축제, 나이트라이프, 테크 밋업, 국제 교류 파티까지 — 일본 전국에서 엄선해 각 이벤트의 예약 페이지로 바로 연결합니다.
Official진행 중USJ's anime-and-game mega-event marks its 10th anniversary with five blockbuster Japanese titles, including the park debut of 'Frieren: Beyond Journey's End' running into January 2027.
2026/05/30 08:30 OsakaRequires a Studio Pass (1-day from around 8,600 yen); some Cool Japan attractions need a separate Express Pass.
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Official진행 중USJ celebrates 25 years with a year-long 'Discover U!!!' festival — a new anniversary parade, classic film cars on display and special entertainment running from spring 2026 into March 2027.
2026/06/22 08:30 OsakaIncluded with a Studio Pass (1-day from around 8,600 yen); no separate ticket for the anniversary entertainment.
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Official진행 중Hello 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 09:00 TokyoPassport tickets from around 3,300-4,000 yen (varies by date); cheaper online and on weekdays.
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Official진행 중The world's only ocean-themed Disney park turns 25 with a year-long 'Sparkling Jubilee' — a new harbor show, the 'Dance the Globe!' production and 'Jubilee Blue' decor across all eight ports.
2026/06/22 09:00 TokyoRequires a Tokyo DisneySea park ticket (1-day from around 7,900 yen, price varies by date).
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Official진행 중Mt Fuji 2026: Yoshida & Subashiri open July 1, Fujinomiya & Gotemba July 10 (all close Sept 10). ¥4,000 fee, reservation, and gate rules — every trail.
2026/07/01 Across JapanA trail-entry fee applies (around 2,000-4,000 yen); mountain-hut stays extra
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Official진행 중Known as 'Osaka's Kitchen,' this 580-metre covered arcade packs around 150 stalls of fresh seafood, grilled crab, sea urchin, wagyu skewers and street snacks.
2026/07/01 08:00 Osaka무료
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Official진행 중Kabuki's flagship Ginza theatre stages its July all-star run, headlined by a spectacular 13-role quick-change tour de force and a 43-year revival packed with aerial stunts and a real-water finale. English captioning is available.
2026/07/02 11:00 TokyoFrom ¥5,000 (Upper Tier B) up to ¥20,000 (Special Seat). English/Chinese captioning service +¥1,500.
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Official진행 중Yokohama's historic waterfront warehouses host seasonal festivals — Oktoberfest, flower garden, ice rink and food fairs.
2026/07/06 11:00 Yokohama무료
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Official진행 중German beer festivals tour Japan's cities each year with imported brews, sausages and live oompah bands.
2026/07/08 12:00 Across Japan무료
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Official이번 주말Rolling purple lavender fields perfume the Hokkaido hills at Japan's most iconic flower farm, framed by distant snow-capped peaks.
2026/07/10 08:30 Sapporo무료
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Official이번 주말Kansai's flagship Pokemon store atop Daimaru Shinsaibashi, with an adjoining cafe where Pikachu-shaped dishes arrive tableside.
2026/07/10 10:00 Osaka무료
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Meetup이번 주말Japan is a hotspot for Web3 — meet builders and enthusiasts at recurring blockchain and crypto meetups in Tokyo.
2026/07/10 19:00 TokyoOften free or low-cost; some networking events ticketed
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Official이번 주말Kyoto's most respected basement live house and nightclub, running an all-genre program from techno and house to live bands since 1990.
2026/07/10 22:00 KyotoDoor price varies by event; many nights ¥2,000–¥3,500 with one drink.
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Official이번 주말UP BEAT!'s 24th-anniversary headline night takes over ZEROTOKYO in Shinjuku on Jul 10, 2026, with guests DJ EMMA and KEN ISHII across three floors. Door ¥3,500.
2026/07/10 23:00 TokyoDoor ¥3,500 (open 23:00, all-night)
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Official이번 주말UP BEAT!, one of Japan's longest-running house parties, turns 24 with three special 2026 shows — ZEROTOKYO, a Yokohama sunset boat party, and BANK30. Dates, line-ups and tickets.
2026/07/10 23:00 TokyoEach show from ¥3,000 (varies by show; see each page)
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Jmty이번 주말Kansai 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 09:00 Osaka¥3,190 (includes lunch)
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Official이번 주말Japan's largest handmade-craft festival, where about 3,000 creators sell jewelry, ceramics, leather, art and food over one weekend.
2026/07/11 11:00 Tokyo¥1,300 advance / ¥1,500 door (1-day); ¥2,000 advance / ¥2,500 door (2-day); elementary schoolers and younger free.
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Official이번 주말Sumo's summer tournament moves into Nagoya's brand-new IG Arena for the first time — fifteen days of top-division bouts in a gleaming 17,000-seat venue.
2026/07/12 08:30 NagoyaTickets required. Arena chair seats start from about ¥3,500; ringside and box (masu) seats cost more. Buy via the official Japan Sumo Association ticket site.
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Official이번 주말Kyushu's only official Pokemon store, two minutes from Hakata Station, stocking 2,500+ items including Fukuoka-themed exclusives.
2026/07/12 10:00 Fukuoka무료
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Jmty이번 주말A free, all-ages pickleball gathering near Odo Station bringing students, staff and locals together to play and connect across generations.
2026/07/12 10:00 Kyoto무료
© pickle · via jmtyconnpass이번 주말A relaxed, beginner-welcome security meetup blending quiet self-study time with lightning talks—for anyone curious but intimidated by hardcore sessions.
2026/07/12 13:00 Tokyo무료
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Jmty이번 주말A laid-back Japanese-chess afternoon in central Yokohama—beginners welcome, with coaching, free matches and original puzzle cards over a drink.
2026/07/12 13:00 Yokohama¥1,500 (includes one drink)
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Jmty이번 주말A free, family-friendly Sunday gathering in Edogawa where kids and adults play, sing and connect across English and Japanese—no experience needed.
2026/07/12 15:30 Tokyo무료
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Official이번 주말A celebrated contemporary art festival scattered across the islands of the Seto Inland Sea, blending installations with fishing-village life.
2026/07/13 09:00 Across JapanPassport tickets cover many sites; some works charge separately
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Official이번 주말Over 30,000 golden lanterns light the approach to Yasukuni Shrine across four summer nights, with Aomori nebuta floats and bon-odori dancing.
2026/07/13 18:00 Tokyo무료
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Official이번 주말Twelve fan-shaped portable shrines representing the gods meet a procession of giant 50-kilogram flaming torches before Japan's tallest waterfall — one of the country's three great fire festivals.
2026/07/14 10:00 Across Japan무료
© Internet Archive Book Images · No restrictionsMeetup이번 주말Monthly gatherings for JavaScript, TypeScript and web developers in Tokyo, with bilingual talks and casual networking.
2026/07/14 19:00 Tokyo무료
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Official이번 주말Fukuoka's adrenaline-fueled finale: teams race one-ton festival floats through the dawn streets of Hakata.
2026/07/15 04:59 Fukuoka무료
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Official이번 주말A 175,000m2 classical garden of relocated historic buildings — in summer, irises, hydrangeas and early-morning lotus blooms float over its ponds.
2026/07/15 09:00 YokohamaAdults ¥900, children ¥200
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Official이번 주말Osaka's otaku mecca — over 150 shops of anime, games, electronics and figures, with cosplayers spilling onto neon-lit Ota Road.
2026/07/15 11:00 Osaka무료
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Official이번 주말A premier mid-size live house atop Nagoya PARCO in Sakae, part of the nationwide CLUB QUATTRO chain hosting rock, pop and indie tours.
2026/07/15 18:30 NagoyaTicket price varies by show.
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connpass개최 예정A Ruby on Rails community meetup in Akihabara featuring a keynote on 'SRE for Rails Engineers,' sponsor talks, and networking.
2026/07/16 19:00 Tokyo무료
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Official개최 예정Gion Matsuri 2026 runs all July at Kyoto's Yasaka Shrine. Saki Matsuri yoiyama is July 14-16 and the float parade is July 17 at 9:00; Ato Matsuri yoiyama is July 21-23 and the parade is July 24 at 9:30. Verified dates, times and access.
2026/07/17 09:00무료
© Corpse Reviver · CC BY 3.0Official개최 예정Kyoto's grandest festival fills July with towering wooden floats, lantern-lit evening parties, and 1,100 years of tradition.
2026/07/17 09:00 Kyoto무료
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Official개최 예정A four-day camping techno & house festival in the Fukushima highlands, running nonstop through the night since 2009.
2026/07/17 13:00 Across Japan4-day full pass ~¥25,000; Under-25 ¥14,000; Tohoku-resident ¥15,000
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connpass개최 예정An offline Flutter developer meetup where speakers and listeners alike grow to love Flutter even more, with talks from active engineers.
2026/07/17 19:00 Tokyo무료
© FlutterGakkai · via connpassMeetup개최 예정A welcoming monthly meetup where indie game developers in Tokyo show works-in-progress and talk shop — in English.
2026/07/17 19:00 TokyoSmall entry fee at the door (around 1,000 yen incl. a drink)
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Official개최 예정A pristine alpine valley in the Northern Japan Alps, with the Kappa Bridge, clear Azusa River and jagged peaks rising all around.
2026/07/18 06:00 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정Three seaside days of Nepal in Tokyo's Odaiba — momo and dal bhat, Himalayan crafts, folk dance and music against the bay, free to all.
2026/07/18 10:00 Tokyo무료
© Original: Mithun Kunwar Derivative work: Radomianin · CC BY-SA 4.0Official개최 예정Festival Brasil Tokyo 2026 (Jul 18–19, Yoyogi Park): samba, churrasco and live Latin music, free entry — verified dates, venue and access.
2026/07/18 11:00 Tokyo무료
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Official개최 예정Nagoya's most eclectic arcade — 1,200 shops mixing a 400-year temple town with vintage clothing, street food and otaku culture.
2026/07/18 11:00 Nagoya무료
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connpass개최 예정The 5th annual AWS Cloud Development Kit conference at Azabudai Hills, themed 'change'—how CDK evolves alongside AI coding agents.
2026/07/18 12:30 Tokyo무료
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Official개최 예정A summer seaside festival at Yamashita Park with parades, a lit-up boat procession and fireworks over Yokohama Bay.
2026/07/18 16:00 Yokohama무료
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Official개최 예정A pro-grade ~400-capacity live house in central Fukuoka's Yakuin district, hosting domestic and international touring artists.
2026/07/18 18:00 FukuokaTicket price varies by show.
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Jmty개최 예정Anime-themed sightseeing and a stamp rally around Ikebukuro, capped by an anisong party with food, drinks and a global crowd of fans.
2026/07/19 14:30 TokyoFrom ¥1,000 (tour) / ¥2,000 incl. party
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Official개최 예정JR Central's railway museum displays 39 real trains — from steam locomotives to record-setting maglev — plus Japan's largest model railway diorama.
2026/07/20 10:00 NagoyaAdults ~¥1,000 (check site)
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Official개최 예정On the 21st of every month, nearly 1,000 stalls fill the grounds of UNESCO-listed Toji Temple with street food, antiques, pickles and crafts beneath its great pagoda.
2026/07/21 08:00 Kyoto무료
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Official개최 예정Japan's largest outdoor beer garden takes over Odori Park each summer, with rival breweries pouring ice-cold draft under the open sky.
2026/07/21 12:00 Sapporo무료
© 禁樹なずな · Public domainconnpass개최 예정Tokyo's Google Developer Group runs talks and workshops on Android, Cloud, AI and web — open to all and often bilingual.
2026/07/21 19:00 Tokyo무료
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connpass개최 예정A Rubyist gathering inside the metaverse—Ruby fans meet in VRChat to talk tech and socialize, held during Vket 2026 Summer Tech Week.
2026/07/21 22:00무료
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Official개최 예정Sapporo's iconic ~500-capacity rock live house, host to legendary domestic and international acts since 1990.
2026/07/22 18:30 SapporoTicket price varies by show.
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Official개최 예정Japan's biggest outdoor music festival unfolds across a misty mountain ski resort, with global headliners on eleven forest stages.
2026/07/24 09:00 Tokyo3-day pass approx. ¥60,000 / 1-day approx. ¥24,000
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connpass개최 예정AI Dev Day 2026 (Jul 24, Otemachi Tokyo): a free developer conference on production AI and agents — date, venue and how to register.
2026/07/24 09:30 TokyoConference free; +¥1,000 with networking
© Azure AI Developers Community(JP) · via connpassOfficial개최 예정Otaru's biggest summer festival fills the port with the mass 'Shio Nerikomi' dance and a closing fireworks display.
2026/07/24 11:00 Sapporo무료
© Qiuqizhenghong · CC BY-SA 3.0Official개최 예정A long-running two-floor club and live house in Tenjin's Oyafuko-dori, spanning new sounds to classics with a heavy local-event calendar.
2026/07/24 22:00 FukuokaDoor price varies by event; club nights typically ¥2,000–¥3,000 with drink.
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Official개최 예정Around 600,000 sunflowers blaze across the Yatsugatake foothills, lit up after dark for a glowing field beneath the night sky.
2026/07/25 09:00 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정The home of bunraku, Japan's UNESCO-listed puppet theatre, where master puppeteers, tayu chanters and shamisen bring epic dramas to life.
2026/07/25 11:00 OsakaTickets vary by program; English audio guide available
© Hiart · CC0Official개최 예정Shinjuku Eisa Festival 2026 (Jul 25): ~23 Okinawan eisa troupes drumming through the streets by Shinjuku Station, free — date, venue and access.
2026/07/25 13:00 Tokyo무료
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0connpass개최 예정Kyoto's Google Developer Group runs monthly study sessions and hackathons on Android, Flutter, AI/ML and Cloud.
2026/07/25 13:00 Kyoto무료
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Official개최 예정Osaka's thousand-year river festival ends with a flotilla of lantern-lit boats and fireworks reflected on the Okawa River.
2026/07/25 15:00 Osaka무료
© Mr.ちゅらさん · CC BY-SA 4.0Official개최 예정One of Japan's three great river festivals — lantern-laden 'makiwara' boats glide across the Tenno River by night.
2026/07/25 18:00 Nagoya무료
© Chris 73 · CC BY-SA 3.0Official개최 예정One of Nagoya's largest live houses near Shinsakaemachi, a ~1,000-capacity floor that regularly hosts rock and band tours.
2026/07/25 18:00 NagoyaTicket price varies by show.
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Official개최 예정By night, daytime banner floats transform into 'lantern pyramids' — 12 tiers of 309 glowing lanterns swaying as bearers race them through Kitakyushu.
2026/07/25 18:30 Fukuoka무료
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Official개최 예정Tokyo's most storied summer fireworks show launches 20,000 shells over the Sumida River with Tokyo Skytree glowing behind.
2026/07/25 19:00 Tokyo무료
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Official개최 예정Tokyo's most famous fireworks: 20,000 shells light up the sky over the Sumida River with Skytree as the backdrop.
