioTicket price varies by show; fully non-smoking venue.
© ぼす。 · GoogleSettle into Osaka's intimate whisky bars to sample award-winning Japanese single malts poured by passionate bartenders.
2026/07/01 10:00 OsakaPours from around 1,000 yen; some bars add a seat charge
© Konstantin Hess · GoogleDive into Tokyo's booming AI scene at recurring meetups covering LLMs, ML research and applied data science.
2026/07/01 10:00 TokioGratis
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OfficialAn international bar on Tenjin's Oyafuko-dori that turns into a DJ floor for house, techno, EDM and hip-hop.
2026/07/01 12:00 FukuokaDrink-based bar; event door charge varies
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OfficialNaha's large resort-style dance club (since 2015) with a full lighting and sound rig, running house, EDM and hip-hop.
2026/07/01 12:00 OkinawaWeekday ~¥1,000–3,000 / weekend ~¥1,000–4,000; promos common
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OfficialA big, mainstream Umeda club (since 2012) with one of Japan's largest LED screens, leaning EDM and hip-hop.
2026/07/01 12:00 OsakaDoor usually includes drink(s); discount coupons common
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OfficialA basement DJ club in Kanazawa's Katamachi district, with weekly DJs across house, techno and EDM.
2026/07/01 13:00 KanazawaDoor charge varies by event
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OfficialA Sapporo underground institution (25+ years) renowned for one of Japan's finest sound systems — deep house and techno.
2026/07/01 13:00 SapporoEntry varies by event (roughly ¥2,500–4,000)
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OfficialAn established underground club in Nagoya's Shinsakae district, focused on house and techno with local and international DJs.
2026/07/01 13:00 NagoyaVaries by event/DJ (door + advance; often includes drink)
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OfficialKyoto's largest club — a two-floor Kiyamachi venue running EDM/house/techno upstairs and hip-hop on another floor.
2026/07/01 13:00 KiotoDoor with drink; tourist-friendly entry packages available
© Jean-Pierre Dalbéra · CC BY 2.0OfficialA record shop, label and tiny dancefloor in Kitahama devoted to underground techno, house and electro.
2026/07/01 13:00 OsakaIntimate parties; modest door (some free anniversary parties)
© Type specimen · CC BY-SA 3.0OfficialAn iconic Amerikamura club since 1999 — multiple floors and a rooftop running techno, house and trance.
2026/07/01 13:00 OsakaVaries by event/DJ (advance + door)
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OfficialA small, long-running Dogenzaka DJ bar (since 2005) for minimal techno and house, with weekends that run to 8am.
2026/07/01 13:00 TokioLow door (often ~¥1,000–2,000) or drink-based entry
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0OfficialA ~300-capacity Shibuya club (since 2015) focused on underground house, techno, bass and drum & bass.
2026/07/01 13:00 TokioDoor typically ¥2,500–3,500 (varies by lineup)
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0OfficialNakameguro's intimate basement club since 2008 — a sound-focused little room for house, techno and beat-driven nights.
2026/07/01 13:00 TokioDoor typically ¥2,000–3,000 (early/with-flyer discounts common)
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0OfficialAn Omotesando basement built around a custom Void sound system, where international house and techno DJs play long, immersive sets.
2026/07/01 14:00 TokioDoor ~¥3,000–4,000 (cheaper before 1:00); 20+ with photo ID
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Tokyo's vast wholesale fish market with tuna auctions, viewing decks and fresh-sushi restaurants open to visitors.
2026/07/01 21:00 TokioGratis
© 虎吃貨（吃貨虎） · GoogleRide one of the world's great cycling routes across the Seto Inland Sea, island-hopping by bike over soaring suspension bridges.
2026/07/01 23:00 HiroshimaBike rental from around 2,000 yen per day
© タケシ · GoogleNintendo'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 01:00 KiotoLottery reservation required; admission via official ticket draw
© ニンテンドーミュージアム · GoogleA circular, glass-walled art museum famous for Leandro Erlich's Swimming Pool — playful, interactive and free to wander outside.
2026/07/02 01:00 KanazawaFree public zones; ticketed exhibition galleries
© 酒吞童子WALKER · GoogleKabuki'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 02:00 TokioFrom ¥5,000 (Upper Tier B) up to ¥20,000 (Special Seat). English/Chinese captioning service +¥1,500.
© Enix · GoogleYebisu beer's birthplace at Yebisu Garden Place, with a museum, guided tours and a tasting taproom.
2026/07/02 03:00 TokioGratis
© YEBISU BREWERY TOKYO（2024年4月3日開業） · GoogleKyushu's friendliest city hosts welcoming meetups where travelers and locals connect over food and conversation.
2026/07/02 10:00 FukuokaUsually low-cost entry; drinks separate
© 52°Coffee & Bar · GoogleOfficialA compact basement club (since 2011) beside the Aoyama tunnel, where DJs mix vinyl and USB across house and techno.
2026/07/02 12:00 TokioLow door, often around ¥1,500
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0OfficialA characterful multi-floor venue near Aoyama-dori, running since 1996, with an underground party feel across three floors.
2026/07/02 13:00 TokioDoor typically ¥2,000–3,000 (varies by event)
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0El complejo de ocio nocturno más atrevido de Tokyo dentro de la Kabukicho Tower: varias plantas de techno, house y arte en vivo hasta el amanecer.
2026/07/02 14:00 TokioEntradas en puerta y anticipadas varían según el evento; mayores de 20 con documento con foto
© ZEROTOKYO · GoogleStart the day with rooftop yoga in Aoyama, finished with a healthy BELCOMO breakfast.
2026/07/02 22:30 TokioPaid (see Luma)
© THE BELCOMO · GoogleOne of the Kanto region's largest Tanabata festivals, where central Hiratsuka disappears beneath giant, gaudy bamboo streamers up to ten metres tall.
2026/07/03 01:00 Por todo JapónGratis
© KUNIYOSHI · GoogleExplore Kanazawa's gold-leaf workshops, colorful Kutani porcelain and the preserved Higashi Chaya geisha district.
2026/07/03 01:00 KanazawaGratis
© Thanos Metaxas · Google
LumaA free pop-up of paper ephemera and collage at Design Festa Gallery Harajuku — browse, shop, make.
2026/07/03 01:30 TokioGratis
© Mira Musette · via LumaRetro Shitamachi shopping street near Ueno lined with food stalls, wagashi sweets, croquettes and old-Tokyo charm.
2026/07/03 02:00 TokioGratis
© SPCA663 Little B · GoogleThe 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 06:00 TokioGratis
© T TMBC · GoogleAn offline lightning-talk night for server-side Kotlin developers, capped with a casual networking reception.
2026/07/03 10:30 TokioGratis
© Mitsuhiro Otsuki · GoogleMingle with a roughly 50/50 mix of Japanese and Korean locals over a 2-hour all-you-can-drink dinner—perfect for K-pop, K-drama and Korean-food fans.
2026/07/03 10:50 TokioMen ¥4,000 / Women ¥3,000
© 居酒屋 トロ政 上野店 · GooglePioneering Shibuya club open since 1996, newly renovated for its 30th anniversary, with techno, house, hip-hop and reggae nights.
2026/07/03 13:00 TokioDoor/advance ticket varies by event; weekly genre parties on weeknights.
© Tatsuya Ohashi · Google
OfficialA mountain hot-spring resort near Mt. Fuji, combining steaming onsen, a sculpture park, a pirate-ship lake cruise and ropeway views.
2026/07/04 Por todo JapónOnsen and museum entries vary; a Hakone Free Pass saves on transport
© Suicasmo · CC BY-SA 4.0A relaxed Korean-conversation meetup at a Kyoto café—practice speaking at any level with seats arranged by ability, then swap contacts over coffee.
2026/07/04 06:00 Kioto¥1,000 (¥500 if no Korean attendees)
© Shuuhei (散歩の達人BON) · GoogleA 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 08:00 FukuokaGratis
© 宮崎麻世 · GoogleAtmospheric postwar alley by Shinjuku's west exit packed with ~60 yakitori, motsu-yaki and gyoza eateries.
2026/07/04 09:00 TokioGratis
© Hieu Loki · GoogleMajor Shibuya live house on Dogenzaka, part of the O-group of venues, hosting concerts and late-night club events.
2026/07/04 09:00 TokioTicket price varies by event; club nights and concerts priced separately.
© Spotify O-EAST · GoogleConnect with Japan's startup ecosystem at recurring founder and investor mixers around Shibuya and Roppongi.
