Kabuki's flagship Ginza theatre stages its July all-star run, headlined by a spectacular 13-role quick-change tour de force and a 43-year revival packed with aerial stunts and a real-water finale. English captioning is available.
2026/07/02 02:00 TokyoFrom ¥5,000 (Upper Tier B) up to ¥20,000 (Special Seat). English/Chinese captioning service +¥1,500.
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Official进行中A compact basement club (since 2011) beside the Aoyama tunnel, where DJs mix vinyl and USB across house and techno.
2026/07/02 12:00 TokyoLow door, often around ¥1,500
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Official本周末A characterful multi-floor venue near Aoyama-dori, running since 1996, with an underground party feel across three floors.
2026/07/02 13:00 TokyoDoor typically ¥2,000–3,000 (varies by event)
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Tokyo'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 · GoogleExplore Kanazawa's gold-leaf workshops, colorful Kutani porcelain and the preserved Higashi Chaya geisha district.
2026/07/03 01:00 Kanazawa免费
© Thanos Metaxas · Google
Luma本周末A free pop-up of paper ephemera and collage at Design Festa Gallery Harajuku — browse, shop, make.
2026/07/03 01:30 Tokyo免费
© Mira Musette · via LumaThe 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 Tokyo免费
© T TMBC · GoogleAn offline lightning-talk night for server-side Kotlin developers, capped with a casual networking reception.
2026/07/03 10:30 Tokyo免费
© Mitsuhiro Otsuki · 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
Official本周末A mountain hot-spring resort near Mt. Fuji, combining steaming onsen, a sculpture park, a pirate-ship lake cruise and ropeway views.
2026/07/04 Across JapanOnsen and museum entries vary; a Hakone Free Pass saves on transport
© Suicasmo · CC BY-SA 4.0A 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 Fukuoka免费
© 宮崎麻世 · 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 · GoogleA daytime DJ session in an art gallery — coffee, beats and a creative morning crowd.
2026/07/05 Tokyo¥1,500
© Pot gallery · GoogleAn island in the Seto Inland Sea reborn as living art, with Tadao Ando museums, a Yayoi Kusama pumpkin and outdoor installations.
2026/07/05 01:00 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 Tokyo免费
© 東京都立多摩産業交流センター(東京たま未来メッセ) · 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 · 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 Tokyo免费
© 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 Tokyo免费
© Clara BODIN- Official · GoogleA hybrid meetup celebrating the new book 'Nutanix Cloud Platform Practical Guide,' with chapter walkthroughs from its authors.
2026/07/08 09:30 Tokyo免费
© 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 · GoogleKansai's flagship Pokemon store atop Daimaru Shinsaibashi, with an adjoining cafe where Pikachu-shaped dishes arrive tableside.
2026/07/10 01:00 Osaka免费
© 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
Official即将举行UP 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)
Official即将举行UP 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)Japan's largest handmade-craft festival, where about 3,000 creators sell jewelry, ceramics, leather, art and food over one weekend.
2026/07/11 02:00 Tokyo¥1,300 advance / ¥1,500 door (1-day); ¥2,000 advance / ¥2,500 door (2-day); elementary schoolers and younger free.
© HIROSE HIROHIDE · GoogleKyushu's only official Pokemon store, two minutes from Hakata Station, stocking 2,500+ items including Fukuoka-themed exclusives.
2026/07/12 01:00 Fukuoka免费
© Kim Loon Chee · 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 Tokyo免费
© ㈱セキュアスカイ･テクノロジー · GoogleA laid-back Japanese-chess afternoon in central Yokohama—beginners welcome, with coaching, free matches and original puzzle cards over a drink.
2026/07/12 04:00 Yokohama¥1,500 (includes one drink)
© O biyan · Google
Official即将举行A 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 2.5Monthly gatherings for JavaScript, TypeScript and web developers in Tokyo, with bilingual talks and casual networking.
2026/07/14 10:00 Tokyo免费
© Clara BODIN- Official · 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 Osaka免费
© 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 Tokyo免费
© 秋葉原ハンドレッドスクエア倶楽部 · Google
Official即将举行A 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 Tokyo免费
© 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 · 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 Nagoya免费
© 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 Tokyo免费
© Junichi Iwami · 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 · 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 Tokyo免费
© 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 13:00免费
© 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 · 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 · 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 · GoogleKyoto's Google Developer Group runs monthly study sessions and hackathons on Android, Flutter, AI/ML and Cloud.