2026/07/25 19:00 Tokyo무료
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Official개최 예정Kanazawa Fireworks Festival 2026 (Hokkoku Hanabi) is on Jul 25: 12,000+ shells over the Saigawa River in central Kanazawa, free viewing - date, venue and access.
2026/07/25 19:30 Kanazawa무료
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Official개최 예정One of the Seto Inland Sea's largest displays — about 10,000 shells, including wide 10-go bursts, choreographed to music over Hiroshima Port.
2026/07/25 20:00 Hiroshima무료
© Daniel Ramirez from Honolulu, USA · CC BY 2.0connpass개최 예정Nagoya's Google Developer Group gathers Tokai-region engineers for talks on Google tech, AI, Android and the web.
2026/07/26 13:00 Nagoya무료
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Official개최 예정UP BEAT!'s 24th-anniversary Sunset Boat Party sails from Zou-no-hana Pier, Yokohama, on Jul 26, 2026, with guest DANTZ — sunset to skyline, capacity limited (~180).
2026/07/26 18:30 YokohamaDoor ¥5,000 / advance ¥4,500 (separate one-drink charge); capacity limited (~180)
© UP BEAT! / UP BEAT SOUNDWORKS · 提供画像 (Provided by the organiser)Official개최 예정Toyota Oiden Festival 2026: the Oiden fireworks light up the Yahagi River on July 26 — verified date, free viewing, venue and access.
2026/07/26 19:00 Nagoya무료
© Chris 73 · CC BY-SA 3.0connpass개최 예정Hokkaido's broad, cross-stack engineering community runs hybrid meetups to help Sapporo's developers gather, grow and connect.
2026/07/28 19:00 Sapporo무료
© Qiuqizhenghong · CC BY-SA 3.0Official개최 예정USJ's 25th-anniversary ONE PIECE event runs July 30–Nov 19, 2026. Premier Show ¥3,000–6,000, Sanji's Pirate Restaurant ¥7,000 (lottery) — full ticket guide.
2026/07/30 08:30 OsakaStudio Pass required; the Premier Show and Sanji's Pirate Restaurant need separate paid/lottery tickets.
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connpass개최 예정Two-day conference at Microsoft Japan exploring how generative AI and LLMs are reshaping software development, with speakers from major tech firms.
2026/07/30 11:00 TokyoPaid (on-site); online free
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connpass개최 예정One of Japan's longest-running AWS user groups, with Osaka deep-dive talks, hands-on sessions and certification prep.
2026/07/30 19:00 Osaka무료
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Official개최 예정A public live-house complex and the cultural heart of Koza, Okinawa City's storied music district, hosting local and touring acts.
2026/07/30 19:00 OkinawaTicket price varies by event.
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Official개최 예정The planet's biggest cosplay festival: teams from 40+ countries parade through Nagoya and battle for the World Cosplay Championship at Oasis 21.
2026/07/31 10:00 Nagoya무료
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Official개최 예정Dubbed 'Hakata's Kitchen,' this century-old covered alley packs 40-plus stalls of glistening Genkai-sea fish, fugu, and pickles that pro chefs swear by.
2026/08/01 08:00 Fukuoka무료
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Official개최 예정Kanazawa's 300-year-old kitchen: ~170 stalls of Sea of Japan crab, sweet shrimp and just-sliced sashimi rice bowls under one covered arcade.
2026/08/01 09:00 Kanazawa무료
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Official개최 예정At 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 10:00 KyotoKomon kimono ¥4,950 (outdoor) / ¥3,850 (indoor); reservation required
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Official개최 예정In a Naramachi machiya once home to a Kofukuji monk, taste five Harushika sakes and keep the souvenir glass — sake from the very birthplace of Japanese sake.
2026/08/01 10:00 NaraFive-sake tasting approx. ¥500 with souvenir glass
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Official개최 예정Nara's famous mochi shop where two artisans pound steaming mugwort rice at blinding speed, then hand you a warm, soft yomogi mochi filled with red bean.
2026/08/01 10:00 Nara무료
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Official개최 예정The shop that invented Kanazawa's gold-leaf soft serve, where a shimmering sheet of edible gold is laid on your cone and you can try gold-leaf crafts.
2026/08/01 10:00 KanazawaGold-leaf soft serve approx. ¥891; craft experiences vary
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Official개최 예정Nagoya's quirky downtown district throws a lively summer festival with cosplay, world dance and a wet 'kara-okuri' parade.
2026/08/01 10:00 Nagoya무료
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Official개최 예정The world's first ramen theme park: slurp regional ramen styles in a recreated 1958 Tokyo backstreet, with gluten-free and vegetarian bowls too.
2026/08/01 11:00 YokohamaAdmission: adults ¥450, children ¥100, under 6 free (ramen extra)
© Asturio Cantabrio · CC BY-SA 4.0Official개최 예정Kitakyushu's biggest summer festival sends massive 'Wasshoi' dance parades and mikoshi through Kokura, capped by fireworks.
2026/08/01 15:00 Fukuoka무료
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Official개최 예정A Guinness-record wall of taiko drums thunders through Morioka as thousands of dancers chant 'Sakkora choiwayasse!'
2026/08/01 18:00 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정Hirosaki's own summer lantern parade (Aug 1–7, 2026) — fan-shaped floats and a calmer chant that set it apart from nearby Aomori Nebuta.
2026/08/01 19:00 Across Japan무료
© Rosino · CC BY-SA 2.0Official개최 예정A 700-metre 'Grand Niagara' cascade and Tokyo's largest shells light up the Arakawa, fired in tandem with Toda City across the water.
2026/08/01 19:00 Tokyo무료
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Official개최 예정A 1,000-shell opening burst in five seconds sets the tone for one of Tokyo's biggest riverside fireworks shows over the Edogawa.
2026/08/01 19:15 Tokyo무료
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Official개최 예정Hakodate Port Festival 2026 (Aug 1–5): free Hokkaido summer festival with opening-night bay fireworks on Aug 1 and the famous Ika Odori squid dance Aug 2–3. Dates, times, access.
2026/08/01 19:45 Sapporo무료
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Official개최 예정Billed as Japan's noisiest festival: dozens of lantern-lit festival cars thunder through Kuwana to a relentless din of drums and gongs deep into the night.
2026/08/02 18:30 Nagoya무료
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Official개최 예정Aomori Nebuta 2026 reserved viewing seats: ¥4,000 prices, the 2026 sale dates (lottery + Jun 27 first-come), how to buy, and access from Tokyo.
2026/08/02 19:00 Across JapanReserved viewing seat ¥4,000 (Aug 7 daytime + fireworks set ¥9,500); handling fee added
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Official개최 예정How to buy paid grandstand seats at Japan's summer matsuri in 2026: lottery vs first-come, prices, the on-sale calendar and the official links.
2026/08/02 19:00Paid grandstand seats from ¥1,000 (varies by festival and tier)
© MIKI Yoshihito · CC BY 2.0Official개최 예정Giant illuminated warrior floats are paraded through Aomori nightly as chanting dancers leap alongside in a blaze of color.
2026/08/02 19:00 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정One of Japan's three great fireworks festivals, famed for the colossal 'Phoenix' shells fired across the Shinano River as a prayer for peace.
2026/08/02 19:20 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정Performers balance towering bamboo poles strung with dozens of glowing lanterns on their palms, foreheads and shoulders.
2026/08/03 18:50 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정Some 10,000 dancers twirl flower-adorned straw hats to the rhythmic cry of 'Yassho, makasho!' in one of Tohoku's biggest parades.
2026/08/05 18:00 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정On summer nights, 20,000 candles flicker across Nara Park's historic grounds in a serene sea of gentle light.
2026/08/05 19:00 Nara무료
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Official개최 예정Sendai Tanabata Festival 2026 (Aug 6–8): the fixed dates, the giant paper streamers, the Aug 5 fireworks, 5-min access from Sendai Station, and what to see.
2026/08/06 10:00 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정Japan's grandest star festival drapes Sendai's arcades in thousands of giant, handmade paper streamers.
2026/08/06 10:00 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정Around 12,000 fireworks reflect off Japan's largest lake near Otsu in a 40th-anniversary show fused with drones and lasers.
2026/08/06 19:30 Kyoto무료
© Lonely Planet Japan · CC BY-SA 4.0Official개최 예정Asagaya Tanabata 2026 (Aug 7–11): Tokyo's free arcade tanabata, famous for giant handmade papier-mâché figures of the year's characters. Rain-or-shine. Dates, highlights, access.
2026/08/07 10:00 Tokyo무료
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Official개최 예정Fukushima Waraji Matsuri 2026 (Aug 7–9) parades a 12m, 2-ton straw sandal past the station before offering it to Haguro Shrine.
2026/08/07 18:30 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정Niigata Matsuri 2026 runs Aug 7–9: a 15,000-dancer folk parade on the 7th, then a Shinano River fireworks finale on the 9th.
2026/08/07 19:00 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정UP BEAT!'s 24th-anniversary finale, The Gathering, fills bayside BANK30 in Tokyo on Aug 8, 2026 — afternoon to night, guests Tomoyuki Tanaka (FPM) & Kentaro Takizawa. Door ¥3,500 / U-23 ¥2,000.
2026/08/08 15:00 TokyoDoor ¥3,500 / U-23 ¥2,000 (advance tickets available; open 15:00)
© UP BEAT! / UP BEAT SOUNDWORKS · 提供画像 (Provided by the organiser)Official개최 예정Ten thousand fireworks burst over central Tokyo synced to a live concert lineup, a rare downtown display you can pair with a stadium seat.
2026/08/08 19:30 TokyoFree to glimpse from afar; the official stadium viewing-and-concert tickets are paid.
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Official개최 예정Yosakoi Festival 2026 (Aug 9–12, Kochi): Otesuji grandstand seat prices, the 2026 sale dates (general sale opens Jun 29), how to buy, and how to get there.
2026/08/09 13:15 Across JapanPaid grandstand seats ¥1,000–¥3,000 per session (group/parasol tables ¥15,000–¥50,000)
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Official개최 예정The original yosakoi: 200+ teams and ~18,000 dancers with naruko clappers thunder through Kochi's streets across four August days.
2026/08/09 17:00 Across JapanFree to watch on the streets; paid reserved (shaded) seats sold for the main venues.
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Official개최 예정Awa Odori 2026 (Aug 12–15, Tokushima): grandstand seat prices, the 2026 on-sale dates, how to buy via Ticket Pia, and how to get there.
2026/08/12 18:00 Across JapanReserved grandstand ¥1,000 (C) – ¥3,000 (S); Minami-uchimachi SS ¥6,000 / Special ¥15,000
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Official개최 예정Japan's most famous dance festival: 100,000 dancers and a million spectators fill Tokushima with rhythm every August.
2026/08/12 18:00 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정Tottori's Guinness-record umbrella dance returns Aug 13–14, 2026 for its 62nd edition — free to watch along the city-center parade route.
2026/08/13 18:00 Across Japan무료
© KASEI · CC BY-SA 3.0Official개최 예정Gujo Odori 2026's all-night Tetsuya Odori runs over Obon, Aug 13-16, from 8 pm to 4-5 am. The stage is the old castle town of Gujo-Hachiman in Gifu, about a 20-min walk from Gujo-Hachiman Station. Verified dates, venue and access for first-timers.
2026/08/13 20:00무료
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Official개최 예정The world's largest fan convention: hundreds of thousands gather at Tokyo Big Sight to buy doujinshi and cosplay.
2026/08/14 10:00 TokyoWristband entry fee on event days; check the official guide
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Official개최 예정Three thousand bronze and stone lanterns are lit across ancient Kasuga Taisha, filling the shrine's forest paths with a soft golden glow.
2026/08/14 19:00 NaraSmall fee to enter the inner lantern corridors
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Official개최 예정Naha's vibrant 'kitchen': vivid Okinawan reef fish, pork and produce downstairs, then a 'mochiagari' service cooks your picks at the upstairs eateries.
2026/08/15 08:00 Okinawa무료
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Official개최 예정A serene Yoshio Taniguchi pavilion honoring Zen philosopher D.T. Suzuki, built around a still 'Water Mirror Garden' for contemplation.
2026/08/15 09:30 KanazawaAdult ~¥310
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Official개최 예정A Kisho Kurokawa building tucked into Shirakawa Park, strong on the Ecole de Paris, the Mexican Renaissance and local modern art.
2026/08/15 09:30 NagoyaCollection ~¥300; special exhibitions vary
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Official개최 예정A lakeside museum in Ohori Park by architect Kunio Maekawa, mixing Dali and Warhol with Buddhist treasures across 16,000+ works.
2026/08/15 09:30 FukuokaCollection ~¥200; special exhibitions vary
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Official개최 예정A Kenzo Tange landmark in Minato Mirai, freshly reopened after a three-year renovation, strong on modern art and Yokohama-rooted photography.
2026/08/15 10:00 YokohamaCollection admission modest; special exhibitions vary
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Official개최 예정Tokyo's blockbuster urban festival packs international pop, rock and electronic stars into a stadium-and-convention-hall mega-event by the bay.
2026/08/15 10:00 Tokyo1-day ticket approx. ¥20,000
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Official개최 예정A striking subterranean museum on Nakanoshima island devoted to postwar and contemporary art, behind a soaring bamboo-like steel facade.
2026/08/15 11:00 OsakaCollection exhibition ~¥430; special exhibitions vary
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Official개최 예정**도다이지의 만토쿠요에(万灯供養会)는 2026년 8월 15일 저녁에 열립니다.** 이날 밤 **수천 개의 등불**이 대불전(大佛殿)을 밝히고, **간노마도(観相窓) 창이 열려** 대불의 얼굴이 어둠 속을 내다봅니다. 나라에서 마음을 울리는 오봉 공양 행사입니다.
2026/08/15 19:00 Nara만토쿠요에 저녁 공양 자체는 종교 의식으로, 보통 경내에서 관람합니다. 평소에는 대불전 입장료가 성인 ¥800 / 어린이 ¥400이며, 대불전과 도다이지 뮤지엄 공통권은 성인 ¥1,200 / 어린이 ¥600입니다(2026년 7월 기준). 특별한 저녁 입장 안내는 공식 사이트에서 확인하세요.
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Official개최 예정Around 40,000 fireworks erupt over Lake Suwa, their booms echoing off the surrounding mountains in one of central Japan's most spectacular summer displays.
2026/08/15 19:00 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정Shinsaibashi's cult underground club where techno, drum & bass and Metalheadz nights roar through a no-frills, sound-first room.
2026/08/15 22:00 OsakaDoor charge varies by event (approx. ¥2,500–¥3,500, with drink)
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Official개최 예정One of Edo's three great festivals returns to its full triennial form in 2026, with 50+ mikoshi paraded as spectators drench bearers in purifying water.
2026/08/16 07:30 Tokyo무료
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Official개최 예정Central Sapporo's flagship art museum, with 5,000+ works spanning Hokkaido art, the Ecole de Paris, glasswork and modern Japanese painting.