2026/07/04 10:00 TokioSome free, some ticketed (1,000-3,000 yen) — check the listing
© Tokyo Chapter - ninetytwo13 · GoogleHidden Nakazaki-cho cafe-bar and club under the railway arches, hosting DJ nights and underground music events.
2026/07/04 13:00 OsakaCafe by day; event/door charge varies for night music programs.
© MAME MAME · GoogleA tranquil pond-stroll garden inside Fukuoka's beloved Ohori Park — waterfalls, dry-landscape stones, a sukiya teahouse and seasonal greenery.
2026/07/05 FukuokaAdults ¥250, children ¥120 (65+ free)
© Ng Carsica · GoogleA daytime DJ session in an art gallery — coffee, beats and a creative morning crowd.
2026/07/05 Tokio¥1,500
© Pot gallery · GoogleHistoric sake museum in Kyoto's Fushimi brewing district with exhibits, brewery tours and a tasting corner.
2026/07/05 00:30 KiotoPaid admission including a tasting; open 9:30-16:30 (last entry 16:00). Cashless from July 2026.
© hunkil choo · GoogleAn island in the Seto Inland Sea reborn as living art, with Tadao Ando museums, a Yayoi Kusama pumpkin and outdoor installations.
2026/07/05 01:00 Por todo JapónMuseum tickets vary; Chichu Art Museum needs advance booking
© Taku · GoogleIwaken Lab celebrates five years with lightning talks and a community tech showcase — free to join.
2026/07/05 04:00 TokioPaid (see Luma)
© 茂出木謙太郎 · GoogleA free idea-pitching and networking event for builders and founders, hosted at Tama Mirai Messe.
2026/07/05 05:00 TokioGratis
© 東京都立多摩産業交流センター(東京たま未来メッセ) · GoogleThe Kyoto International Community House hosts cultural exchange events, language cafes and workshops for visitors and residents.
2026/07/05 05:00 KiotoMany events free or low-cost; some workshops ticketed
© Mo Irfan · GoogleUpscale Marunouchi live restaurant pairing dinner with intimate jazz, soul and world-music concerts.
2026/07/05 09:30 TokioReserved seating with music charge plus food and drink; reservations recommended.
© コットンクラブ · GoogleFree sake museum in Kobe's Nada Gogo district inside a Taisho-era brewhouse, with life-size displays and tastings.
2026/07/06 00:30 OsakaGratis
© 白鶴酒造資料館 · GoogleA daimyo stroll-garden on the Owari Tokugawa estate, with a central pond, Ozone Waterfall and seasonal peony and iris beds beside a samurai art museum.
2026/07/06 00:30 NagoyaAdmission charged (see official site)
© chii · GoogleYokohama's historic waterfront warehouses host seasonal festivals — Oktoberfest, flower garden, ice rink and food fairs.
2026/07/06 02:00 YokohamaGratis
© Kei_ TYO23 · GoogleA Timee case-study session on business strategy and design challenges—how product design and designers' roles evolve in the AI era.
2026/07/06 10:00 TokioGratis
© ゴードン餅つき · GoogleStep into the worlds of Studio Ghibli in Aichi, with life-size sets from Totoro, Spirited Away, Howl's Castle and more.
2026/07/07 01:00 NagoyaTimed tickets required; book online well in advance
© Wu Wu Wu · GoogleA 90-minute introductory aroma hand-therapy workshop in Yokohama, finishing with a relaxed tea gathering—wellness for caregivers and busy minds.
2026/07/07 04:30 Yokohama¥1,000
© Shingichi Nagai · GoogleWorld-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 05:00 Por todo JapónAdults (junior-high+) ¥4,500; children (4+) ¥2,500; under 3 free. Spring/autumn shows at 14:00.
© 野外劇場 TAOの丘／Open-air Theater TAO-no-Oka · GoogleRoppongi dinner-and-concert club in Tokyo Midtown hosting international and Japanese artists across genres.
2026/07/07 10:00 TokioReserved seating with music charge; food and drink ordered on site.
© mhw · GoogleA friendly, long-running monthly meetup for iOS and Swift developers in Tokyo — talks in English, all levels welcome.
2026/07/07 10:00 TokioGratis
© Clara BODIN- Official · GoogleInside Ocean Expo Park, the giant Kuroshio tank holds whale sharks and manta rays behind one of the world's largest acrylic panels.
2026/07/07 23:30 OkinawaAdmission charged (see official fee page)
© 簡郁中（Jimmy） · GoogleGerman beer festivals tour Japan's cities each year with imported brews, sausages and live oompah bands.
2026/07/08 03:00 Por todo JapónGratis
© Max Lin · GoogleA hybrid meetup celebrating the new book 'Nutanix Cloud Platform Practical Guide,' with chapter walkthroughs from its authors.
2026/07/08 09:30 TokioGratis
© ニュータニックス・ジャパン合同会社 · GoogleUmeda dinner-and-concert club in the Herbis Plaza Ent, hosting jazz, soul and pop in an intimate room.
2026/07/08 10:00 OsakaReserved seating with music charge; food and drink ordered on site.
© ビルボードライブ大阪 · GoogleHakata's oldest 400 m covered arcade with 130+ shops, eateries and the famous Kawabata zenzai red-bean sweet.
2026/07/09 02:00 FukuokaGratis
© David Kuei · GoogleRolling purple lavender fields perfume the Hokkaido hills at Japan's most iconic flower farm, framed by distant snow-capped peaks.
2026/07/09 23:30 SapporoGratis
© t yamasita · GoogleKansai's flagship Pokemon store atop Daimaru Shinsaibashi, with an adjoining cafe where Pikachu-shaped dishes arrive tableside.
2026/07/10 01:00 OsakaGratis
© Never White · GoogleJapan is a hotspot for Web3 — meet builders and enthusiasts at recurring blockchain and crypto meetups in Tokyo.
2026/07/10 10:00 TokioOften free or low-cost; some networking events ticketed
© David Romano · GoogleKyoto'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 13:00 KiotoDoor price varies by event; many nights ¥2,000–¥3,500 with one drink.
© CLUB METRO · Google
OfficialLa noche estrella del 24.º aniversario de UP BEAT! toma ZEROTOKYO en Shinjuku el Jul 10, 2026, con los invitados DJ EMMA y KEN ISHII en tres plantas. Entrada ¥3,500.
2026/07/10 14:00 TokioEntrada ¥3,500 (apertura 23:00, toda la noche)
© UP BEAT! / UP BEAT SOUNDWORKS · 提供画像 (Provided by the organiser)
OfficialUP BEAT!, una de las fiestas house más longevas de Japón, cumple 24 años con tres eventos especiales en 2026: ZEROTOKYO, una fiesta en barco al atardecer en Yokohama y BANK30. Fechas, carteles y entradas.
2026/07/10 14:00 TokioCada evento desde ¥3,000 (varía según el evento; consulta cada página)
© UP BEAT! / UP BEAT SOUNDWORKS · 提供画像 (Provided by the organiser)Kansai International Outdoor Gathering's summer series of hikes and day trips—July 11 brings veggie-harvesting and pizza-making just north of Osaka.
2026/07/11 Osaka¥3,190 (includes lunch)
© Osaka Farm (Cafe and Restaurant) · GoogleJapan's largest handmade-craft festival, where about 3,000 creators sell jewelry, ceramics, leather, art and food over one weekend.
2026/07/11 02:00 Tokio¥1,300 advance / ¥1,500 door (1-day); ¥2,000 advance / ¥2,500 door (2-day); elementary schoolers and younger free.
© HIROSE HIROHIDE · GoogleSumo's summer tournament moves into Nagoya's brand-new IG Arena for the first time — fifteen days of top-division bouts in a gleaming 17,000-seat venue.
2026/07/11 23:30 NagoyaTickets required. Arena chair seats start from about ¥3,500; ringside and box (masu) seats cost more. Buy via the official Japan Sumo Association ticket site.
© Santa Dx · GoogleKyushu's only official Pokemon store, two minutes from Hakata Station, stocking 2,500+ items including Fukuoka-themed exclusives.
2026/07/12 01:00 FukuokaGratis
© Kim Loon Chee · GoogleA free, all-ages pickleball gathering near Odo Station bringing students, staff and locals together to play and connect across generations.
2026/07/12 01:00 KiotoGratis
© Xin · GoogleA relaxed, beginner-welcome security meetup blending quiet self-study time with lightning talks—for anyone curious but intimidated by hardcore sessions.
2026/07/12 04:00 TokioGratis
© ㈱セキュアスカイ･テクノロジー · GoogleA laid-back Japanese-chess afternoon in central Yokohama—beginners welcome, with coaching, free matches and original puzzle cards over a drink.
