Every event and festival in Japan in 2026, month by month — dates, venues and tickets, before they happen.
Japan's largest illumination: millions of LEDs transform a flower park near Nagoya into glowing tunnels and light shows.
2026/01/15 08:00 Across JapanAdmission around 2,500 yen (includes a park voucher)
© 文文 · GoogleGlowing arches of hundreds of thousands of lights fill Kobe each winter, a moving memorial turned beloved festival.
2026/01/23 09:00 Across Japan무료
© chia-hao HUANG (Bruce HUANG) · GoogleEach January, fireworks burst over Nara before the entire grass-covered Mt. Wakakusa is set ablaze in a spectacular winter ritual.
2026/01/24 08:30 Nara무료
© 井下原健太 · GoogleHokkaido's winter wonderland: giant snow and ice sculptures fill Odori Park, drawing over two million visitors each February.
2026/02/04 01:00 Sapporo무료
© Brandon Hung · GoogleOne of Japan's three great gardens glows after dark in seasonal light-up events, from snowy yukitsuri ropes to autumn-leaf reflections.
2026/02/06 08:30 Kanazawa무료
© 唐津敏明 · GoogleOtaru's historic canal and old streets glow with thousands of candles in snow lanterns, a quiet, romantic counterpoint to Sapporo's snow festival.
2026/02/13 08:00 Sapporo무료
© carl hong · GoogleA UNESCO World Heritage village of steep thatched gassho-zukuri farmhouses, nestled in a mountain valley that turns magical under snow.
2026/02/15 Across Japan무료
© 黃翊彰 · GoogleMonks brandish giant flaming torches along Todaiji's Nigatsudo balcony each March, showering sparks over the crowd in a 1,200-year-old rite.
2026/03/12 10:00 Nara무료
© ヒロナカダ · GoogleJapan's biggest anime expo: trailers, stage events, voice actors and exclusive goods from every major studio.
2026/03/21 01:00 TokyoTickets around 2,500 yen; some stage events require extra entry
© 王士榮 · GoogleOne of Tokyo's most famous hanami spots: 1,000 cherry trees line Ueno Park's central path in a pink canopy each spring.
2026/03/25 Tokyo무료
© jared lee · GoogleHundreds of cherry trees arch over the Meguro River, and at night pink paper lanterns turn the canal into a dream.
2026/03/26 01:00 Tokyo무료
© まさやん · GoogleGion's geiko and maiko perform the elegant Miyako Odori every April, a dazzling spring dance of kimono, music and seasonal scenes.
2026/04/01 03:30 KyotoTickets from around 4,000 yen; tea-ceremony seats cost more
© Andrew Wong · GoogleJapan's largest LGBTQ+ celebration fills Yoyogi Park with a parade, live stages, food and a vibrant, welcoming community.
2026/04/25 02:00 Tokyo무료
© T TMBC · GoogleUSJ's anime-and-game mega-event marks its 10th anniversary with five blockbuster Japanese titles, including the park debut of 'Frieren: Beyond Journey's End' running into January 2027.
2026/05/29 23:30 OsakaRequires a Studio Pass (1-day from around 8,600 yen); some Cool Japan attractions need a separate Express Pass.
© Daniel L · GoogleOkinawa's Golden Week dragon-boat festival packs Naha's port with thundering paddle races, music stages and fireworks over the harbor.
2026/05/03 Okinawa무료
© くどかず · GoogleA vibrant Golden Week celebration along Peace Boulevard, with flower parades, yosakoi dancing, music stages and a giant flower tower.
2026/05/03 00:30 Hiroshima무료
© Alessandro Fossati · GoogleOne of Tokyo's three great festivals: hundreds of portable shrines parade through Akihabara and the old Edo districts.
2026/05/08 23:00 Tokyo무료
© Eduardo Silva · GoogleAsakusa's wildest weekend: nearly 100 portable shrines and two million people flood the streets around Senso-ji Temple.
2026/05/15 02:00 Tokyo무료
© Guanchul Guanchunao · GoogleUSJ celebrates 25 years with a year-long 'Discover U!!!' festival — a new anniversary parade, classic film cars on display and special entertainment running from spring 2026 into March 2027.
2026/06/21 23:30 OsakaIncluded with a Studio Pass (1-day from around 8,600 yen); no separate ticket for the anniversary entertainment.
© Daniel L · GoogleSome 20,000 hydrangeas in 50 varieties carpet a hillside temple garden in Uji — including the elusive star-shaped 'shichidanka' — with weekend evening light-ups.
2026/06/21 23:30 KyotoGarden admission approx. ¥1,000 (adults).
© mikography · GoogleHello Kitty's indoor theme park celebrates 35 years with ribbon-themed decor and 'The Quest of Wonders' — its first all-new main parade in a decade — running all the way through the end of 2026.
2026/06/22 TokyoPassport tickets from around 3,300-4,000 yen (varies by date); cheaper online and on weekdays.
© مروان (سيف) · GoogleThe world's only ocean-themed Disney park turns 25 with a year-long 'Sparkling Jubilee' — a new harbor show, the 'Dance the Globe!' production and 'Jubilee Blue' decor across all eight ports.
2026/06/22 TokyoRequires a Tokyo DisneySea park ticket (1-day from around 7,900 yen, price varies by date).
© Michael Farnham · GoogleMt Fuji 2026: Yoshida & Subashiri open July 1, Fujinomiya & Gotemba July 10 (all close Sept 10). ¥4,000 fee, reservation, and gate rules — every trail.
2026/06/30 15:00 Across JapanA trail-entry fee applies (around 2,000-4,000 yen); mountain-hut stays extra
© Hao Chou · Google
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.
2026/06/30 23:00 Osaka무료
© Choi2451 · CC BY-SA 3.0A grand samurai procession reenacts a feudal lord's entry into Kanazawa, complete with armor, geisha and lantern-lit floats.
2026/06/05 05:00 Kanazawa무료
© MIYATA Tadaaki (AndeshM) · GoogleHiroshima's beloved summer kickoff: locals don yukata and fill the downtown streets for three festive nights.
2026/06/05 07:00 Hiroshima무료
© 助さん、角さん · GoogleSapporo erupts in color as thousands of dancers perform high-energy yosakoi routines through the streets each June.
2026/06/10 01:00 Sapporo무료
© Brandon Hung · Google
Luma종료A first-anniversary celebration at MAISON ROSE in Shibuya — drinks, music and a welcoming international crowd.
2026/06/20 08:30 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
© HANGOUT · via LumaTokyo's friendly pickleball meetup at TIPNESS Kichijoji — paddles provided, all levels welcome.
2026/06/20 11:00 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
© ティップネス吉祥寺24hours · GoogleA sociable 5K morning run from Yoyogi Park's clock tower — find your pace with a friendly international run club.
2026/06/21 01:00 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
© 吉谷孝義 · GoogleRun 5K then refuel with craft beer at ØL by Oslo Brewing — Tokyo's run-and-pint social.
2026/06/21 03:00 Tokyo¥1,500
© ØL by Oslo Brewing Co. Shibuya · GoogleLearn how Xserver rolled out the Claude Code AI assistant while balancing security and remote-work efficiency.
2026/06/21 04:00 Tokyo무료
© IKUKO MORIYAMA (Wonder Iku) · GoogleFounders and researchers gather at X-NIHONBASHI to talk the future of human spaceflight.
2026/06/21 06:00 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
© masahiro nakazawa · GoogleA reflective life-design workshop in Minato on the theme of self-love — journaling and honest conversation.
2026/06/21 06:00 Tokyo¥6,600
© Takashi IE · GoogleA hybrid paper-reading session on ICASSP 2026 machine-learning research—speech synthesis, recognition, and voice conversion—open to all.
2026/06/22 09:00 Tokyo무료
© Takato “Taka” Hirata · GoogleAn evening on real-world HR data and AI, with People Analytics talks and group discussions among practitioners.
2026/06/22 10:00 Tokyo무료
© ㈱マネーフォワード · GoogleThree expert sessions on vector search, embeddings, and RAG-driven AI chat, high atop Azabudai Hills.
2026/06/23 10:00 Tokyo무료
© 株式会社ナレッジワーク · GoogleWade barefoot through water and light in this immersive digital-art museum where you become part of the artwork.
2026/06/24 01:00 TokyoAdmission around 3,800 yen; book timed tickets online in advance
© Phan Tom · GoogleDive into otaku heaven: multi-floor anime stores, retro arcades, maid cafes and gachapon as far as the eye can see.
2026/06/24 03:00 Tokyo무료
© Alvin Leow · GoogleA hands-on intermediate workshop for engineers building with ElevenAgent voice-AI tooling.
2026/06/24 06:00 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
© egg restaurant tokyo · GoogleNVIDIA and industry experts explore how digital twins power autonomous decisions in disaster prevention and urban infrastructure.
2026/06/24 07:00 Tokyo무료
© masahiro nakazawa · Googlefreee engineers explain disposable per-PR preview environments that tame microservice complexity in the AI-coding era.
2026/06/24 10:00 Tokyo무료
© HTJ JP (HTJJP) · GoogleSip cocktails above the city: Tokyo's hotel rooftop and sky bars offer dazzling skyline views from up high.
2026/06/24 10:00 TokyoCocktails typically 1,800-3,000 yen; some bars have a cover charge
© スカイラウンジ オーロラ · GoogleTokyo's food paradise: graze on fresh sushi, tamagoyaki and seafood at the historic Tsukiji Outer Market.
2026/06/24 23:00 Tokyo무료
© Kevin Wong · GoogleThe flagship Pokemon store in Ikebukuro, packed with exclusive plush, seasonal merch and a giant Pikachu welcoming fans.
2026/06/25 01:00 Tokyo무료
© Atsushi Ehara · GoogleteamLab Borderless Azabudai Hills: the immersive digital-art museum — adult tickets ~¥3,800, timed online booking, access from Kamiyacho, and what to see.
2026/06/25 01:00 TokyoAdmission around 3,800 yen; timed tickets online recommended
© Javier Martinez · GoogleWander Japan's largest Chinatown for steaming nikuman, xiaolongbao and panda sweets among ornate gates and red lanterns.
2026/06/25 02:00 Yokohama무료
© ともやん · GoogleYokohama's glittering bayfront at night — ride the giant Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris wheel and stroll the illuminated waterfront promenade.
2026/06/25 08:00 Yokohama무료
© よこはまコスモワールド · GoogleFindy celebrates its DevRel offline community with lightning talks on the trajectories of sharing knowledge.
2026/06/25 09:30 Tokyo무료
© HTJ JP (HTJJP) · GoogleFrontier practitioners explore AI tools, autonomous agents, code quality, and engineering careers in the AI era.
2026/06/25 10:00 Tokyo무료
© Fine Lagusaz · GoogleCyberAgent engineers share Databricks migration stories, analytics democratization with Genie, and secure platform design.
2026/06/25 10:00 Tokyo무료
© Abema Towers · GoogleA maze of 200+ tiny, characterful bars in Shinjuku — squeeze in, meet strangers, and barhop into the small hours.
2026/06/25 11:00 TokyoMany bars charge a 500-1,000 yen seating fee plus drinks; some are foreigner-friendly
© Tekcho · GoogleWalk a luminous path through towering bamboo in Kyoto's Arashiyama, where filtered light and rustling stalks feel otherworldly.
2026/06/25 22:00 Kyoto무료
© Miquel Lapuente Marquès · GoogleExplore the crimson seat of the former Ryukyu Kingdom, a UNESCO World Heritage site now rising again from its 2019 fire.
2026/06/26 OkinawaPark areas free; paid zones include the reconstruction site view
© H W · GooglePick from hundreds of kimono, get dressed by friendly staff, and stroll Senso-ji and the old streets of Asakusa in full traditional style — booking and support in English.
