Hello 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 TokyoPassport tickets from around 3,300-4,000 yen (varies by date); cheaper online and on weekdays.
© مروان (سيف) · GoogleA full-day deep dive into DNS operations, from fundamentals to advanced authoritative and resolver topics.
2026/06/26 01:00 TokyoGratuit
© 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 TokyoAdmission around 2,000 yen; often includes the observation deck
© YUKIKO MIZUTANI · GoogleA 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 · GooglePractice Japanese and help others with English at relaxed, recurring language-exchange meetups across Tokyo.
2026/06/26 10:00 TokyoOften free entry; buy your own drinks
© 岡野谷覚士 · GoogleLe 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 · 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 NagoyaGratuit
© 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 TokyoGratuit
© 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 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
© Shivani Choudhary · GoogleA free, easygoing gathering for book lovers to read together and swap summer recommendations.
2026/06/27 01:00 TokyoGratuit
© 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 TokyoFrom 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 Tokyo¥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 TokyoGratuit
© 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 TokyoGratuit
© 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 Tokyo¥2,000
© Osamu Kimura · GoogleA 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 · 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 · 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 Tokyo¥13,000 per person (ingredients, equipment, instruction and the sushi you make all included)
© Sushi Making Tokyo | No1 Cooking Class in Japan · GoogleVeteran 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 · GoogleJapan's conference on design and UX research, themed 'WEAVING,' with sessions, panels and workshops.
2026/06/28 01:00 TokyoGratuit
© 鈴江仁 · 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 KyotoReserve 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 TokyoBox-office tickets, all unreserved. Day program from 11:40, evening from 16:40.
© Kazuhiko K · GoogleLie back and feel the resonance of Japanese taiko in an immersive sound-bath session.
2026/06/28 07:30 Tokyo¥7,000
© Keitaro M · GoogleJapan's most famous baseball club under the dome — easy, all-weather pro baseball in the heart of Tokyo.
2026/06/28 09:00 TokyoReserved 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 TokyoLive-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 TokyoMusic charge varies by act (often 8,000-15,000 yen); reservations recommended
© ブルーノート東京 · 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 TokyoAround ¥3,500 adults / ¥2,500 students. Day program from ~12:30, evening from ~17:00.
© Tomoya Yasukawa · 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 TokyoAbout ¥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 TokyoDrop-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 · 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 KyotoQuick 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 TokyoPer-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 TokyoVaries 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 KyotoAdult 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 TokyoGratuit
© 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 TokyoTickets typically 1,500-3,000 yen; some open-mic nights free
© Tokyo Comedy Bar (TCB) · 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 Partout au JaponA trail-entry fee applies (around 2,000-4,000 yen); mountain-hut stays extra
© Hao Chou · GoogleHiroshima'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 · 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 TokyoPrivate experience — contact the operator for pricing
© 祥雲寺 · 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 TokyoAbout ¥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 TokyoTickets typically ¥2,000–¥6,000
© Mr.ちゅらさん · CC BY 4.0Settle 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 TokyoGratuit
© Michael Humphries · 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 · 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 TokyoFrom ¥5,000 (Upper Tier B) up to ¥20,000 (Special Seat). English/Chinese captioning service +¥1,500.
© Enix · 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 · GoogleStart the day with rooftop yoga in Aoyama, finished with a healthy BELCOMO breakfast.
2026/07/02 22:30 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
© THE BELCOMO · Google
LumaA 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 LumaAn offline lightning-talk night for server-side Kotlin developers, capped with a casual networking reception.
2026/07/03 10:30 TokyoGratuit
© 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 TokyoMen ¥4,000 / Women ¥3,000
© 居酒屋 トロ政 上野店 · GoogleA 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 Kyoto¥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 FukuokaGratuit
© 宮崎麻世 · GoogleConnect 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 · 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 Tokyo¥1,500
© Pot gallery · 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 Partout au JaponMuseum 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 TokyoPaid (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 TokyoGratuit
© 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 KyotoMany events free or low-cost; some workshops ticketed
© Mo Irfan · 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 TokyoGratuit
© ゴードン餅つき · 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 · GoogleA 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 · GoogleA 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 · 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 SapporoGratuit
© t yamasita · GoogleJapan 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 · GoogleKansai 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) · 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 KyotoGratuit
© 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 TokyoGratuit
© ㈱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 · Google
OfficialA 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 2.5Monthly gatherings for JavaScript, TypeScript and web developers in Tokyo, with bilingual talks and casual networking.
2026/07/14 10:00 TokyoGratuit
© Clara BODIN- Official · 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 OsakaGratuit
© Teruo YABUMOTO (YAB) · 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 TokyoGratuit
© 秋葉原ハンドレッドスクエア倶楽部 · GoogleAn 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 · GoogleA 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 · 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 Partout au JaponGratuit
© Md. Mostafizur Rahman · 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 TokyoGratuit
© Junichi Iwami · 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 · 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 TokyoGratuit
© 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 13:00Gratuit
© 加藤展康 · 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 TokyoConference free; +¥1,000 with networking
© 大手町プレイス ホール＆カンファレンス · GoogleAround 600,000 sunflowers blaze across the Yatsugatake foothills, lit up after dark for a glowing field beneath the night sky.