2026/07/12 04:00 Yokohama¥1,500 (includes one drink)
© O biyan · GoogleA free, family-friendly Sunday gathering in Edogawa where kids and adults play, sing and connect across English and Japanese—no experience needed.
2026/07/12 06:30 TokioGratis
© Base Camp Tokyo 江戸川橋 · Google
OfficialA celebrated contemporary art festival scattered across the islands of the Seto Inland Sea, blending installations with fishing-village life.
2026/07/13 Por todo JapónPassport tickets cover many sites; some works charge separately
© 663highland · CC BY 2.5Over 30,000 golden lanterns light the approach to Yasukuni Shrine across four summer nights, with Aomori nebuta floats and bon-odori dancing.
2026/07/13 09:00 TokioGratis
© N K · GoogleTwelve fan-shaped portable shrines representing the gods meet a procession of giant 50-kilogram flaming torches before Japan's tallest waterfall — one of the country's three great fire festivals.
2026/07/14 01:00 Por todo JapónGratis
© BWV324 · GoogleMonthly gatherings for JavaScript, TypeScript and web developers in Tokyo, with bilingual talks and casual networking.
2026/07/14 10:00 TokioGratis
© Clara BODIN- Official · GoogleFukuoka's adrenaline-fueled finale: teams race one-ton festival floats through the dawn streets of Hakata.
2026/07/14 19:59 FukuokaGratis
© Nattarat Juntien · GoogleA 175,000m2 classical garden of relocated historic buildings — in summer, irises, hydrangeas and early-morning lotus blooms float over its ponds.
2026/07/15 YokohamaAdults ¥900, children ¥200
© Ivy Chen · GoogleOsaka's otaku mecca — over 150 shops of anime, games, electronics and figures, with cosplayers spilling onto neon-lit Ota Road.
2026/07/15 02:00 OsakaGratis
© Teruo YABUMOTO (YAB) · GoogleA 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 09:30 NagoyaTicket price varies by show.
© 長屋一成（Kazunari Nagaya） · GoogleA Ruby on Rails community meetup in Akihabara featuring a keynote on 'SRE for Rails Engineers,' sponsor talks, and networking.
2026/07/16 10:00 TokioGratis
© 秋葉原ハンドレッドスクエア倶楽部 · GoogleEl Gion Matsuri 2026 se celebra todo julio en el santuario Yasaka de Kyoto. El yoiyama del Saki Matsuri es del 14 al 16 de julio y el desfile de carrozas es el 17 de julio a las 9:00; el yoiyama del Ato Matsuri es del 21 al 23 de julio y el desfile es el 24 de julio a las 9:30. Fechas, horarios y acceso verificados.
2026/07/17GratisOfficial
Kyoto's grandest festival fills July with towering wooden floats, lantern-lit evening parties, and 1,100 years of tradition.
2026/07/17 KiotoGratis
© Salvador Fernández · Google
OfficialUn festival de techno y house de acampada de cuatro días en las tierras altas de Fukushima, sonando sin parar toda la noche desde 2009.
2026/07/17 04:00 Por todo JapónAbono completo de 4 días ~¥25,000; menores de 25 ¥14,000; residentes de Tohoku ¥15,000
© Σ64 · CC BY 3.0An offline Flutter developer meetup where speakers and listeners alike grow to love Flutter even more, with talks from active engineers.
2026/07/17 10:00 TokioGratis
© 松本利奈 · GoogleA welcoming monthly meetup where indie game developers in Tokyo show works-in-progress and talk shop — in English.
2026/07/17 10:00 TokioSmall entry fee at the door (around 1,000 yen incl. a drink)
© The SG Club · GoogleA pristine alpine valley in the Northern Japan Alps, with the Kappa Bridge, clear Azusa River and jagged peaks rising all around.
2026/07/17 21:00 Por todo JapónGratis
© Md. Mostafizur Rahman · GoogleThree seaside days of Nepal in Tokyo's Odaiba — momo and dal bhat, Himalayan crafts, folk dance and music against the bay, free to all.
2026/07/18 01:00 TokioGratis
© カメレオンマン · GoogleYoyogi Park fills with samba parades, capoeira and churrasco at Tokyo's biggest Brazilian and Latin festival.
2026/07/18 02:00 TokioGratis
© T TMBC · GoogleNagoya's most eclectic arcade — 1,200 shops mixing a 400-year temple town with vintage clothing, street food and otaku culture.
2026/07/18 02:00 NagoyaGratis
© YICHENG LIN (Joe) · GoogleThe 5th annual AWS Cloud Development Kit conference at Azabudai Hills, themed 'change'—how CDK evolves alongside AI coding agents.
2026/07/18 03:30 TokioGratis
© Junichi Iwami · GoogleA summer seaside festival at Yamashita Park with parades, a lit-up boat procession and fireworks over Yokohama Bay.
2026/07/18 07:00 YokohamaGratis
© Kuro Manabu · GoogleA pro-grade ~400-capacity live house in central Fukuoka's Yakuin district, hosting domestic and international touring artists.
2026/07/18 09:00 FukuokaTicket price varies by show.
© Masayuki Shinozaki · GoogleAnime-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 05:30 TokioFrom ¥1,000 (tour) / ¥2,000 incl. party
© Tomohiro Inoue · GoogleJR 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 01:00 NagoyaAdults ~¥1,000 (check site)
© Ng Carsica · GoogleOn the 21st of every month, nearly 1,000 stalls fill the grounds of UNESCO-listed Toji Temple with street food, antiques, pickles and crafts beneath its great pagoda.
2026/07/20 23:00 KiotoGratis
© P-USE · GoogleJapan's largest outdoor beer garden takes over Odori Park each summer, with rival breweries pouring ice-cold draft under the open sky.
2026/07/21 03:00 SapporoGratis
© Brandon Hung · GoogleTokyo's Google Developer Group runs talks and workshops on Android, Cloud, AI and web — open to all and often bilingual.
2026/07/21 10:00 TokioGratis
© Shivani Choudhary · GoogleA 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 13:00Gratis
© 加藤展康 · GoogleSapporo's iconic ~500-capacity rock live house, host to legendary domestic and international acts since 1990.
2026/07/22 09:30 SapporoTicket price varies by show.
© ALFRED PHOTO FOUNDATION · GoogleEl mayor festival de música al aire libre de Japón se despliega por una estación de esquí entre montañas brumosas, con cabezas de cartel internacionales en once escenarios entre bosques.
2026/07/24 TokioAbono de 3 días aprox. ¥60,000 / 1 día aprox. ¥24,000
© 苗場プリンスホテル · GoogleA full-day conference for developers building with Azure AI—covering AI-integrated SDLC, agent construction, and production-ready implementations.
2026/07/24 00:30 TokioConference free; +¥1,000 with networking
© 大手町プレイス ホール＆カンファレンス · GoogleOtaru's biggest summer festival fills the port with the mass 'Shio Nerikomi' dance and a closing fireworks display.
2026/07/24 02:00 SapporoGratis
© ALFRED PHOTO FOUNDATION · GoogleA 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 13:00 FukuokaDoor price varies by event; club nights typically ¥2,000–¥3,000 with drink.
© ブルー“もゆ”サムライ · GoogleAround 600,000 sunflowers blaze across the Yatsugatake foothills, lit up after dark for a glowing field beneath the night sky.
2026/07/25 Por todo JapónGratis
© 北杜市明野サンフラワーフェス メイン会場 · GoogleThe home of bunraku, Japan's UNESCO-listed puppet theatre, where master puppeteers, tayu chanters and shamisen bring epic dramas to life.
2026/07/25 02:00 OsakaTickets vary by program; English audio guide available
© 坂元菊子 · GoogleJapan's largest urban eisa festival fills the streets around Shinjuku Station with Okinawan drum-and-dance troupes.
2026/07/25 04:00 TokioGratis
© Takeshi Kawaguchi · GoogleKyoto's Google Developer Group runs monthly study sessions and hackathons on Android, Flutter, AI/ML and Cloud.
2026/07/25 04:00 KiotoGratis
© 三条河原町パーティースペースあそViva · GoogleOsaka's thousand-year river festival ends with a flotilla of lantern-lit boats and fireworks reflected on the Okawa River.
2026/07/25 06:00 OsakaGratis
© R yu · GoogleOne of Japan's three great river festivals — lantern-laden 'makiwara' boats glide across the Tenno River by night.
2026/07/25 09:00 NagoyaGratis
© おおゆき · GoogleOne of Nagoya's largest live houses near Shinsakaemachi, a ~1,000-capacity floor that regularly hosts rock and band tours.