2026/06/26 01:00 TokyoWomen's standard from ¥2,500; with hair set ¥3,500; couple plan ¥6,500 (return by 5:00 pm)
© 浅草 着物レンタル 蓮-REN- · GoogleA full-day deep dive into DNS operations, from fundamentals to advanced authoritative and resolver topics.
2026/06/26 01:00 Tokyo무료
© TKPガーデンシティPREMIUM東京駅日本橋 · GoogleContemporary art on the 53rd floor of Roppongi Hills, paired with one of Tokyo's best skyline views from the City View deck.
2026/06/26 01:00 TokyoAdmission around 2,000 yen; often includes the observation deck
© YUKIKO MIZUTANI · GoogleLearn the graceful art of the Japanese tea ceremony in a traditional Kyoto machiya, hosted in English for visitors.
2026/06/26 02:00 KyotoSessions typically 2,500-6,000 yen; reservations required
© 一保堂茶舗 京都本店 · GoogleA free open-air music night at SUNSET PARK CLUB — good sound, green vibes and an easy crowd.
2026/06/26 09:00 Tokyo무료
© Keitaro M · GoogleA meetup at the crossroads of AI and entertainment, hosted by AnotherBall for creators and fans.
2026/06/26 10:00 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
© Diva 2110 · GooglePractice Japanese and help others with English at relaxed, recurring language-exchange meetups across Tokyo.
2026/06/26 10:00 TokyoOften free entry; buy your own drinks
© 岡野谷覚士 · GoogleShibuya's iconic four-floor superclub, famous for its giant mirror ball and world-class techno and house lineups.
2026/06/26 14:00 TokyoCover typically 2,000-4,000 yen; bring photo ID (20+)
© WOMB · GoogleOne of Japan's most sacred shrines, set in a tranquil ancient forest in Nagoya and home to the legendary Kusanagi sword.
2026/06/27 Nagoya무료
© Leather JACK · GoogleTokyo's favorite escape: an easy, scenic mountain just an hour from Shinjuku, with temples, trails and a cable car.
2026/06/27 Tokyo무료
© やまちゃん · GoogleBuild with Gemini at Google Japan's Shibuya office — a hands-on AI hackathon for builders.
2026/06/27 00:30 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
© Shivani Choudhary · GoogleA free, easygoing gathering for book lovers to read together and swap summer recommendations.
2026/06/27 01:00 Tokyo무료
© Diva 2110 · GoogleAn English-speaking host walks you through a real matcha tea ceremony — whisking, etiquette and wagashi sweets — in a serene tatami tea room near Senso-ji, with optional kimono rental.
2026/06/27 02:00 TokyoFrom about ¥6,000 per person; kimono-included plans cost more
© Kimono Tea Ceremony MAIKOYA Asakusa · GoogleA flagship startup pitch and networking summit by F Ventures at Bellesalle Shibuya First.
2026/06/27 03:00 Tokyo¥80,000
© ベルサール渋谷ファースト · GoogleA summer-festival tech conference on 'AI and Career' with ~20 speakers, for engineers under 35.
2026/06/27 03:00 Tokyo무료
© 笑い男まんぷく · GoogleA retro shopping complex packed with vintage manga, rare figures, idol goods and Tokyo's famous towering soft-serve ice cream.
2026/06/27 03:00 Tokyo무료
© 加藤展康 · GoogleA relaxed photo-bingo walking tour of retro Shibamata — gentle, social and great for solo joiners.
2026/06/27 03:30 Tokyo¥2,000
© Osamu Kimura · GoogleSuit up in samurai armor, learn the basics of swordsmanship, and throw real ninja shuriken on a guided English tour through Japan's warrior history in Asakusa.
2026/06/27 04:00 TokyoBasic ticket from about ¥3,000 (adult); premium experiences cost more
© Samurai Ninja Museum Asakusa Tokyo · GoogleA Ruby community conference on 'what lies behind the curtain,' with talks from sorah, Masayoshi Takahashi and more.
2026/06/27 04:30 Tokyo무료
© Masahiko Motono · GoogleDress in samurai armor, try sword training and throw shuriken on an English guided tour through Japan's warrior history in the heart of downtown Kyoto.
2026/06/27 05:00 KyotoBasic ticket from about ¥3,000 (adult); longer experiences cost more
© SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM Kyoto · GoogleA laid-back evening picnic in Yoyogi Park with music, dancing and an international crowd—bring something to share and make friends from around the world.
2026/06/27 07:00 TokyoFrom ¥500 (with coupon; welcome drink included)
© 柿原和明（Kackey） · GoogleDive into retro Shinsekai beneath Tsutenkaku Tower for Osaka's famous deep-fried kushikatsu skewers and neon old-Osaka charm.
2026/06/27 08:00 OsakaSkewers from around 130 yen each
© Ameen Al-Hashem · GoogleFukuoka's riverside yatai stalls serve tonkotsu ramen, oden and yakitori under lantern light — the heart of Kyushu nightlife.
2026/06/27 10:00 FukuokaPay per dish; a bowl of ramen and a beer around 1,500 yen
© The POD · GoogleTour a historic 1909 sake brewery in Kyoto's Fushimi district, see the old tools of the trade, taste the pure underground water, and finish with a sake tasting — all for ¥600.
2026/06/28 01:00 Kyoto¥600 admission (age 20+, includes sake tasting); ¥100 ages 13-19, free under 12
© hunkil choo · GoogleRoll and shape your own nigiri and maki under a professional English-speaking instructor, then sit down and eat everything you made — a hands-on intro to sushi steps from Senso-ji.
2026/06/28 01:00 Tokyo¥13,000 per person (ingredients, equipment, instruction and the sushi you make all included)
© Sushi Making Tokyo | No1 Cooking Class in Japan · GoogleVeteran engineers (40+) share perspectives on career longevity and sustaining a life in tech.
2026/06/28 01:00 Tokyo¥1,000 (main event); networking reception ¥3,000–¥5,000 by age
© Sotir Daniel · GoogleJapan's conference on design and UX research, themed 'WEAVING,' with sessions, panels and workshops.
2026/06/28 01:00 Tokyo무료
© 鈴江仁 · GoogleLearn to hold the brush, control the ink and write kanji the traditional way in a 90-minute English-led shodo class — and take your finished artwork home as a keepsake.
2026/06/28 02:00 KyotoReserve via the official site for current pricing
© Kimono Tea Ceremony MAIKOYA Nishiki · GoogleIn the heart of old-town Asakusa, this beloved yose performs 365 days a year — rakugo storytelling plus manzai, magic, acrobatics and impressions. Drop in any day for an authentic dose of downtown Tokyo entertainment.
2026/06/28 02:00 TokyoBox-office tickets, all unreserved. Day program from 11:40, evening from 16:40.
© Kazuhiko K · GoogleA historic waterfront landmark hosting seasonal events year-round — Christmas markets, an ice rink, beer festivals and bay views.
2026/06/28 02:00 Yokohama무료
© Kei_ TYO23 · GoogleStroll Kyoto's historic Fushimi sake quarter, where soft spring water and centuries-old breweries make some of Japan's finest sake.
2026/06/28 02:00 KyotoTastings and museum entry from a few hundred yen
© 伏水酒蔵小路 · GoogleA rooftop BBQ and beer-garden party under Tokyo Tower — grill, drinks and skyline views.
2026/06/28 07:00 Tokyo¥7,500
© SIMPLEMENTE CEREZA · GoogleLie back and feel the resonance of Japanese taiko in an immersive sound-bath session.
2026/06/28 07:30 Tokyo¥7,000
© Keitaro M · GoogleKobe's waterfront glitters after dark — the red Port Tower, illuminated promenade and bay views make for a relaxed romantic evening.
2026/06/28 08:00 Across Japan무료
© ひにます · GoogleJapan's most famous baseball club under the dome — easy, all-weather pro baseball in the heart of Tokyo.
2026/06/28 09:00 TokyoReserved seats from about ¥2,200 to ¥7,000+
© 東京ドーム · GoogleTokyo's indie-music heartland: tiny live houses, record shops and bars host emerging bands almost every night.
2026/06/28 10:00 TokyoLive-house entry typically 2,000-3,500 yen incl. one drink
© Retronym Livehouse & Art Studio · GoogleFriendly recurring meetups in Osaka where travelers, expats and locals mingle over drinks and language practice.
2026/06/28 10:00 OsakaUsually free or low-cost entry; drinks separate
© Clifford Fiscus · GoogleAoyama's intimate world-class jazz club, hosting top international musicians over dinner and cocktails most nights.
2026/06/28 10:00 TokyoMusic charge varies by act (often 8,000-15,000 yen); reservations recommended
© ブルーノート東京 · GooglePair Japan's celebrated Kenrokuen Garden with the restored Kanazawa Castle next door — landscaped ponds, teahouses and white turrets.
2026/06/29 KanazawaKenrokuen entry around 320 yen; castle park grounds mostly free
© 唐津敏明 · GoogleJapan's oldest and largest museum in Ueno Park, home to samurai armor, Buddhist art and an unrivaled national treasure collection.
2026/06/29 TokyoRegular collection around 1,000 yen; special exhibits priced separately
© 山賀康弘 · GoogleCook Osaka's soul food — okonomiyaki, takoyaki and ramen — with an English-speaking chef in 'Japan's kitchen', then sit down and feast on what you made.
2026/06/29 02:00 OsakaVaries by menu and group; reserve via the official site
© Tea Ceremony Osaka The Osaka(茶道体験The Osaka) Make matcha · GoogleTokyo's oldest yose (variety hall), founded in 1857, runs daily programs of rakugo comic storytelling alongside manzai, magic, paper-cutting and acrobatics. A relaxed, ever-changing slice of Edo-era popular entertainment.
2026/06/29 03:00 TokyoAround ¥3,500 adults / ¥2,500 students. Day program from ~12:30, evening from ~17:00.
© Tomoya Yasukawa · GoogleTrain like a real ninja with a licensed Japanese master — sword, dagger, shuriken and blowgun techniques in a downtown tatami dojo, taught hands-on in English.
2026/06/29 04:00 Kyoto1-hour lesson ¥10,000; 2-hour lesson ¥15,000 per person (ninja costume included)
© NINJA DOJO and STORE KYOTO · GoogleSculpt your own seasonal nerikiri wagashi by hand, then enjoy it with freshly whisked matcha in a kimono — a gentle, English-guided sweets-and-tea workshop near Senso-ji.
2026/06/29 05:00 TokyoAbout ¥12,000 per person (kimono rental, ingredients and utensils included)
© Kimono Tea Ceremony MAIKOYA Asakusa · GoogleJapan's most passionate baseball crowd — join tens of thousands of Tigers fans for a jet-balloon night at historic Koshien.
2026/06/29 09:00 OsakaOutfield seats from about ¥2,000; infield reserved ¥6,000–¥9,000+
© 高博 · GoogleJoin casual mixed sports leagues — football, volleyball, dodgeball — designed to help internationals make friends in Tokyo.
2026/06/29 09:00 TokyoDrop-in or season fees vary by sport
© ずんだもん · GoogleRelaxed, recurring language-exchange meetups in Osaka where locals and travelers swap Japanese and English over drinks.
2026/06/29 10:00 OsakaOften free entry; buy your own drinks
© OSAKA 晴れた日の青い月 · GoogleDive into Osaka's neon nightlife around Dotonbori and Namba — street food, standing bars and dazzling river lights.
2026/06/29 10:00 OsakaPay-as-you-go; standing bars from a few hundred yen per drink
© John Snow · GoogleA short ferry from Hiroshima reaches Miyajima, where the great vermilion torii of Itsukushima Shrine appears to float on the tide.
2026/06/30 HiroshimaFerry and shrine entry each a few hundred yen
© Zach Holloway · GoogleThrow your own bowl or cup on an electric potter's wheel with a third-generation Kyoto ceramicist near Sennyu-ji; your fired piece is shipped to you afterward.
