DNS Summer Day 2026
A full-day deep dive into DNS operations, from fundamentals to advanced authoritative and resolver topics.
2026/06/26 01:00 TokyoGratuit
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Mori Art Museum
Contemporary 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 TokyoAdmission around 2,000 yen; often includes the observation deck
© YUKIKO MIZUTANI · GoogleCity Green Night 2026
A free open-air music night at SUNSET PARK CLUB — good sound, green vibes and an easy crowd.
2026/06/26 09:00 TokyoGratuit
© Keitaro M · GoogleEntertainment Lovers Unite #3: AI × Entertainment by AnotherBall
A meetup at the crossroads of AI and entertainment, hosted by AnotherBall for creators and fans.
2026/06/26 10:00 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
© Diva 2110 · GoogleSoirée club WOMB Shibuya
Le superclub emblématique de Shibuya sur quatre étages, réputé pour sa boule à facettes géante et ses programmations techno et house de classe mondiale.
2026/06/26 14:00 TokyoEntrée généralement 2,000-4,000 yens ; apportez une pièce d'identité avec photo (20+)
© WOMB · GoogleAtsuta Jingu Shrine
One of Japan's most sacred shrines, set in a tranquil ancient forest in Nagoya and home to the legendary Kusanagi sword.
2026/06/27 NagoyaGratuit
© Leather JACK · GoogleGemini AI Hackathon @ Google Japan (Tokyo)
Build with Gemini at Google Japan's Shibuya office — a hands-on AI hackathon for builders.
2026/06/27 00:30 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
© Shivani Choudhary · GoogleA Bookmarked Summer
A free, easygoing gathering for book lovers to read together and swap summer recommendations.
2026/06/27 01:00 TokyoGratuit
© Diva 2110 · GoogleTORYUMON TOKYO 2026: Homura
A flagship startup pitch and networking summit by F Ventures at Bellesalle Shibuya First.
2026/06/27 03:00 Tokyo¥80,000
© ベルサール渋谷ファースト · GoogleCoLab Conf (Tech Conference)
A summer-festival tech conference on 'AI and Career' with ~20 speakers, for engineers under 35.
2026/06/27 03:00 TokyoGratuit
© 笑い男まんぷく · GoogleNakano Broadway
A 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 TokyoGratuit
© 加藤展康 · GoogleTokyo Ruby Conference 13
A Ruby community conference on 'what lies behind the curtain,' with talks from sorah, Masayoshi Takahashi and more.
2026/06/27 04:30 TokyoGratuit
© Masahiko Motono · GoogleFukuoka Yatai Food Stalls (Nakasu)
Fukuoka'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 · GoogleKinoko Conference 2026 (Main Day)
Veteran engineers (40+) share perspectives on career longevity and sustaining a life in tech.
2026/06/28 01:00 Tokyo¥1,000 (main event); networking reception ¥3,000–¥5,000 by age
© Sotir Daniel · GoogleRESEARCH Conference 2026: WEAVING
Japan's conference on design and UX research, themed 'WEAVING,' with sessions, panels and workshops.
2026/06/28 01:00 TokyoGratuit
© 鈴江仁 · GoogleJapanese Calligraphy (Shodo) Experience in Kyoto
Learn 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 KyotoReserve via the official site for current pricing
© Kimono Tea Ceremony MAIKOYA Nishiki · GoogleRakugo & Variety at Asakusa Engei Hall
In 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 TokyoBox-office tickets, all unreserved. Day program from 11:40, evening from 16:40.
© Kazuhiko K · GoogleHibiki 1st Session: Taiko Sound Bath
Lie back and feel the resonance of Japanese taiko in an immersive sound-bath session.
2026/06/28 07:30 Tokyo¥7,000
© Keitaro M · GoogleShimokitazawa Live House Nights
Tokyo's indie-music heartland: tiny live houses, record shops and bars host emerging bands almost every night.
2026/06/28 10:00 TokyoLive-house entry typically 2,000-3,500 yen incl. one drink
© Retronym Livehouse & Art Studio · GoogleBlue Note Tokyo Live Jazz
Aoyama's intimate world-class jazz club, hosting top international musicians over dinner and cocktails most nights.
2026/06/28 10:00 TokyoMusic charge varies by act (often 8,000-15,000 yen); reservations recommended
© ブルーノート東京 · GoogleTokyo National Museum
Japan's oldest and largest museum in Ueno Park, home to samurai armor, Buddhist art and an unrivaled national treasure collection.
2026/06/29 TokyoRegular collection around 1,000 yen; special exhibits priced separately
© 山賀康弘 · GoogleRakugo at Suzumoto Engeijo, Ueno
Tokyo'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 TokyoAround ¥3,500 adults / ¥2,500 students. Day program from ~12:30, evening from ~17:00.
© Tomoya Yasukawa · GoogleOsaka Namba Izakaya & Bar Crawl
Dive 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 · GooglePottery Wheel Experience at Shunzan Gama
Throw 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 KyotoQuick course about ¥2,000 (20 min); standard course ¥5,000 (30-60 min), plus tax
© K · GoogleGion Corner — Seven Traditional Arts in One Evening
A 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 KyotoAdult from ¥5,500; premium seats ¥6,600. Daily shows at 18:00 and 19:00 (winter Dec–Mar: Tue–Fri only).