2026/07/25 09:00 NagoyaTicket price varies by show.
© 65 Yumimali · GoogleBy night, daytime banner floats transform into 'lantern pyramids' — 12 tiers of 309 glowing lanterns swaying as bearers race them through Kitakyushu.
2026/07/25 09:30 FukuokaGratis
© 酒吞童子WALKER · GoogleTokyo's most storied summer fireworks show launches 20,000 shells over the Sumida River with Tokyo Skytree glowing behind.
2026/07/25 10:00 TokioGratis
© Mark Williams · GoogleTokyo's most famous fireworks: 20,000 shells light up the sky over the Sumida River with Skytree as the backdrop.
2026/07/25 10:00 TokioGratis
© Mark Williams · GoogleKanazawa's flagship summer fireworks send 12,000-plus shells over the Saigawa River in the heart of the city.
2026/07/25 10:30 KanazawaGratis
© haya · GoogleOne of the Seto Inland Sea's largest displays — about 10,000 shells, including wide 10-go bursts, choreographed to music over Hiroshima Port.
2026/07/25 11:00 HiroshimaGratis
© 전정옥 (Withok) · GoogleNagoya's Google Developer Group gathers Tokai-region engineers for talks on Google tech, AI, Android and the web.
2026/07/26 04:00 NagoyaGratis
© クルヴェット名古屋 · Google
OfficialLa Sunset Boat Party del 24.º aniversario de UP BEAT! zarpa del muelle de Zou-no-hana, Yokohama, el Jul 26, 2026, con el invitado DANTZ: del atardecer al horizonte iluminado, aforo limitado (~180).
2026/07/26 09:30 YokohamaEntrada ¥5,000 / anticipada ¥4,500 (cargo aparte de una consumición); aforo limitado (~180)
© UP BEAT! / UP BEAT SOUNDWORKS · 提供画像 (Provided by the organiser)One of the Tokai region's biggest fireworks shows, famous for music-synced 'melody fireworks' and hand-held tezutsu pyrotechnics.
2026/07/26 10:00 NagoyaGratis
© めるはば · GoogleHokkaido's broad, cross-stack engineering community runs hybrid meetups to help Sapporo's developers gather, grow and connect.
2026/07/28 10:00 SapporoGratis
© CANVAS ROOFTOP · GoogleThe legendary 'ONE PIECE' takeover returns to USJ for the park's 25th-anniversary summer with the live Premier Show, Sanji's Pirate Restaurant and a special story ride, running into mid-November.
2026/07/29 23:30 OsakaStudio Pass required; the Premier Show and Sanji's Pirate Restaurant need separate paid/lottery tickets.
© Daniel L · GoogleTwo-day conference at Microsoft Japan exploring how generative AI and LLMs are reshaping software development, with speakers from major tech firms.
2026/07/30 02:00 TokioPaid (on-site); online free
© llcheesell · GoogleOne of Japan's longest-running AWS user groups, with Osaka deep-dive talks, hands-on sessions and certification prep.
2026/07/30 10:00 OsakaGratis
© OSAKA VARIETY ACT SHOW‐OVAS! · GoogleA public live-house complex and the cultural heart of Koza, Okinawa City's storied music district, hosting local and touring acts.
2026/07/30 10:00 OkinawaTicket price varies by event.
© okinjo 77 · GoogleThe 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 01:00 NagoyaGratis
© オアシス21 · GoogleDubbed 'Hakata's Kitchen,' this century-old covered alley packs 40-plus stalls of glistening Genkai-sea fish, fugu, and pickles that pro chefs swear by.
2026/07/31 23:00 FukuokaGratis
© Pat Chan · GoogleKanazawa's 300-year-old kitchen: ~170 stalls of Sea of Japan crab, sweet shrimp and just-sliced sashimi rice bowls under one covered arcade.
2026/08/01 KanazawaGratis
© YH Hsiao · GoogleAt the home of Kyoto's 1,200-year Nishijin weaving tradition, dress in one of 150+ komon kimono — footwear and underthings included — and stroll the old capital in style.
2026/08/01 01:00 KiotoKomon kimono ¥4,950 (outdoor) / ¥3,850 (indoor); reservation required
© オオクニヌシノミコト · GoogleIn a Naramachi machiya once home to a Kofukuji monk, taste five Harushika sakes and keep the souvenir glass — sake from the very birthplace of Japanese sake.
2026/08/01 01:00 NaraFive-sake tasting approx. ¥500 with souvenir glass
© 今西清兵衛商店 · GoogleNara's famous mochi shop where two artisans pound steaming mugwort rice at blinding speed, then hand you a warm, soft yomogi mochi filled with red bean.
2026/08/01 01:00 NaraGratis
© 陳長懋 · GoogleThe shop that invented Kanazawa's gold-leaf soft serve, where a shimmering sheet of edible gold is laid on your cone and you can try gold-leaf crafts.
2026/08/01 01:00 KanazawaGold-leaf soft serve approx. ¥891; craft experiences vary
© 箔一 東山店 · GoogleNagoya's quirky downtown district throws a lively summer festival with cosplay, world dance and a wet 'kara-okuri' parade.
2026/08/01 01:00 NagoyaGratis
© YICHENG LIN (Joe) · GoogleThe world's first ramen theme park: slurp regional ramen styles in a recreated 1958 Tokyo backstreet, with gluten-free and vegetarian bowls too.
2026/08/01 02:00 YokohamaAdmission: adults ¥450, children ¥100, under 6 free (ramen extra)
© Massa S. · GoogleKitakyushu's biggest summer festival sends massive 'Wasshoi' dance parades and mikoshi through Kokura, capped by fireworks.
2026/08/01 06:00 FukuokaGratis
© 戴永聯 · GoogleA Guinness-record wall of taiko drums thunders through Morioka as thousands of dancers chant 'Sakkora choiwayasse!'
2026/08/01 09:00 Por todo JapónGratis
© 郭琨山 · GoogleA 700-metre 'Grand Niagara' cascade and Tokyo's largest shells light up the Arakawa, fired in tandem with Toda City across the water.
2026/08/01 10:00 TokioGratis
© I Y · GoogleA 1,000-shell opening burst in five seconds sets the tone for one of Tokyo's biggest riverside fireworks shows over the Edogawa.
2026/08/01 10:15 TokioGratis
© 迎豊子 · GoogleHakodate's port festival opens with fireworks over the bay and fills the streets with the lively 'Ika Odori' squid dance.
2026/08/01 10:45 SapporoGratis
© Kwan Lee · GoogleBilled as Japan's noisiest festival: dozens of lantern-lit festival cars thunder through Kuwana to a relentless din of drums and gongs deep into the night.
2026/08/02 09:30 NagoyaGratis
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OfficialAsientos reservados para ver el Aomori Nebuta 2026: precios de ¥4,000, las fechas de venta de 2026 (sorteo + orden de llegada el Jun 27), cómo comprar y acceso desde Tokyo.
2026/08/02 10:00 Por todo JapónAsiento reservado para ver ¥4,000 (combinada Aug 7 día + fuegos artificiales ¥9,500); se añade cargo por gestión
© Fisherman · CC BY-SA 3.0
OfficialCómo comprar asientos de gradas de pago en los matsuri de verano de Japón en 2026: sorteo frente a orden de llegada, precios, el calendario de venta y los enlaces oficiales.
2026/08/02 10:00Asientos de gradas de pago desde ¥1,000 (varía según el festival y la categoría)
© MIKI Yoshihito · CC BY 2.0OfficialGiant illuminated warrior floats are paraded through Aomori nightly as chanting dancers leap alongside in a blaze of color.
2026/08/02 10:00 Por todo JapónGratis
© Fisherman · CC BY-SA 3.0One of Japan's three great fireworks festivals, famed for the colossal 'Phoenix' shells fired across the Shinano River as a prayer for peace.
2026/08/02 10:20 Por todo JapónGratis
© ひろと · GooglePerformers balance towering bamboo poles strung with dozens of glowing lanterns on their palms, foreheads and shoulders.
2026/08/03 09:50 Por todo JapónGratis
© 川井ぼん · GoogleSome 10,000 dancers twirl flower-adorned straw hats to the rhythmic cry of 'Yassho, makasho!' in one of Tohoku's biggest parades.
2026/08/05 09:00 Por todo JapónGratis
© Majin · GoogleOn summer nights, 20,000 candles flicker across Nara Park's historic grounds in a serene sea of gentle light.