2026/06/30 01:00 KyotoQuick course about ¥2,000 (20 min); standard course ¥5,000 (30-60 min), plus tax
© K · GoogleA long-running group running hikes, sports days, parties and day trips for internationals and locals across Tokyo.
2026/06/30 01:00 TokyoPer-event fees vary (hikes, BBQs, parties); see listing
© Tokiotours - Your Personal Tour Guide in Japan · GoogleFeel the thunder of Japanese wadaiko drums in an English-led lesson — learn the rhythms and stances, then perform together wearing a happi coat, no experience needed.
2026/06/30 06:00 TokyoVaries by plan; reserve via the official site (taiko-reserve.com)
© Taiko-Lab青山 · GoogleTaste Nagoya's bold local specialties — miso katsu, hitsumabushi eel, tebasaki wings and curry udon — across the city center.
2026/06/30 08:00 NagoyaPay per dish; meals from around 800 yen
© きむっち挑戦・継続するWebライター · GoogleA 50-minute sampler of Kyoto's traditional performing arts in one sitting: maiko kyomai dance, bunraku puppet theatre, kyogen comedy, court bugaku dance, tea ceremony, ikebana and koto. The easiest, most tourist-friendly intro to Japanese arts.
2026/06/30 09:00 KyotoAdult from ¥5,500; premium seats ¥6,600. Daily shows at 18:00 and 19:00 (winter Dec–Mar: Tue–Fri only).
© Andrew Wong · GoogleOracle leaders and AWS reps discuss MySQL's latest features and the future of community collaboration.
2026/06/30 09:30 Tokyo무료
© Masahiko Motono · GoogleFukuoka's growing startup scene hosts regular developer meetups — web, AI, mobile and more — many welcoming and bilingual-friendly.
2026/06/30 10:00 FukuokaOften free or low-cost; register on connpass
© MILL SPACE 福岡 · GoogleLaugh the night away at regular English-language stand-up comedy shows hosted by Tokyo's international comedy scene.
2026/06/30 11:00 TokyoTickets typically 1,500-3,000 yen; some open-mic nights free
© Tokyo Comedy Bar (TCB) · GoogleA 106-hectare green expanse around Osaka Castle, ringed by moats and stone walls — 300 cherry trees, 1,200 plums, lawns and concerts year-round.
2026/06/30 15:00 Osaka무료
© Mayelin Werner · Google660 hectares where ~1,200 wild deer roam freely among temples and lawns, bowing for shika-senbei crackers — a National Natural Monument.
2026/06/30 15:00 Nara무료
© Ionut Bucur · GoogleSapporo's 125-year-old fish market in the heart of downtown: crab legs, sea-urchin, salmon roe and steaming kaisen-don bowls from morning to early evening.
2026/06/30 23:00 Sapporo무료
© 吳依瑩 · GoogleHiroshima's most visited site: a deeply moving record of the 1945 atomic bombing, with multilingual audio guides and free volunteer guides for overseas visitors.
2026/06/30 23:30 HiroshimaAdults ¥200; reservations advised at peak hours
© Junior dos Reis · GoogleKabuki's flagship Ginza theatre stages its July all-star run, headlined by a spectacular 13-role quick-change tour de force and a 43-year revival packed with aerial stunts and a real-water finale. English captioning is available.
2026/07/02 02:00 TokyoFrom ¥5,000 (Upper Tier B) up to ¥20,000 (Special Seat). English/Chinese captioning service +¥1,500.
© Enix · GoogleKyushu's friendliest city hosts welcoming meetups where travelers and locals connect over food and conversation.
2026/07/02 10:00 FukuokaUsually low-cost entry; drinks separate
© 52°Coffee & Bar · Google
Official진행 중A compact basement club (since 2011) beside the Aoyama tunnel, where DJs mix vinyl and USB across house and techno.
2026/07/02 12:00 TokyoLow door, often around ¥1,500
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Official이번 주말A characterful multi-floor venue near Aoyama-dori, running since 1996, with an underground party feel across three floors.
2026/07/02 13:00 TokyoDoor typically ¥2,000–3,000 (varies by event)
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Tokyo's boldest new nightlife complex inside Kabukicho Tower — multiple floors of techno, house and live art till dawn.
2026/07/02 14:00 TokyoDoor & advance tickets vary by event; 20+ with photo ID
© ZEROTOKYO · GoogleStart the day with rooftop yoga in Aoyama, finished with a healthy BELCOMO breakfast.
2026/07/02 22:30 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
© THE BELCOMO · GoogleOne of the Kanto region's largest Tanabata festivals, where central Hiratsuka disappears beneath giant, gaudy bamboo streamers up to ten metres tall.
2026/07/03 01:00 Across Japan무료
© KUNIYOSHI · GoogleExplore Kanazawa's gold-leaf workshops, colorful Kutani porcelain and the preserved Higashi Chaya geisha district.
2026/07/03 01:00 Kanazawa무료
© Thanos Metaxas · Google
Luma이번 주말A free pop-up of paper ephemera and collage at Design Festa Gallery Harajuku — browse, shop, make.
2026/07/03 01:30 Tokyo무료
© Mira Musette · via LumaRetro Shitamachi shopping street near Ueno lined with food stalls, wagashi sweets, croquettes and old-Tokyo charm.
2026/07/03 02:00 Tokyo무료
© SPCA663 Little B · GoogleThe summer edition of Earth Garden turns Yoyogi Park into a festive evening night-market — lanterns, world music, beer and global street food after dark.
2026/07/03 06:00 Tokyo무료
© T TMBC · GoogleAn offline lightning-talk night for server-side Kotlin developers, capped with a casual networking reception.
2026/07/03 10:30 Tokyo무료
© Mitsuhiro Otsuki · GoogleMingle with a roughly 50/50 mix of Japanese and Korean locals over a 2-hour all-you-can-drink dinner—perfect for K-pop, K-drama and Korean-food fans.
2026/07/03 10:50 TokyoMen ¥4,000 / Women ¥3,000
© 居酒屋 トロ政 上野店 · GooglePioneering Shibuya club open since 1996, newly renovated for its 30th anniversary, with techno, house, hip-hop and reggae nights.
2026/07/03 13:00 TokyoDoor/advance ticket varies by event; weekly genre parties on weeknights.
© Tatsuya Ohashi · Google
Official이번 주말A mountain hot-spring resort near Mt. Fuji, combining steaming onsen, a sculpture park, a pirate-ship lake cruise and ropeway views.
2026/07/04 Across JapanOnsen and museum entries vary; a Hakone Free Pass saves on transport
© Suicasmo · CC BY-SA 4.0A relaxed Korean-conversation meetup at a Kyoto café—practice speaking at any level with seats arranged by ability, then swap contacts over coffee.
2026/07/04 06:00 Kyoto¥1,000 (¥500 if no Korean attendees)
© Shuuhei (散歩の達人BON) · GoogleA hands-on Fukuoka meetup to try 'vibe coding' with AI tools like Codex and Claude—build small apps from natural-language prompts together.
2026/07/04 08:00 Fukuoka무료
© 宮崎麻世 · GoogleAtmospheric postwar alley by Shinjuku's west exit packed with ~60 yakitori, motsu-yaki and gyoza eateries.
2026/07/04 09:00 Tokyo무료
© Hieu Loki · GoogleMajor Shibuya live house on Dogenzaka, part of the O-group of venues, hosting concerts and late-night club events.
2026/07/04 09:00 TokyoTicket price varies by event; club nights and concerts priced separately.
© Spotify O-EAST · GoogleConnect with Japan's startup ecosystem at recurring founder and investor mixers around Shibuya and Roppongi.
2026/07/04 10:00 TokyoSome free, some ticketed (1,000-3,000 yen) — check the listing
© Tokyo Chapter - ninetytwo13 · GoogleHidden Nakazaki-cho cafe-bar and club under the railway arches, hosting DJ nights and underground music events.
2026/07/04 13:00 OsakaCafe by day; event/door charge varies for night music programs.
© MAME MAME · GoogleOhori 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 FukuokaAdults ¥250, children ¥120 (65+ free)
© Ng Carsica · GoogleA daytime DJ session in an art gallery — coffee, beats and a creative morning crowd.
2026/07/05 Tokyo¥1,500
© Pot gallery · GoogleHistoric sake museum in Kyoto's Fushimi brewing district with exhibits, brewery tours and a tasting corner.
2026/07/05 00:30 KyotoPaid admission including a tasting; open 9:30-16:30 (last entry 16:00). Cashless from July 2026.
© hunkil choo · GoogleAn island in the Seto Inland Sea reborn as living art, with Tadao Ando museums, a Yayoi Kusama pumpkin and outdoor installations.
2026/07/05 01:00 Across JapanMuseum tickets vary; Chichu Art Museum needs advance booking
© Taku · GoogleIwaken Lab celebrates five years with lightning talks and a community tech showcase — free to join.
2026/07/05 04:00 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
© 茂出木謙太郎 · GoogleA free idea-pitching and networking event for builders and founders, hosted at Tama Mirai Messe.
2026/07/05 05:00 Tokyo무료
© 東京都立多摩産業交流センター(東京たま未来メッセ) · GoogleThe Kyoto International Community House hosts cultural exchange events, language cafes and workshops for visitors and residents.
2026/07/05 05:00 KyotoMany events free or low-cost; some workshops ticketed
© Mo Irfan · GoogleUpscale Marunouchi live restaurant pairing dinner with intimate jazz, soul and world-music concerts.
2026/07/05 09:30 TokyoReserved seating with music charge plus food and drink; reservations recommended.
© コットンクラブ · GoogleFree sake museum in Kobe's Nada Gogo district inside a Taisho-era brewhouse, with life-size displays and tastings.
2026/07/06 00:30 Osaka무료
© 白鶴酒造資料館 · GoogleA daimyo stroll-garden on the Owari Tokugawa estate, with a central pond, Ozone Waterfall and seasonal peony and iris beds beside a samurai art museum.
2026/07/06 00:30 NagoyaAdmission charged (see official site)
© chii · GoogleYokohama's historic waterfront warehouses host seasonal festivals — Oktoberfest, flower garden, ice rink and food fairs.
2026/07/06 02:00 Yokohama무료
© Kei_ TYO23 · GoogleA Timee case-study session on business strategy and design challenges—how product design and designers' roles evolve in the AI era.
2026/07/06 10:00 Tokyo무료
© ゴードン餅つき · GoogleStep into the worlds of Studio Ghibli in Aichi, with life-size sets from Totoro, Spirited Away, Howl's Castle and more.
2026/07/07 01:00 NagoyaTimed tickets required; book online well in advance
© Wu Wu Wu · GoogleA 90-minute introductory aroma hand-therapy workshop in Yokohama, finishing with a relaxed tea gathering—wellness for caregivers and busy minds.
2026/07/07 04:30 Yokohama¥1,000
© Shingichi Nagai · GoogleWorld-touring taiko troupe DRUM TAO performs a 45-minute show at its own open-air theatre, perched at 1,036m in the grasslands of Aso-Kuju National Park. Thunderous drumming, athletic choreography and sweeping highland views.
2026/07/07 05:00 Across JapanAdults (junior-high+) ¥4,500; children (4+) ¥2,500; under 3 free. Spring/autumn shows at 14:00.
© 野外劇場 TAOの丘／Open-air Theater TAO-no-Oka · GoogleRoppongi dinner-and-concert club in Tokyo Midtown hosting international and Japanese artists across genres.
2026/07/07 10:00 TokyoReserved seating with music charge; food and drink ordered on site.
© mhw · GoogleA friendly, long-running monthly meetup for iOS and Swift developers in Tokyo — talks in English, all levels welcome.
2026/07/07 10:00 Tokyo무료
© Clara BODIN- Official · GoogleInside Ocean Expo Park, the giant Kuroshio tank holds whale sharks and manta rays behind one of the world's largest acrylic panels.