© Andrew Wong · GoogleJapan MySQL Users Group (MyNA) Meetup, June 2026
Oracle leaders and AWS reps discuss MySQL's latest features and the future of community collaboration.
2026/06/30 09:30 TokyoGratuit
© Masahiko Motono · GoogleFukuoka Developer Meetups (connpass)
Fukuoka'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 · GoogleKyoto International Manga Museum
A 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 KyotoAdults ¥900 (check site for current fees)
© 岡本芳美 · GoogleRakugo at Shinjuku Suehirotei
A 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 TokyoAbout ¥3,500 adults (students ¥3,000; discounted evening entry available). Day from 12:00, evening from 16:45.
© 稲岡慶郎 · GooglePontocho Evening Stroll & Dining
Kyoto's most atmospheric nightlife lane — a narrow lantern-lit alley of riverside restaurants, sake bars and traditional teahouses.
2026/07/01 09:00 KyotoGratuit
© Agi B · GoogleLIQUIDROOM Ebisu
Legendary 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 TokyoTicket price varies by show; fully non-smoking venue.
© ぼす。 · GoogleTokyo AI & Machine Learning Meetups
Dive into Tokyo's booming AI scene at recurring meetups covering LLMs, ML research and applied data science.
2026/07/01 10:00 TokyoGratuit
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OfficialM8 Fukuoka
An 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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Officialepica OKINAWA
Naha'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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OfficialOWL OSAKA
A 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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OfficialBASE kanazawa
A 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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OfficialPrecious Hall
A 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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OfficialCLUB MAGO
An 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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OfficialKITSUNE KYOTO
Kyoto's largest club — a two-floor Kiyamachi venue running EDM/house/techno upstairs and hip-hop on another floor.
2026/07/01 13:00 KyotoDoor with drink; tourist-friendly entry packages available
© Jean-Pierre Dalbéra · CC BY 2.0OfficialCompufunk Records
A 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 3.0OfficialClub JOULE
An 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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OfficialDJ Bar Oath
A small, long-running Dogenzaka DJ bar (since 2005) for minimal techno and house, with weekends that run to 8am.
2026/07/01 13:00 TokyoLow door (often ~¥1,000–2,000) or drink-based entry
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0OfficialCircus Tokyo
A ~300-capacity Shibuya club (since 2015) focused on underground house, techno, bass and drum & bass.
2026/07/01 13:00 TokyoDoor typically ¥2,500–3,500 (varies by lineup)
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Officialsolfa (Nakameguro)
Nakameguro's intimate basement club since 2008 — a sound-focused little room for house, techno and beat-driven nights.
2026/07/01 13:00 TokyoDoor typically ¥2,000–3,000 (early/with-flyer discounts common)
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0OfficialVENT Tokyo
An Omotesando basement built around a custom Void sound system, where international house and techno DJs play long, immersive sets.
2026/07/01 14:00 TokyoDoor ~¥3,000–4,000 (cheaper before 1:00); 20+ with photo ID
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Nintendo Museum
Nintendo'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 KyotoLottery reservation required; admission via official ticket draw
© ニンテンドーミュージアム · Google21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
A 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 · GoogleJuly Grand Kabuki at the Kabukiza Theatre
Kabuki'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 TokyoFrom ¥5,000 (Upper Tier B) up to ¥20,000 (Special Seat). English/Chinese captioning service +¥1,500.
© Enix · GoogleOfficialAoyama Tunnel
A compact basement club (since 2011) beside the Aoyama tunnel, where DJs mix vinyl and USB across house and techno.
2026/07/02 12:00 TokyoLow door, often around ¥1,500
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0OfficialAoyama Hachi
A characterful multi-floor venue near Aoyama-dori, running since 1996, with an underground party feel across three floors.
2026/07/02 13:00 TokyoDoor typically ¥2,000–3,000 (varies by event)
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0ZEROTOKYO — Soirées méga-club de Kabukicho
Le complexe de vie nocturne le plus audacieux de Tokyo à l'intérieur de la Kabukicho Tower — plusieurs étages de techno, house et art live jusqu'à l'aube.
2026/07/02 14:00 TokyoBillets sur place & à l'avance variables selon l'événement ; 20+ avec pièce d'identité avec photo
© ZEROTOKYO · GoogleKanazawa Crafts & Higashi Chaya
Explore Kanazawa's gold-leaf workshops, colorful Kutani porcelain and the preserved Higashi Chaya geisha district.
2026/07/03 01:00 KanazawaGratuit
© Thanos Metaxas · Google
LumaSummer Ephemera Pop-up Exhibit, Shop & Workshop
A free pop-up of paper ephemera and collage at Design Festa Gallery Harajuku — browse, shop, make.