2026/08/16 09:30 SapporoCollection admission modest; special exhibitions vary
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Official개최 예정Japan's first public contemporary art museum, a Kisho Kurokawa landmark crowning Hijiyama hill with bold rotating exhibitions.
2026/08/16 10:00 HiroshimaCollection ~¥370; special exhibitions vary
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Official개최 예정Thousands of memorial lanterns drift down the Oi River below Arashiyama as the 'Torii-gata' bonfire of the Gozan Okuribi blazes on the hillside above.
2026/08/16 19:00 Kyoto무료
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Official개최 예정A thousand women dance through summer night with golden paper lanterns glowing on their heads — Kumamoto's most ethereal festival.
2026/08/16 20:00 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정Giant kanji and shapes blaze on five mountains around Kyoto to send ancestral spirits home at the close of Obon.
2026/08/16 20:00 Kyoto무료
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Official개최 예정World-famous taiko ensemble Kodo hosts a three-day island arts festival with thunderous harbour-side concerts under the stars.
2026/08/21 17:00 Across JapanHarbour Concert tickets approx. ¥5,000–7,000 each; fringe events free
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Official개최 예정The only museum in the world systematically collecting modern and contemporary Asian art — 5,000+ works from 23 Asian countries and regions.
2026/08/22 09:30 FukuokaCollection admission modest; special exhibitions vary
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Official개최 예정A glossy multi-floor megaclub in the heart of Dotonbori serving open-format party nights with world-class DJs and VIP energy.
2026/08/22 22:00 OsakaDoor/VIP table pricing varies by night
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Official개최 예정One of Japan's biggest tropical-fish and aquatic-life markets fills an Asakusa hall with around 200 specialist booths.
2026/08/23 10:00 TokyoPaid admission (check the official site for the current ticket price).
© Internet Archive Book Images · No restrictionsOfficial개최 예정Comitia 157 — Japan's biggest original-manga fair — is Sun 23 Aug 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight West 1–4. Catalog is your entry (~¥1,500), free after 15:00. Date, access, tips.
2026/08/23 11:00 TokyoAround ¥1,500 (the catalog doubles as entry); free entry after 15:00.
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Official개최 예정A rapid-fire summer fireworks night lights up Minato Mirai 21 over Rinko Park and the Yokohama waterfront.
2026/08/24 18:30 Yokohama무료
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Official개최 예정To mark the close of Mt. Fuji's climbing season, around seventy three-meter torches blaze along the streets of Fujiyoshida — counted among Japan's three most unusual festivals.
2026/08/26 15:00 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정Okinawa's biggest cultural park: explore a vast limestone cave, dress in Ryukyu attire, try bingata dyeing and Ryukyu glass, and catch the daily Super Eisa show.
2026/08/28 09:00 OkinawaAdults ¥2,000; children (4-14) ¥1,000
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Official개최 예정Nagoya's huge late-summer dance festival fills the city center with hundreds of energetic teams in a riot of color and choreography.
2026/08/28 11:00 Nagoya무료
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Official개최 예정Okinawa's biggest eisa festival, where drum troupes from across the islands perform thunderous traditional dance under summer skies.
2026/08/28 15:00 Okinawa무료
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Official개최 예정Noboribetsu's hot-spring Hell Festival returns Aug 29-30, 2026: a giant demon float, the 1-ton Oni Mikoshi, mass demon-dancing and fireworks -- free to attend.
2026/08/29 10:00 Across Japan무료
© Prosperosity · CC BY-SA 3.0Official개최 예정Nara's energetic summer counterpoint — vivid street-dance teams parade past Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha and Sanjo-dori.
2026/08/29 11:00 Nara무료
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Official개최 예정Tokyo's biggest samba parade fills Asakusa with feathered dancers and thundering bateria as competing teams vie for the championship along Umamichi Street.
2026/08/29 13:00 Tokyo무료
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Official개최 예정Tokyo's own Awa dance takes over Koenji's backstreets as 10,000-plus dancers in 'ren' troupes whirl through the summer night.
2026/08/29 17:00 Tokyo무료
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Official개최 예정Japan's most prestigious pyrotechnic competition, where the nation's top fireworks artisans battle for the Prime Minister's Award.
2026/08/29 17:10 Across JapanReserved seating required for prime spots (paid); riverbank viewing free
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Official개최 예정Kyoto's biggest club: a multi-floor Kiyamachi institution that has hosted Skrillex, Steve Aoki and Fatboy Slim for 1,000+ dancers.
2026/08/29 22:00 KyotoDoor charge varies by event (with drink)
© Mariemon at jp Wikipedia · CC BY 3.0Official개최 예정Japan's only major summer full marathon starts and finishes at Odori Park, using stretches of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic route.
2026/08/30 08:30 SapporoSpectating free; runner entry opens in late March 2026.
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Official개최 예정By lantern light, faceless dancers in straw hats move with hushed grace to mournful kokyu strings through old Yatsuo's stone lanes.
2026/09/01 17:00 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정Japan's oldest kabuki theatre in Kyoto stages a modern crossover, fusing the world of kabuki with the famous anime master-thief Lupin III. A playful, fast-paced gateway into the art form, with English audio guides available.
2026/09/02 11:00 KyotoTickets vary by seat class; check the official site. English audio guide available for rental.
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Official개최 예정An 800-capacity live house on the 10th floor of Hiroshima PARCO, a touring-band staple since 2001 in the Hondori shopping arcade.
2026/09/05 18:00 HiroshimaTicket price varies by show
© KENPEI · CC BY-SA 3.0Official개최 예정A quirky Tokyo street festival born from a comic rakugo tale, where charcoal-grilled Pacific saury is served with sudachi citrus to long, happy queues.
2026/09/06 10:00 Tokyo무료
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Official개최 예정A three-week harvest food festival in Odori Park celebrating Hokkaido's bounty — fresh seafood, ramen, sweets, wine and local produce.
2026/09/11 10:00 Sapporo무료
© Qiuqizhenghong · CC BY-SA 3.0Official개최 예정Japan's Munich-recognised Oktoberfest brings genuine German breweries, Bavarian food and oompah bands to Shiba Park beneath Tokyo Tower.
2026/09/11 11:00 TokyoPaid: entry plus a refundable glass deposit; food and beer charged on site.
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Official개최 예정The birthplace of the giant 'sanshakudama', this Niigata shrine festival fires the world's largest fireworks shell — a four-shaku, 800kg behemoth.
2026/09/11 19:30 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정Vietnam Festa in Kanagawa 2026 (Sep 12–13, Yokohama): pho, ao dai shows and water puppets on the bayfront, free — verified dates, venue and access.
2026/09/12 10:00 Yokohama무료
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Official개최 예정For seven nights, around 500 food and game stalls line Hakozakigu's approach as a million visitors mark autumn's arrival — Fukuoka's great harvest festival.
2026/09/12 10:00 Fukuoka무료
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Official개최 예정The 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 13:00 Fukuoka무료
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Official개최 예정An underground live house and club beneath Tanukikoji, a pillar of Sapporo's scene hosting both touring bands and DJ nights.
2026/09/12 18:00 SapporoTicket/door price varies by live or club event
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Official개최 예정Aki Basho 2026 runs Sep 13–27 at Ryogoku Kokugikan. Tickets go on sale Aug 8 — seat prices and how overseas fans can book, explained.
2026/09/13 08:30 TokyoTickets required. Arena chair seats start from around ¥3,000; traditional box (masu) seats and ringside cost more. Purchase through the official Japan Sumo Association site.
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Official개최 예정Disney Halloween 2026 runs Sept 16–Oct 31 at Tokyo Disney Resort. Full costumes allowed only Sept 15–30 & Oct 16–31 — dates, rules, and ticket tips.
2026/09/16 09:00 TokyoRequires a park ticket (1-day from around 7,900 yen, varies by date); all Halloween entertainment is included.
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Official개최 예정Teams haul massive wooden festival floats at full sprint through Kishiwada's streets in one of Japan's most thrilling matsuri.
2026/09/19 06:00 Osaka무료
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Official개최 예정Some 600 people parade in full samurai costume through Aizuwakamatsu in a 'Lord's Procession' honouring the clan that made a famous last stand in Japan's last civil war.
2026/09/19 10:00 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정Asia's biggest video-game expo celebrates its 30th edition with hands-on demos, cosplay and a record five-day run at Makuhari Messe.
2026/09/19 10:00 TokyoPublic-day ticket approx. ¥2,000–3,000 (advance)
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Official개최 예정Asia's biggest gaming expo at Makuhari Messe, with hands-on demos of upcoming titles, cosplay and the latest hardware.
2026/09/19 10:00 TokyoPublic-day tickets sold in advance; business days are trade-only
© RuinDig/Yuki Uchida · CC BY 4.0Official개최 예정Hokuriku's biggest jazz event turns central Kanazawa into 200-plus free street performances across some 20 venues.
2026/09/19 11:00 KanazawaFree street performances; paid special concerts vary.
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Official개최 예정The country's largest all-Japanese-artist rock festival fills a Chiba seaside park with 115 acts across five summer days.
2026/09/19 11:45 Tokyo1-day ¥16,000 / 5-day pass ¥55,000
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Official개최 예정Japan's flagship EDM festival turns Odaiba's waterfront into a two-night blaze of world-class DJs, lasers and pyrotechnics.
2026/09/19 14:00 Tokyo2-day pass approx. ¥30,000
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Official개최 예정Kumamoto's biggest autumn festival runs Sept 20-21, 2026: about 60 decorated parade horses and a twice-daily armored procession fill the streets, free to watch.
2026/09/20 06:00 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정A biennial festival in the ancient capital, founded under Cannes-winning director Naomi Kawase, championing first- and second-time filmmakers across screenings set among Nara's temples and parks.
2026/09/20 10:00 NaraScreening tickets typically around 1,000-1,500 yen; some free outdoor and community programs.
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Official개최 예정Japan's biggest reptile and exotic-animal expo packs Tokyo Big Sight with geckos, snakes, frogs and the breeders who love them.
2026/09/20 10:00 TokyoAdults ¥1,400 advance / ¥1,600 door; elementary ¥700 advance / ¥800 door; preschoolers free.
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Official개최 예정Pet Haku Osaka 2026 runs Sep 21-23 at Intex Osaka. Ticket prices (advance vs door) and the exact rules for bringing your own pet, explained.
2026/09/21 10:00 OsakaAdults (junior-high+) ¥1,300 advance / ¥1,500 door; children (age 4-elementary) ¥700 advance / ¥800 door.
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Official개최 예정Japan's largest Indian festival fills Yoyogi Park with curry stalls, chai, sari shops, Bollywood dance and classical music — a two-day plunge into India in the heart of Tokyo.
2026/09/26 10:00 Tokyo무료
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Official개최 예정The beachside successor to TAICOCLUB — a genre-spanning electronic festival in front of Izu's Shirahama Beach.
2026/09/26 11:00 Across JapanTickets ¥16,000–22,000; Under-23 ¥13,000 (accommodation separate)
© tenaciousme from Toronto, Canada · CC BY 2.0Official개최 예정Around 100 fishing boats escort three deities' mikoshi across the sea at this World Heritage shrine's grand autumn festival.
2026/10/01 09:00 Fukuoka무료
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Official개최 예정The Ueno Park edition of the free Caribbean-Latin street fair — Latin food, mojitos, salsa and reggae beside the fountain plaza in one of Tokyo's most famous parks.
2026/10/03 10:00 Tokyo무료
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Official개최 예정Seven towering floats, each carrying 300+ glowing red lanterns, parade through Fukushima nights to the beat of taiko in one of Japan's three great lantern festivals.
2026/10/03 18:00 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정A 380-year-old shrine festival blending Japanese, Chinese and Dutch flair — spinning dragon dances, whirling umbrella floats and roaring 'Motte-koi' chants.
2026/10/07 07:00 Fukuoka무료
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Official개최 예정UNESCO-listed Belgian beer culture lands in front of Kyoto's Higashi-Honganji temple — dozens of imported brews, frites, waffles and live music in an open-air city festival.
2026/10/08 12:00 Kyoto무료
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Official개최 예정Eleven gilded Edo-era floats parade through old Takayama by day, then glow with 100+ lanterns at dusk in one of Japan's three most beautiful festivals.
2026/10/09 09:00 Nagoya무료
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Official개최 예정Some 33,000 round kochia bushes turn Miharashi Hill a blazing crimson each October, a fluffy red carpet rolling toward the Pacific Ocean.
2026/10/10 09:30 Across JapanAdults (high-school+) from ¥450; price rises during peak kochia season
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Official개최 예정One of Japan's three great sake towns throws open its breweries, with a tasting plaza pouring 1,000-plus sakes from across the country.
2026/10/10 10:00 HiroshimaFestival free to attend; the 'Sake Hiroba' tasting plaza is a paid ticket.
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Official개최 예정A free international food-and-culture fair at seaside Yamashita Park: 50+ stalls of global cuisine and world music and dance performances on stage.
2026/10/10 10:00 Yokohama무료
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Official개최 예정Nagoya's biggest autumn party crowns Oda Nobunaga, Hideyoshi and Ieyasu in armor, leading a 600-strong procession from the station to Nagoya Castle.
2026/10/10 10:00 Nagoya무료
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Official개최 예정Japan's biggest sake celebration: sample brews from across the country in Saijo, one of the nation's top sake towns.
2026/10/10 10:00 HiroshimaFestival free to enter; the 'Sake Plaza' tasting pass is paid
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Official개최 예정One of the world's most respected boutique raves — a Funktion-One sound system in the Gunma mountains, lineup kept secret.
2026/10/10 12:00 Across Japan~¥23,000 (Under-28) to ¥29,000; includes camping
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Official개최 예정In a 340-year-old Nara ritual, shrine 'seko' wrangle wild stags with ropes inside a wooden arena before a Shinto priest saws off their autumn antlers.
2026/10/10 12:00 NaraAround ¥1,000 (adults)
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Official개최 예정Join thousands pulling the world's largest straw rope through Naha in this Guinness-record Okinawan autumn festival.
2026/10/11 11:00 Okinawa무료
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Official개최 예정Tens of thousands grab a Guinness-record 200m rope and heave for 30 minutes in the middle of Naha's main road — Okinawa's most thunderous autumn spectacle.
2026/10/11 14:30 Okinawa무료
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Official개최 예정Japan's premier tech expo, where AI, robotics, mobility and IoT from hundreds of companies and startups go hands-on under one roof.
2026/10/13 10:00 Tokyo무료
© Comyu · CC BY-SA 3.0Official개최 예정Three portable shrines are violently crashed together as seven ornate floats clash in Japan's most famous 'fighting festival.'
2026/10/14 10:00 Across Japan무료
© Midori (Wikimedia user) · CC BY-SA 3.0Official개최 예정Fifty-four golden, 5.5-metre taiko-dai floats are hoisted by 150-strong crews in one of Shikoku's three great festivals.
2026/10/16 08:00 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정Walk ancient moss-covered pilgrimage paths through the forested Kii Mountains to sacred Kumano shrines, a UNESCO World Heritage route.