2026/07/07 23:30 OkinawaAdmission charged (see official fee page)
© 簡郁中（Jimmy） · GoogleGerman beer festivals tour Japan's cities each year with imported brews, sausages and live oompah bands.
2026/07/08 03:00 Across Japan무료
© Max Lin · GoogleA hybrid meetup celebrating the new book 'Nutanix Cloud Platform Practical Guide,' with chapter walkthroughs from its authors.
2026/07/08 09:30 Tokyo무료
© ニュータニックス・ジャパン合同会社 · GoogleUmeda dinner-and-concert club in the Herbis Plaza Ent, hosting jazz, soul and pop in an intimate room.
2026/07/08 10:00 OsakaReserved seating with music charge; food and drink ordered on site.
© ビルボードライブ大阪 · GoogleHakata's oldest 400 m covered arcade with 130+ shops, eateries and the famous Kawabata zenzai red-bean sweet.
2026/07/09 02:00 Fukuoka무료
© David Kuei · GoogleRolling purple lavender fields perfume the Hokkaido hills at Japan's most iconic flower farm, framed by distant snow-capped peaks.
2026/07/09 23:30 Sapporo무료
© t yamasita · GoogleKansai's flagship Pokemon store atop Daimaru Shinsaibashi, with an adjoining cafe where Pikachu-shaped dishes arrive tableside.
2026/07/10 01:00 Osaka무료
© Never White · GoogleJapan is a hotspot for Web3 — meet builders and enthusiasts at recurring blockchain and crypto meetups in Tokyo.
2026/07/10 10:00 TokyoOften free or low-cost; some networking events ticketed
© David Romano · GoogleKyoto's most respected basement live house and nightclub, running an all-genre program from techno and house to live bands since 1990.
2026/07/10 13:00 KyotoDoor price varies by event; many nights ¥2,000–¥3,500 with one drink.
© CLUB METRO · Google
Official개최 예정UP 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 14:00 TokyoDoor ¥3,500 (open 23:00, all-night)
© UP BEAT! / UP BEAT SOUNDWORKS · 提供画像 (Provided by the organiser)
Official개최 예정UP 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 14:00 TokyoEach show from ¥3,000 (varies by show; see each page)
© UP BEAT! / UP BEAT SOUNDWORKS · 提供画像 (Provided by the organiser)Kansai International Outdoor Gathering's summer series of hikes and day trips—July 11 brings veggie-harvesting and pizza-making just north of Osaka.
2026/07/11 Osaka¥3,190 (includes lunch)
© Osaka Farm (Cafe and Restaurant) · GoogleJapan's largest handmade-craft festival, where about 3,000 creators sell jewelry, ceramics, leather, art and food over one weekend.
2026/07/11 02:00 Tokyo¥1,300 advance / ¥1,500 door (1-day); ¥2,000 advance / ¥2,500 door (2-day); elementary schoolers and younger free.
© HIROSE HIROHIDE · GoogleSumo's summer tournament moves into Nagoya's brand-new IG Arena for the first time — fifteen days of top-division bouts in a gleaming 17,000-seat venue.
2026/07/11 23:30 NagoyaTickets required. Arena chair seats start from about ¥3,500; ringside and box (masu) seats cost more. Buy via the official Japan Sumo Association ticket site.
© Santa Dx · GoogleKyushu's only official Pokemon store, two minutes from Hakata Station, stocking 2,500+ items including Fukuoka-themed exclusives.
2026/07/12 01:00 Fukuoka무료
© Kim Loon Chee · GoogleA free, all-ages pickleball gathering near Odo Station bringing students, staff and locals together to play and connect across generations.
2026/07/12 01:00 Kyoto무료
© Xin · GoogleA relaxed, beginner-welcome security meetup blending quiet self-study time with lightning talks—for anyone curious but intimidated by hardcore sessions.
2026/07/12 04:00 Tokyo무료
© ㈱セキュアスカイ･テクノロジー · GoogleA laid-back Japanese-chess afternoon in central Yokohama—beginners welcome, with coaching, free matches and original puzzle cards over a drink.
2026/07/12 04:00 Yokohama¥1,500 (includes one drink)
© O biyan · GoogleA free, family-friendly Sunday gathering in Edogawa where kids and adults play, sing and connect across English and Japanese—no experience needed.
2026/07/12 06:30 Tokyo무료
© Base Camp Tokyo 江戸川橋 · Google
Official개최 예정A celebrated contemporary art festival scattered across the islands of the Seto Inland Sea, blending installations with fishing-village life.
2026/07/13 Across JapanPassport tickets cover many sites; some works charge separately
© 663highland · CC BY 2.5Over 30,000 golden lanterns light the approach to Yasukuni Shrine across four summer nights, with Aomori nebuta floats and bon-odori dancing.
2026/07/13 09:00 Tokyo무료
© N K · GoogleTwelve fan-shaped portable shrines representing the gods meet a procession of giant 50-kilogram flaming torches before Japan's tallest waterfall — one of the country's three great fire festivals.
2026/07/14 01:00 Across Japan무료
© BWV324 · GoogleMonthly gatherings for JavaScript, TypeScript and web developers in Tokyo, with bilingual talks and casual networking.
2026/07/14 10:00 Tokyo무료
© Clara BODIN- Official · GoogleFukuoka's adrenaline-fueled finale: teams race one-ton festival floats through the dawn streets of Hakata.
2026/07/14 19:59 Fukuoka무료
© Nattarat Juntien · GoogleA 175,000m2 classical garden of relocated historic buildings — in summer, irises, hydrangeas and early-morning lotus blooms float over its ponds.
2026/07/15 YokohamaAdults ¥900, children ¥200
© Ivy Chen · GoogleOsaka's otaku mecca — over 150 shops of anime, games, electronics and figures, with cosplayers spilling onto neon-lit Ota Road.
2026/07/15 02:00 Osaka무료
© Teruo YABUMOTO (YAB) · GoogleA premier mid-size live house atop Nagoya PARCO in Sakae, part of the nationwide CLUB QUATTRO chain hosting rock, pop and indie tours.
2026/07/15 09:30 NagoyaTicket price varies by show.
© 長屋一成（Kazunari Nagaya） · GoogleA Ruby on Rails community meetup in Akihabara featuring a keynote on 'SRE for Rails Engineers,' sponsor talks, and networking.
2026/07/16 10:00 Tokyo무료
© 秋葉原ハンドレッドスクエア倶楽部 · GoogleGion 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.
2026/07/17무료Official
Kyoto's grandest festival fills July with towering wooden floats, lantern-lit evening parties, and 1,100 years of tradition.
2026/07/17 Kyoto무료
© Salvador Fernández · Google
Official개최 예정A four-day camping techno & house festival in the Fukushima highlands, running nonstop through the night since 2009.
2026/07/17 04:00 Across Japan4-day full pass ~¥25,000; Under-25 ¥14,000; Tohoku-resident ¥15,000
© Σ64 · CC BY 3.0An offline Flutter developer meetup where speakers and listeners alike grow to love Flutter even more, with talks from active engineers.
2026/07/17 10:00 Tokyo무료
© 松本利奈 · GoogleA welcoming monthly meetup where indie game developers in Tokyo show works-in-progress and talk shop — in English.
2026/07/17 10:00 TokyoSmall entry fee at the door (around 1,000 yen incl. a drink)
© The SG Club · GoogleA pristine alpine valley in the Northern Japan Alps, with the Kappa Bridge, clear Azusa River and jagged peaks rising all around.
2026/07/17 21:00 Across Japan무료
© Md. Mostafizur Rahman · GoogleThree seaside days of Nepal in Tokyo's Odaiba — momo and dal bhat, Himalayan crafts, folk dance and music against the bay, free to all.
2026/07/18 01:00 Tokyo무료
© カメレオンマン · GoogleFestival Brasil Tokyo 2026 (Jul 18–19, Yoyogi Park): samba, churrasco and live Latin music, free entry — verified dates, venue and access.
2026/07/18 02:00 Tokyo무료
© T TMBC · GoogleNagoya's most eclectic arcade — 1,200 shops mixing a 400-year temple town with vintage clothing, street food and otaku culture.
2026/07/18 02:00 Nagoya무료
© YICHENG LIN (Joe) · GoogleThe 5th annual AWS Cloud Development Kit conference at Azabudai Hills, themed 'change'—how CDK evolves alongside AI coding agents.
2026/07/18 03:30 Tokyo무료
© Junichi Iwami · GoogleA summer seaside festival at Yamashita Park with parades, a lit-up boat procession and fireworks over Yokohama Bay.
2026/07/18 07:00 Yokohama무료
© Kuro Manabu · GoogleA pro-grade ~400-capacity live house in central Fukuoka's Yakuin district, hosting domestic and international touring artists.
2026/07/18 09:00 FukuokaTicket price varies by show.
© Masayuki Shinozaki · GoogleAnime-themed sightseeing and a stamp rally around Ikebukuro, capped by an anisong party with food, drinks and a global crowd of fans.
2026/07/19 05:30 TokyoFrom ¥1,000 (tour) / ¥2,000 incl. party
© Tomohiro Inoue · GoogleJR Central's railway museum displays 39 real trains — from steam locomotives to record-setting maglev — plus Japan's largest model railway diorama.
2026/07/20 01:00 NagoyaAdults ~¥1,000 (check site)
© Ng Carsica · GoogleOn the 21st of every month, nearly 1,000 stalls fill the grounds of UNESCO-listed Toji Temple with street food, antiques, pickles and crafts beneath its great pagoda.
2026/07/20 23:00 Kyoto무료
© P-USE · GoogleJapan's largest outdoor beer garden takes over Odori Park each summer, with rival breweries pouring ice-cold draft under the open sky.
2026/07/21 03:00 Sapporo무료
© Brandon Hung · GoogleTokyo's Google Developer Group runs talks and workshops on Android, Cloud, AI and web — open to all and often bilingual.
2026/07/21 10:00 Tokyo무료
© Shivani Choudhary · GoogleA Rubyist gathering inside the metaverse—Ruby fans meet in VRChat to talk tech and socialize, held during Vket 2026 Summer Tech Week.
2026/07/21 13:00무료
© 加藤展康 · GoogleSapporo's iconic ~500-capacity rock live house, host to legendary domestic and international acts since 1990.
2026/07/22 09:30 SapporoTicket price varies by show.
© ALFRED PHOTO FOUNDATION · GoogleJapan's biggest outdoor music festival unfolds across a misty mountain ski resort, with global headliners on eleven forest stages.
2026/07/24 Tokyo3-day pass approx. ¥60,000 / 1-day approx. ¥24,000
© 苗場プリンスホテル · GoogleAI 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 00:30 TokyoConference free; +¥1,000 with networking
© 大手町プレイス ホール＆カンファレンス · GoogleOtaru's biggest summer festival fills the port with the mass 'Shio Nerikomi' dance and a closing fireworks display.
2026/07/24 02:00 Sapporo무료
© ALFRED PHOTO FOUNDATION · GoogleA long-running two-floor club and live house in Tenjin's Oyafuko-dori, spanning new sounds to classics with a heavy local-event calendar.
2026/07/24 13:00 FukuokaDoor price varies by event; club nights typically ¥2,000–¥3,000 with drink.
© ブルー“もゆ”サムライ · GoogleAround 600,000 sunflowers blaze across the Yatsugatake foothills, lit up after dark for a glowing field beneath the night sky.
2026/07/25 Across Japan무료
© 北杜市明野サンフラワーフェス メイン会場 · GoogleThe home of bunraku, Japan's UNESCO-listed puppet theatre, where master puppeteers, tayu chanters and shamisen bring epic dramas to life.
2026/07/25 02:00 OsakaTickets vary by program; English audio guide available
© 坂元菊子 · GoogleShinjuku Eisa Festival 2026 (Jul 25): ~23 Okinawan eisa troupes drumming through the streets by Shinjuku Station, free — date, venue and access.