2026/07/25 04:00 Kyoto免费
© 三条河原町パーティースペースあそViva · 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 · GoogleNagoya's Google Developer Group gathers Tokai-region engineers for talks on Google tech, AI, Android and the web.
2026/07/26 04:00 Nagoya免费
© クルヴェット名古屋 · Google
Official即将举行UP 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)Hokkaido's broad, cross-stack engineering community runs hybrid meetups to help Sapporo's developers gather, grow and connect.
2026/07/28 10:00 Sapporo免费
© CANVAS ROOFTOP · GoogleTwo-day conference at Microsoft Japan exploring how generative AI and LLMs are reshaping software development, with speakers from major tech firms.
2026/07/30 02:00 TokyoPaid (on-site); online free
© llcheesell · GoogleOne of Japan's longest-running AWS user groups, with Osaka deep-dive talks, hands-on sessions and certification prep.
2026/07/30 10:00 Osaka免费
© 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 Nagoya免费
© オアシス21 · Google
Official即将举行UP 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)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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 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 · 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 · 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 · Google
Official即将举行The 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 2.0A 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 Fukuoka免费
© M's Factory · 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 Nagoya免费
© SPCA663 Little B · Google
Official即将举行One 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- · GoogleJapan's premier tech expo, where AI, robotics, mobility and IoT from hundreds of companies and startups go hands-on under one roof.
2026/10/13 01:00 Tokyo免费
© 幕張メッセ · 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 · 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 Kyoto免费
© H ! O · 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 Tokyo免费
© T TMBC · 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 Tokyo免费
© Atsushi Ehara · 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 · 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 Tokyo免费
© 小川ゆうこ · 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 · 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 Osaka免费
© 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 · GoogleAsia's largest open-submission art fair fills Tokyo Big Sight with thousands of jury-free booths from independent creators of every conceivable medium.
2026/11/14 02:00 TokyoPaid: roughly ¥800–¥1,000 for a one-day pass (children free).
© HIROSE HIROHIDE · GoogleJapan's largest media, broadcast and pro-AV technology show—cameras, audio, lighting, XR and content tech under one roof.
2026/11/18 01:00 Tokyo免费
© 幕張メッセ · Google
Official即将举行The 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 4.0Sapporo 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 Sapporo免费
© Brandon Hung · 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. · GoogleTokyo 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 · 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 Tokyo免费
© 幕張メッセ · 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 · GoogleJapan's wildest custom-car show, where 300,000 fans crowd in for tuned machines, concept builds and motorsport glamour.
2027/01/15 TokyoAdvance digital ticket only, around ¥3,000 (weekend day); preschoolers free with an adult.
© 幕張メッセ · GoogleNagasaki Lantern Festival 2027 runs Feb 5–21 — 15,000 lanterns citywide, free. Now a fixed schedule (first Friday of Feb, 17 days). Lighting times, venues, what to see, access.
2027/02/05 08:00 Across Japan免费
© MYON AI · GoogleThe world's biggest garage-kit and figure fair fills Makuhari Messe with thousands of hand-built model figures sold for one day only by amateur and pro sculptors.
2027/02/07 01:00 TokyoAdmission ticket required (~¥2,000–2,500); 'one-day license' allows licensed-figure sales.
© 幕張メッセ · GoogleJapan's leading art fair, spanning antiques to cutting-edge contemporary across 150-plus galleries in the heart of Marunouchi.
2027/03/12 02:00 TokyoPaid admission ticket (around ¥3,000 in recent editions); the day before public opening is an invitation-only preview.
© milano6440 · GoogleThe world's largest anime expo leaves Tokyo for the first time and brings its public days to Intex Osaka.
2027/03/27 01:00 OsakaPaid admission; ticket prices for the 2027 Osaka edition to be announced on the official site.
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Official即将举行A major indoor EDM festival (past headliners include Swedish House Mafia and Marshmello), confirmed for April 2027 at Saitama Super Arena.
2027/04/03 02:00 TokyoTickets & lineup TBA on the official site
© Kakidai · CC BY-SA 4.0Twelve 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 Nagoya免费
© 日枝神社 · GoogleKYOTOGRAPHIE 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 01:00 KyotoPer-venue tickets or an all-venue Passport; some programs are free.