2026/10/17 08:00 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정Tacos, jerk chicken and mojitos meet salsa and reggae rhythms — a free, sun-soaked open-air fair celebrating Caribbean and Latin American culture along Yoyogi Park's avenue.
2026/10/17 10:00 Tokyo무료
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Official개최 예정In Tokyo's 'Little Edo', towering tiered floats with revolving dolls roll past kurazukuri warehouses and clash in 'Hikkawase' flute-and-drum face-offs.
2026/10/17 10:00 Tokyo무료
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Official개최 예정Japan's biggest analog-game fair, where thousands of indie board, card and tabletop creators sell and demo their games over one weekend.
2026/10/17 11:00 TokyoAround ¥1,500 advance / ¥2,000 same-day (2026 reference; autumn fees TBA); elementary schoolers and younger free.
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Official개최 예정Over 5 million LEDs transform the park into a glowing garden — a luminous wisteria tunnel, a great wisteria of light and reflective ponds rank it among Japan's top three illuminations.
2026/10/17 15:30 TokyoEvening admission around ¥1,400 (varies by light stage).
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Official개최 예정The 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.
2026/10/18 08:00 Tokyo무료
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Official개최 예정Japan's largest ramen festival gathers 36 famous shops from Hokkaido to Kyushu under one open-air roof in Komazawa Park — one steaming bowl at a time.
2026/10/22 10:00 Tokyo무료
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Official개최 예정A 2-km parade of 2,000 people in meticulously accurate costumes marches through 1,000 years of Kyoto history, from Heian nobles to Meiji revolutionaries.
2026/10/22 12:00 Kyoto무료
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Official개최 예정Men in loincloths haul flaming 80-kg torches through a mountain village after dark in one of Kyoto's wildest, most primal night festivals.
2026/10/22 18:00 Kyoto무료
© ja:User:Si-take. · CC BY-SA 3.0Official개최 예정Hakata Okunchi 2026 (Oct 23–24) is Kushida Shrine's free autumn festival in Fukuoka — a 1,200-year harvest rite, famous for the Oct 24 ox-cart procession. Dates, schedule, access.
2026/10/23 10:00 Fukuoka무료
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Official개최 예정A laid-back eco-minded community fair in Yoyogi Park — organic food, world music, crafts and a mellow forest atmosphere that draws Tokyo's international and creative crowd.
2026/10/24 10:00 Tokyo무료
© zannaland · CC BY-SA 2.0Official개최 예정One of Japan's three great 'fighting' festivals, where teams ram a giant drum-float and mikoshi together to a thundering 'ton-ten-ton' beat.
2026/10/24 10:00 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정Hiroshima's biggest autumn food fair fills the grounds of Hiroshima Castle with okonomiyaki, oysters, lemons and gourmet stalls from every corner of the prefecture.
2026/10/24 10:00 Hiroshima무료
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Official개최 예정Japan's largest cosplay event transforms Ikebukuro's Sunshine City into a sea of 20,000+ costumed fans, with stages, parades and city-wide photo spots.
2026/10/24 16:30 Tokyo무료
© Solomon203 · CC BY-SA 4.0Official개최 예정Yokohama's flagship full marathon starts at Landmark Tower and is the only domestic race that runs on the Bay Expressway.
2026/10/25 08:30 YokohamaFull marathon entry from around ¥18,500; spectating is free.
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Official개최 예정Asia's premier competitive film festival returns for its 39th edition, taking over the Hibiya–Yurakucho–Ginza district with world premieres, red carpets and onstage Q&As with directors and stars.
2026/10/26 10:00 TokyoIndividual screening tickets typically around 1,500-2,000 yen; some open-air and free programs.
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Official개최 예정**사가 국제 벌룬 페스타 2026은 2026년 10월 30일~11월 3일, 사가시 동부 가세강(嘉瀬川) 강변에서 열리며 관람은 완전 무료입니다.** 아시아 최대 규모의 스카이 스포츠 이벤트로, 100기가 넘는 열기구가 규슈의 하늘을 수놓으며 닷새 동안 80만 명 이상이 찾습니다.
2026/10/30 06:30 Fukuoka무료
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Official개최 예정An all-night art festival turns Roppongi into an open-air gallery, with installations, performances and museums glowing from dusk till dawn.
2026/10/31 10:00 Tokyo무료
© Nicolas1981 · CC BY-SA 3.0Official개최 예정One of the Kanto region's largest illuminations blankets a hillside German-themed park in millions of lights, best seen from its observation wheel.
2026/10/31 16:00 Across JapanPaid: adults ¥1,500, children (age 4–elementary) ¥800; parking from ¥1,000.
© Cobalt Fox · Public DomainOfficial개최 예정Three costumed demons roam the streets of hillside Onomichi, tapping children with sticks to bring them good health.
2026/11/01 09:00 Hiroshima무료
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Official개최 예정Over 4,000 maples of 11 varieties set Aichi's Korankei gorge ablaze in crimson, with evening light-ups reflecting on the Tomoe River until 9 p.m.
2026/11/01 09:00 Nagoya무료
© Shubert Ciencia · CC BY 2.0Official개최 예정The Yaeyama Islands' biggest festival fills central Ishigaki with a citizens' parade, island music and a closing fireworks display over the harbour town.
2026/11/01 11:00 Okinawa무료
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Official개최 예정Kyoto's only autumn geisha dance, staged by the geiko and maiko of the Gion Higashi district. Ten days of elegant kyomai dance under lanterns, accompanied by live shamisen and song — a refined seasonal highlight of Kyoto.
2026/11/01 13:30 Kyoto¥6,000 (viewing only); ¥7,000 with a tea ceremony. Two shows daily at 13:30 and 16:00.
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Official개최 예정Japan's largest illumination floods a European-style canal town with millions of lights every night of the year across this Nagasaki resort.
2026/11/01 17:00 Across JapanPark admission ticket required (varies by plan)
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Official개최 예정The original Kagoshima Ohara Matsuri (Nov 2–3, 2026) fills Tenmonkan with 16,500+ dancers — not to be confused with Tokyo's May Shibuya version.
2026/11/02 18:50 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정Fourteen colossal lacquered floats — golden lions, samurai helmets and dragons up to 7 m tall — are dragged through town and onto a beach where they sink in sand.
2026/11/02 19:30 Fukuoka무료
© Pekachu · CC BY-SA 4.0Official개최 예정Osaka's grand boulevard glows for winter as kilometres of ginkgo trees light up from Umeda to Namba in a record-setting display.
2026/11/03 17:00 Osaka무료
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Official개최 예정At Tokyo's National Noh Theatre, watch the 650-year-old art of noh and its comic counterpart kyogen, including a piece performed by celebrated kyogen master Nomura Mansai. English subtitles appear on screens built into the seatbacks.
2026/11/06 18:30 TokyoFront-stage ¥5,800 / Side-stage ¥4,000 (students ¥2,800) / Middle-stage ¥3,500 (students ¥2,500).
© Yoshiyuki Ito · CC BY-SA 3.0Official개최 예정Tokyo's curry capital crowns its champion as twenty finalist shops face off and visitors vote for the best plate in Kanda.
2026/11/07 10:00 Tokyo무료
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Official개최 예정On 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 10:00 Tokyo무료
© Fuchu · CC BY-SA 4.0Official개최 예정One of Japan's three great fireworks competitions, where rival pyrotechnicians fire 20,000 shells over the Sakuragawa river to be crowned the nation's best.
2026/11/07 17:30 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정The year's final grand sumo tournament fills Fukuoka Kokusai Center for 15 days of ring-entering ceremonies, salt-throwing and thunderous bouts of giants.
2026/11/08 08:30 FukuokaFrom ~¥3,800 (arena seats) to box seats
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Official개최 예정Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea transform into glittering winter wonderlands for Disney Christmas — festive parades, nighttime sparkle and holiday-exclusive shows, food and merchandise at both parks.
2026/11/11 09:00 TokyoRequires a park ticket (1-day from around 7,900 yen, varies by date); all Christmas entertainment is included.
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Official개최 예정Japan's biggest Spanish festival brings giant paella pans, flamenco, sevillanas contests and Iberian wine to Yoyogi Park for two passionate autumn days.
2026/11/14 10:00 Tokyo무료
© Ruben Ortega · CC BY-SA 4.0Official개최 예정Asia's largest open-submission art fair fills Tokyo Big Sight with thousands of jury-free booths from independent creators of every conceivable medium.
2026/11/14 11:00 TokyoPaid: roughly ¥800–¥1,000 for a one-day pass (children free).
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Official개최 예정Over 6 million LEDs blanket a mountainside amusement park — ride a panoramic chairlift through a sea of light with the Ferris wheel and rides glowing under the stars.
2026/11/14 16:00 TokyoAdmission with illumination around ¥1,000–2,300 (varies; combo tickets available).
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0
Official개최 예정Kyoto's most celebrated maple temple glows after dark in autumn, its crimson leaves mirrored in a tranquil pond.
2026/11/14 17:30 KyotoEvening light-up admission around 600-700 yen
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Official개최 예정Kyoto's Arashiyama bursts into crimson and gold each November, with mountain temples, a scenic train and bamboo groves.
2026/11/15 08:00 Kyoto무료
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Official개최 예정Japan's earthquake-recovery marathon returns Nov 15, 2026 — 20,000 runners from Kobe City Hall out along the Akashi coast to a Harborland finish.
2026/11/15 09:00 OsakaMarathon ¥18,000 (Japan residents) / ¥24,200 (overseas entrants); 2-person relay ¥30,400
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Official개최 예정From late autumn, Tokyo's avenues glow: Roppongi's blue keyaki-zaka and Marunouchi's golden champagne lights dazzle nightly.
2026/11/15 17:00 Tokyo무료
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Official개최 예정Japan's largest media, broadcast and pro-AV technology show—cameras, audio, lighting, XR and content tech under one roof.
2026/11/18 10:00 Tokyo무료
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Official개최 예정The Tokyo chapter of the international MUTEK festival of electronic music and audiovisual art, held each November (dates TBA).
2026/11/19 12:00 TokyoPer-edition passes & single-show tickets (see official site)
© David Kernan · CC BY 4.0Official개최 예정**진구가이엔에서 열리는 도쿄 크리스마스 마켓 2026은 2026년 11월 말부터 12월 25일까지 열릴 것으로 예상됩니다(공식 발표 대기 중).** 성덕기념회화관(聖徳記念絵画館) 앞 **메이지 진구가이엔**에서 열리며, 높이 약 14m의 크리스마스 피라미드, 목조 샬레 노점, 기념 머그잔에 담아 주는 따뜻한 글뤼바인이 함께합니다. 2026년 일정은 tokyochristmas.net에서 확인하세요.
2026/11/21 11:00 Tokyo유료 입장 — 평일 약 ¥1,000 / 주말 약 ¥1,500 예상, 성수기에는 더 높음. 2026년 요금은 tokyochristmas.net에서 확정 예정(2026년 7월 기준). 음식, 음료, 기념 글뤼바인 머그잔은 별도 비용.
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Official개최 예정Japan's largest German-style Christmas market: a glittering tree, wooden hutte stalls, mulled wine and bay-side lights by the historic red brick warehouses.
2026/11/21 11:00 YokohamaPaid timed entry (around ¥500–1,000 — check official site).
© Kakidai · CC BY-SA 3.0Official개최 예정**삿포로 화이트 일루미네이션 2026은 오도리 공원을 11월 하순경부터 2026년 12월 25일까지 밝힐 것으로 예상되며, 역 앞 거리와 그 밖의 장소는 2027년 2월까지 빛날 예정입니다(공식 발표 대기 중).** **무료**이며, **오도리역** 바로 앞 오도리 공원을 중심으로 펼쳐지는 삿포로 겨울의 따뜻하게 빛나는 심장부입니다.
2026/11/21 16:30 Sapporo무료
© Qiuqizhenghong · CC BY-SA 3.0Official개최 예정Ramen Expo 2026 at Expo '70 Park, Osaka — Western Japan's biggest ramen festival, ~60 shops over rotating acts (~¥900/bowl). What's confirmed, the late-Nov–Dec pattern, and how to do it.
2026/11/22 10:00 OsakaPark admission plus ramen tickets (typically around ¥900 per bowl).
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Official개최 예정Wild 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.
2026/12/01 08:30 Across JapanPark admission around ¥800; the 'Snow Monkey Pass' (~¥3,500) bundles transport and entry.
© Daisuke tashiro from Japan · CC BY-SA 2.0
Official개최 예정At one of Japan's top hot-spring towns, kimono-clad locals cool the scalding spring water with long wooden paddles in time to folk songs — a centuries-old daily ritual at Netsunoyu.
2026/12/01 09:30 Across JapanAdults ¥700, elementary children ¥350
© Suicasmo · CC BY-SA 4.0
Official개최 예정Chichibu Night Festival 2026 (Dec 2–3): UNESCO floats hauled up Dangozaka and ~2 hours of winter fireworks — verified dates, venue and access.
2026/12/02 14:00 Tokyo무료
© Katorisi · CC BY 4.0Official개최 예정An 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 16:00 Tokyo무료
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Official개최 예정Six lantern-lit floats are hauled up steep Dango-zaka as winter fireworks burst overhead — one of Japan's three great float festivals and a UNESCO heritage event.
2026/12/03 18:00 Across Japan무료
© Wikimedia Commons · Public domainOfficial개최 예정A giant live fir tree and German cuisine light up Hisaya-odori Park in central Sakae for Nagoya's signature European winter market.
2026/12/04 16:00 Nagoya무료
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Official개최 예정The 40th NAHA Marathon runs Dec 6, 2026: 30,000 runners cross 5 southern Okinawa towns on the Peace Memorial Park course to a finish in Naha.
2026/12/06 09:00 OkinawaEntry ¥11,000 (general) / ¥9,000 (ages 65+ and under 18); spectating along the course is free.
© 663highland · CC BY 2.5Official개최 예정도쿄 코믹콘 2026은 12월 11일~13일 마쿠하리 멧세에서 열립니다. 할리우드 게스트, 실제 촬영에 쓰인 소품, 코스프레까지. 확정 일정과 가는 법, 포토·사인회 슬롯 예약 방법을 정리했습니다.
2026/12/11 10:00 TokyoPaid: single-day and multi-day passes (prices vary by year).
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Official개최 예정A 890-year-old festival whose daytime parade marches costumes from the Heian through Edo eras through central Nara.
2026/12/15 09:00 Nara무료
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Official개최 예정Shueisha's free mega anime-and-manga festival packs Makuhari Messe with Shonen Jump stages, exclusive reveals, voice-actor events and rare merch.
2026/12/19 09:00 Tokyo무료
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Official개최 예정Wind, snow and ice encase the alpine firs into surreal white 'snow monsters'; ride the ropeway up and see them glow under colored floodlights at night.
2026/12/26 17:00 Across JapanFree outdoors; Zao Ropeway round-trip fare (several thousand yen) to reach the summit juhyo.