2026/07/25 04:00 Tokyo무료
© Takeshi Kawaguchi · GoogleKyoto's Google Developer Group runs monthly study sessions and hackathons on Android, Flutter, AI/ML and Cloud.
2026/07/25 04:00 Kyoto무료
© 三条河原町パーティースペースあそViva · GoogleOsaka's thousand-year river festival ends with a flotilla of lantern-lit boats and fireworks reflected on the Okawa River.
2026/07/25 06:00 Osaka무료
© R yu · GoogleOne of Japan's three great river festivals — lantern-laden 'makiwara' boats glide across the Tenno River by night.
2026/07/25 09:00 Nagoya무료
© おおゆき · GoogleOne of Nagoya's largest live houses near Shinsakaemachi, a ~1,000-capacity floor that regularly hosts rock and band tours.
2026/07/25 09:00 NagoyaTicket price varies by show.
© 65 Yumimali · GoogleBy night, daytime banner floats transform into 'lantern pyramids' — 12 tiers of 309 glowing lanterns swaying as bearers race them through Kitakyushu.
2026/07/25 09:30 Fukuoka무료
© 酒吞童子WALKER · GoogleTokyo's most storied summer fireworks show launches 20,000 shells over the Sumida River with Tokyo Skytree glowing behind.
2026/07/25 10:00 Tokyo무료
© Mark Williams · GoogleTokyo's most famous fireworks: 20,000 shells light up the sky over the Sumida River with Skytree as the backdrop.
2026/07/25 10:00 Tokyo무료
© Mark Williams · GoogleHokkoku Fireworks Kanazawa 2026 (Jul 25): 12,000+ shells over the Saigawa River in central Kanazawa, free viewing — date, venue and access.
2026/07/25 10:30 Kanazawa무료
© haya · GoogleOne of the Seto Inland Sea's largest displays — about 10,000 shells, including wide 10-go bursts, choreographed to music over Hiroshima Port.
2026/07/25 11:00 Hiroshima무료
© 전정옥 (Withok) · GoogleNagoya's Google Developer Group gathers Tokai-region engineers for talks on Google tech, AI, Android and the web.
2026/07/26 04:00 Nagoya무료
© クルヴェット名古屋 · Google
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 09:30 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)Toyota Oiden Festival 2026: the Oiden fireworks light up the Yahagi River on July 26 — verified date, free viewing, venue and access.
2026/07/26 10:00 Nagoya무료
© めるはば · GoogleHokkaido's broad, cross-stack engineering community runs hybrid meetups to help Sapporo's developers gather, grow and connect.
2026/07/28 10:00 Sapporo무료
© CANVAS ROOFTOP · GoogleUSJ'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.
2026/07/29 23:30 OsakaStudio Pass required; the Premier Show and Sanji's Pirate Restaurant need separate paid/lottery tickets.
© Daniel L · GoogleTwo-day conference at Microsoft Japan exploring how generative AI and LLMs are reshaping software development, with speakers from major tech firms.
2026/07/30 02:00 TokyoPaid (on-site); online free
© llcheesell · GoogleOne of Japan's longest-running AWS user groups, with Osaka deep-dive talks, hands-on sessions and certification prep.
2026/07/30 10:00 Osaka무료
© OSAKA VARIETY ACT SHOW‐OVAS! · GoogleA public live-house complex and the cultural heart of Koza, Okinawa City's storied music district, hosting local and touring acts.
2026/07/30 10:00 OkinawaTicket price varies by event.
© okinjo 77 · GoogleThe planet's biggest cosplay festival: teams from 40+ countries parade through Nagoya and battle for the World Cosplay Championship at Oasis 21.
2026/07/31 01:00 Nagoya무료
© オアシス21 · GoogleDubbed 'Hakata's Kitchen,' this century-old covered alley packs 40-plus stalls of glistening Genkai-sea fish, fugu, and pickles that pro chefs swear by.
2026/07/31 23:00 Fukuoka무료
© Pat Chan · GoogleSit zazen with the head monk inside a 400-year-old temple usually closed to the public, just minutes from Roppongi — a calm, English-guided introduction to Zen with tea and sweets.
2026/07/01 01:00 TokyoPrivate experience — contact the operator for pricing
© 祥雲寺 · GoogleA converted 1920s schoolhouse whose corridors are lined with 50,000 readable manga — pull any volume off the 200m 'Wall of Manga' and sprawl on the lawn.
2026/07/01 01:00 KyotoAdults ¥900 (check site for current fees)
© 岡本芳美 · GoogleA whole building stacked with 23 okonomiyaki stalls: watch chefs layer cabbage, noodles and egg on sizzling teppan in Hiroshima's soul-food theme park.
2026/07/01 02:00 Hiroshima무료
© お好み村 てつ · GoogleA rare surviving wooden yose from the early 20th century, Suehirotei keeps the intimate atmosphere of old Tokyo. Daily rakugo and variety acts in tatami-and-cushion seating, a one-minute walk from busy Shinjuku-Sanchome.
2026/07/01 03:00 TokyoAbout ¥3,500 adults (students ¥3,000; discounted evening entry available). Day from 12:00, evening from 16:45.
© 稲岡慶郎 · Google
Official종료Catch Japan's top-flight football — choreographed ultras, family-friendly stands and clubs in nearly every city.
2026/07/01 05:00 TokyoTickets typically ¥2,000–¥6,000
© Mr.ちゅらさん · CC BY 4.0Kyoto's most atmospheric nightlife lane — a narrow lantern-lit alley of riverside restaurants, sake bars and traditional teahouses.
2026/07/01 09:00 Kyoto무료
© Agi B · GoogleLegendary Ebisu live house with a custom sound system, hosting indie, rock and electronic acts plus a loft cafe and gallery.
2026/07/01 10:00 TokyoTicket price varies by show; fully non-smoking venue.
© ぼす。 · GoogleSettle into Osaka's intimate whisky bars to sample award-winning Japanese single malts poured by passionate bartenders.
2026/07/01 10:00 OsakaPours from around 1,000 yen; some bars add a seat charge
© Konstantin Hess · GoogleDive into Tokyo's booming AI scene at recurring meetups covering LLMs, ML research and applied data science.
2026/07/01 10:00 Tokyo무료
© Michael Humphries · Google
Official종료An international bar on Tenjin's Oyafuko-dori that turns into a DJ floor for house, techno, EDM and hip-hop.
2026/07/01 12:00 FukuokaDrink-based bar; event door charge varies
© そらみみ · CC BY-SA 4.0
Official종료Naha's large resort-style dance club (since 2015) with a full lighting and sound rig, running house, EDM and hip-hop.
2026/07/01 12:00 OkinawaWeekday ~¥1,000–3,000 / weekend ~¥1,000–4,000; promos common
© Qiuqizhenghong · CC BY-SA 3.0
Official종료A big, mainstream Umeda club (since 2012) with one of Japan's largest LED screens, leaning EDM and hip-hop.
2026/07/01 12:00 OsakaDoor usually includes drink(s); discount coupons common
© Type specimen · CC BY-SA 3.0
Official종료A basement DJ club in Kanazawa's Katamachi district, with weekly DJs across house, techno and EDM.
2026/07/01 13:00 KanazawaDoor charge varies by event
© Jovandavid · Public Domain
Official종료A Sapporo underground institution (25+ years) renowned for one of Japan's finest sound systems — deep house and techno.
2026/07/01 13:00 SapporoEntry varies by event (roughly ¥2,500–4,000)
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Official종료An established underground club in Nagoya's Shinsakae district, focused on house and techno with local and international DJs.
2026/07/01 13:00 NagoyaVaries by event/DJ (door + advance; often includes drink)
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Official종료Kyoto's largest club — a two-floor Kiyamachi venue running EDM/house/techno upstairs and hip-hop on another floor.
2026/07/01 13:00 KyotoDoor with drink; tourist-friendly entry packages available
© Jean-Pierre Dalbéra · CC BY 2.0Official종료A record shop, label and tiny dancefloor in Kitahama devoted to underground techno, house and electro.
2026/07/01 13:00 OsakaIntimate parties; modest door (some free anniversary parties)
© Type specimen · CC BY-SA 3.0Official종료An iconic Amerikamura club since 1999 — multiple floors and a rooftop running techno, house and trance.
2026/07/01 13:00 OsakaVaries by event/DJ (advance + door)
© 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 13:00 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 13:00 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 13:00 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 14:00 TokyoDoor ~¥3,000–4,000 (cheaper before 1:00); 20+ with photo ID
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Tokyo's vast wholesale fish market with tuna auctions, viewing decks and fresh-sushi restaurants open to visitors.
2026/07/01 21:00 Tokyo무료
© 虎吃貨（吃貨虎） · GoogleRide one of the world's great cycling routes across the Seto Inland Sea, island-hopping by bike over soaring suspension bridges.
2026/07/01 23:00 HiroshimaBike rental from around 2,000 yen per day
© タケシ · GoogleNintendo's own museum in Uji traces 130+ years of play — from hanafuda cards to the Switch — with giant interactive exhibits in a former factory.
2026/07/02 01:00 KyotoLottery reservation required; admission via official ticket draw
© ニンテンドーミュージアム · GoogleA circular, glass-walled art museum famous for Leandro Erlich's Swimming Pool — playful, interactive and free to wander outside.
2026/07/02 01:00 KanazawaFree public zones; ticketed exhibition galleries
© 酒吞童子WALKER · GoogleYebisu beer's birthplace at Yebisu Garden Place, with a museum, guided tours and a tasting taproom.
2026/07/02 03:00 Tokyo무료
© YEBISU BREWERY TOKYO（2024年4月3日開業） · GoogleKanazawa's 300-year-old kitchen: ~170 stalls of Sea of Japan crab, sweet shrimp and just-sliced sashimi rice bowls under one covered arcade.
2026/08/01 Kanazawa무료
© YH Hsiao · GoogleAt the home of Kyoto's 1,200-year Nishijin weaving tradition, dress in one of 150+ komon kimono — footwear and underthings included — and stroll the old capital in style.
2026/08/01 01:00 KyotoKomon kimono ¥4,950 (outdoor) / ¥3,850 (indoor); reservation required
© オオクニヌシノミコト · GoogleIn a Naramachi machiya once home to a Kofukuji monk, taste five Harushika sakes and keep the souvenir glass — sake from the very birthplace of Japanese sake.
2026/08/01 01:00 NaraFive-sake tasting approx. ¥500 with souvenir glass
© 今西清兵衛商店 · GoogleNara's famous mochi shop where two artisans pound steaming mugwort rice at blinding speed, then hand you a warm, soft yomogi mochi filled with red bean.
2026/08/01 01:00 Nara무료
© 陳長懋 · GoogleThe shop that invented Kanazawa's gold-leaf soft serve, where a shimmering sheet of edible gold is laid on your cone and you can try gold-leaf crafts.
2026/08/01 01:00 KanazawaGold-leaf soft serve approx. ¥891; craft experiences vary
© 箔一 東山店 · GoogleNagoya's quirky downtown district throws a lively summer festival with cosplay, world dance and a wet 'kara-okuri' parade.
2026/08/01 01:00 Nagoya무료
© YICHENG LIN (Joe) · GoogleThe world's first ramen theme park: slurp regional ramen styles in a recreated 1958 Tokyo backstreet, with gluten-free and vegetarian bowls too.
2026/08/01 02:00 YokohamaAdmission: adults ¥450, children ¥100, under 6 free (ramen extra)
© Massa S. · GoogleKitakyushu's biggest summer festival sends massive 'Wasshoi' dance parades and mikoshi through Kokura, capped by fireworks.
2026/08/01 06:00 Fukuoka무료
© 戴永聯 · GoogleA Guinness-record wall of taiko drums thunders through Morioka as thousands of dancers chant 'Sakkora choiwayasse!'