2026/07/03 01:30 TokyoGratuit
© Mira Musette · via LumaEarth Garden Summer 2026 (Yoru-ichi Night Market)
The 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 TokyoGratuit
© T TMBC · GoogleServer-Side Kotlin LT Tournament vol.19
An offline lightning-talk night for server-side Kotlin developers, capped with a casual networking reception.
2026/07/03 10:30 TokyoGratuit
© Mitsuhiro Otsuki · Googleclubasia Shibuya
Pioneering Shibuya club open since 1996, newly renovated for its 30th anniversary, with techno, house, hip-hop and reggae nights.
2026/07/03 13:00 TokyoDoor/advance ticket varies by event; weekly genre parties on weeknights.
© Tatsuya Ohashi · Google
OfficialHakone Hot Springs & Open-Air Museum
A mountain hot-spring resort near Mt. Fuji, combining steaming onsen, a sculpture park, a pirate-ship lake cruise and ropeway views.
2026/07/04 Partout au JaponOnsen and museum entries vary; a Hakone Free Pass saves on transport
© Suicasmo · CC BY-SA 4.0Try AI Vibe Coding Meetup
A 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 FukuokaGratuit
© 宮崎麻世 · GoogleSpotify O-EAST
Major Shibuya live house on Dogenzaka, part of the O-group of venues, hosting concerts and late-night club events.
2026/07/04 09:00 TokyoTicket price varies by event; club nights and concerts priced separately.
© Spotify O-EAST · GoogleTokyo Startup & Founder Meetups
Connect with Japan's startup ecosystem at recurring founder and investor mixers around Shibuya and Roppongi.
2026/07/04 10:00 TokyoSome free, some ticketed (1,000-3,000 yen) — check the listing
© Tokyo Chapter - ninetytwo13 · GoogleNOON + CAFE
Hidden 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 · GoogleTokyo Morning Beats . Gallery
A daytime DJ session in an art gallery — coffee, beats and a creative morning crowd.
2026/07/05 Tokyo¥1,500
© Pot gallery · GoogleBenesse Art Site Naoshima
An 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 Partout au JaponMuseum tickets vary; Chichu Art Museum needs advance booking
© Taku · GoogleIwaken Lab. 5th Anniversary (Lightning Talks & Exhibition)
Iwaken Lab celebrates five years with lightning talks and a community tech showcase — free to join.
2026/07/05 04:00 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
© 茂出木謙太郎 · GoogleIDEA CLIMBING @ Tama Mirai Messe
A free idea-pitching and networking event for builders and founders, hosted at Tama Mirai Messe.
2026/07/05 05:00 TokyoGratuit
© 東京都立多摩産業交流センター(東京たま未来メッセ) · GoogleCOTTON CLUB Tokyo
Upscale Marunouchi live restaurant pairing dinner with intimate jazz, soul and world-music concerts.
2026/07/05 09:30 TokyoReserved seating with music charge plus food and drink; reservations recommended.
© コットンクラブ · GoogleWhy Greatly Expand Product Designers in the AI Era?
A 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 TokyoGratuit
© ゴードン餅つき · GoogleGhibli Park
Step 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 · GoogleSelf-Healing Aroma Hand-Care Workshop
A 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 · GoogleDRUM TAO at the Open-Air Theatre TAO-no-Oka
World-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 Partout au JaponAdults (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 · GoogleBillboard Live TOKYO
Roppongi dinner-and-concert club in Tokyo Midtown hosting international and Japanese artists across genres.
2026/07/07 10:00 TokyoReserved seating with music charge; food and drink ordered on site.
© mhw · GoogleTokyo iOS Meetup
A friendly, long-running monthly meetup for iOS and Swift developers in Tokyo — talks in English, all levels welcome.
2026/07/07 10:00 TokyoGratuit
© Clara BODIN- Official · GoogleNutanix Meetup Hybrid 26.07
A hybrid meetup celebrating the new book 'Nutanix Cloud Platform Practical Guide,' with chapter walkthroughs from its authors.
2026/07/08 09:30 TokyoGratuit
© ニュータニックス・ジャパン合同会社 · GoogleBillboard Live OSAKA
Umeda 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 · GooglePokemon Center Osaka DX & Pokemon Cafe
Kansai's flagship Pokemon store atop Daimaru Shinsaibashi, with an adjoining cafe where Pikachu-shaped dishes arrive tableside.
2026/07/10 01:00 OsakaGratuit
© Never White · GoogleZepp DiverCity (TOKYO)
Large 2,400-capacity Odaiba live house inside DiverCity Tokyo Plaza, hosting major touring acts.
2026/07/10 09:00 TokyoTicket price varies by concert; standing capacity up to 2,473.
© H U. · GoogleTokyo Web3 & Blockchain Meetups
Japan is a hotspot for Web3 — meet builders and enthusiasts at recurring blockchain and crypto meetups in Tokyo.
2026/07/10 10:00 TokyoOften free or low-cost; some networking events ticketed
© David Romano · GoogleCLUB METRO
Kyoto'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 KyotoDoor price varies by event; many nights ¥2,000–¥3,500 with one drink.