2026/08/05 10:00 NaraGratis
© Ionut Bucur · Google
OfficialFestival Tanabata de Sendai 2026 (Aug 6–8): las fechas fijas, los gigantescos serpentines de papel, los fuegos artificiales del Aug 5, acceso a 5 min de la estación de Sendai y qué ver.
2026/08/06 01:00 Por todo JapónGratis
© 掬茶 · CC BY-SA 4.0Japan's grandest star festival drapes Sendai's arcades in thousands of giant, handmade paper streamers.
2026/08/06 01:00 Por todo JapónGratis
© Alean CHANG · GoogleAround 12,000 fireworks reflect off Japan's largest lake near Otsu in a 40th-anniversary show fused with drones and lasers.
2026/08/06 10:30 KiotoGratis
© ミシガンクルーズのりば（琵琶湖汽船） · GoogleA Tokyo arcade strung with giant handmade papier-mache figures of pop characters and topical themes, one of the city's most beloved summer street festivals.
2026/08/07 01:00 TokioGratis
© K K · Google
OfficialEl cierre del 24.º aniversario de UP BEAT!, The Gathering, llena el BANK30 frente al mar en Tokyo el Aug 8, 2026: de la tarde a la noche, invitados Tomoyuki Tanaka (FPM) y Kentaro Takizawa. Entrada ¥3,500 / U-23 ¥2,000.
2026/08/08 06:00 TokioEntrada ¥3,500 / U-23 ¥2,000 (entradas anticipadas disponibles; apertura 15:00)
© UP BEAT! / UP BEAT SOUNDWORKS · 提供画像 (Provided by the organiser)Ten thousand fireworks burst over central Tokyo synced to a live concert lineup, a rare downtown display you can pair with a stadium seat.
2026/08/08 10:30 TokioFree to glimpse from afar; the official stadium viewing-and-concert tickets are paid.
© ミスタータイガース72 · Google
OfficialFestival Yosakoi 2026 (Aug 9–12, Kochi): precios de los asientos de gradas de Otesuji, las fechas de venta de 2026 (la venta general abre el Jun 29), cómo comprar y cómo llegar.
2026/08/09 04:15 Por todo JapónAsientos de gradas de pago ¥1,000–¥3,000 por sesión (mesas de grupo/sombrilla ¥15,000–¥50,000)
© Kounosu · CC BY-SA 3.0The original yosakoi: 200+ teams and ~18,000 dancers with naruko clappers thunder through Kochi's streets across four August days.
2026/08/09 08:00 Por todo JapónFree to watch on the streets; paid reserved (shaded) seats sold for the main venues.
© lontongstroong · Google
OfficialAwa Odori 2026 (Aug 12–15, Tokushima): precios de los asientos de gradas, las fechas de venta de 2026, cómo comprar vía Ticket Pia y cómo llegar.
2026/08/12 09:00 Por todo JapónGradas reservadas ¥1,000 (C) – ¥3,000 (S); Minami-uchimachi SS ¥6,000 / Especial ¥15,000
© Kounosu · CC BY-SA 3.0Japan's most famous dance festival: 100,000 dancers and a million spectators fill Tokushima with rhythm every August.
2026/08/12 09:00 Por todo JapónGratis
© 坂口博紀（さかグルメっち） · GoogleEl Tetsuya Odori del Gujo Odori 2026, que dura toda la noche, se celebra durante el Obon, del Aug 13 al 16, de 20:00 a 4–5 de la madrugada. El escenario es la antigua ciudad-castillo de Gujo-Hachiman, en Gifu, a unos 20 min a pie de la estación de Gujo-Hachiman. Fechas, recinto y acceso verificados para principiantes.
2026/08/13 11:00GratisOfficial
The world's largest fan convention: hundreds of thousands gather at Tokyo Big Sight to buy doujinshi and cosplay.
2026/08/14 01:00 TokioWristband entry fee on event days; check the official guide
© 王士榮 · GoogleThree thousand bronze and stone lanterns are lit across ancient Kasuga Taisha, filling the shrine's forest paths with a soft golden glow.
2026/08/14 10:00 NaraSmall fee to enter the inner lantern corridors
© 龍-Ryu- · GoogleNaha's vibrant 'kitchen': vivid Okinawan reef fish, pork and produce downstairs, then a 'mochiagari' service cooks your picks at the upstairs eateries.
2026/08/14 23:00 OkinawaGratis
© Fra nci · GoogleA serene Yoshio Taniguchi pavilion honoring Zen philosopher D.T. Suzuki, built around a still 'Water Mirror Garden' for contemplation.
2026/08/15 00:30 KanazawaAdult ~¥310
© 鄭喜文 · GoogleA Kisho Kurokawa building tucked into Shirakawa Park, strong on the Ecole de Paris, the Mexican Renaissance and local modern art.
2026/08/15 00:30 NagoyaCollection ~¥300; special exhibitions vary
© skylarking · GoogleA lakeside museum in Ohori Park by architect Kunio Maekawa, mixing Dali and Warhol with Buddhist treasures across 16,000+ works.
2026/08/15 00:30 FukuokaCollection ~¥200; special exhibitions vary
© Dirk Hebecker · GoogleEl gran festival urbano de Tokyo concentra estrellas internacionales del pop, el rock y la electrónica en un megaevento de estadio y palacio de congresos junto a la bahía.
2026/08/15 01:00 TokioEntrada de 1 día aprox. ¥20,000
© ななかぜ · GoogleA Kenzo Tange landmark in Minato Mirai, freshly reopened after a three-year renovation, strong on modern art and Yokohama-rooted photography.
2026/08/15 01:00 YokohamaCollection admission modest; special exhibitions vary
© 横浜美術館 · GoogleA striking subterranean museum on Nakanoshima island devoted to postwar and contemporary art, behind a soaring bamboo-like steel facade.
2026/08/15 02:00 OsakaCollection exhibition ~¥430; special exhibitions vary
© 国立国際美術館 · GoogleOn Obon night, around 2,500 lanterns glow before Nara's Great Buddha and the hall's window opens so his face gazes out.
2026/08/15 10:00 NaraGreat Buddha Hall admission applies (around ¥800).
© 山田秀幹 · GoogleAround 40,000 fireworks erupt over Lake Suwa, their booms echoing off the surrounding mountains in one of central Japan's most spectacular summer displays.
2026/08/15 10:00 Por todo JapónGratis
© 松尾まさひろ · GoogleShinsaibashi's cult underground club where techno, drum & bass and Metalheadz nights roar through a no-frills, sound-first room.
2026/08/15 13:00 OsakaDoor charge varies by event (approx. ¥2,500–¥3,500, with drink)
© SWEEP · GoogleOne of Edo's three great festivals returns to its full triennial form in 2026, with 50+ mikoshi paraded as spectators drench bearers in purifying water.
2026/08/15 22:30 TokioGratis
© 千上 · GoogleCentral Sapporo's flagship art museum, with 5,000+ works spanning Hokkaido art, the Ecole de Paris, glasswork and modern Japanese painting.
2026/08/16 00:30 SapporoCollection admission modest; special exhibitions vary
© M-Ki · GoogleJapan's first public contemporary art museum, a Kisho Kurokawa landmark crowning Hijiyama hill with bold rotating exhibitions.
2026/08/16 01:00 HiroshimaCollection ~¥370; special exhibitions vary
© 広島市現代美術館 · GoogleThousands of memorial lanterns drift down the Oi River below Arashiyama as the 'Torii-gata' bonfire of the Gozan Okuribi blazes on the hillside above.
2026/08/16 10:00 KiotoGratis
© M L Wong · GoogleA thousand women dance through summer night with golden paper lanterns glowing on their heads — Kumamoto's most ethereal festival.
2026/08/16 11:00 Por todo JapónGratis
© Ookami Nanaya · GoogleGiant kanji and shapes blaze on five mountains around Kyoto to send ancestral spirits home at the close of Obon.
2026/08/16 11:00 KiotoGratis
© haya · GoogleWorld-famous taiko ensemble Kodo hosts a three-day island arts festival with thunderous harbour-side concerts under the stars.
2026/08/21 08:00 Por todo JapónHarbour Concert tickets approx. ¥5,000–7,000 each; fringe events free
© Syo · GoogleThe only museum in the world systematically collecting modern and contemporary Asian art — 5,000+ works from 23 Asian countries and regions.
2026/08/22 00:30 FukuokaCollection admission modest; special exhibitions vary
© 福岡アジア美術館 · GoogleA glossy multi-floor megaclub in the heart of Dotonbori serving open-format party nights with world-class DJs and VIP energy.