2026/08/01 09:00 Across Japan무료
© 郭琨山 · GoogleA 700-metre 'Grand Niagara' cascade and Tokyo's largest shells light up the Arakawa, fired in tandem with Toda City across the water.
2026/08/01 10:00 Tokyo무료
© I Y · GoogleA 1,000-shell opening burst in five seconds sets the tone for one of Tokyo's biggest riverside fireworks shows over the Edogawa.
2026/08/01 10:15 Tokyo무료
© 迎豊子 · GoogleHakodate 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 10:45 Sapporo무료
© Kwan Lee · GoogleBilled as Japan's noisiest festival: dozens of lantern-lit festival cars thunder through Kuwana to a relentless din of drums and gongs deep into the night.
2026/08/02 09:30 Nagoya무료
© ゆっくり考える · Google
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 10:00 Across JapanReserved viewing seat ¥4,000 (Aug 7 daytime + fireworks set ¥9,500); handling fee added
© Fisherman · CC BY-SA 3.0
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 10:00Paid 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 10:00 Across Japan무료
© Fisherman · CC BY-SA 3.0One of Japan's three great fireworks festivals, famed for the colossal 'Phoenix' shells fired across the Shinano River as a prayer for peace.
2026/08/02 10:20 Across Japan무료
© ひろと · GooglePerformers balance towering bamboo poles strung with dozens of glowing lanterns on their palms, foreheads and shoulders.
2026/08/03 09:50 Across Japan무료
© 川井ぼん · GoogleSome 10,000 dancers twirl flower-adorned straw hats to the rhythmic cry of 'Yassho, makasho!' in one of Tohoku's biggest parades.
2026/08/05 09:00 Across Japan무료
© Majin · GoogleOn summer nights, 20,000 candles flicker across Nara Park's historic grounds in a serene sea of gentle light.
2026/08/05 10:00 Nara무료
© Ionut Bucur · Google
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 01:00 Across Japan무료
© 掬茶 · CC BY-SA 4.0Japan's grandest star festival drapes Sendai's arcades in thousands of giant, handmade paper streamers.
2026/08/06 01:00 Across Japan무료
© Alean CHANG · GoogleAround 12,000 fireworks reflect off Japan's largest lake near Otsu in a 40th-anniversary show fused with drones and lasers.
2026/08/06 10:30 Kyoto무료
© ミシガンクルーズのりば（琵琶湖汽船） · GoogleAsagaya 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 01:00 Tokyo무료
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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 06:00 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)Ten thousand fireworks burst over central Tokyo synced to a live concert lineup, a rare downtown display you can pair with a stadium seat.
2026/08/08 10:30 TokyoFree to glimpse from afar; the official stadium viewing-and-concert tickets are paid.
© ミスタータイガース72 · Google
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 04:15 Across JapanPaid grandstand seats ¥1,000–¥3,000 per session (group/parasol tables ¥15,000–¥50,000)
© Kounosu · CC BY-SA 3.0The original yosakoi: 200+ teams and ~18,000 dancers with naruko clappers thunder through Kochi's streets across four August days.
2026/08/09 08:00 Across JapanFree to watch on the streets; paid reserved (shaded) seats sold for the main venues.
© lontongstroong · Google
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 09:00 Across JapanReserved grandstand ¥1,000 (C) – ¥3,000 (S); Minami-uchimachi SS ¥6,000 / Special ¥15,000
© Kounosu · CC BY-SA 3.0Japan's most famous dance festival: 100,000 dancers and a million spectators fill Tokushima with rhythm every August.
2026/08/12 09:00 Across Japan무료
© 坂口博紀（さかグルメっち） · GoogleGujo 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 11:00무료Official
The world's largest fan convention: hundreds of thousands gather at Tokyo Big Sight to buy doujinshi and cosplay.
2026/08/14 01:00 TokyoWristband entry fee on event days; check the official guide
© 王士榮 · GoogleThree thousand bronze and stone lanterns are lit across ancient Kasuga Taisha, filling the shrine's forest paths with a soft golden glow.
2026/08/14 10:00 NaraSmall fee to enter the inner lantern corridors
© 龍-Ryu- · GoogleNaha's vibrant 'kitchen': vivid Okinawan reef fish, pork and produce downstairs, then a 'mochiagari' service cooks your picks at the upstairs eateries.
2026/08/14 23:00 Okinawa무료
© Fra nci · GoogleA serene Yoshio Taniguchi pavilion honoring Zen philosopher D.T. Suzuki, built around a still 'Water Mirror Garden' for contemplation.
2026/08/15 00:30 KanazawaAdult ~¥310
© 鄭喜文 · GoogleA Kisho Kurokawa building tucked into Shirakawa Park, strong on the Ecole de Paris, the Mexican Renaissance and local modern art.
2026/08/15 00:30 NagoyaCollection ~¥300; special exhibitions vary
© skylarking · GoogleA lakeside museum in Ohori Park by architect Kunio Maekawa, mixing Dali and Warhol with Buddhist treasures across 16,000+ works.
2026/08/15 00:30 FukuokaCollection ~¥200; special exhibitions vary
© Dirk Hebecker · GoogleA Kenzo Tange landmark in Minato Mirai, freshly reopened after a three-year renovation, strong on modern art and Yokohama-rooted photography.
2026/08/15 01:00 YokohamaCollection admission modest; special exhibitions vary
© 横浜美術館 · GoogleTokyo'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 01:00 Tokyo1-day ticket approx. ¥20,000
© ななかぜ · GoogleA striking subterranean museum on Nakanoshima island devoted to postwar and contemporary art, behind a soaring bamboo-like steel facade.
2026/08/15 02:00 OsakaCollection exhibition ~¥430; special exhibitions vary
© 国立国際美術館 · GoogleTodaiji Manto Kuyoe 2026 (Aug 15): ~2,500 lanterns before the Great Buddha — plus Todaiji's verified admission fee (¥800) and opening hours.
2026/08/15 10:00 NaraGreat Buddha Hall admission applies (around ¥800).
© 山田秀幹 · GoogleAround 40,000 fireworks erupt over Lake Suwa, their booms echoing off the surrounding mountains in one of central Japan's most spectacular summer displays.
2026/08/15 10:00 Across Japan무료
© 松尾まさひろ · GoogleShinsaibashi's cult underground club where techno, drum & bass and Metalheadz nights roar through a no-frills, sound-first room.
2026/08/15 13:00 OsakaDoor charge varies by event (approx. ¥2,500–¥3,500, with drink)
© SWEEP · GoogleOne of Edo's three great festivals returns to its full triennial form in 2026, with 50+ mikoshi paraded as spectators drench bearers in purifying water.
2026/08/15 22:30 Tokyo무료
© 千上 · GoogleCentral Sapporo's flagship art museum, with 5,000+ works spanning Hokkaido art, the Ecole de Paris, glasswork and modern Japanese painting.
2026/08/16 00:30 SapporoCollection admission modest; special exhibitions vary
© M-Ki · GoogleJapan's first public contemporary art museum, a Kisho Kurokawa landmark crowning Hijiyama hill with bold rotating exhibitions.
2026/08/16 01:00 HiroshimaCollection ~¥370; special exhibitions vary
© 広島市現代美術館 · GoogleThousands of memorial lanterns drift down the Oi River below Arashiyama as the 'Torii-gata' bonfire of the Gozan Okuribi blazes on the hillside above.
2026/08/16 10:00 Kyoto무료
© M L Wong · GoogleA thousand women dance through summer night with golden paper lanterns glowing on their heads — Kumamoto's most ethereal festival.
2026/08/16 11:00 Across Japan무료
© Ookami Nanaya · GoogleGiant kanji and shapes blaze on five mountains around Kyoto to send ancestral spirits home at the close of Obon.
2026/08/16 11:00 Kyoto무료
© haya · GoogleWorld-famous taiko ensemble Kodo hosts a three-day island arts festival with thunderous harbour-side concerts under the stars.
2026/08/21 08:00 Across JapanHarbour Concert tickets approx. ¥5,000–7,000 each; fringe events free
© Syo · GoogleThe only museum in the world systematically collecting modern and contemporary Asian art — 5,000+ works from 23 Asian countries and regions.
2026/08/22 00:30 FukuokaCollection admission modest; special exhibitions vary
© 福岡アジア美術館 · GoogleA glossy multi-floor megaclub in the heart of Dotonbori serving open-format party nights with world-class DJs and VIP energy.
2026/08/22 13:00 OsakaDoor/VIP table pricing varies by night
© Nightclub&Entertainment 【GIRAFFE Japan】 Osaka · GoogleOne of Japan's biggest tropical-fish and aquatic-life markets fills an Asakusa hall with around 200 specialist booths.
2026/08/23 01:00 TokyoPaid admission (check the official site for the current ticket price).
© Orient Ltdexp · GoogleComitia 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 02:00 TokyoAround ¥1,500 (the catalog doubles as entry); free entry after 15:00.
© HIROSE HIROHIDE · GoogleA rapid-fire summer fireworks night lights up Minato Mirai 21 over Rinko Park and the Yokohama waterfront.
2026/08/24 09:30 Yokohama무료
© Simon Blizzard · GoogleTo mark the close of Mt. Fuji's climbing season, around seventy three-meter torches blaze along the streets of Fujiyoshida — counted among Japan's three most unusual festivals.
2026/08/26 06:00 Across Japan무료
© 쿰척 · GoogleOkinawa's biggest cultural park: explore a vast limestone cave, dress in Ryukyu attire, try bingata dyeing and Ryukyu glass, and catch the daily Super Eisa show.
2026/08/28 OkinawaAdults ¥2,000; children (4-14) ¥1,000
© おきなわワールド · GoogleNagoya's huge late-summer dance festival fills the city center with hundreds of energetic teams in a riot of color and choreography.
2026/08/28 02:00 Nagoya무료
© SPCA663 Little B · GoogleOkinawa's biggest eisa festival, where drum troupes from across the islands perform thunderous traditional dance under summer skies.
2026/08/28 06:00 Okinawa무료
© MOTOJI YAMAMOTO · GoogleNara's energetic summer counterpoint — vivid street-dance teams parade past Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha and Sanjo-dori.
2026/08/29 02:00 Nara무료
© Zach Holloway · GoogleTokyo's biggest samba parade fills Asakusa with feathered dancers and thundering bateria as competing teams vie for the championship along Umamichi Street.
2026/08/29 04:00 Tokyo무료
© ぴぴねこ · GoogleTokyo's own Awa dance takes over Koenji's backstreets as 10,000-plus dancers in 'ren' troupes whirl through the summer night.
2026/08/29 08:00 Tokyo무료
© 加藤展康 · GoogleJapan's most prestigious pyrotechnic competition, where the nation's top fireworks artisans battle for the Prime Minister's Award.
2026/08/29 08:10 Across JapanReserved seating required for prime spots (paid); riverbank viewing free
© 920 kana · GoogleKyoto's biggest club: a multi-floor Kiyamachi institution that has hosted Skrillex, Steve Aoki and Fatboy Slim for 1,000+ dancers.
2026/08/29 13:00 KyotoDoor charge varies by event (with drink)
© WORLD KYOTO · GoogleJapan's only major summer full marathon starts and finishes at Odori Park, using stretches of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic route.
2026/08/29 23:30 SapporoSpectating free; runner entry opens in late March 2026.
© Brandon Hung · GoogleBy lantern light, faceless dancers in straw hats move with hushed grace to mournful kokyu strings through old Yatsuo's stone lanes.
2026/09/01 08:00 Across Japan무료
© Naka Hiro · GoogleJapan's oldest kabuki theatre in Kyoto stages a modern crossover, fusing the world of kabuki with the famous anime master-thief Lupin III. A playful, fast-paced gateway into the art form, with English audio guides available.