© Raita Futo from Tokyo, Japan · CC BY 2.0
Official개최 예정Winter Comiket returns to Tokyo Big Sight for a rare 3-day run, Dec 29-31, 2026 — the first 3-day winter edition since C95 in December 2018.
2026/12/29 10:00 TokyoPaid wristband entry required for general visitors each day (exact price not yet announced). Circle (doujin seller) participation is by application, expected to open around August 2026.
© Taichi · CC BY-SA 3.0
Official개최 예정Tokyo's official free countdown lights up the Metropolitan Government Building with giant projection mapping, live acts and a midnight cheer in Shinjuku.
2026/12/31 22:00 Tokyo무료
© Markus Leupold-Löwenthal · CC BY-SA 3.0
Official개최 예정Some two million Osakans cross the arched Sorihashi bridge to greet the year at 'Sumiyossan,' head shrine of Japan's 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines.
2026/12/31 22:00 Osaka무료
© Saigen Jiro · CC0
Official개최 예정Seventeen monks heave on ropes to toll Chion-in's 70-ton bell 108 times on New Year's Eve, each deep strike clearing a worldly desire.
2026/12/31 22:30 KyotoPaid viewing — advance reservation required (from 2025)
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Official개최 예정Kyoto's head Inari shrine welcomes some 2.5 million New Year worshippers who pray for prosperity beneath endless tunnels of vermilion torii.
2026/12/31 23:00 Kyoto무료
© Hyppolyte de Saint-Rambert · CC BY-SA 4.0
Official개최 예정Roughly three million people stream through the towering torii to pray at Tokyo's grandest shrine in the first three days of the year.
2026/12/31 23:00 Tokyo무료
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Official개최 예정Famous as Japan's earliest-blooming plum grove, Atami Bairin opens its winter ume from early January with taiko, geisha dances and hot-spring charm.
2027/01/09 09:00 Across JapanModest garden admission during the festival (recent years a few hundred yen).
© Ogata Kōrin · Public domain
Official개최 예정**2027년 대스모 하쓰바쇼는 2027년 1월 10일~24일, 도쿄 료고쿠 국기관(両国国技館)에서 열립니다** — 스모 달력의 문을 여는 신년 대회입니다. 일요일부터 일요일까지 15일 연속 개최되며, **티켓이 필요합니다**(공식 영어 사이트에서 구매). 마쿠우치(최상위 부) 경기를 보려면 오후 14:00~15:00쯤 도착하세요. 경기는 항상 18:00경에 끝납니다.
2027/01/10 08:00 Tokyo티켓 필요(무료 입장 없음). 가격은 날짜와 좌석 등급에 따라 다르며, 2027년 가격은 대회와 함께 공개됩니다 — sumo.or.jp에서 확인하세요. 대략적인 기준(2026년 기준 예상 가격, 2026년 7월 시점): 링사이드 다마리석 약 ¥20,000/인; 마스석 다타미 박스 등급과 날짜에 따라 약 ¥9,000~15,000/인; 서양식 의자석은 약 ¥3,500(C등급, 평일)부터 ¥11,000+(SS)까지. 판매는 보통 5~8주 전에 시작됩니다 — 정확한 2027년 날짜는 공식 사이트에서 확인하세요.
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Official개최 예정Japan's wildest custom-car show, where 300,000 fans crowd in for tuned machines, concept builds and motorsport glamour.
2027/01/15 09:00 TokyoAdvance digital ticket only, around ¥3,000 (weekend day); preschoolers free with an adult.
© Vincent van Gogh · Public domainOfficial개최 예정One of Japan's three great fire festivals: villagers defend a giant wooden shrine with blazing torches as attackers try to set it alight in a wild snowbound battle.
2027/01/15 19:00 Across Japan무료
© Midori (Wikimedia user) · CC BY-SA 3.0Official개최 예정In a Daisetsuzan gorge, ice domes and towers fill a riverside field, lit nightly in shifting colors with weekend fireworks over the snow.
2027/01/23 13:00 Across JapanCooperation fee around ¥500 (junior-high+); free for younger children.
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Official개최 예정**고베 루미나리에 2027은 2027년 1월 29일(금)~2월 7일(일)에 열립니다** — 제32회 행사입니다. 빛의 아치는 **주변 거리에서 무료로** 감상할 수 있으며, 메리켄 파크의 특별 **유료 구역**은 티켓이 필요합니다(사전권 평일 ¥500 / 주말 ¥750, 2026년 7월 기준). 세 곳 모두 산노미야역에서 걸어갈 수 있습니다.
2027/01/29 18:00 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정Sculptors spray the clear blue waters of Lake Shikotsu onto frames to build towering turquoise ice domes and tunnels, glowing in jewel tones after dark.
2027/01/30 10:00 SapporoDonation around ¥500 (high-school age+); free for younger children.
© Inlet Masu · CC BY-SA 3.0Official개최 예정Kyoto'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 18:00 Kyoto무료
© Jean-Pierre Dalbéra · CC BY 2.0Official개최 예정Sumo wrestlers and celebrity 'lucky men' hurl tonnes of beans from Naritasan's great hall, where the chant is only 'fortune in' — no demons to expel.
2027/02/03 11:00 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정Sapporo Snow Festival 2027: confirmed Feb 4–11 dates, the three free sites (Odori, Susukino, Tsudome), and how to get there from New Chitose Airport.
2027/02/04 10:00 Sapporo무료
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Official개최 예정Hokkaido's second-biggest snow fest pairs colossal stage-sized snow sculptures by the Ishikari River with an international ice-carving championship.
2027/02/05 09:00 Sapporo무료
© 京浜にけ · CC BY 3.0Official개최 예정**나가사키 랜턴 페스티벌은 2027년 2월 5일(금)~2월 21일(일) 17일간 열리며 관람은 무료**입니다. **약 15,000개의 붉은 중국식 등롱**과 거대한 십이지 등롱 조형물이 나가사키 도심을 가득 채웁니다. 등롱은 **매일 밤 17:00~22:00**에 빛나며, 매일 용춤과 퍼레이드가 펼쳐집니다.
2027/02/05 17:00 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정Japan's earliest cherry blossoms: about 850 vivid pink Kawazu-zakura line a 4km stretch of the Kawazu River in Izu, blooming a month before Tokyo's sakura.
2027/02/06 09:00 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정Western 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 10:00 Osaka무료
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Official개최 예정Otaru's historic canal and old rail line glow with thousands of hand-lit snow lanterns and floating candles for eight winter nights.
2027/02/06 17:00 Sapporo무료
© 欅 (Keyaki) · CC BY-SA 3.0![Wonder Festival 2027 [Winter]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpub-0f4e7c05fe4645118224685565717085.r2.dev%2Fevent%2F16c304784892bf53.jpg&w=1280&q=75&dpl=dpl_4ZtN8kg7siHLnQrr9ASpqiKx8XG7)
Official개최 예정The world's biggest garage-kit and figure fair fills Makuhari Messe with thousands of hand-built model figures sold for one day only by amateur and pro sculptors.
2027/02/07 10:00 TokyoAdmission ticket required (~¥2,000–2,500); 'one-day license' allows licensed-figure sales.
© Albert C. Beckwith, Peter K. Graichen · CC0Official개최 예정Demon-masked 'namahage' brandishing torches stampede down a snowy mountainside at Shinzan Shrine in a fierce, firelit Oga winter spectacle.
2027/02/12 18:00 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정Roughly 3,000 plum trees in over 60 varieties scent one of Japan's Three Great Gardens, drawing crowds for taiko, tea ceremony and geisha dances.
2027/02/13 08:00 Across JapanInner garden ~¥300 for non-residents; festival grounds largely free.
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Official개최 예정Hundreds of candlelit snow igloos glow across Yokote while children inside invite passersby in for sweet sake — plus 4,000 mini-kamakura lighting the riverbed.
2027/02/15 18:00 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정Thousands of loincloth-clad men pack a freezing temple hall at midnight, surging to seize two sacred shingi sticks flung into the throng — one of Japan's wildest rites.
2027/02/20 22:00 Across Japan무료
© Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domainOfficial개최 예정Kyoto Marathon 2027 runs Feb 21, sending 16,000 runners past Kinkaku-ji, Ginkaku-ji and five more UNESCO sites before finishing at Heian-jingu Shrine.
2027/02/21 09:00 KyotoMarathon entry ¥18,500 (Kyoto residents) / ¥19,500 (other domestic) / ¥35,000 (overseas); pair-ekiden ¥34,000/pair; wheelchair race ¥3,000. Spectating is free.
© Jean-Pierre Dalbéra · CC BY 2.0Official개최 예정Osaka Marathon 2027 is set for Sun 28 Feb 2027. The race outline and entry open ~July 2026 — here's what's confirmed, how the lottery has worked, the fee and the Osaka Castle finish.
2027/02/28 09:00 OsakaPaid, lottery entry; the full-marathon fee is around ¥16,000 (spectating is free).
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Official개최 예정On March 3 across Japan, families display tiered hina dolls of the Heian court to wish for girls' health, amid peach blossoms and sweet hishi-mochi.
2027/03/03 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정Tokyo Marathon 2027 runs March 7: entry fee, the Aug 14–28 lottery window, the course, and how overseas runners enter via lottery, charity, or tour packages.
2027/03/07 09:10 Tokyo무료
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Official개최 예정Japan's leading art fair, spanning antiques to cutting-edge contemporary across 150-plus galleries in the heart of Marunouchi.
2027/03/12 11:00 TokyoPaid admission ticket (around ¥3,000 in recent editions); the day before public opening is an invitation-only preview.
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Official개최 예정**2027년 오즈모 하루바쇼(봄 场소, 봄 대회)는 2027년 3월 14일~28일, EDION 아레나 오사카(오사카부립 체육회관)에서 열리며, 난바에서 도보 약 5분 거리입니다.** 연간 여섯 번 열리는 대회 중 오사카에서 열리는 유일한 대회로, 일요일부터 일요일까지 15일 연속 이어지는 최고 등급 스모를 볼 수 있습니다.
2027/03/14 08:30 Osaka2026년 대략 가격이며, 2027년 가격은 각 대회에 맞춰 발표됩니다 — sumo.or.jp에서 확인하세요(2026년 7월 기준). 1인당 대략적인 범위: 링사이드 다마리세키 약 ¥20,000; 마스석 다다미 박스는 등급과 날짜에 따라 약 ¥9,000~15,000; 서양식 의자석은 약 ¥3,500(C등급, 평일)부터 ¥11,000+(SS)까지. 매일 아침 매표소에서 잔여 좌석이 있을 경우 한정 수량의 당일 의자석(도지쓰켄)을 선착순으로 판매합니다.
© No machine-readable author provided. Peter 111 assumed (based on copyright claim · CC BY-SA 3.0Official개최 예정The world's largest women-only marathon, where every finisher is handed a Baccarat crystal tumbler by a tuxedoed attendant at the Nagoya Dome.
2027/03/14 09:10 NagoyaPaid, lottery entry (spectating is free).
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Official개최 예정A 700m 'sakura tunnel' of 260-plus cherry trees arches over the Imperial Palace moat, best seen by rowboat or under evening illumination.
2027/03/25 Tokyo무료
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Official개최 예정F1 returns to legendary Suzuka — the figure-eight circuit drivers and fans rate among the greatest in the world.
2027/03/26 09:00 NagoyaThree-day tickets vary by grandstand; general admission is the most affordable
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Official개최 예정Over 1,000 cherry trees frame the brilliant white 'White Heron' castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in one of Japan's most picture-perfect hanami scenes.
2027/03/27 Osaka무료
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Official개최 예정Around 30,000 cherry trees in 200 varieties blanket a sacred mountainside, blooming in waves up four zones from Shimo to Oku Senbon.
2027/03/27 Nara무료
© Tawashi2006 · CC BY 2.1 jpOfficial개최 예정The world's largest anime expo leaves Tokyo for the first time and brings its public days to Intex Osaka.
2027/03/27 10:00 OsakaPaid admission; ticket prices for the 2027 Osaka edition to be announced on the official site.
© Jack145945 · CC BY-SA 4.0Official개최 예정Japan's hot-spring capital throws its biggest party of the year — a fire festival on Mount Ogi, free baths across the city and a mikoshi parade thanking the springs.
2027/04/01 11:00 Across Japan무료
© Midori (Wikimedia user) · CC BY-SA 3.0Official개최 예정Thirteen three-tiered floats with karakuri puppets parade below Inuyama Castle, glowing with lanterns under the cherry blossoms.
2027/04/03 09:00 Nagoya무료
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Official개최 예정A major indoor EDM festival (past headliners include Swedish House Mafia and Marshmello), confirmed for April 2027 at Saitama Super Arena.
2027/04/03 11:00 TokyoTickets & lineup TBA on the official site
© Kakidai · CC BY-SA 4.0Official개최 예정One of Japan's earliest big fireworks of the year — around 10,000 shells choreographed to live music over the East China Sea off Ginowan.
2027/04/10 18:30 OkinawaTicketed reserved seating in tiers; a free viewing area is also available. Exact 2027 date confirmed in winter.
© Qiuqizhenghong · CC BY-SA 3.0Official개최 예정Twelve ornate Edo-era yatai floats with karakuri puppets parade through old Takayama, glowing with around 100 lanterns each at the night festival.
2027/04/14 09:00 Nagoya무료
© z tanuki · CC BY 3.0Official개최 예정Founded by footballer Hidetoshi Nakata, this open-air festival pours around 130 regional breweries' sake in the heart of Roppongi each spring.
2027/04/16 11:00 TokyoPaid: a starter set buys a glass plus tasting tokens; extra tokens sold on site.
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Official개최 예정Tokyo's biggest environmental festival fills Yoyogi Park with eco-food stalls, live music and 300+ booths — zero-waste, English-friendly and free to wander.
2027/04/17 10:00 Tokyo무료
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Official개최 예정KYOTOGRAPHIE 2027 (Apr 17–May 16): Kyoto's international photography festival shows world-class work in temples and machiya across the city. Confirmed dates, venues, Passport tickets.
2027/04/17 10:00 KyotoPer-venue tickets or an all-venue Passport; some programs are free.
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Official개최 예정Around 2,600 cherry trees encircle Hirosaki Castle's moats, famous for petal-carpeted 'flower rafts' and dazzling nighttime illuminations.
2027/04/23 09:00 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정A beloved open-air house & techno festival held over Golden Week on a hilltop in Higashi-Izu (next edition dates TBA).
2027/05/01 10:00 Across JapanMulti-tier passes plus camping/parking (see official site)
© 要塞騎士 · CC0Official개최 예정Three 12-metre, 20-ton wooden floats — among Japan's largest — are hauled through Nanao's narrow streets.
2027/05/03 09:00 Kanazawa무료
© Jovandavid · Public DomainOfficial개최 예정Giant kites duel over the Nakatajima dunes by day; by night, illuminated palace-style floats and brass bands fill downtown Hamamatsu.