2026/07/25 Partout au JaponGratuit
© 北杜市明野サンフラワーフェス メイン会場 · GoogleKyoto'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 · GoogleNagoya'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 · GoogleHokkaido'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 · 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 TokyoPaid (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 OsakaGratuit
© OSAKA VARIETY ACT SHOW‐OVAS! · 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 KyotoKomon kimono ¥4,950 (outdoor) / ¥3,850 (indoor); reservation required
© オオクニヌシノミコト · GoogleThe 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 · 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 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 · 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 · 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 KyotoGratuit
© haya · 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 · 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 TokyoPaid 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 TokyoAround ¥1,500 (the catalog doubles as entry); free entry after 15:00.
© HIROSE HIROHIDE · 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 Partout au JaponGratuit
© 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 KyotoTickets vary by seat class; check the official site. English audio guide available for rental.
© 南座 · 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 FukuokaGratuit
© 福岡市国際会館 Fukuoka City International Center · 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 TokyoPublic-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 TokyoPublic-day tickets sold in advance; business days are trade-only
© 幕張メッセ · 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 TokyoAdults ¥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 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 · 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 Partout au JaponGratuit
© K · 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 TokyoAround ¥1,500 advance / ¥2,000 same-day (2026 reference; autumn fees TBA); elementary schoolers and younger free.
© YAMAZAKI HIROYUKI · 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 TokyoGratuit
© Katsumi Ohyama · 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 TokyoFront-stage ¥5,800 / Side-stage ¥4,000 (students ¥2,800) / Middle-stage ¥3,500 (students ¥2,500).
© Riko · 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 TokyoGratuit
© Akihito Yoshida · 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 · 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 TokyoPaid: roughly ¥800–¥1,000 for a one-day pass (children free).
© HIROSE HIROHIDE · 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 TokyoGratuit
© 幕張メッセ · 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 Partout au JaponPark admission around ¥800; the 'Snow Monkey Pass' (~¥3,500) bundles transport and entry.
© Hagen G · 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 TokyoGratuit
© 新宿住友ビル 三角広場 · GoogleA 890-year-old festival whose daytime parade marches costumes from the Heian through Edo eras through central Nara.
2026/12/15 NaraGratuit
© 龍-Ryu- · GoogleJapan'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 · GoogleKyoto's most famous Setsubun rite, where a masked exorcist drives off blue, red and yellow demons in an ancient court ceremony, ringed by 800 food stalls.
2027/02/02 09:00 KyotoGratuit
© _sun sat_ · GoogleWestern Japan's biggest international cooperation festival: NGO booths, world food stalls and global music fill the Umeda Sky Building, free to all.
2027/02/06 01:00 OsakaGratuit
© Farooq Khan · GoogleThe 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 · GoogleA 700m 'sakura tunnel' of 260-plus cherry trees arches over the Imperial Palace moat, best seen by rowboat or under evening illumination.
2027/03/24 15:00 TokyoGratuit
© まめ · GoogleF1 returns to legendary Suzuka — the figure-eight circuit drivers and fans rate among the greatest in the world.
2027/03/26 NagoyaThree-day tickets vary by grandstand; general admission is the most affordable
© 鈴鹿サーキット · GoogleThe 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 · GoogleThirteen three-tiered floats with karakuri puppets parade below Inuyama Castle, glowing with lanterns under the cherry blossoms.
2027/04/03 NagoyaGratuit
© 白蓮 · GoogleJapan'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 · GoogleTokyo's friendly pickleball meetup at TIPNESS Kichijoji — paddles provided, all levels welcome.
2026/06/20 11:00 TokyoPaid (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 TokyoPaid (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 Tokyo¥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 TokyoGratuit
© IKUKO MORIYAMA (Wonder Iku) · GoogleFounders and researchers gather at X-NIHONBASHI to talk the future of human spaceflight.
2026/06/21 06:00 TokyoPaid (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 Tokyo¥6,600
© Takashi IE · GoogleAn 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 · 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 TokyoGratuit
© Alvin Leow · GoogleA hands-on intermediate workshop for engineers building with ElevenAgent voice-AI tooling.
2026/06/24 06:00 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
© egg restaurant tokyo · GoogleTokyo's food paradise: graze on fresh sushi, tamagoyaki and seafood at the historic Tsukiji Outer Market.
2026/06/24 23:00 TokyoGratuit
© 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 TokyoGratuit
© Atsushi Ehara · GoogleFindy celebrates its DevRel offline community with lightning talks on the trajectories of sharing knowledge.
2026/06/25 09:30 TokyoGratuit
© HTJ JP (HTJJP) · GoogleFrontier practitioners explore AI tools, autonomous agents, code quality, and engineering careers in the AI era.
2026/06/25 10:00 TokyoGratuit
© Fine Lagusaz · GoogleA 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 · GoogleWalk a luminous path through towering bamboo in Kyoto's Arashiyama, where filtered light and rustling stalks feel otherworldly.
2026/06/25 22:00 KyotoGratuit
© 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 TokyoWomen'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- · GoogleLearn the graceful art of the Japanese tea ceremony in a traditional Kyoto machiya, hosted in English for visitors.
2026/06/26 02:00 KyotoSessions typically 2,500-6,000 yen; reservations required
© 一保堂茶舗 京都本店 · Google