2026/09/02 02:00 KyotoTickets vary by seat class; check the official site. English audio guide available for rental.
© 南座 · GoogleAn 800-capacity live house on the 10th floor of Hiroshima PARCO, a touring-band staple since 2001 in the Hondori shopping arcade.
2026/09/05 09:00 HiroshimaTicket price varies by show
© 梅田先輩 · GoogleA quirky Tokyo street festival born from a comic rakugo tale, where charcoal-grilled Pacific saury is served with sudachi citrus to long, happy queues.
2026/09/06 01:00 Tokyo무료
© 百目鬼賢吾 · GoogleA three-week harvest food festival in Odori Park celebrating Hokkaido's bounty — fresh seafood, ramen, sweets, wine and local produce.
2026/09/11 01:00 Sapporo무료
© Brandon Hung · GoogleJapan's Munich-recognised Oktoberfest brings genuine German breweries, Bavarian food and oompah bands to Shiba Park beneath Tokyo Tower.
2026/09/11 02:00 TokyoPaid: entry plus a refundable glass deposit; food and beer charged on site.
© FungSwee Wong · GoogleThe birthplace of the giant 'sanshakudama', this Niigata shrine festival fires the world's largest fireworks shell — a four-shaku, 800kg behemoth.
2026/09/11 10:30 Across Japan무료
© 夏澄 · GoogleVietnam 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 01:00 Yokohama무료
© 菊池俊介 · GoogleFor seven nights, around 500 food and game stalls line Hakozakigu's approach as a million visitors mark autumn's arrival — Fukuoka's great harvest festival.
2026/09/12 01:00 Fukuoka무료
© 筑前國一之宮 筥崎宮 · GoogleThe city's foreigner-friendly hub runs welcome events, language exchange salons, homestay visits and 'warm fellowship' gatherings where locals and internationals mingle.
2026/09/12 04:00 Fukuoka무료
© 福岡市国際会館 Fukuoka City International Center · GoogleAn underground live house and club beneath Tanukikoji, a pillar of Sapporo's scene hosting both touring bands and DJ nights.
2026/09/12 09:00 SapporoTicket/door price varies by live or club event
© かわうそまま · GoogleAki Basho 2026 runs Sep 13–27 at Ryogoku Kokugikan. Tickets go on sale Aug 8 — seat prices and how overseas fans can book, explained.
2026/09/12 23:30 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.
© Michael Hollander · GoogleDisney 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 TokyoRequires a park ticket (1-day from around 7,900 yen, varies by date); all Halloween entertainment is included.
© Michael Farnham · GoogleTeams haul massive wooden festival floats at full sprint through Kishiwada's streets in one of Japan's most thrilling matsuri.
2026/09/18 21:00 Osaka무료
© アナム博士! · GoogleSome 600 people parade in full samurai costume through Aizuwakamatsu in a 'Lord's Procession' honouring the clan that made a famous last stand in Japan's last civil war.
2026/09/19 01:00 Across Japan무료
© 黄少龙 · GoogleAsia's biggest video-game expo celebrates its 30th edition with hands-on demos, cosplay and a record five-day run at Makuhari Messe.
2026/09/19 01:00 TokyoPublic-day ticket approx. ¥2,000–3,000 (advance)
© 幕張メッセ · GoogleAsia's biggest gaming expo at Makuhari Messe, with hands-on demos of upcoming titles, cosplay and the latest hardware.
2026/09/19 01:00 TokyoPublic-day tickets sold in advance; business days are trade-only
© 幕張メッセ · GoogleHokuriku's biggest jazz event turns central Kanazawa into 200-plus free street performances across some 20 venues.
2026/09/19 02:00 KanazawaFree street performances; paid special concerts vary.
© Thanos Metaxas · GoogleThe country's largest all-Japanese-artist rock festival fills a Chiba seaside park with 115 acts across five summer days.
2026/09/19 02:45 Tokyo1-day ¥16,000 / 5-day pass ¥55,000
© P myu · GoogleJapan's flagship EDM festival turns Odaiba's waterfront into a two-night blaze of world-class DJs, lasers and pyrotechnics.
2026/09/19 05:00 Tokyo2-day pass approx. ¥30,000
© Jangwon Heo · GoogleA biennial festival in the ancient capital, founded under Cannes-winning director Naomi Kawase, championing first- and second-time filmmakers across screenings set among Nara's temples and parks.
2026/09/20 01:00 NaraScreening tickets typically around 1,000-1,500 yen; some free outdoor and community programs.
© t takashi · GoogleJapan's biggest reptile and exotic-animal expo packs Tokyo Big Sight with geckos, snakes, frogs and the breeders who love them.
2026/09/20 01:00 TokyoAdults ¥1,400 advance / ¥1,600 door; elementary ¥700 advance / ¥800 door; preschoolers free.
© 王士榮 · GooglePet 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 01:00 OsakaAdults (junior-high+) ¥1,300 advance / ¥1,500 door; children (age 4-elementary) ¥700 advance / ¥800 door.
© S.T · GoogleJapan's largest Indian festival fills Yoyogi Park with curry stalls, chai, sari shops, Bollywood dance and classical music — a two-day plunge into India in the heart of Tokyo.
2026/09/26 01:00 Tokyo무료
© T TMBC · Google
Official개최 예정The beachside successor to TAICOCLUB — a genre-spanning electronic festival in front of Izu's Shirahama Beach.
2026/09/26 02:00 Across JapanTickets ¥16,000–22,000; Under-23 ¥13,000 (accommodation separate)
© tenaciousme from Toronto, Canada · CC BY 2.0Around 100 fishing boats escort three deities' mikoshi across the sea at this World Heritage shrine's grand autumn festival.
2026/10/01 Fukuoka무료
© 村田誠一 · GoogleThe Ueno Park edition of the free Caribbean-Latin street fair — Latin food, mojitos, salsa and reggae beside the fountain plaza in one of Tokyo's most famous parks.
2026/10/03 01:00 Tokyo무료
© jared lee · GoogleSeven towering floats, each carrying 300+ glowing red lanterns, parade through Fukushima nights to the beat of taiko in one of Japan's three great lantern festivals.
2026/10/03 09:00 Across Japan무료
© Yuichi Otake · GoogleA 380-year-old shrine festival blending Japanese, Chinese and Dutch flair — spinning dragon dances, whirling umbrella floats and roaring 'Motte-koi' chants.
2026/10/06 22:00 Fukuoka무료
© M's Factory · GoogleUNESCO-listed Belgian beer culture lands in front of Kyoto's Higashi-Honganji temple — dozens of imported brews, frites, waffles and live music in an open-air city festival.
2026/10/08 03:00 Kyoto무료
© SK Y · GoogleEleven gilded Edo-era floats parade through old Takayama by day, then glow with 100+ lanterns at dusk in one of Japan's three most beautiful festivals.
2026/10/09 Nagoya무료
© kari one · GoogleSome 33,000 round kochia bushes turn Miharashi Hill a blazing crimson each October, a fluffy red carpet rolling toward the Pacific Ocean.
2026/10/10 00:30 Across JapanAdults (high-school+) from ¥450; price rises during peak kochia season
© 塚原哲 · GoogleOne of Japan's three great sake towns throws open its breweries, with a tasting plaza pouring 1,000-plus sakes from across the country.
2026/10/10 01:00 HiroshimaFestival free to attend; the 'Sake Hiroba' tasting plaza is a paid ticket.
© Mana TDK · GoogleA free international food-and-culture fair at seaside Yamashita Park: 50+ stalls of global cuisine and world music and dance performances on stage.
2026/10/10 01:00 Yokohama무료
© Kuro Manabu · GoogleNagoya's biggest autumn party crowns Oda Nobunaga, Hideyoshi and Ieyasu in armor, leading a 600-strong procession from the station to Nagoya Castle.
2026/10/10 01:00 Nagoya무료
© SPCA663 Little B · GoogleJapan's biggest sake celebration: sample brews from across the country in Saijo, one of the nation's top sake towns.
2026/10/10 01:00 HiroshimaFestival free to enter; the 'Sake Plaza' tasting pass is paid
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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 03:00 Across Japan~¥23,000 (Under-28) to ¥29,000; includes camping
© photo: Qurren (talk) Taken with Canon PowerShot G9 X · CC BY-SA 3.0In a 340-year-old Nara ritual, shrine 'seko' wrangle wild stags with ropes inside a wooden arena before a Shinto priest saws off their autumn antlers.
2026/10/10 03:00 NaraAround ¥1,000 (adults)
© 龍-Ryu- · GoogleJoin thousands pulling the world's largest straw rope through Naha in this Guinness-record Okinawan autumn festival.
2026/10/11 02:00 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 05:30 Okinawa무료
© Yuet Man Lee · CC BY-SA 4.0Japan's premier tech expo, where AI, robotics, mobility and IoT from hundreds of companies and startups go hands-on under one roof.
2026/10/13 01:00 Tokyo무료
© 幕張メッセ · GoogleThree portable shrines are violently crashed together as seven ornate floats clash in Japan's most famous 'fighting festival.'
2026/10/14 01:00 Across Japan무료
© k (ken5) · GoogleFifty-four golden, 5.5-metre taiko-dai floats are hoisted by 150-strong crews in one of Shikoku's three great festivals.
2026/10/15 23:00 Across Japan무료
© 野本貴士 · GoogleWalk ancient moss-covered pilgrimage paths through the forested Kii Mountains to sacred Kumano shrines, a UNESCO World Heritage route.
2026/10/16 23:00 Across Japan무료
© K · GoogleTacos, jerk chicken and mojitos meet salsa and reggae rhythms — a free, sun-soaked open-air fair celebrating Caribbean and Latin American culture along Yoyogi Park's avenue.
2026/10/17 01:00 Tokyo무료
© 柿原和明（Kackey） · GoogleIn Tokyo's 'Little Edo', towering tiered floats with revolving dolls roll past kurazukuri warehouses and clash in 'Hikkawase' flute-and-drum face-offs.
2026/10/17 01:00 Tokyo무료
© Dwi Apriany · GoogleJapan's biggest analog-game fair, where thousands of indie board, card and tabletop creators sell and demo their games over one weekend.
2026/10/17 02:00 TokyoAround ¥1,500 advance / ¥2,000 same-day (2026 reference; autumn fees TBA); elementary schoolers and younger free.
© YAMAZAKI HIROYUKI · GoogleOver 5 million LEDs transform the park into a glowing garden — a luminous wisteria tunnel, a great wisteria of light and reflective ponds rank it among Japan's top three illuminations.
2026/10/17 06:30 TokyoEvening admission around ¥1,400 (varies by light stage).
© 吉澤広幸 · GoogleThe hairpin Irohazaka road climbs through a moving gradient of red and gold to Lake Chuzenji, where the 97-m Kegon Falls plunges past blazing maples.
2026/10/17 23:00 Tokyo무료
© Katsumi Ohyama · GoogleJapan's largest ramen festival gathers 36 famous shops from Hokkaido to Kyushu under one open-air roof in Komazawa Park — one steaming bowl at a time.
2026/10/22 01:00 Tokyo무료
© 池田邦人（musicjpn） · GoogleA 2-km parade of 2,000 people in meticulously accurate costumes marches through 1,000 years of Kyoto history, from Heian nobles to Meiji revolutionaries.
2026/10/22 03:00 Kyoto무료
© H ! O · GoogleMen in loincloths haul flaming 80-kg torches through a mountain village after dark in one of Kyoto's wildest, most primal night festivals.
2026/10/22 09:00 Kyoto무료
© Nishimura T. · GoogleHakata 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 01:00 Fukuoka무료
© Nattarat Juntien · GoogleA laid-back eco-minded community fair in Yoyogi Park — organic food, world music, crafts and a mellow forest atmosphere that draws Tokyo's international and creative crowd.