2027/05/03 10:00 Across Japan무료
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Official개최 예정One of Japan's biggest festivals: around 2 million people watch 750-plus troupes parade with shamoji clappers, flower floats and stage shows over May 3–4.
2027/05/03 10:00 Fukuoka무료
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Official개최 예정**The Grand Sumo Natsu Basho (Summer Tournament) runs May 9–23, 2027 at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo** — a 15-day honbasho, Sunday to Sunday, and one of only three Tokyo tournaments each year. Tickets sell via the official English site sumo.or.jp/EnTicket; arrive around 14:00–15:00 for the top division (the day ends by ~18:00).
2027/05/09 08:30 TokyoTickets required. Arena chair seats start from around ¥3,000; box (masu) seats and ringside cost more. Purchase via the official Japan Sumo Association ticket site.
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Official개최 예정One of Japan's three great festivals returns in full force: mikoshi processions fill Kanda, Nihonbashi and Akihabara in this 2027 honmatsuri year.
2027/05/15 08:00 Tokyo무료
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Official개최 예정A two-stage open-air house/techno/bass festival with camping in the Kyoto countryside (next edition dates TBA).
2027/05/15 10:00 KyotoAdvance standing ~¥9,000–10,000; group packs; camping/parking extra
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Official개최 예정A 1,400-year-old imperial procession of 500 people in Heian-era robes winds 8km through Kyoto, oxen and ox-carts adorned with hollyhock leaves.
2027/05/15 10:30 Kyoto무료
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Official개최 예정Osaka's Den Den Town shuts its main street for one of Japan's largest cosplay parades, where thousands of costumed fans flood the otaku district.
2027/05/16 11:00 Osaka무료
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Official개최 예정Nikko Toshogu's Spring Grand Festival returns May 17-18, 2027: yabusame archery and a 1,200-person samurai procession reenacting Ieyasu's journey to Nikko.
2027/05/17 09:00 Tokyo무료
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Official개최 예정One of Hokuriku's three great festivals: six towering 6-metre warrior floats crowned with giant musha-ningyo figures are hauled through old port-town streets.
2027/05/19 08:00 Kanazawa무료
© Jonathan Mercieca · CC BY-SA 4.0Official개최 예정Some 400 lilac trees burst into bloom in Odori Park, with a lilac wine garden and outdoor music marking the start of the northern spring.
2027/05/19 10:00 Sapporo무료
© Qiuqizhenghong · CC BY-SA 3.0Official개최 예정Japan's largest indie game festival fills Kyoto's Miyako Messe with playable booths from developers worldwide.
2027/05/21 10:00 KyotoTicketed (around ¥2,000+ per day, 2026 reference); Day 1 is business-only.
© Jean-Pierre Dalbéra · CC BY 2.0
Official개최 예정Asakusa's wildest weekend returns in 2027: roughly 100 mikoshi and two million visitors expected to pack the streets around Senso-ji and Asakusa Shrine.
2027/05/21 11:00 Tokyo무료
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Official개최 예정Hundreds of riders in full samurai armour thunder across Fukushima's coast for armoured horse races and a wild scramble to catch sacred flags shot into the sky.
2027/05/29 09:00 Across JapanThe main-day grounds (Hibarigahara) are ticketed for grandstand seating; street processions are free to watch. Exact 2027 dates (last weekend of May) confirmed in advance.
© Hajime NAKANO · CC BY 2.0
Official개최 예정Kanazawa's grandest festival reenacts feudal lord Maeda Toshiie's triumphant entry into the castle, with a costumed warrior procession, tea ceremonies and lantern-lit dances.
2027/06/04 09:00 Kanazawa무료
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Official개최 예정Osaka's Aizen Matsuri (fixed every Jun 30–Jul 2) just wrapped its 2026 run — here's what happened, and the reliable placeholder for 2027.
2027/06/30 10:00 Osaka무료
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Official개최 예정**2027년 오즈모 나고야 바쇼는 2027년 7월 11일부터 25일까지, 2025년 7월에 개장한 나고야의 새 경기장 IG 아레나(IGアリーナ)에서 열립니다.** 15일간 이어지는 대회로, 최상위 마쿠우치 대전은 매일 오후에 진행되며 항상 오후 6시경에 끝납니다. 티켓은 대회 약 5~8주 전부터 공식 영문 사이트를 통해 판매됩니다.
2027/07/11 08:00 Nagoya유료, 티켓제. 가격은 대회마다 정해지며, 2027년 요금은 나고야 바쇼와 함께 발표됩니다. 참고로 대략적인 2026년 가격(2026년 7월 기준): 링사이드 다마리세키는 1인당 약 ¥20,000, 마스세키 다다미석은 등급과 날짜에 따라 1인당 약 ¥9,000~15,000, 의자석(이스세키)은 약 ¥3,500(C등급 평일)부터 ¥11,000 이상(SS)까지입니다. 2027년의 정확한 가격은 sumo.or.jp에서 확인하세요.
© elmimmo · CC BY 2.0
Official개최 예정**2027년 오즈모 가을 대회(아키바쇼)는 2027년 9월 12일~26일, 도쿄 료고쿠 국기관에서 열립니다** — 15일 연속 이어지는 최상위 마쿠우치 부문 경기입니다. JR 료고쿠역에서 도보 2분 거리이며, 티켓은 대략 5~8주 전에 공식 영어 사이트를 통해 발매됩니다. 마쿠우치 스타들을 보려면 15:00쯤까지 도착하세요.
2027/09/12 08:00 Tokyo유료, 티켓 필요. 대략적 안내(2026년 기준 근사 가격 — 2027년 요금은 각 대회에 맞춰 발표되므로 sumo.or.jp에서 확인하세요, 2026년 7월 기준): 링사이드 다마리세키 1인당 약 ¥20,000; 마스세키 다다미 박스석은 등급과 날짜에 따라 1인당 약 ¥9,000~15,000; 서양식 의자석(이스세키)은 약 ¥3,500(C등급, 평일)부터 ¥11,000 이상(SS등급)까지. 한정 수량의 당일 의자석 티켓(도지쓰켄)은 매일 아침 매표소에서 선착순으로 판매됩니다.
© Mila Lai · CC BY-SA 2.0
Official개최 예정**오즈모 규슈 바쇼 2027은 2027년 11월 14~28일 후쿠오카 국제센터에서 열립니다.** 그해 여섯 번째이자 마지막 혼바쇼입니다. 15일간 이어지는 최상위 마쿠우치 스모가 시즌을 마무리하며, 상위 대전은 매일 대략 15:45~18:00에 진행됩니다. 티켓은 공식 영문 사이트 sumo.or.jp/EnTicket에서 구매하세요.
2027/11/14 08:00 Fukuoka유료. sumo.or.jp/EnTicket(해외 카드 사용 가능), 티켓피아 / 로손 / 세븐, 또는 리셀러(Klook, Viator, GetYourGuide, JTB, 영어 지원·다소 높은 가격)를 통해 구매하세요. 2026년 대략적인 가격 기준 — 2027년 가격은 대회 발표와 함께 공개되므로 공식 사이트에서 확인하세요(2026년 7월 기준): 링사이드 다마리세키 1인 약 ¥20,000; 마스석 등급·날짜에 따라 1인 약 ¥9,000~15,000; 서양식 의자석은 약 ¥3,500(C등급·평일)부터 ¥11,000 이상(SS등급)까지. 선행 판매는 보통 5~8주 전에 시작되며, 정확한 2027년 판매 개시일은 공식 사이트에서 확인하세요.
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Official개최 예정Held in full only in even-numbered years, Hie Shrine's grand procession sends a 500-strong parade of courtly costumes and portable shrines on a ten-hour route past the Imperial Palace and Ginza.
2028/06/08 07:30 Tokyo무료
© Vetalapancavimsatika · CC BY-SA 4.0
Official종료Japan's largest illumination: millions of LEDs transform a flower park near Nagoya into glowing tunnels and light shows.
2026/01/15 17:00 Across JapanAdmission around 2,500 yen (includes a park voucher)
© おにく · CC BY-SA 3.0
Official종료Glowing arches of hundreds of thousands of lights fill Kobe each winter, a moving memorial turned beloved festival.
2026/01/23 18:00 Across Japan무료
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Official종료Each January, fireworks burst over Nara before the entire grass-covered Mt. Wakakusa is set ablaze in a spectacular winter ritual.
2026/01/24 17:30 Nara무료
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Official종료Hokkaido's winter wonderland: giant snow and ice sculptures fill Odori Park, drawing over two million visitors each February.
2026/02/04 10:00 Sapporo무료
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Official종료One of Japan's three great gardens glows after dark in seasonal light-up events, from snowy yukitsuri ropes to autumn-leaf reflections.
2026/02/06 17:30 Kanazawa무료
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Official종료Otaru's historic canal and old streets glow with thousands of candles in snow lanterns, a quiet, romantic counterpoint to Sapporo's snow festival.
2026/02/13 17:00 Sapporo무료
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Official종료A UNESCO World Heritage village of steep thatched gassho-zukuri farmhouses, nestled in a mountain valley that turns magical under snow.
2026/02/15 09:00 Across Japan무료
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Official종료Monks brandish giant flaming torches along Todaiji's Nigatsudo balcony each March, showering sparks over the crowd in a 1,200-year-old rite.
2026/03/12 19:00 Nara무료
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Official종료Japan's biggest anime expo: trailers, stage events, voice actors and exclusive goods from every major studio.
2026/03/21 10:00 TokyoTickets around 2,500 yen; some stage events require extra entry
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Official종료One of Tokyo's most famous hanami spots: 1,000 cherry trees line Ueno Park's central path in a pink canopy each spring.
2026/03/25 09:00 Tokyo무료
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Official종료Hundreds of cherry trees arch over the Meguro River, and at night pink paper lanterns turn the canal into a dream.
2026/03/26 10:00 Tokyo무료
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Official종료Gion's geiko and maiko perform the elegant Miyako Odori every April, a dazzling spring dance of kimono, music and seasonal scenes.
2026/04/01 12:30 KyotoTickets from around 4,000 yen; tea-ceremony seats cost more
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Official종료Japan's largest LGBTQ+ celebration fills Yoyogi Park with a parade, live stages, food and a vibrant, welcoming community.
2026/04/25 11:00 Tokyo무료
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Official종료Okinawa's Golden Week dragon-boat festival packs Naha's port with thundering paddle races, music stages and fireworks over the harbor.
2026/05/03 09:00 Okinawa무료
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Official종료A vibrant Golden Week celebration along Peace Boulevard, with flower parades, yosakoi dancing, music stages and a giant flower tower.
2026/05/03 09:30 Hiroshima무료
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Official종료One of Tokyo's three great festivals: hundreds of portable shrines parade through Akihabara and the old Edo districts.
2026/05/09 08:00 Tokyo무료
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Official종료Asakusa's wildest weekend: nearly 100 portable shrines and two million people flood the streets around Senso-ji Temple.
2026/05/15 11:00 Tokyo무료
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Official종료A grand samurai procession reenacts a feudal lord's entry into Kanazawa, complete with armor, geisha and lantern-lit floats.
2026/06/05 14:00 Kanazawa무료
© Danko Georgiev · CC BY-SA 3.0Official종료Hiroshima's beloved summer kickoff: locals don yukata and fill the downtown streets for three festive nights.
2026/06/05 16:00 Hiroshima무료
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Official종료Sapporo erupts in color as thousands of dancers perform high-energy yosakoi routines through the streets each June.
2026/06/10 10:00 Sapporo무료
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Luma종료A first-anniversary celebration at MAISON ROSE in Shibuya — drinks, music and a welcoming international crowd.
2026/06/20 17:30 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
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Luma종료Tokyo's friendly pickleball meetup at TIPNESS Kichijoji — paddles provided, all levels welcome.
2026/06/20 20:00 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
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Luma종료A sociable 5K morning run from Yoyogi Park's clock tower — find your pace with a friendly international run club.
2026/06/21 10:00 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
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Luma종료Run 5K then refuel with craft beer at ØL by Oslo Brewing — Tokyo's run-and-pint social.
2026/06/21 12:00 Tokyo¥1,500
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connpass종료Learn how Xserver rolled out the Claude Code AI assistant while balancing security and remote-work efficiency.
2026/06/21 13:00 Tokyo무료
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Luma종료Founders and researchers gather at X-NIHONBASHI to talk the future of human spaceflight.
2026/06/21 15:00 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
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Luma종료A reflective life-design workshop in Minato on the theme of self-love — journaling and honest conversation.
2026/06/21 15:00 Tokyo¥6,600
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Official종료Some 20,000 hydrangeas in 50 varieties carpet a hillside temple garden in Uji — including the elusive star-shaped 'shichidanka' — with weekend evening light-ups.
2026/06/22 08:30 KyotoGarden admission approx. ¥1,000 (adults).
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connpass종료A hybrid paper-reading session on ICASSP 2026 machine-learning research—speech synthesis, recognition, and voice conversion—open to all.
2026/06/22 18:00 Tokyo무료
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connpass종료An evening on real-world HR data and AI, with People Analytics talks and group discussions among practitioners.
2026/06/22 19:00 Tokyo무료
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connpass종료Three expert sessions on vector search, embeddings, and RAG-driven AI chat, high atop Azabudai Hills.
2026/06/23 19:00 Tokyo무료
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Official종료Wade barefoot through water and light in this immersive digital-art museum where you become part of the artwork.
2026/06/24 10:00 TokyoAdmission around 3,800 yen; book timed tickets online in advance
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Official종료Dive into otaku heaven: multi-floor anime stores, retro arcades, maid cafes and gachapon as far as the eye can see.
2026/06/24 12:00 Tokyo무료
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Luma종료A hands-on intermediate workshop for engineers building with ElevenAgent voice-AI tooling.
2026/06/24 15:00 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
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connpass종료NVIDIA and industry experts explore how digital twins power autonomous decisions in disaster prevention and urban infrastructure.
2026/06/24 16:00 Tokyo무료
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connpass종료freee engineers explain disposable per-PR preview environments that tame microservice complexity in the AI-coding era.
2026/06/24 19:00 Tokyo무료
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Official종료Sip cocktails above the city: Tokyo's hotel rooftop and sky bars offer dazzling skyline views from up high.
2026/06/24 19:00 TokyoCocktails typically 1,800-3,000 yen; some bars have a cover charge
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Official종료Tokyo's food paradise: graze on fresh sushi, tamagoyaki and seafood at the historic Tsukiji Outer Market.
2026/06/25 08:00 Tokyo무료
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Official종료**teamLab Borderless는 아자부다이 힐스에 있는 몰입형 디지털 아트 뮤지엄으로, 작품이 지도나 정해진 동선 없이 방과 방 사이를 자유롭게 흘러 다닙니다.** 티켓은 **시간 지정·온라인 전용으로 ¥3,800부터**(성인, 날짜에 따라 변동, 현장 구매 시 +¥200). 운영시간은 대략 **9:00~21:00**, **가미야초역에서 도보 2분**입니다. 2~3시간을 잡으세요. (2026년 7월 기준.)