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Official即将举行A beloved open-air house & techno festival held over Golden Week on a hilltop in Higashi-Izu (next edition dates TBA).
2027/05/01 01:00 Across JapanMulti-tier passes plus camping/parking (see official site)
© 要塞騎士 · CC0
Official即将举行A two-stage open-air house/techno/bass festival with camping in the Kyoto countryside (next edition dates TBA).
2027/05/15 01:00 KyotoAdvance standing ~¥9,000–10,000; group packs; camping/parking extra
© Oilstreet · CC BY 2.5Osaka's Den Den Town shuts its main street for one of Japan's largest cosplay parades, where thousands of costumed fans flood the otaku district.
2027/05/16 02:00 Osaka免费
© Teruo YABUMOTO (YAB) · GoogleJapan's largest indie game festival fills Kyoto's Miyako Messe with playable booths from developers worldwide.
2027/05/21 01:00 KyotoTicketed (around ¥2,000+ per day, 2026 reference); Day 1 is business-only.
© 京都市勧業館 みやこめっせ · GoogleKanazawa'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 Kanazawa免费
© 山田真太郎 · 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 · 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
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Luma已结束A first-anniversary celebration at MAISON ROSE in Shibuya — drinks, music and a welcoming international crowd.
2026/06/20 08:30 TokyoPaid (see Luma)
© HANGOUT · via LumaLearn how Xserver rolled out the Claude Code AI assistant while balancing security and remote-work efficiency.
2026/06/21 04:00 Tokyo免费
© 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 Tokyo免费
© 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 Tokyo免费
© ㈱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 Tokyo免费
© 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 Tokyo免费
© 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 Tokyo免费
© masahiro nakazawa · Googlefreee engineers explain disposable per-PR preview environments that tame microservice complexity in the AI-coding era.
2026/06/24 10:00 Tokyo免费
© 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 · GoogleThe flagship Pokemon store in Ikebukuro, packed with exclusive plush, seasonal merch and a giant Pikachu welcoming fans.
2026/06/25 01:00 Tokyo免费
© 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 · GoogleFindy celebrates its DevRel offline community with lightning talks on the trajectories of sharing knowledge.
2026/06/25 09:30 Tokyo免费
© HTJ JP (HTJJP) · GoogleFrontier practitioners explore AI tools, autonomous agents, code quality, and engineering careers in the AI era.
2026/06/25 10:00 Tokyo免费
© Fine Lagusaz · GoogleCyberAgent engineers share Databricks migration stories, analytics democratization with Genie, and secure platform design.
2026/06/25 10:00 Tokyo免费
© 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 · 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 · GoogleA full-day deep dive into DNS operations, from fundamentals to advanced authoritative and resolver topics.
2026/06/26 01:00 Tokyo免费
© TKPガーデンシティPREMIUM東京駅日本橋 · GoogleContemporary art on the 53rd floor of Roppongi Hills, paired with one of Tokyo's best skyline views from the City View deck.
2026/06/26 01:00 TokyoAdmission around 2,000 yen; often includes the observation deck
© YUKIKO MIZUTANI · GoogleA free open-air music night at SUNSET PARK CLUB — good sound, green vibes and an easy crowd.
2026/06/26 09:00 Tokyo免费
© 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 · 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 Nagoya免费
© Leather JACK · 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 Tokyo免费
© Diva 2110 · 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 Tokyo免费
© 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 Tokyo免费
© 加藤展康 · GoogleA Ruby community conference on 'what lies behind the curtain,' with talks from sorah, Masayoshi Takahashi and more.
2026/06/27 04:30 Tokyo免费
© Masahiko Motono · 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 · 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 Tokyo免费
© 鈴江仁 · GoogleLearn to hold the brush, control the ink and write kanji the traditional way in a 90-minute English-led shodo class — and take your finished artwork home as a keepsake.
2026/06/28 02:00 KyotoReserve via the official site for current pricing
© Kimono Tea Ceremony MAIKOYA Nishiki · GoogleIn the heart of old-town Asakusa, this beloved yose performs 365 days a year — rakugo storytelling plus manzai, magic, acrobatics and impressions. Drop in any day for an authentic dose of downtown Tokyo entertainment.
2026/06/28 02:00 TokyoBox-office tickets, all unreserved. Day program from 11:40, evening from 16:40.
© Kazuhiko K · GoogleLie back and feel the resonance of Japanese taiko in an immersive sound-bath session.