2026/10/24 01:00 Tokyo무료
© T TMBC · GoogleOne of Japan's three great 'fighting' festivals, where teams ram a giant drum-float and mikoshi together to a thundering 'ton-ten-ton' beat.
2026/10/24 01:00 Across Japan무료
© セントラルホテル伊万里 · GoogleHiroshima's biggest autumn food fair fills the grounds of Hiroshima Castle with okonomiyaki, oysters, lemons and gourmet stalls from every corner of the prefecture.
2026/10/24 01:00 Hiroshima무료
© Ian Burry · GoogleJapan's largest cosplay event transforms Ikebukuro's Sunshine City into a sea of 20,000+ costumed fans, with stages, parades and city-wide photo spots.
2026/10/24 07:30 Tokyo무료
© Atsushi Ehara · GoogleYokohama's flagship full marathon starts at Landmark Tower and is the only domestic race that runs on the Bay Expressway.
2026/10/24 23:30 YokohamaFull marathon entry from around ¥18,500; spectating is free.
© Ferhat Safran · GoogleAsia's premier competitive film festival returns for its 39th edition, taking over the Hibiya–Yurakucho–Ginza district with world premieres, red carpets and onstage Q&As with directors and stars.
2026/10/26 01:00 TokyoIndividual screening tickets typically around 1,500-2,000 yen; some open-air and free programs.
© TOHOシネマズ日比谷 · GoogleAsia's largest hot-air-balloon meet floods the autumn sky over the Kase River with 100+ balloons, dawn mass ascensions and glowing nighttime 'La Montgolfier Nocturne'.
2026/10/29 21:30 Fukuoka무료
© Ataru 1 · GoogleAn all-night art festival turns Roppongi into an open-air gallery, with installations, performances and museums glowing from dusk till dawn.
2026/10/31 01:00 Tokyo무료
© 小川ゆうこ · GoogleOne of the Kanto region's largest illuminations blankets a hillside German-themed park in millions of lights, best seen from its observation wheel.
2026/10/31 07:00 Across JapanPaid: adults ¥1,500, children (age 4–elementary) ¥800; parking from ¥1,000.
© 東京ドイツ村 · GoogleThree costumed demons roam the streets of hillside Onomichi, tapping children with sticks to bring them good health.
2026/11/01 Hiroshima무료
© ドンキードンキー · GoogleOver 4,000 maples of 11 varieties set Aichi's Korankei gorge ablaze in crimson, with evening light-ups reflecting on the Tomoe River until 9 p.m.
2026/11/01 Nagoya무료
© Peerasak Khatippatee · GoogleThe Yaeyama Islands' biggest festival fills central Ishigaki with a citizens' parade, island music and a closing fireworks display over the harbour town.
2026/11/01 02:00 Okinawa무료
© Ryu S. · GoogleKyoto's only autumn geisha dance, staged by the geiko and maiko of the Gion Higashi district. Ten days of elegant kyomai dance under lanterns, accompanied by live shamisen and song — a refined seasonal highlight of Kyoto.
2026/11/01 04:30 Kyoto¥6,000 (viewing only); ¥7,000 with a tea ceremony. Two shows daily at 13:30 and 16:00.
© Ikechan happy · GoogleJapan's largest illumination floods a European-style canal town with millions of lights every night of the year across this Nagasaki resort.
2026/11/01 08:00 Across JapanPark admission ticket required (varies by plan)
© Kazu T · GoogleFourteen colossal lacquered floats — golden lions, samurai helmets and dragons up to 7 m tall — are dragged through town and onto a beach where they sink in sand.
2026/11/02 10:30 Fukuoka무료
© unison · GoogleOsaka's grand boulevard glows for winter as kilometres of ginkgo trees light up from Umeda to Namba in a record-setting display.
2026/11/03 08:00 Osaka무료
© 大阪 貸会議室 難波御堂筋ホール · GoogleAt Tokyo's National Noh Theatre, watch the 650-year-old art of noh and its comic counterpart kyogen, including a piece performed by celebrated kyogen master Nomura Mansai. English subtitles appear on screens built into the seatbacks.
2026/11/06 09:30 TokyoFront-stage ¥5,800 / Side-stage ¥4,000 (students ¥2,800) / Middle-stage ¥3,500 (students ¥2,500).
© Riko · GoogleTokyo's curry capital crowns its champion as twenty finalist shops face off and visitors vote for the best plate in Kanda.
2026/11/07 01:00 Tokyo무료
© Rosemarie “Rosie” Hill · GoogleOn November's rooster days, Asakusa's Otori Shrine fills with stalls selling glittering 'kumade' rakes meant to scoop up luck and fortune for the year ahead.
2026/11/07 01:00 Tokyo무료
© Akihito Yoshida · GoogleOne of Japan's three great fireworks competitions, where rival pyrotechnicians fire 20,000 shells over the Sakuragawa river to be crowned the nation's best.
2026/11/07 08:30 Across Japan무료
© Takanori Isoyama · GoogleThe year's final grand sumo tournament fills Fukuoka Kokusai Center for 15 days of ring-entering ceremonies, salt-throwing and thunderous bouts of giants.
2026/11/07 23:30 FukuokaFrom ~¥3,800 (arena seats) to box seats
© よっしー · GoogleTokyo Disneyland and DisneySea transform into glittering winter wonderlands for Disney Christmas — festive parades, nighttime sparkle and holiday-exclusive shows, food and merchandise at both parks.
2026/11/11 TokyoRequires a park ticket (1-day from around 7,900 yen, varies by date); all Christmas entertainment is included.
© Michael Farnham · GoogleJapan's biggest Spanish festival brings giant paella pans, flamenco, sevillanas contests and Iberian wine to Yoyogi Park for two passionate autumn days.
2026/11/14 01:00 Tokyo무료
© T TMBC · GoogleAsia's largest open-submission art fair fills Tokyo Big Sight with thousands of jury-free booths from independent creators of every conceivable medium.
2026/11/14 02:00 TokyoPaid: roughly ¥800–¥1,000 for a one-day pass (children free).
© HIROSE HIROHIDE · GoogleOver 6 million LEDs blanket a mountainside amusement park — ride a panoramic chairlift through a sea of light with the Ferris wheel and rides glowing under the stars.
2026/11/14 07:00 TokyoAdmission with illumination around ¥1,000–2,300 (varies; combo tickets available).
© Pero Higashi · GoogleKyoto's most celebrated maple temple glows after dark in autumn, its crimson leaves mirrored in a tranquil pond.
2026/11/14 08:30 KyotoEvening light-up admission around 600-700 yen
© 陸癸榮 · GoogleKyoto's Arashiyama bursts into crimson and gold each November, with mountain temples, a scenic train and bamboo groves.
2026/11/14 23:00 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 OsakaMarathon ¥18,000 (Japan residents) / ¥24,200 (overseas entrants); 2-person relay ¥30,400
© Mr.ちゅらさん · CC BY-SA 4.0From late autumn, Tokyo's avenues glow: Roppongi's blue keyaki-zaka and Marunouchi's golden champagne lights dazzle nightly.
2026/11/15 08:00 Tokyo무료
© 六本木ヒルズ · GoogleJapan's largest media, broadcast and pro-AV technology show—cameras, audio, lighting, XR and content tech under one roof.
2026/11/18 01:00 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 03:00 TokyoPer-edition passes & single-show tickets (see official site)
© David Kernan · CC BY 4.0Tokyo Christmas Market in Jingu Gaien 2026 (Nov 21–Dec 25): a giant Christmas pyramid, glühwein and ~150 chalets — dates, venue and tickets.
2026/11/21 02:00 TokyoPaid entry (2025: ¥1,000 weekday / ¥1,500 weekend, higher in the final week); pre-schoolers free.
© 林家毅 · GoogleJapan's largest German-style Christmas market: a glittering tree, wooden hutte stalls, mulled wine and bay-side lights by the historic red brick warehouses.
2026/11/21 02:00 YokohamaPaid timed entry (around ¥500–1,000 — check official site).
© Kei_ TYO23 · GoogleSapporo White Illumination 2026 (from Nov 21): Japan's first city illumination across Odori Park and downtown, free — dates, sites and lighting hours.
2026/11/21 07:30 Sapporo무료
© Brandon Hung · GoogleRamen 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 01:00 OsakaPark admission plus ramen tickets (typically around ¥900 per bowl).
© Nozomi Ishimatsu · GoogleWild Japanese macaques bathe in a steaming mountain hot spring as snow falls around them — the world-famous 'snow monkeys' of Nagano, most iconic in winter.
2026/11/30 23:30 Across JapanPark admission around ¥800; the 'Snow Monkey Pass' (~¥3,500) bundles transport and entry.
© Hagen G · GoogleAt one of Japan's top hot-spring towns, kimono-clad locals cool the scalding spring water with long wooden paddles in time to folk songs — a centuries-old daily ritual at Netsunoyu.
2026/12/01 00:30 Across JapanAdults ¥700, elementary children ¥350
© J.M. · GoogleChichibu 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 05:00 Tokyo무료
© 鈴木隆一 · GoogleAn indoor winter edition of Belgian Beer Weekend in Shinjuku's airy Sankaku Hiroba — 60-plus Belgian beers, cheese-and-chocolate pairings and embassy chef dinners, warm and comfortable.
2026/12/02 07:00 Tokyo무료
© 新宿住友ビル 三角広場 · GoogleSix lantern-lit floats are hauled up steep Dango-zaka as winter fireworks burst overhead — one of Japan's three great float festivals and a UNESCO heritage event.
2026/12/03 09:00 Across Japan무료
© 鈴木隆一 · GoogleA giant live fir tree and German cuisine light up Hisaya-odori Park in central Sakae for Nagoya's signature European winter market.
2026/12/04 07:00 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 OkinawaEntry ¥11,000 (general) / ¥9,000 (ages 65+ and under 18); spectating along the course is free.
© 663highland · CC BY 2.5Tokyo Comic Con 2026 runs 11–13 Dec at Makuhari Messe: Hollywood guests, screen-used props and cosplay. Verified dates, access and how to book photo/autograph slots.
2026/12/11 01:00 TokyoPaid: single-day and multi-day passes (prices vary by year).
© 幕張メッセ · GoogleA 890-year-old festival whose daytime parade marches costumes from the Heian through Edo eras through central Nara.
2026/12/15 Nara무료
© 龍-Ryu- · GoogleShueisha's free mega anime-and-manga festival packs Makuhari Messe with Shonen Jump stages, exclusive reveals, voice-actor events and rare merch.
2026/12/19 Tokyo무료
© 幕張メッセ · GoogleWind, snow and ice encase the alpine firs into surreal white 'snow monsters'; ride the ropeway up and see them glow under colored floodlights at night.
2026/12/26 08:00 Across JapanFree outdoors; Zao Ropeway round-trip fare (several thousand yen) to reach the summit juhyo.
© panda Chen · GoogleTokyo's official free countdown lights up the Metropolitan Government Building with giant projection mapping, live acts and a midnight cheer in Shinjuku.
2026/12/31 13:00 Tokyo무료
© K KIM · GoogleSome two million Osakans cross the arched Sorihashi bridge to greet the year at 'Sumiyossan,' head shrine of Japan's 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines.
2026/12/31 13:00 Osaka무료
© 佳央大北 · GoogleSeventeen monks heave on ropes to toll Chion-in's 70-ton bell 108 times on New Year's Eve, each deep strike clearing a worldly desire.
2026/12/31 13:30 KyotoPaid viewing — advance reservation required (from 2025)
© Traeix · GoogleKyoto's head Inari shrine welcomes some 2.5 million New Year worshippers who pray for prosperity beneath endless tunnels of vermilion torii.
2026/12/31 14:00 Kyoto무료
© bobby Newcomb · GoogleRoughly three million people stream through the towering torii to pray at Tokyo's grandest shrine in the first three days of the year.
2026/12/31 14:00 Tokyo무료
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