2026/06/25 10:00 Tokyo성인(18세 이상) 온라인 ¥3,800부터, 현장 구매 시 +¥200. 청소년(13~17세) ¥2,800, 어린이(4~12세) ¥1,500, 만 3세 이하 무료이며 장애인 할인도 있습니다. 요금은 날짜에 따라 변동되는 다이내믹 프라이싱이므로 방문 날짜의 정확한 요금은 공식 사이트에서 확인하세요. 2026년 7월 기준.
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Official종료The flagship Pokemon store in Ikebukuro, packed with exclusive plush, seasonal merch and a giant Pikachu welcoming fans.
2026/06/25 10:00 Tokyo무료
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Official종료Wander Japan's largest Chinatown for steaming nikuman, xiaolongbao and panda sweets among ornate gates and red lanterns.
2026/06/25 11:00 Yokohama무료
© Syced · CC0Official종료Yokohama's glittering bayfront at night — ride the giant Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris wheel and stroll the illuminated waterfront promenade.
2026/06/25 17:00 Yokohama무료
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connpass종료Findy celebrates its DevRel offline community with lightning talks on the trajectories of sharing knowledge.
2026/06/25 18:30 Tokyo무료
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connpass종료Frontier practitioners explore AI tools, autonomous agents, code quality, and engineering careers in the AI era.
2026/06/25 19:00 Tokyo무료
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connpass종료CyberAgent engineers share Databricks migration stories, analytics democratization with Genie, and secure platform design.
2026/06/25 19:00 Tokyo무료
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Official종료A maze of 200+ tiny, characterful bars in Shinjuku — squeeze in, meet strangers, and barhop into the small hours.
2026/06/25 20:00 TokyoMany bars charge a 500-1,000 yen seating fee plus drinks; some are foreigner-friendly
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Official종료Walk a luminous path through towering bamboo in Kyoto's Arashiyama, where filtered light and rustling stalks feel otherworldly.
2026/06/26 07:00 Kyoto무료
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Official종료Explore the crimson seat of the former Ryukyu Kingdom, a UNESCO World Heritage site now rising again from its 2019 fire.
2026/06/26 09:00 OkinawaPark areas free; paid zones include the reconstruction site view
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Official종료Pick 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 10:00 TokyoWomen's standard from ¥2,500; with hair set ¥3,500; couple plan ¥6,500 (return by 5:00 pm)
© H.Hmoderato · CC BY-SA 4.0connpass종료A full-day deep dive into DNS operations, from fundamentals to advanced authoritative and resolver topics.
2026/06/26 10:00 Tokyo무료
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Official종료Contemporary art on the 53rd floor of Roppongi Hills, paired with one of Tokyo's best skyline views from the City View deck.
2026/06/26 10:00 TokyoAdmission around 2,000 yen; often includes the observation deck
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Official종료Learn the graceful art of the Japanese tea ceremony in a traditional Kyoto machiya, hosted in English for visitors.
2026/06/26 11:00 KyotoSessions typically 2,500-6,000 yen; reservations required
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Luma종료A free open-air music night at SUNSET PARK CLUB — good sound, green vibes and an easy crowd.
2026/06/26 18:00 Tokyo무료
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Luma종료A meetup at the crossroads of AI and entertainment, hosted by AnotherBall for creators and fans.
2026/06/26 19:00 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
© AnotherBall · via LumaMeetup종료Practice Japanese and help others with English at relaxed, recurring language-exchange meetups across Tokyo.
2026/06/26 19:00 TokyoOften free entry; buy your own drinks
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Official종료Shibuya's iconic four-floor superclub, famous for its giant mirror ball and world-class techno and house lineups.
2026/06/26 23:00 TokyoCover typically 2,000-4,000 yen; bring photo ID (20+)
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Official종료One of Japan's most sacred shrines, set in a tranquil ancient forest in Nagoya and home to the legendary Kusanagi sword.
2026/06/27 09:00 Nagoya무료
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Official종료Tokyo's favorite escape: an easy, scenic mountain just an hour from Shinjuku, with temples, trails and a cable car.
2026/06/27 09:00 Tokyo무료
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Luma종료Build with Gemini at Google Japan's Shibuya office — a hands-on AI hackathon for builders.
2026/06/27 09:30 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
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Luma종료A free, easygoing gathering for book lovers to read together and swap summer recommendations.
2026/06/27 10:00 Tokyo무료
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Official종료An 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 11:00 TokyoFrom about ¥6,000 per person; kimono-included plans cost more
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Luma종료A flagship startup pitch and networking summit by F Ventures at Bellesalle Shibuya First.
2026/06/27 12:00 Tokyo¥80,000
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connpass종료A summer-festival tech conference on 'AI and Career' with ~20 speakers, for engineers under 35.
2026/06/27 12:00 Tokyo무료
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Official종료A retro shopping complex packed with vintage manga, rare figures, idol goods and Tokyo's famous towering soft-serve ice cream.
2026/06/27 12:00 Tokyo무료
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Luma종료A relaxed photo-bingo walking tour of retro Shibamata — gentle, social and great for solo joiners.
2026/06/27 12:30 Tokyo¥2,000
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Official종료Suit up in samurai armor, learn the basics of swordsmanship, and throw real ninja shuriken on a guided English tour through Japan's warrior history in Asakusa.
2026/06/27 13:00 TokyoBasic ticket from about ¥3,000 (adult); premium experiences cost more
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connpass종료A Ruby community conference on 'what lies behind the curtain,' with talks from sorah, Masayoshi Takahashi and more.
2026/06/27 13:30 Tokyo무료
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Official종료Dress in samurai armor, try sword training and throw shuriken on an English guided tour through Japan's warrior history in the heart of downtown Kyoto.
2026/06/27 14:00 KyotoBasic ticket from about ¥3,000 (adult); longer experiences cost more
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Jmty종료A laid-back evening picnic in Yoyogi Park with music, dancing and an international crowd—bring something to share and make friends from around the world.
2026/06/27 16:00 TokyoFrom ¥500 (with coupon; welcome drink included)
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Official종료Dive into retro Shinsekai beneath Tsutenkaku Tower for Osaka's famous deep-fried kushikatsu skewers and neon old-Osaka charm.
2026/06/27 17:00 OsakaSkewers from around 130 yen each
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Official종료Fukuoka's riverside yatai stalls serve tonkotsu ramen, oden and yakitori under lantern light — the heart of Kyushu nightlife.
2026/06/27 19:00 FukuokaPay per dish; a bowl of ramen and a beer around 1,500 yen
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Official종료Tour a historic 1909 sake brewery in Kyoto's Fushimi district, see the old tools of the trade, taste the pure underground water, and finish with a sake tasting — all for ¥600.
2026/06/28 10:00 Kyoto¥600 admission (age 20+, includes sake tasting); ¥100 ages 13-19, free under 12
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Official종료Roll 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 10:00 Tokyo¥13,000 per person (ingredients, equipment, instruction and the sushi you make all included)
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connpass종료Veteran engineers (40+) share perspectives on career longevity and sustaining a life in tech.
2026/06/28 10:00 Tokyo¥1,000 (main event); networking reception ¥3,000–¥5,000 by age
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connpass종료Japan's conference on design and UX research, themed 'WEAVING,' with sessions, panels and workshops.
2026/06/28 10:00 Tokyo무료
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Official종료Learn to hold the brush, control the ink and write kanji the traditional way in a 90-minute English-led shodo class — and take your finished artwork home as a keepsake.
2026/06/28 11:00 KyotoReserve via the official site for current pricing
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Official종료In the heart of old-town Asakusa, this beloved yose performs 365 days a year — rakugo storytelling plus manzai, magic, acrobatics and impressions. Drop in any day for an authentic dose of downtown Tokyo entertainment.
2026/06/28 11:00 TokyoBox-office tickets, all unreserved. Day program from 11:40, evening from 16:40.
© DXR · CC BY-SA 4.0Official종료A historic waterfront landmark hosting seasonal events year-round — Christmas markets, an ice rink, beer festivals and bay views.
2026/06/28 11:00 Yokohama무료
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Official종료Stroll Kyoto's historic Fushimi sake quarter, where soft spring water and centuries-old breweries make some of Japan's finest sake.
2026/06/28 11:00 KyotoTastings and museum entry from a few hundred yen
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Luma종료A rooftop BBQ and beer-garden party under Tokyo Tower — grill, drinks and skyline views.
2026/06/28 16:00 Tokyo¥7,500
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Luma종료Lie back and feel the resonance of Japanese taiko in an immersive sound-bath session.
2026/06/28 16:30 Tokyo¥7,000
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Official종료Kobe's waterfront glitters after dark — the red Port Tower, illuminated promenade and bay views make for a relaxed romantic evening.
2026/06/28 17:00 Across Japan무료
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Official종료Japan's most famous baseball club under the dome — easy, all-weather pro baseball in the heart of Tokyo.
2026/06/28 18:00 TokyoReserved seats from about ¥2,200 to ¥7,000+
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Official종료Tokyo's indie-music heartland: tiny live houses, record shops and bars host emerging bands almost every night.
2026/06/28 19:00 TokyoLive-house entry typically 2,000-3,500 yen incl. one drink
© Stephen Kelly · CC BY 2.0Meetup종료Friendly recurring meetups in Osaka where travelers, expats and locals mingle over drinks and language practice.
2026/06/28 19:00 OsakaUsually free or low-cost entry; drinks separate
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Official종료Aoyama's intimate world-class jazz club, hosting top international musicians over dinner and cocktails most nights.
2026/06/28 19:00 TokyoMusic charge varies by act (often 8,000-15,000 yen); reservations recommended
© Kazuhisa OTSUBO · CC BY 2.0Official종료Pair Japan's celebrated Kenrokuen Garden with the restored Kanazawa Castle next door — landscaped ponds, teahouses and white turrets.
2026/06/29 09:00 KanazawaKenrokuen entry around 320 yen; castle park grounds mostly free
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Official종료Japan's oldest and largest museum in Ueno Park, home to samurai armor, Buddhist art and an unrivaled national treasure collection.
2026/06/29 09:00 TokyoRegular collection around 1,000 yen; special exhibits priced separately
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Official종료Cook Osaka's soul food — okonomiyaki, takoyaki and ramen — with an English-speaking chef in 'Japan's kitchen', then sit down and feast on what you made.
2026/06/29 11:00 OsakaVaries by menu and group; reserve via the official site
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Official종료Tokyo's oldest yose (variety hall), founded in 1857, runs daily programs of rakugo comic storytelling alongside manzai, magic, paper-cutting and acrobatics. A relaxed, ever-changing slice of Edo-era popular entertainment.
2026/06/29 12:00 TokyoAround ¥3,500 adults / ¥2,500 students. Day program from ~12:30, evening from ~17:00.
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Official종료Train like a real ninja with a licensed Japanese master — sword, dagger, shuriken and blowgun techniques in a downtown tatami dojo, taught hands-on in English.
2026/06/29 13:00 Kyoto1-hour lesson ¥10,000; 2-hour lesson ¥15,000 per person (ninja costume included)
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Official종료Sculpt 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 14:00 TokyoAbout ¥12,000 per person (kimono rental, ingredients and utensils included)
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Official종료Japan's most passionate baseball crowd — join tens of thousands of Tigers fans for a jet-balloon night at historic Koshien.
2026/06/29 18:00 OsakaOutfield seats from about ¥2,000; infield reserved ¥6,000–¥9,000+
© Yasu (talk) · CC BY-SA 3.0Meetup종료Join casual mixed sports leagues — football, volleyball, dodgeball — designed to help internationals make friends in Tokyo.
2026/06/29 18:00 TokyoDrop-in or season fees vary by sport
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Meetup종료Relaxed, recurring language-exchange meetups in Osaka where locals and travelers swap Japanese and English over drinks.
2026/06/29 19:00 OsakaOften free entry; buy your own drinks
© Type specimen · CC BY-SA 3.0Official종료Dive into Osaka's neon nightlife around Dotonbori and Namba — street food, standing bars and dazzling river lights.
2026/06/29 19:00 OsakaPay-as-you-go; standing bars from a few hundred yen per drink
© Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 4.0
Official종료A short ferry from Hiroshima reaches Miyajima, where the great vermilion torii of Itsukushima Shrine appears to float on the tide.
2026/06/30 09:00 HiroshimaFerry and shrine entry each a few hundred yen
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Official종료Throw your own bowl or cup on an electric potter's wheel with a third-generation Kyoto ceramicist near Sennyu-ji; your fired piece is shipped to you afterward.
2026/06/30 10:00 KyotoQuick course about ¥2,000 (20 min); standard course ¥5,000 (30-60 min), plus tax
© Tom Parker · Public domainOfficial종료A long-running group running hikes, sports days, parties and day trips for internationals and locals across Tokyo.
2026/06/30 10:00 TokyoPer-event fees vary (hikes, BBQs, parties); see listing
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0
Official종료Feel 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 15:00 TokyoVaries by plan; reserve via the official site (taiko-reserve.com)
© Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0Official종료Taste Nagoya's bold local specialties — miso katsu, hitsumabushi eel, tebasaki wings and curry udon — across the city center.
2026/06/30 17:00 NagoyaPay per dish; meals from around 800 yen
© Chris 73 · CC BY-SA 3.0Official종료A 50-minute sampler of Kyoto's traditional performing arts in one sitting: maiko kyomai dance, bunraku puppet theatre, kyogen comedy, court bugaku dance, tea ceremony, ikebana and koto. The easiest, most tourist-friendly intro to Japanese arts.
2026/06/30 18:00 KyotoAdult from ¥5,500; premium seats ¥6,600. Daily shows at 18:00 and 19:00 (winter Dec–Mar: Tue–Fri only).
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connpass종료Oracle leaders and AWS reps discuss MySQL's latest features and the future of community collaboration.
2026/06/30 18:30 Tokyo무료
© 日本MySQLユーザ会(MyNA) · via connpassconnpass종료Fukuoka's growing startup scene hosts regular developer meetups — web, AI, mobile and more — many welcoming and bilingual-friendly.
2026/06/30 19:00 FukuokaOften free or low-cost; register on connpass
© そらみみ · CC BY-SA 4.0Peatix종료Laugh the night away at regular English-language stand-up comedy shows hosted by Tokyo's international comedy scene.
2026/06/30 20:00 TokyoTickets typically 1,500-3,000 yen; some open-mic nights free
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Official종료A 106-hectare green expanse around Osaka Castle, ringed by moats and stone walls — 300 cherry trees, 1,200 plums, lawns and concerts year-round.
2026/07/01 Osaka무료
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Official종료660 hectares where ~1,200 wild deer roam freely among temples and lawns, bowing for shika-senbei crackers — a National Natural Monument.
2026/07/01 Nara무료
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Official종료Sapporo's 125-year-old fish market in the heart of downtown: crab legs, sea-urchin, salmon roe and steaming kaisen-don bowls from morning to early evening.