2026/08/22 13:00 OsakaDoor/VIP table pricing varies by night
© Nightclub&Entertainment 【GIRAFFE Japan】 Osaka · GoogleOne of Japan's biggest tropical-fish and aquatic-life markets fills an Asakusa hall with around 200 specialist booths.
2026/08/23 01:00 TokioPaid admission (check the official site for the current ticket price).
© Orient Ltdexp · GoogleJapan's largest fair for original self-published manga fills Tokyo Big Sight with thousands of independent creators.
2026/08/23 02:00 TokioAround ¥1,500 (the catalog doubles as entry); free entry after 15:00.
© HIROSE HIROHIDE · GoogleA rapid-fire summer fireworks night lights up Minato Mirai 21 over Rinko Park and the Yokohama waterfront.
2026/08/24 09:30 YokohamaGratis
© Simon Blizzard · GoogleTo mark the close of Mt. Fuji's climbing season, around seventy three-meter torches blaze along the streets of Fujiyoshida — counted among Japan's three most unusual festivals.
2026/08/26 06:00 Por todo JapónGratis
© 쿰척 · GoogleOkinawa's biggest cultural park: explore a vast limestone cave, dress in Ryukyu attire, try bingata dyeing and Ryukyu glass, and catch the daily Super Eisa show.
2026/08/28 OkinawaAdults ¥2,000; children (4-14) ¥1,000
© おきなわワールド · GoogleNagoya's huge late-summer dance festival fills the city center with hundreds of energetic teams in a riot of color and choreography.
2026/08/28 02:00 NagoyaGratis
© SPCA663 Little B · GoogleOkinawa's biggest eisa festival, where drum troupes from across the islands perform thunderous traditional dance under summer skies.
2026/08/28 06:00 OkinawaGratis
© MOTOJI YAMAMOTO · GoogleNara's energetic summer counterpoint — vivid street-dance teams parade past Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha and Sanjo-dori.
2026/08/29 02:00 NaraGratis
© Zach Holloway · GoogleTokyo's biggest samba parade fills Asakusa with feathered dancers and thundering bateria as competing teams vie for the championship along Umamichi Street.
2026/08/29 04:00 TokioGratis
© ぴぴねこ · GoogleTokyo's own Awa dance takes over Koenji's backstreets as 10,000-plus dancers in 'ren' troupes whirl through the summer night.
2026/08/29 08:00 TokioGratis
© 加藤展康 · GoogleJapan's most prestigious pyrotechnic competition, where the nation's top fireworks artisans battle for the Prime Minister's Award.
2026/08/29 08:10 Por todo JapónReserved seating required for prime spots (paid); riverbank viewing free
© 920 kana · GoogleKyoto's biggest club: a multi-floor Kiyamachi institution that has hosted Skrillex, Steve Aoki and Fatboy Slim for 1,000+ dancers.
2026/08/29 13:00 KiotoDoor charge varies by event (with drink)
© WORLD KYOTO · GoogleJapan's only major summer full marathon starts and finishes at Odori Park, using stretches of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic route.
2026/08/29 23:30 SapporoSpectating free; runner entry opens in late March 2026.
© Brandon Hung · GoogleBy lantern light, faceless dancers in straw hats move with hushed grace to mournful kokyu strings through old Yatsuo's stone lanes.
2026/09/01 08:00 Por todo JapónGratis
© Naka Hiro · GoogleJapan'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 02:00 KiotoTickets vary by seat class; check the official site. English audio guide available for rental.
© 南座 · GoogleAn 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 09:00 HiroshimaTicket price varies by show
© 梅田先輩 · GoogleA quirky Tokyo street festival born from a comic rakugo tale, where charcoal-grilled Pacific saury is served with sudachi citrus to long, happy queues.
2026/09/06 01:00 TokioGratis
© 百目鬼賢吾 · GoogleA three-week harvest food festival in Odori Park celebrating Hokkaido's bounty — fresh seafood, ramen, sweets, wine and local produce.
2026/09/11 01:00 SapporoGratis
© Brandon Hung · GoogleJapan's Munich-recognised Oktoberfest brings genuine German breweries, Bavarian food and oompah bands to Shiba Park beneath Tokyo Tower.
2026/09/11 02:00 TokioPaid: entry plus a refundable glass deposit; food and beer charged on site.
© FungSwee Wong · GoogleThe birthplace of the giant 'sanshakudama', this Niigata shrine festival fires the world's largest fireworks shell — a four-shaku, 800kg behemoth.
2026/09/11 10:30 Por todo JapónGratis
© 夏澄 · GoogleYokohama's bayfront streets go Vietnamese — pho and banh mi, ao dai shows and water-puppet theater spread across Nihon-odori, the prefectural offices and Zou-no-hana Park.
2026/09/12 01:00 YokohamaGratis
© 菊池俊介 · GoogleFor seven nights, around 500 food and game stalls line Hakozakigu's approach as a million visitors mark autumn's arrival — Fukuoka's great harvest festival.
2026/09/12 01:00 FukuokaGratis
© 筑前國一之宮 筥崎宮 · GoogleThe city's foreigner-friendly hub runs welcome events, language exchange salons, homestay visits and 'warm fellowship' gatherings where locals and internationals mingle.
2026/09/12 04:00 FukuokaGratis
© 福岡市国際会館 Fukuoka City International Center · GoogleAn underground live house and club beneath Tanukikoji, a pillar of Sapporo's scene hosting both touring bands and DJ nights.
2026/09/12 09:00 SapporoTicket/door price varies by live or club event
© かわうそまま · GoogleThe autumn tournament at the iconic Ryogoku Kokugikan — sumo's spiritual home — closes out the Tokyo basho calendar with fifteen days of high-stakes bouts.
2026/09/12 23:30 TokioTickets required. Arena chair seats start from around ¥3,000; traditional box (masu) seats and ringside cost more. Purchase through the official Japan Sumo Association site.
© Michael Hollander · GoogleBoth Tokyo Disney parks go spooky-cute for Disney Halloween, with the Villains' 'Into the Frenzy' parade at Disneyland, the Day-of-the-Dead 'Lazos de la Familia' at DisneySea, and full-costume days for guests.
2026/09/16 TokioRequires a park ticket (1-day from around 7,900 yen, varies by date); all Halloween entertainment is included.
© Michael Farnham · GoogleTeams haul massive wooden festival floats at full sprint through Kishiwada's streets in one of Japan's most thrilling matsuri.
2026/09/18 21:00 OsakaGratis
© アナム博士! · GoogleSome 600 people parade in full samurai costume through Aizuwakamatsu in a 'Lord's Procession' honouring the clan that made a famous last stand in Japan's last civil war.
2026/09/19 01:00 Por todo JapónGratis
© 黄少龙 · GoogleAsia'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 01:00 TokioPublic-day ticket approx. ¥2,000–3,000 (advance)
© 幕張メッセ · GoogleAsia's biggest gaming expo at Makuhari Messe, with hands-on demos of upcoming titles, cosplay and the latest hardware.
2026/09/19 01:00 TokioPublic-day tickets sold in advance; business days are trade-only
© 幕張メッセ · GoogleHokuriku's biggest jazz event turns central Kanazawa into 200-plus free street performances across some 20 venues.
2026/09/19 02:00 KanazawaFree street performances; paid special concerts vary.
© Thanos Metaxas · GoogleEl mayor festival de rock del país exclusivamente con artistas japoneses llena un parque costero de Chiba con 115 actuaciones a lo largo de cinco días de verano.
2026/09/19 02:45 Tokio1 día ¥16,000 / abono de 5 días ¥55,000
© P myu · GoogleEl festival de EDM insignia de Japón convierte el paseo marítimo de Odaiba en dos noches incendiarias de DJ de talla mundial, láseres y pirotecnia.
2026/09/19 05:00 TokioAbono de 2 días aprox. ¥30,000
© Jangwon Heo · GoogleA 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 01:00 NaraScreening tickets typically around 1,000-1,500 yen; some free outdoor and community programs.
© t takashi · GoogleJapan's biggest reptile and exotic-animal expo packs Tokyo Big Sight with geckos, snakes, frogs and the breeders who love them.
2026/09/20 01:00 TokioAdults ¥1,400 advance / ¥1,600 door; elementary ¥700 advance / ¥800 door; preschoolers free.
© 王士榮 · GoogleOne of Japan's largest all-round pet festivals fills Intex Osaka with animals, hands-on corners and pet-friendly fun.
2026/09/21 01:00 OsakaAdults (junior-high+) ¥1,300 advance / ¥1,500 door; children (age 4-elementary) ¥700 advance / ¥800 door.
© S.T · GoogleJapan's largest Indian festival fills Yoyogi Park with curry stalls, chai, sari shops, Bollywood dance and classical music — a two-day plunge into India in the heart of Tokyo.
