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 · 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 · 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 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 LumaConnect 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 · 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 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 · 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 · 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 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 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 · 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 · 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_ · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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