© CLUB METRO · Google
OfficialUP BEAT! 24th Anniversary @ ZEROTOKYO (Jul 10, 2026) : DJ EMMA & KEN ISHII
La soirée phare du 24e anniversaire d'UP BEAT! investit ZEROTOKYO à Shinjuku le Jul 10, 2026, avec les invités DJ EMMA et KEN ISHII sur trois étages. Entrée ¥3,500.
2026/07/10 14:00 TokyoEntrée ¥3,500 (ouverture 23:00, toute la nuit)
© UP BEAT! / UP BEAT SOUNDWORKS · 提供画像 (Provided by the organiser)
OfficialUP BEAT! 24th Anniversary 2026 : trois soirées incontournables (Tokyo & Yokohama)
UP BEAT!, l'une des plus anciennes house parties du Japon, fête ses 24 ans avec trois événements spéciaux en 2026 — ZEROTOKYO, une boat party au coucher du soleil à Yokohama et BANK30. Dates, line-ups et billets.
2026/07/10 14:00 TokyoChaque soirée à partir de ¥3,000 (variable selon la soirée ; voir chaque page)
© UP BEAT! / UP BEAT SOUNDWORKS · 提供画像 (Provided by the organiser)HandMade In Japan Fes 2026 (Summer)
Japan'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 Tokyo¥1,300 advance / ¥1,500 door (1-day); ¥2,000 advance / ¥2,500 door (2-day); elementary schoolers and younger free.
© HIROSE HIROHIDE · GoogleZepp Namba (OSAKA)
Major Namba live house in Naniwa-ku hosting big domestic and international touring acts.
2026/07/11 09:00 OsakaTicket price varies by concert.
© Daisuke Yoshioka · GooglePokemon Center Fukuoka
Kyushu's only official Pokemon store, two minutes from Hakata Station, stocking 2,500+ items including Fukuoka-themed exclusives.
2026/07/12 01:00 FukuokaGratuit
© Kim Loon Chee · GoogleYowayowa Security Study Group #1 (Beginner-Friendly)
A 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 TokyoGratuit
© ㈱セキュアスカイ･テクノロジー · GoogleRelaxed Shogi Exchange Meetup
A 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 · GoogleZepp Sapporo
Sapporo's large live house by Nakajima Park, hosting major touring concerts in central Chuo-ku.
2026/07/12 09:00 SapporoTicket price varies by concert.
© 赤シャツ双眼鏡 · Google
OfficialSetouchi Triennale Art Islands
A celebrated contemporary art festival scattered across the islands of the Seto Inland Sea, blending installations with fishing-village life.
2026/07/13 Partout au JaponPassport tickets cover many sites; some works charge separately
© 663highland · CC BY 2.5Tokyo JavaScript / Frontend Meetup
Monthly gatherings for JavaScript, TypeScript and web developers in Tokyo, with bilingual talks and casual networking.
2026/07/14 10:00 TokyoGratuit
© Clara BODIN- Official · GoogleNipponbashi Den Den Town & Ota Road
Osaka'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 OsakaGratuit
© Teruo YABUMOTO (YAB) · GoogleNAGOYA CLUB QUATTRO
A 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） · GoogleRailsTokyo #5
A Ruby on Rails community meetup in Akihabara featuring a keynote on 'SRE for Rails Engineers,' sponsor talks, and networking.
2026/07/16 10:00 TokyoGratuit
© 秋葉原ハンドレッドスクエア倶楽部 · Google
Officialrural 2026
Un festival camping de techno & house de quatre jours dans les hauteurs de Fukushima, qui tourne sans interruption toute la nuit depuis 2009.
2026/07/17 04:00 Partout au JaponPass complet 4 jours ~¥25,000 ; moins de 25 ans ¥14,000 ; résident du Tohoku ¥15,000
© Σ64 · CC BY 3.0FlutterGakkai #10 (Offline)
An 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 TokyoGratuit
© 松本利奈 · GoogleTokyo Indies (Game Developers)
A welcoming monthly meetup where indie game developers in Tokyo show works-in-progress and talk shop — in English.
2026/07/17 10:00 TokyoSmall entry fee at the door (around 1,000 yen incl. a drink)
© The SG Club · GoogleOsu Shopping District
Nagoya'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 NagoyaGratuit
© YICHENG LIN (Joe) · GoogleAWS CDK Conference Japan 2026
The 5th annual AWS Cloud Development Kit conference at Azabudai Hills, themed 'change'—how CDK evolves alongside AI coding agents.
2026/07/18 03:30 TokyoGratuit
© Junichi Iwami · GoogleBEAT STATION
A 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 · GoogleInternational Anime Party + Ikebukuro Pilgrimage Tour
Anime-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 TokyoFrom ¥1,000 (tour) / ¥2,000 incl. party
© Tomohiro Inoue · GoogleSCMAGLEV and Railway Park
JR 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 · GoogleGoogle Developer Group (GDG) Tokyo
Tokyo'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 TokyoGratuit
© Shivani Choudhary · GoogleVRChat.rb #7
A 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 13:00Gratuit
© 加藤展康 · GooglePenny Lane 24
Sapporo'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 · GoogleFuji Rock Festival 2026
Le plus grand festival de musique en plein air du Japon se déploie sur une station de ski montagneuse et brumeuse, avec des têtes d'affiche internationales sur onze scènes en forêt.