2026/06/28 07:30 Tokyo¥7,000
© Keitaro M · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · GoogleDive into Osaka's neon nightlife around Dotonbori and Namba — street food, standing bars and dazzling river lights.
2026/06/29 10:00 OsakaPay-as-you-go; standing bars from a few hundred yen per drink
© John Snow · GoogleThrow your own bowl or cup on an electric potter's wheel with a third-generation Kyoto ceramicist near Sennyu-ji; your fired piece is shipped to you afterward.
2026/06/30 01:00 KyotoQuick course about ¥2,000 (20 min); standard course ¥5,000 (30-60 min), plus tax
© K · GoogleA 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 Tokyo免费
© 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 · 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 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 · GoogleKyoto's most atmospheric nightlife lane — a narrow lantern-lit alley of riverside restaurants, sake bars and traditional teahouses.
2026/07/01 09:00 Kyoto免费
© 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。 · GoogleDive into Tokyo's booming AI scene at recurring meetups covering LLMs, ML research and applied data science.
2026/07/01 10:00 Tokyo免费
© Michael Humphries · Google
Official已结束An international bar on Tenjin's Oyafuko-dori that turns into a DJ floor for house, techno, EDM and hip-hop.
2026/07/01 12:00 FukuokaDrink-based bar; event door charge varies
© そらみみ · CC BY-SA 4.0
Official已结束Naha's large resort-style dance club (since 2015) with a full lighting and sound rig, running house, EDM and hip-hop.
2026/07/01 12:00 OkinawaWeekday ~¥1,000–3,000 / weekend ~¥1,000–4,000; promos common
© Qiuqizhenghong · CC BY-SA 3.0
Official已结束A big, mainstream Umeda club (since 2012) with one of Japan's largest LED screens, leaning EDM and hip-hop.
2026/07/01 12:00 OsakaDoor usually includes drink(s); discount coupons common
© Type specimen · CC BY-SA 3.0
Official已结束A basement DJ club in Kanazawa's Katamachi district, with weekly DJs across house, techno and EDM.
2026/07/01 13:00 KanazawaDoor charge varies by event
© Jovandavid · Public Domain
Official已结束A Sapporo underground institution (25+ years) renowned for one of Japan's finest sound systems — deep house and techno.
2026/07/01 13:00 SapporoEntry varies by event (roughly ¥2,500–4,000)
© Qiuqizhenghong · CC BY-SA 3.0
Official已结束An established underground club in Nagoya's Shinsakae district, focused on house and techno with local and international DJs.
2026/07/01 13:00 NagoyaVaries by event/DJ (door + advance; often includes drink)
© Chris 73 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Official已结束Kyoto's largest club — a two-floor Kiyamachi venue running EDM/house/techno upstairs and hip-hop on another floor.
2026/07/01 13:00 KyotoDoor with drink; tourist-friendly entry packages available
© Jean-Pierre Dalbéra · CC BY 2.0Official已结束A record shop, label and tiny dancefloor in Kitahama devoted to underground techno, house and electro.
2026/07/01 13:00 OsakaIntimate parties; modest door (some free anniversary parties)
© Type specimen · CC BY-SA 3.0Official已结束An iconic Amerikamura club since 1999 — multiple floors and a rooftop running techno, house and trance.
2026/07/01 13:00 OsakaVaries by event/DJ (advance + door)
© Type specimen · CC BY-SA 3.0Official已结束A small, long-running Dogenzaka DJ bar (since 2005) for minimal techno and house, with weekends that run to 8am.
2026/07/01 13:00 TokyoLow door (often ~¥1,000–2,000) or drink-based entry
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Official已结束A ~300-capacity Shibuya club (since 2015) focused on underground house, techno, bass and drum & bass.
2026/07/01 13:00 TokyoDoor typically ¥2,500–3,500 (varies by lineup)
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Official已结束Nakameguro's intimate basement club since 2008 — a sound-focused little room for house, techno and beat-driven nights.
2026/07/01 13:00 TokyoDoor typically ¥2,000–3,000 (early/with-flyer discounts common)
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Official已结束An Omotesando basement built around a custom Void sound system, where international house and techno DJs play long, immersive sets.
2026/07/01 14:00 TokyoDoor ~¥3,000–4,000 (cheaper before 1:00); 20+ with photo ID
© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Nintendo'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 · Google