2026/09/26 01:00 TokioGratis
© T TMBC · Google
OfficialEl sucesor junto a la playa de TAICOCLUB: un festival electrónico de múltiples géneros frente a la playa de Shirahama, en Izu.
2026/09/26 02:00 Por todo JapónEntradas ¥16,000–22,000; menores de 23 ¥13,000 (alojamiento aparte)
© tenaciousme from Toronto, Canada · CC BY 2.0Around 100 fishing boats escort three deities' mikoshi across the sea at this World Heritage shrine's grand autumn festival.
2026/10/01 FukuokaGratis
© 村田誠一 · GoogleThe Ueno Park edition of the free Caribbean-Latin street fair — Latin food, mojitos, salsa and reggae beside the fountain plaza in one of Tokyo's most famous parks.
2026/10/03 01:00 TokioGratis
© jared lee · GoogleSeven towering floats, each carrying 300+ glowing red lanterns, parade through Fukushima nights to the beat of taiko in one of Japan's three great lantern festivals.
2026/10/03 09:00 Por todo JapónGratis
© Yuichi Otake · GoogleA 380-year-old shrine festival blending Japanese, Chinese and Dutch flair — spinning dragon dances, whirling umbrella floats and roaring 'Motte-koi' chants.
2026/10/06 22:00 FukuokaGratis
© M's Factory · GoogleUNESCO-listed Belgian beer culture lands in front of Kyoto's Higashi-Honganji temple — dozens of imported brews, frites, waffles and live music in an open-air city festival.
2026/10/08 03:00 KiotoGratis
© SK Y · GoogleEleven gilded Edo-era floats parade through old Takayama by day, then glow with 100+ lanterns at dusk in one of Japan's three most beautiful festivals.
2026/10/09 NagoyaGratis
© kari one · GoogleSome 33,000 round kochia bushes turn Miharashi Hill a blazing crimson each October, a fluffy red carpet rolling toward the Pacific Ocean.
2026/10/10 00:30 Por todo JapónAdults (high-school+) from ¥450; price rises during peak kochia season
© 塚原哲 · GoogleOne of Japan's three great sake towns throws open its breweries, with a tasting plaza pouring 1,000-plus sakes from across the country.
2026/10/10 01:00 HiroshimaFestival free to attend; the 'Sake Hiroba' tasting plaza is a paid ticket.
© Mana TDK · GoogleA free international food-and-culture fair at seaside Yamashita Park: 50+ stalls of global cuisine and world music and dance performances on stage.
2026/10/10 01:00 YokohamaGratis
© Kuro Manabu · GoogleNagoya'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 01:00 NagoyaGratis
© SPCA663 Little B · GoogleJapan's biggest sake celebration: sample brews from across the country in Saijo, one of the nation's top sake towns.
2026/10/10 01:00 HiroshimaFestival free to enter; the 'Sake Plaza' tasting pass is paid
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OfficialUna de las raves boutique más respetadas del mundo: un sistema de sonido Funktion-One en las montañas de Gunma, con un cartel que se mantiene en secreto.
2026/10/10 03:00 Por todo Japón~¥23,000 (menores de 28) a ¥29,000; incluye acampada
© photo: Qurren (talk) Taken with Canon PowerShot G9 X · CC BY-SA 3.0In 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 03:00 NaraAround ¥1,000 (adults)
© 龍-Ryu- · GoogleJoin thousands pulling the world's largest straw rope through Naha in this Guinness-record Okinawan autumn festival.
2026/10/11 02:00 OkinawaGratis
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OfficialTens of thousands grab a Guinness-record 200m rope and heave for 30 minutes in the middle of Naha's main road — Okinawa's most thunderous autumn spectacle.
2026/10/11 05:30 OkinawaGratis
© Yuet Man Lee · CC BY-SA 4.0Japan'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 01:00 TokioGratis
© 幕張メッセ · GoogleThree portable shrines are violently crashed together as seven ornate floats clash in Japan's most famous 'fighting festival.'
2026/10/14 01:00 Por todo JapónGratis
© k (ken5) · GoogleFifty-four golden, 5.5-metre taiko-dai floats are hoisted by 150-strong crews in one of Shikoku's three great festivals.
2026/10/15 23:00 Por todo JapónGratis
© 野本貴士 · GoogleWalk ancient moss-covered pilgrimage paths through the forested Kii Mountains to sacred Kumano shrines, a UNESCO World Heritage route.
2026/10/16 23:00 Por todo JapónGratis
© K · GoogleTacos, jerk chicken and mojitos meet salsa and reggae rhythms — a free, sun-soaked open-air fair celebrating Caribbean and Latin American culture along Yoyogi Park's avenue.
2026/10/17 01:00 TokioGratis
© 柿原和明（Kackey） · GoogleIn Tokyo's 'Little Edo', towering tiered floats with revolving dolls roll past kurazukuri warehouses and clash in 'Hikkawase' flute-and-drum face-offs.
2026/10/17 01:00 TokioGratis
© Dwi Apriany · GoogleJapan'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 02:00 TokioAround ¥1,500 advance / ¥2,000 same-day (2026 reference; autumn fees TBA); elementary schoolers and younger free.
© YAMAZAKI HIROYUKI · GoogleOver 5 million LEDs transform the park into a glowing garden — a luminous wisteria tunnel, a great wisteria of light and reflective ponds rank it among Japan's top three illuminations.
2026/10/17 06:30 TokioEvening admission around ¥1,400 (varies by light stage).
© 吉澤広幸 · GoogleThe hairpin Irohazaka road climbs through a moving gradient of red and gold to Lake Chuzenji, where the 97-m Kegon Falls plunges past blazing maples.
2026/10/17 23:00 TokioGratis
© Katsumi Ohyama · GoogleJapan's largest ramen festival gathers 36 famous shops from Hokkaido to Kyushu under one open-air roof in Komazawa Park — one steaming bowl at a time.
2026/10/22 01:00 TokioGratis
© 池田邦人（musicjpn） · GoogleA 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 03:00 KiotoGratis
© H ! O · GoogleMen in loincloths haul flaming 80-kg torches through a mountain village after dark in one of Kyoto's wildest, most primal night festivals.
2026/10/22 09:00 KiotoGratis
© Nishimura T. · GoogleHakata's 1,200-year-old harvest thanksgiving, with an ox-drawn carriage and children in court dress parading from Kushida Shrine.
2026/10/23 01:00 FukuokaGratis
© Nattarat Juntien · GoogleA 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 01:00 TokioGratis
© T TMBC · GoogleOne of Japan's three great 'fighting' festivals, where teams ram a giant drum-float and mikoshi together to a thundering 'ton-ten-ton' beat.
2026/10/24 01:00 Por todo JapónGratis
© セントラルホテル伊万里 · GoogleHiroshima's biggest autumn food fair fills the grounds of Hiroshima Castle with okonomiyaki, oysters, lemons and gourmet stalls from every corner of the prefecture.
2026/10/24 01:00 HiroshimaGratis
© Ian Burry · GoogleJapan'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 07:30 TokioGratis
© Atsushi Ehara · GoogleYokohama's flagship full marathon starts at Landmark Tower and is the only domestic race that runs on the Bay Expressway.
2026/10/24 23:30 YokohamaFull marathon entry from around ¥18,500; spectating is free.
© Ferhat Safran · GoogleAsia'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 01:00 TokioIndividual screening tickets typically around 1,500-2,000 yen; some open-air and free programs.
© TOHOシネマズ日比谷 · GoogleAsia's largest hot-air-balloon meet floods the autumn sky over the Kase River with 100+ balloons, dawn mass ascensions and glowing nighttime 'La Montgolfier Nocturne'.
2026/10/29 21:30 FukuokaGratis
© Ataru 1 · GoogleAn all-night art festival turns Roppongi into an open-air gallery, with installations, performances and museums glowing from dusk till dawn.
2026/10/31 01:00 TokioGratis
© 小川ゆうこ · GoogleOne of the Kanto region's largest illuminations blankets a hillside German-themed park in millions of lights, best seen from its observation wheel.
2026/10/31 07:00 Por todo JapónPaid: adults ¥1,500, children (age 4–elementary) ¥800; parking from ¥1,000.
© 東京ドイツ村 · GoogleThree costumed demons roam the streets of hillside Onomichi, tapping children with sticks to bring them good health.
2026/11/01 HiroshimaGratis
© ドンキードンキー · GoogleOver 4,000 maples of 11 varieties set Aichi's Korankei gorge ablaze in crimson, with evening light-ups reflecting on the Tomoe River until 9 p.m.