2026/07/24 TokyoPass 3 jours environ ¥60,000 / 1 jour environ ¥24,000
© 苗場プリンスホテル · GoogleAI Dev Day 2026
A full-day conference for developers building with Azure AI—covering AI-integrated SDLC, agent construction, and production-ready implementations.
2026/07/24 00:30 TokyoConference free; +¥1,000 with networking
© 大手町プレイス ホール＆カンファレンス · GoogleKieth Flack
A 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 · GoogleNational Bunraku Theatre
The 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 · GoogleGDG Kyoto
Kyoto's Google Developer Group runs monthly study sessions and hackathons on Android, Flutter, AI/ML and Cloud.
2026/07/25 04:00 KyotoGratuit
© 三条河原町パーティースペースあそViva · GoogleDIAMOND HALL
One 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 · GoogleGDG Nagoya
Nagoya's Google Developer Group gathers Tokai-region engineers for talks on Google tech, AI, Android and the web.
2026/07/26 04:00 NagoyaGratuit
© クルヴェット名古屋 · Google
OfficialUP BEAT! Sunset Boat Party 2026 (Jul 26, Yokohama) : invité DANTZ
La Sunset Boat Party du 24e anniversaire d'UP BEAT! lève l'ancre du Zou-no-hana Pier à Yokohama le Jul 26, 2026, avec l'invité DANTZ — du coucher du soleil aux lumières de la ville, capacité limitée (~180).
2026/07/26 09:30 YokohamaEntrée ¥5,000 / à l'avance ¥4,500 (one-drink charge en supplément) ; capacité limitée (~180)
© UP BEAT! / UP BEAT SOUNDWORKS · 提供画像 (Provided by the organiser)Sapporo Engineer Base
Hokkaido's broad, cross-stack engineering community runs hybrid meetups to help Sapporo's developers gather, grow and connect.
2026/07/28 10:00 SapporoGratuit
© CANVAS ROOFTOP · GoogleAI-Driven Development Conference 2026 Summer (On-site)
Two-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 TokyoPaid (on-site); online free
© llcheesell · GoogleJAWS-UG Osaka
One of Japan's longest-running AWS user groups, with Osaka deep-dive talks, hands-on sessions and certification prep.
2026/07/30 10:00 OsakaGratuit
© OSAKA VARIETY ACT SHOW‐OVAS! · GoogleMusic Town Otoichiba
A 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 · GoogleWorld Cosplay Summit 2026
The 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 NagoyaGratuit
© オアシス21 · Google
OfficialUP BEAT! 24th Anniversary « The Gathering » @ BANK30 (Aug 8, 2026)
Le final du 24e anniversaire d'UP BEAT!, The Gathering, remplit le BANK30 en bord de mer à Tokyo le Aug 8, 2026 — de l'après-midi à la nuit, invités Tomoyuki Tanaka (FPM) & Kentaro Takizawa. Entrée ¥3,500 / U-23 ¥2,000.
2026/08/08 06:00 TokyoEntrée ¥3,500 / U-23 ¥2,000 (billets à l'avance disponibles ; ouverture 15:00)
© UP BEAT! / UP BEAT SOUNDWORKS · 提供画像 (Provided by the organiser)Comiket (Comic Market)
The world's largest fan convention: hundreds of thousands gather at Tokyo Big Sight to buy doujinshi and cosplay.
2026/08/14 01:00 TokyoWristband entry fee on event days; check the official guide
© 王士榮 · GoogleD.T. Suzuki Museum
A 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 · GoogleNagoya City Art Museum
A 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 · GoogleFukuoka Art Museum
A 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 · GoogleSummer Sonic 2026 (Tokyo)
Le festival urbain phare de Tokyo réunit des stars internationales de la pop, du rock et de l'électro dans un méga-événement entre stade et halls de congrès au bord de la baie.
2026/08/15 01:00 TokyoBillet 1 jour environ ¥20,000
© ななかぜ · GoogleYokohama Museum of Art
A 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 · GoogleThe National Museum of Art, Osaka
A 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 · GoogleCIRCUS Osaka
Shinsaibashi'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 · GoogleHokkaido Museum of Modern Art
Central 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 · GoogleHiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art
Japan'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 · GoogleEarth Celebration on Sado Island 2026
World-famous taiko ensemble Kodo hosts a three-day island arts festival with thunderous harbour-side concerts under the stars.
2026/08/21 08:00 Partout au JaponHarbour Concert tickets approx. ¥5,000–7,000 each; fringe events free
© Syo · GoogleFukuoka Asian Art Museum
The 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 · GoogleGIRAFFE Japan
A 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 · GoogleAquarium Bus 49 (Tokyo) 2026
One of Japan's biggest tropical-fish and aquatic-life markets fills an Asakusa hall with around 200 specialist booths.
2026/08/23 01:00 TokyoPaid admission (check the official site for the current ticket price).