2026/07/01 08:00 Sapporo무료
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Official종료Hiroshima's most visited site: a deeply moving record of the 1945 atomic bombing, with multilingual audio guides and free volunteer guides for overseas visitors.
2026/07/01 08:30 HiroshimaAdults ¥200; reservations advised at peak hours
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Official종료Sit 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 10:00 TokyoPrivate experience — contact the operator for pricing
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Official종료A converted 1920s schoolhouse whose corridors are lined with 50,000 readable manga — pull any volume off the 200m 'Wall of Manga' and sprawl on the lawn.
2026/07/01 10:00 KyotoAdults ¥900 (check site for current fees)
© Yu Morita from Tokyo, Japan · CC BY-SA 2.0Official종료A whole building stacked with 23 okonomiyaki stalls: watch chefs layer cabbage, noodles and egg on sizzling teppan in Hiroshima's soul-food theme park.
2026/07/01 11:00 Hiroshima무료
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Official종료A rare surviving wooden yose from the early 20th century, Suehirotei keeps the intimate atmosphere of old Tokyo. Daily rakugo and variety acts in tatami-and-cushion seating, a one-minute walk from busy Shinjuku-Sanchome.
2026/07/01 12:00 TokyoAbout ¥3,500 adults (students ¥3,000; discounted evening entry available). Day from 12:00, evening from 16:45.
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Official종료Catch Japan's top-flight football — choreographed ultras, family-friendly stands and clubs in nearly every city.
2026/07/01 14:00 TokyoTickets typically ¥2,000–¥6,000
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Official종료Kyoto's most atmospheric nightlife lane — a narrow lantern-lit alley of riverside restaurants, sake bars and traditional teahouses.
2026/07/01 18:00 Kyoto무료
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Official종료Legendary Ebisu live house with a custom sound system, hosting indie, rock and electronic acts plus a loft cafe and gallery.
2026/07/01 19:00 TokyoTicket price varies by show; fully non-smoking venue.
© Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Official종료Settle into Osaka's intimate whisky bars to sample award-winning Japanese single malts poured by passionate bartenders.
2026/07/01 19:00 OsakaPours from around 1,000 yen; some bars add a seat charge
© Type specimen · CC BY-SA 3.0connpass종료Dive into Tokyo's booming AI scene at recurring meetups covering LLMs, ML research and applied data science.
2026/07/01 19:00 Tokyo무료
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Official종료An international bar on Tenjin's Oyafuko-dori that turns into a DJ floor for house, techno, EDM and hip-hop.
2026/07/01 21:00 FukuokaDrink-based bar; event door charge varies
© そらみみ · CC BY-SA 4.0Official종료Naha's large resort-style dance club (since 2015) with a full lighting and sound rig, running house, EDM and hip-hop.
2026/07/01 21:00 OkinawaWeekday ~¥1,000–3,000 / weekend ~¥1,000–4,000; promos common
© Qiuqizhenghong · CC BY-SA 3.0Official종료A big, mainstream Umeda club (since 2012) with one of Japan's largest LED screens, leaning EDM and hip-hop.
2026/07/01 21:00 OsakaDoor usually includes drink(s); discount coupons common
© Type specimen · CC BY-SA 3.0Official종료A basement DJ club in Kanazawa's Katamachi district, with weekly DJs across house, techno and EDM.
2026/07/01 22:00 KanazawaDoor charge varies by event
© Jovandavid · Public DomainOfficial종료A Sapporo underground institution (25+ years) renowned for one of Japan's finest sound systems — deep house and techno.
2026/07/01 22:00 SapporoEntry varies by event (roughly ¥2,500–4,000)
© Qiuqizhenghong · CC BY-SA 3.0Official종료An established underground club in Nagoya's Shinsakae district, focused on house and techno with local and international DJs.
2026/07/01 22:00 NagoyaVaries by event/DJ (door + advance; often includes drink)
© Chris 73 · CC BY-SA 3.0Official종료Kyoto's largest club — a two-floor Kiyamachi venue running EDM/house/techno upstairs and hip-hop on another floor.
2026/07/01 22:00 KyotoDoor with drink; tourist-friendly entry packages available
© Jean-Pierre Dalbéra · CC BY 2.0Official종료A record shop, label and tiny dancefloor in Kitahama devoted to underground techno, house and electro.
2026/07/01 22:00 OsakaIntimate parties; modest door (some free anniversary parties)
© Type specimen · CC BY-SA 3.0Official종료An iconic Amerikamura club since 1999 — multiple floors and a rooftop running techno, house and trance.
2026/07/01 22:00 OsakaVaries by event/DJ (advance + door)
© Type specimen · CC BY-SA 3.0Official종료A small, long-running Dogenzaka DJ bar (since 2005) for minimal techno and house, with weekends that run to 8am.
2026/07/01 22:00 TokyoLow door (often ~¥1,000–2,000) or drink-based entry
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Official종료A ~300-capacity Shibuya club (since 2015) focused on underground house, techno, bass and drum & bass.
2026/07/01 22:00 TokyoDoor typically ¥2,500–3,500 (varies by lineup)
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Official종료Nakameguro's intimate basement club since 2008 — a sound-focused little room for house, techno and beat-driven nights.
2026/07/01 22:00 TokyoDoor typically ¥2,000–3,000 (early/with-flyer discounts common)
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Official종료An Omotesando basement built around a custom Void sound system, where international house and techno DJs play long, immersive sets.
2026/07/01 23:00 TokyoDoor ~¥3,000–4,000 (cheaper before 1:00); 20+ with photo ID
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0
Official종료Tokyo's vast wholesale fish market with tuna auctions, viewing decks and fresh-sushi restaurants open to visitors.
2026/07/02 06:00 Tokyo무료
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Official종료Ride one of the world's great cycling routes across the Seto Inland Sea, island-hopping by bike over soaring suspension bridges.
2026/07/02 08:00 HiroshimaBike rental from around 2,000 yen per day
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Official종료Nintendo's own museum in Uji traces 130+ years of play — from hanafuda cards to the Switch — with giant interactive exhibits in a former factory.
2026/07/02 10:00 KyotoLottery reservation required; admission via official ticket draw
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Official종료A circular, glass-walled art museum famous for Leandro Erlich's Swimming Pool — playful, interactive and free to wander outside.
2026/07/02 10:00 KanazawaFree public zones; ticketed exhibition galleries
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Official종료Yebisu beer's birthplace at Yebisu Garden Place, with a museum, guided tours and a tasting taproom.
2026/07/02 12:00 Tokyo무료
© Wpcpey · CC BY-SA 4.0Meetup종료Kyushu's friendliest city hosts welcoming meetups where travelers and locals connect over food and conversation.
2026/07/02 19:00 FukuokaUsually low-cost entry; drinks separate
© そらみみ · CC BY-SA 4.0Official종료A compact basement club (since 2011) beside the Aoyama tunnel, where DJs mix vinyl and USB across house and techno.
2026/07/02 21:00 TokyoLow door, often around ¥1,500
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Official종료A characterful multi-floor venue near Aoyama-dori, running since 1996, with an underground party feel across three floors.
2026/07/02 22:00 TokyoDoor typically ¥2,000–3,000 (varies by event)
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0
Official종료Tokyo's boldest new nightlife complex inside Kabukicho Tower — multiple floors of techno, house and live art till dawn.
2026/07/02 23:00 TokyoDoor & advance tickets vary by event; 20+ with photo ID
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Luma종료Start the day with rooftop yoga in Aoyama, finished with a healthy BELCOMO breakfast.
2026/07/03 07:30 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
© Tokyo Wellness Community · via LumaOfficial종료One of the Kanto region's largest Tanabata festivals, where central Hiratsuka disappears beneath giant, gaudy bamboo streamers up to ten metres tall.
2026/07/03 10:00 Across Japan무료
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Official종료Explore Kanazawa's gold-leaf workshops, colorful Kutani porcelain and the preserved Higashi Chaya geisha district.
2026/07/03 10:00 Kanazawa무료
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Luma종료A free pop-up of paper ephemera and collage at Design Festa Gallery Harajuku — browse, shop, make.
2026/07/03 10:30 Tokyo무료
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Official종료Retro Shitamachi shopping street near Ueno lined with food stalls, wagashi sweets, croquettes and old-Tokyo charm.
2026/07/03 11:00 Tokyo무료
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Official종료The summer edition of Earth Garden turns Yoyogi Park into a festive evening night-market — lanterns, world music, beer and global street food after dark.
2026/07/03 15:00 Tokyo무료
© Takashi Hososhima from Tokyo, Japan · CC BY-SA 2.0
connpass종료An offline lightning-talk night for server-side Kotlin developers, capped with a casual networking reception.
2026/07/03 19:30 Tokyo무료
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Jmty종료Mingle 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 19:50 TokyoMen ¥4,000 / Women ¥3,000
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Official종료Pioneering Shibuya club open since 1996, newly renovated for its 30th anniversary, with techno, house, hip-hop and reggae nights.
2026/07/03 22:00 TokyoDoor/advance ticket varies by event; weekly genre parties on weeknights.
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Official종료A mountain hot-spring resort near Mt. Fuji, combining steaming onsen, a sculpture park, a pirate-ship lake cruise and ropeway views.
2026/07/04 09:00 Across JapanOnsen and museum entries vary; a Hakone Free Pass saves on transport
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Jmty종료A 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 15:00 Kyoto¥1,000 (¥500 if no Korean attendees)
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connpass종료A hands-on Fukuoka meetup to try 'vibe coding' with AI tools like Codex and Claude—build small apps from natural-language prompts together.
2026/07/04 17:00 Fukuoka무료
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Official종료Atmospheric postwar alley by Shinjuku's west exit packed with ~60 yakitori, motsu-yaki and gyoza eateries.
2026/07/04 18:00 Tokyo무료
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Official종료Major Shibuya live house on Dogenzaka, part of the O-group of venues, hosting concerts and late-night club events.
2026/07/04 18:00 TokyoTicket price varies by event; club nights and concerts priced separately.
© State Library of Queensland, Australia · No restrictionsMeetup종료Connect with Japan's startup ecosystem at recurring founder and investor mixers around Shibuya and Roppongi.
2026/07/04 19:00 TokyoSome free, some ticketed (1,000-3,000 yen) — check the listing
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0
Official종료Hidden Nakazaki-cho cafe-bar and club under the railway arches, hosting DJ nights and underground music events.
2026/07/04 22:00 OsakaCafe by day; event/door charge varies for night music programs.
© shankar s. from Poona (pune), India, India · CC BY 2.0
Official종료Ohori Park Japanese Garden hours, ¥250 admission, closed Mondays, and the easiest way there from Ohori-Koen Station — plus what to see in 30–45 minutes.
2026/07/05 09:00 FukuokaAdults ¥250, children ¥120 (65+ free)
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Luma종료A daytime DJ session in an art gallery — coffee, beats and a creative morning crowd.
2026/07/05 09:00 Tokyo¥1,500
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Official종료Historic sake museum in Kyoto's Fushimi brewing district with exhibits, brewery tours and a tasting corner.
2026/07/05 09:30 KyotoPaid admission including a tasting; open 9:30-16:30 (last entry 16:00). Cashless from July 2026.
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Official종료An island in the Seto Inland Sea reborn as living art, with Tadao Ando museums, a Yayoi Kusama pumpkin and outdoor installations.
2026/07/05 10:00 Across JapanMuseum tickets vary; Chichu Art Museum needs advance booking
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Luma종료Iwaken Lab celebrates five years with lightning talks and a community tech showcase — free to join.
2026/07/05 13:00 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
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Luma종료A free idea-pitching and networking event for builders and founders, hosted at Tama Mirai Messe.
2026/07/05 14:00 Tokyo무료
© 宇田川寛和｜TIB JAM · via LumaOfficial종료The Kyoto International Community House hosts cultural exchange events, language cafes and workshops for visitors and residents.
2026/07/05 14:00 KyotoMany events free or low-cost; some workshops ticketed
© Jean-Pierre Dalbéra · CC BY 2.0
Official종료Upscale Marunouchi live restaurant pairing dinner with intimate jazz, soul and world-music concerts.
2026/07/05 18:30 TokyoReserved seating with music charge plus food and drink; reservations recommended.
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Official종료Free sake museum in Kobe's Nada Gogo district inside a Taisho-era brewhouse, with life-size displays and tastings.
2026/07/06 09:30 Osaka무료
© Makoragi · CC BY 4.0Official종료A daimyo stroll-garden on the Owari Tokugawa estate, with a central pond, Ozone Waterfall and seasonal peony and iris beds beside a samurai art museum.
2026/07/06 09:30 NagoyaAdmission charged (see official site)
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connpass종료A Timee case-study session on business strategy and design challenges—how product design and designers' roles evolve in the AI era.
2026/07/06 19:00 Tokyo무료
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Official종료Step into the worlds of Studio Ghibli in Aichi, with life-size sets from Totoro, Spirited Away, Howl's Castle and more.
2026/07/07 10:00 NagoyaTimed tickets required; book online well in advance
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Jmty종료A 90-minute introductory aroma hand-therapy workshop in Yokohama, finishing with a relaxed tea gathering—wellness for caregivers and busy minds.
2026/07/07 13:30 Yokohama¥1,000
© Jupiter（宮澤） · via jmtyOfficial종료World-touring taiko troupe DRUM TAO performs a 45-minute show at its own open-air theatre, perched at 1,036m in the grasslands of Aso-Kuju National Park. Thunderous drumming, athletic choreography and sweeping highland views.
2026/07/07 14:00 Across JapanAdults (junior-high+) ¥4,500; children (4+) ¥2,500; under 3 free. Spring/autumn shows at 14:00.
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Official종료Roppongi dinner-and-concert club in Tokyo Midtown hosting international and Japanese artists across genres.
2026/07/07 19:00 TokyoReserved seating with music charge; food and drink ordered on site.
© Johannes Stage (1889–1962), Norwegian photographer · CC BY-SA 4.0Meetup종료A friendly, long-running monthly meetup for iOS and Swift developers in Tokyo — talks in English, all levels welcome.
2026/07/07 19:00 Tokyo무료
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0
Official종료Inside Ocean Expo Park, the giant Kuroshio tank holds whale sharks and manta rays behind one of the world's largest acrylic panels.
2026/07/08 08:30 OkinawaAdmission charged (see official fee page)
© James St. John · CC BY 2.0
connpass종료A hybrid meetup celebrating the new book 'Nutanix Cloud Platform Practical Guide,' with chapter walkthroughs from its authors.
2026/07/08 18:30 Tokyo무료
© Nutanix Japan G.K. · via connpass
Official종료Umeda dinner-and-concert club in the Herbis Plaza Ent, hosting jazz, soul and pop in an intimate room.
2026/07/08 19:00 OsakaReserved seating with music charge; food and drink ordered on site.
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Official종료Hakata's oldest 400 m covered arcade with 130+ shops, eateries and the famous Kawabata zenzai red-bean sweet.
2026/07/09 11:00 Fukuoka무료
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