2026/11/01 NagoyaGratis
© Peerasak Khatippatee · GoogleThe Yaeyama Islands' biggest festival fills central Ishigaki with a citizens' parade, island music and a closing fireworks display over the harbour town.
2026/11/01 02:00 OkinawaGratis
© Ryu S. · GoogleKyoto'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 04:30 Kioto¥6,000 (viewing only); ¥7,000 with a tea ceremony. Two shows daily at 13:30 and 16:00.
© Ikechan happy · GoogleJapan's largest illumination floods a European-style canal town with millions of lights every night of the year across this Nagasaki resort.
2026/11/01 08:00 Por todo JapónPark admission ticket required (varies by plan)
© Kazu T · GoogleFourteen colossal lacquered floats — golden lions, samurai helmets and dragons up to 7 m tall — are dragged through town and onto a beach where they sink in sand.
2026/11/02 10:30 FukuokaGratis
© unison · GoogleOsaka'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 08:00 OsakaGratis
© 大阪 貸会議室 難波御堂筋ホール · GoogleAt 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 09:30 TokioFront-stage ¥5,800 / Side-stage ¥4,000 (students ¥2,800) / Middle-stage ¥3,500 (students ¥2,500).
© Riko · GoogleTokyo's curry capital crowns its champion as twenty finalist shops face off and visitors vote for the best plate in Kanda.
2026/11/07 01:00 TokioGratis
© Rosemarie “Rosie” Hill · GoogleOn November's rooster days, Asakusa's Otori Shrine fills with stalls selling glittering 'kumade' rakes meant to scoop up luck and fortune for the year ahead.
2026/11/07 01:00 TokioGratis
© Akihito Yoshida · GoogleOne of Japan's three great fireworks competitions, where rival pyrotechnicians fire 20,000 shells over the Sakuragawa river to be crowned the nation's best.
2026/11/07 08:30 Por todo JapónGratis
© Takanori Isoyama · GoogleThe year's final grand sumo tournament fills Fukuoka Kokusai Center for 15 days of ring-entering ceremonies, salt-throwing and thunderous bouts of giants.
2026/11/07 23:30 FukuokaFrom ~¥3,800 (arena seats) to box seats
© よっしー · GoogleTokyo Disneyland and DisneySea transform into glittering winter wonderlands for Disney Christmas — festive parades, nighttime sparkle and holiday-exclusive shows, food and merchandise at both parks.
2026/11/11 TokioRequires a park ticket (1-day from around 7,900 yen, varies by date); all Christmas entertainment is included.
© Michael Farnham · GoogleJapan's biggest Spanish festival brings giant paella pans, flamenco, sevillanas contests and Iberian wine to Yoyogi Park for two passionate autumn days.
2026/11/14 01:00 TokioGratis
© T TMBC · GoogleAsia'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 02:00 TokioPaid: roughly ¥800–¥1,000 for a one-day pass (children free).
© HIROSE HIROHIDE · GoogleOver 6 million LEDs blanket a mountainside amusement park — ride a panoramic chairlift through a sea of light with the Ferris wheel and rides glowing under the stars.
2026/11/14 07:00 TokioAdmission with illumination around ¥1,000–2,300 (varies; combo tickets available).
© Pero Higashi · GoogleKyoto's most celebrated maple temple glows after dark in autumn, its crimson leaves mirrored in a tranquil pond.
2026/11/14 08:30 KiotoEvening light-up admission around 600-700 yen
© 陸癸榮 · GoogleKyoto's Arashiyama bursts into crimson and gold each November, with mountain temples, a scenic train and bamboo groves.
2026/11/14 23:00 KiotoGratis
© Richard Parry · GoogleFrom late autumn, Tokyo's avenues glow: Roppongi's blue keyaki-zaka and Marunouchi's golden champagne lights dazzle nightly.
2026/11/15 08:00 TokioGratis
© 六本木ヒルズ · GoogleJapan's largest media, broadcast and pro-AV technology show—cameras, audio, lighting, XR and content tech under one roof.
2026/11/18 01:00 TokioGratis
© 幕張メッセ · Google
OfficialEl capítulo de Tokyo del festival internacional MUTEK de música electrónica y arte audiovisual, celebrado cada noviembre (fechas por anunciar).
2026/11/19 03:00 TokioAbonos por edición y entradas individuales (consulta la web oficial)
© David Kernan · CC BY 4.0A towering German Christmas pyramid presides over ~150 wooden huts of mulled wine, sausages and crafts at Meiji Jingu Gaien.
2026/11/21 02:00 TokioPaid entry (2025: ¥1,000 weekday / ¥1,500 weekend, higher in the final week); pre-schoolers free.
© 林家毅 · GoogleJapan's largest German-style Christmas market: a glittering tree, wooden hutte stalls, mulled wine and bay-side lights by the historic red brick warehouses.
2026/11/21 02:00 YokohamaPaid timed entry (around ¥500–1,000 — check official site).
© Kei_ TYO23 · GoogleJapan's oldest city illumination wraps Odori Park and the station-front street in lights from late November through the deep Hokkaido winter.
2026/11/21 07:30 SapporoGratis
© Brandon Hung · GoogleWestern Japan's largest ramen event brings ~60 shops nationwide to Expo '70 Park across rotating sessions, with a co-located Gyoza EXPO.
2026/11/22 01:00 OsakaPark admission plus ramen tickets (typically around ¥900 per bowl).
© Nozomi Ishimatsu · GoogleWild Japanese macaques bathe in a steaming mountain hot spring as snow falls around them — the world-famous 'snow monkeys' of Nagano, most iconic in winter.
2026/11/30 23:30 Por todo JapónPark admission around ¥800; the 'Snow Monkey Pass' (~¥3,500) bundles transport and entry.
© Hagen G · GoogleAt 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 00:30 Por todo JapónAdults ¥700, elementary children ¥350
© J.M. · GoogleOne of Japan's three great float festivals: six lantern-lit floats are hauled up a steep hill in the December cold while winter fireworks burst overhead.
2026/12/02 05:00 TokioGratis
© 鈴木隆一 · GoogleAn indoor winter edition of Belgian Beer Weekend in Shinjuku's airy Sankaku Hiroba — 60-plus Belgian beers, cheese-and-chocolate pairings and embassy chef dinners, warm and comfortable.
2026/12/02 07:00 TokioGratis
© 新宿住友ビル 三角広場 · GoogleSix lantern-lit floats are hauled up steep Dango-zaka as winter fireworks burst overhead — one of Japan's three great float festivals and a UNESCO heritage event.
2026/12/03 09:00 Por todo JapónGratis
© 鈴木隆一 · GoogleA giant live fir tree and German cuisine light up Hisaya-odori Park in central Sakae for Nagoya's signature European winter market.
2026/12/04 07:00 NagoyaGratis
© T N · GoogleTokyo Comic Con 2026 (Dec 11–13, Makuhari Messe): verified dates and hours, venue access from Kaihin-Makuhari Station, and how tickets work.
2026/12/11 01:00 TokioPaid: single-day and multi-day passes (prices vary by year).
© 幕張メッセ · GoogleA 890-year-old festival whose daytime parade marches costumes from the Heian through Edo eras through central Nara.
2026/12/15 NaraGratis
© 龍-Ryu- · GoogleShueisha'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 TokioGratis
© 幕張メッセ · GoogleWind, snow and ice encase the alpine firs into surreal white 'snow monsters'; ride the ropeway up and see them glow under colored floodlights at night.
2026/12/26 08:00 Por todo JapónFree outdoors; Zao Ropeway round-trip fare (several thousand yen) to reach the summit juhyo.
© panda Chen · GoogleTokyo's official free countdown lights up the Metropolitan Government Building with giant projection mapping, live acts and a midnight cheer in Shinjuku.
2026/12/31 13:00 TokioGratis
© K KIM · GoogleSome two million Osakans cross the arched Sorihashi bridge to greet the year at 'Sumiyossan,' head shrine of Japan's 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines.
2026/12/31 13:00 OsakaGratis
© 佳央大北 · GoogleSeventeen 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 13:30 KiotoPaid viewing — advance reservation required (from 2025)
© Traeix · GoogleKyoto's head Inari shrine welcomes some 2.5 million New Year worshippers who pray for prosperity beneath endless tunnels of vermilion torii.
2026/12/31 14:00 KiotoGratis
© bobby Newcomb · GoogleRoughly three million people stream through the towering torii to pray at Tokyo's grandest shrine in the first three days of the year.
2026/12/31 14:00 TokioGratis
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