© Orient Ltdexp · GoogleComitia 157 (2026)
Japan's largest fair for original self-published manga fills Tokyo Big Sight with thousands of independent creators.
2026/08/23 02:00 TokyoAround ¥1,500 (the catalog doubles as entry); free entry after 15:00.
© HIROSE HIROHIDE · GoogleWORLD KYOTO
Kyoto'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 KyotoDoor charge varies by event (with drink)
© WORLD KYOTO · GoogleSeptember Kabuki 'LUPIN III' at the Minamiza Theatre
Japan'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 KyotoTickets vary by seat class; check the official site. English audio guide available for rental.
© 南座 · GoogleHIROSHIMA CLUB QUATTRO
An 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 · GoogleSound Lab mole
An 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 · GoogleTokyo Game Show 2026
Asia'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 TokyoPublic-day ticket approx. ¥2,000–3,000 (advance)
© 幕張メッセ · GoogleTokyo Game Show
Asia's biggest gaming expo at Makuhari Messe, with hands-on demos of upcoming titles, cosplay and the latest hardware.
2026/09/19 01:00 TokyoPublic-day tickets sold in advance; business days are trade-only
© 幕張メッセ · GoogleKanazawa Jazz Street 2026
Hokuriku'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 · GoogleRock in Japan Festival 2026
Le plus grand festival de rock 100 % japonais du pays remplit un parc en bord de mer à Chiba avec 115 artistes sur cinq jours d'été.
2026/09/19 02:45 Tokyo1 jour ¥16,000 / pass 5 jours ¥55,000
© P myu · GoogleUltra Japan 2026
Le festival d'EDM phare du Japon transforme le front de mer d'Odaiba en deux nuits embrasées de DJs de classe mondiale, de lasers et de pyrotechnie.
2026/09/19 05:00 TokyoPass 2 jours environ ¥30,000
© Jangwon Heo · GoogleNara International Film Festival 2026
A 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 Reptiles Show in Tokyo (BIG Autumn Rep) 2026
Japan'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 TokyoAdults ¥1,400 advance / ¥1,600 door; elementary ¥700 advance / ¥800 door; preschoolers free.
© 王士榮 · GooglePet Haku 2026 Osaka
One 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 · Google
OfficialFFKT 2026 (Izu Shirahama)
Le successeur en bord de plage du TAICOCLUB — un festival électronique tous genres confondus face à la plage de Shirahama à Izu.
2026/09/26 02:00 Partout au JaponBillets ¥16,000–22,000 ; moins de 23 ans ¥13,000 (hébergement séparé)
© tenaciousme from Toronto, Canada · CC BY 2.0Nagasaki Kunchi Festival
A 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 FukuokaGratuit
© M's Factory · GoogleNagoya Festival (Three Heroes Parade)
Nagoya'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 NagoyaGratuit
© SPCA663 Little B · Google
OfficialThe Labyrinth 2026
L'une des raves boutique les plus respectées au monde — un système de son Funktion-One dans les montagnes de Gunma, programmation tenue secrète.
2026/10/10 03:00 Partout au Japon~¥23,000 (moins de 28 ans) à ¥29,000 ; camping inclus
© photo: Qurren (talk) Taken with Canon PowerShot G9 X · CC BY-SA 3.0Shika no Tsunokiri (Deer Antler-Cutting Ceremony)
In 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- · GoogleCEATEC 2026
Japan'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 TokyoGratuit
© 幕張メッセ · GoogleGame Market 2026 Autumn
Japan'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 TokyoAround ¥1,500 advance / ¥2,000 same-day (2026 reference; autumn fees TBA); elementary schoolers and younger free.
© YAMAZAKI HIROYUKI · GoogleJidai Matsuri (Festival of the Ages)
A 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 KyotoGratuit
© H ! O · GoogleEarth Garden Autumn 2026
A 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 TokyoGratuit
© T TMBC · GoogleIkebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival 2026
Japan'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 TokyoGratuit
© Atsushi Ehara · GoogleTokyo International Film Festival 2026 (39th TIFF)
Asia'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 TokyoIndividual screening tickets typically around 1,500-2,000 yen; some open-air and free programs.
© TOHOシネマズ日比谷 · GoogleRoppongi Art Night 2026
An 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 TokyoGratuit
© 小川ゆうこ · GoogleGion Odori — Autumn Geisha Dance of Gion Higashi
Kyoto'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 Kyoto¥6,000 (viewing only); ¥7,000 with a tea ceremony. Two shows daily at 13:30 and 16:00.
© Ikechan happy · GoogleMidosuji Illumination 2026
Osaka'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 OsakaGratuit
© 大阪 貸会議室 難波御堂筋ホール · GoogleRegular Noh Performance: Kyogen 'Oni-no-mamako' & Noh 'Morihisa'
At 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 TokyoFront-stage ¥5,800 / Side-stage ¥4,000 (students ¥2,800) / Middle-stage ¥3,500 (students ¥2,500).
© Riko · GoogleDesign Festa Vol.64
Asia'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 TokyoPaid: roughly ¥800–¥1,000 for a one-day pass (children free).
© HIROSE HIROHIDE · GoogleInter BEE 2026
Japan's largest media, broadcast and pro-AV technology show—cameras, audio, lighting, XR and content tech under one roof.
2026/11/18 01:00 TokyoGratuit
© 幕張メッセ · Google
OfficialMUTEK.JP 2026
Le chapitre tokyoïte du festival international MUTEK de musique électronique et d'art audiovisuel, tenu chaque novembre (dates à venir).
2026/11/19 03:00 TokyoPass par édition & billets à l'unité (voir le site officiel)
© David Kernan · CC BY 4.0Sapporo White Illumination 2026
Japan'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 SapporoGratuit
© Brandon Hung · GoogleKusatsu Onsen Yumomi Performance
At 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 Partout au JaponAdults ¥700, elementary children ¥350
© J.M. · GoogleTokyo Comic Con 2026
The Japanese edition of the global pop-culture convention brings Hollywood guests, movie props and elaborate cosplay to Makuhari Messe.
2026/12/11 01:00 TokyoPaid: single-day and multi-day passes (prices vary by year).
© 幕張メッセ · GoogleJump Festa 2027
Shueisha'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 TokyoGratuit
© 幕張メッセ · GoogleJoya-no-Kane at Chion-in — Japan's Mightiest New Year Bell
Seventeen 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 KyotoPaid viewing — advance reservation required (from 2025)
© Traeix · GoogleTokyo Auto Salon 2027
Japan's wildest custom-car show, where 300,000 fans crowd in for tuned machines, concept builds and motorsport glamour.
2027/01/15 TokyoAdvance digital ticket only, around ¥3,000 (weekend day); preschoolers free with an adult.
© 幕張メッセ · GoogleNagasaki Lantern Festival 2027
Around 15,000 glowing lanterns fill Nagasaki for the Lunar New Year, with dragon dances, acrobatics and mask-changing across the city.
2027/02/05 08:00 Partout au JaponGratuit
© MYON AI · GoogleWonder Festival 2027 [Winter]
The 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 01:00 TokyoAdmission ticket required (~¥2,000–2,500); 'one-day license' allows licensed-figure sales.
© 幕張メッセ · GoogleArt Fair Tokyo 2027
Japan's leading art fair, spanning antiques to cutting-edge contemporary across 150-plus galleries in the heart of Marunouchi.
2027/03/12 02:00 TokyoPaid admission ticket (around ¥3,000 in recent editions); the day before public opening is an invitation-only preview.
© milano6440 · GoogleAnimeJapan 2027 (Osaka)
The world's largest anime expo leaves Tokyo for the first time and brings its public days to Intex Osaka.
2027/03/27 01:00 OsakaPaid admission; ticket prices for the 2027 Osaka edition to be announced on the official site.
© S.T · Google
OfficialGMO SONIC 2027
Un grand festival d'EDM en intérieur (parmi les anciennes têtes d'affiche : Swedish House Mafia et Marshmello), confirmé pour avril 2027 à la Saitama Super Arena.
2027/04/03 02:00 TokyoBillets & programmation à venir sur le site officiel
© Kakidai · CC BY-SA 4.0Takayama Spring Festival (Sanno Matsuri)
Twelve 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 NagoyaGratuit
© 日枝神社 · GoogleKYOTOGRAPHIE Kyoto International Photography Festival 2027
Each spring, world-class photography takes over Kyoto's temples, machiya townhouses and modern museums in one of Asia's most beautifully staged art festivals.
2027/04/17 01:00 KyotoPer-venue tickets or an all-venue Passport; some programs are free.
© 京都相撲部屋-KYOTO SUMO CLUB- · Google
OfficialRainbow Disco Club 2027
Un festival de house & techno en plein air très apprécié, tenu pendant la Golden Week sur une colline d'Higashi-Izu (dates de la prochaine édition à venir).
2027/05/01 01:00 Partout au JaponPass à plusieurs niveaux plus camping/parking (voir le site officiel)
© 要塞騎士 · CC0
OfficialSTAR FESTIVAL 2027
A two-stage open-air house/techno/bass festival with camping in the Kyoto countryside (next edition dates TBA).
2027/05/15 01:00 KyotoAdvance standing ~¥9,000–10,000; group packs; camping/parking extra
© Oilstreet · CC BY 2.5Nipponbashi Street Festa 2027
Osaka'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 02:00 OsakaGratuit
© Teruo YABUMOTO (YAB) · GoogleBitSummit 2027 (Indie Game Expo)
Japan's largest indie game festival fills Kyoto's Miyako Messe with playable booths from developers worldwide.
2027/05/21 01:00 KyotoTicketed (around ¥2,000+ per day, 2026 reference); Day 1 is business-only.
© 京都市勧業館 みやこめっせ · GoogleKanazawa Hyakumangoku Matsuri 2027
Kanazawa'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 KanazawaGratuit
© 山田真太郎 · GoogleAnimeJapan
Japan's biggest anime expo: trailers, stage events, voice actors and exclusive goods from every major studio.
2026/03/21 01:00 TokyoTickets around 2,500 yen; some stage events require extra entry
© 王士榮 · GoogleMiyako Odori (Cherry Blossom Dances)
Gion'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 KyotoTickets from around 4,000 yen; tea-ceremony seats cost more
© Andrew Wong · Google
LumaHANGOUT STALL 1st Anniversary Party
A first-anniversary celebration at MAISON ROSE in Shibuya — drinks, music and a welcoming international crowd.
2026/06/20 08:30 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
© HANGOUT · via Luma11th Tokyo-Yamanashi AI Meetup: Deploying Claude Code on Xserver VPS
Learn how Xserver rolled out the Claude Code AI assistant while balancing security and remote-work efficiency.
2026/06/21 04:00 TokyoGratuit
© IKUKO MORIYAMA (Wonder Iku) · Google2nd Human Spaceflight Summit (2026/6/21)
Founders and researchers gather at X-NIHONBASHI to talk the future of human spaceflight.
2026/06/21 06:00 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
© masahiro nakazawa · GoogleLIFE DESIGN CLUB Vol.03: Designing Self-Love
A reflective life-design workshop in Minato on the theme of self-love — journaling and honest conversation.
2026/06/21 06:00 Tokyo¥6,600
© Takashi IE · GoogleICASSP 2026 Paper Reading Session (Tokyo & Online)
A hybrid paper-reading session on ICASSP 2026 machine-learning research—speech synthesis, recognition, and voice conversion—open to all.
2026/06/22 09:00 TokyoGratuit
© Takato “Taka” Hirata · GoogleHR × AI Mania Night #1: The Reality of HR Data Utilization
An evening on real-world HR data and AI, with People Analytics talks and group discussions among practitioners.
2026/06/22 10:00 TokyoGratuit
© ㈱マネーフォワード · GoogleEncraft #25: Search Design in the Generative AI Era
Three expert sessions on vector search, embeddings, and RAG-driven AI chat, high atop Azabudai Hills.
2026/06/23 10:00 TokyoGratuit
© 株式会社ナレッジワーク · GoogleteamLab Planets Tokyo
Wade barefoot through water and light in this immersive digital-art museum where you become part of the artwork.
2026/06/24 01:00 TokyoAdmission around 3,800 yen; book timed tickets online in advance
© Phan Tom · GoogleAkihabara Anime & Gaming Exploration
Dive 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 TokyoGratuit
© Alvin Leow · GoogleElevenAgent Workshop for Engineers (Intermediate)
A hands-on intermediate workshop for engineers building with ElevenAgent voice-AI tooling.
2026/06/24 06:00 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
© egg restaurant tokyo · GoogleNext-Generation Digital Twin Technology Exchange for Physical AI (Hybrid)
NVIDIA and industry experts explore how digital twins power autonomous decisions in disaster prevention and urban infrastructure.
2026/06/24 07:00 TokyoGratuit
© masahiro nakazawa · Googlefreee Tech Night: Evolved Dev Flow with Disposable Environments
freee engineers explain disposable per-PR preview environments that tame microservice complexity in the AI-coding era.
2026/06/24 10:00 TokyoGratuit
© HTJ JP (HTJJP) · GoogleTokyo Skyline Rooftop Bars
Sip cocktails above the city: Tokyo's hotel rooftop and sky bars offer dazzling skyline views from up high.
2026/06/24 10:00 TokyoCocktails typically 1,800-3,000 yen; some bars have a cover charge
© スカイラウンジ オーロラ · GooglePokemon Center Mega Tokyo
The flagship Pokemon store in Ikebukuro, packed with exclusive plush, seasonal merch and a giant Pikachu welcoming fans.
2026/06/25 01:00 TokyoGratuit
© Atsushi Ehara · GoogleteamLab Borderless Azabudai Hills
A borderless world of art with no map: digital artworks roam freely between rooms in this acclaimed immersive museum.
2026/06/25 01:00 TokyoAdmission around 3,800 yen; timed tickets online recommended
© Javier Martinez · GoogleFindy Offline Series Thanksgiving: Pioneers' Banquet
Findy celebrates its DevRel offline community with lightning talks on the trajectories of sharing knowledge.
2026/06/25 09:30 TokyoGratuit
© HTJ JP (HTJJP) · GoogleSummer AI-Driven Development Festival: The FDE Frontier
Frontier practitioners explore AI tools, autonomous agents, code quality, and engineering careers in the AI era.
2026/06/25 10:00 TokyoGratuit
© Fine Lagusaz · GoogleCA DATA NIGHT #10: The Right Answer for Data Platforms is Databricks
CyberAgent engineers share Databricks migration stories, analytics democratization with Genie, and secure platform design.
2026/06/25 10:00 TokyoGratuit
© Abema Towers · GoogleShinjuku Golden Gai Bar Hopping
A maze of 200+ tiny, characterful bars in Shinjuku — squeeze in, meet strangers, and barhop into the small hours.
2026/06/25 11:00 TokyoMany bars charge a 500-1,000 yen seating fee plus drinks; some are foreigner-friendly
© Tekcho · GoogleShuri Castle & Ryukyu Heritage
Explore 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
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