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Exhibitions & Expos

CEATEC 2026

Japan's premier tech expo, where AI, robotics, mobility and IoT from hundreds of companies and startups go hands-on under one roof.

2026年10月13日周二 10:00 JST Tokyo免费

Outdoor

Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail

Walk ancient moss-covered pilgrimage paths through the forested Kii Mountains to sacred Kumano shrines, a UNESCO World Heritage route.

2026年10月17日周六 08:00 JST Across Japan免费

Seasonal

Nikko Irohazaka & Kegon Falls Autumn Foliage

The 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年10月18日周日 08:00 JST Tokyo免费

Arts & Culture

Regular Noh Performance: Kyogen 'Oni-no-mamako' & Noh 'Morihisa'

At 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年11月6日周五 18:30 JST TokyoFront-stage ¥5,800 / Side-stage ¥4,000 (students ¥2,800) / Middle-stage ¥3,500 (students ¥2,500).

Festivals

Tori-no-Ichi (Rooster Market)

On 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年11月7日周六 10:00 JST Tokyo免费

Sports

Grand Sumo Tournament — Kyushu Basho (Fukuoka)

The 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年11月8日周日 08:30 JST FukuokaFrom ~¥3,800 (arena seats) to box seats

Festivals

Shiritsumi Matsuri 2026 — Ito's 'bottom-bumping' festival at Otonashi Shrine (Nov 10)

Every 10 November, Otonashi Shrine in Ito (Shizuoka) hosts a famously odd festival: a 'bottom sumo' contest where contestants bump hips to festival music. 2026: Tue 10 Nov, 18:30–21:00.

2026年11月10日周二 18:30 JST Across Japan免费

Exhibitions & Expos

Design Festa Vol.64

Asia's largest open-submission art fair fills Tokyo Big Sight with thousands of jury-free booths from independent creators of every conceivable medium.

2026年11月14日周六 11:00 JST TokyoPaid: roughly ¥800–¥1,000 for a one-day pass (children free).

Exhibitions & Expos

Inter BEE 2026

Japan's largest media, broadcast and pro-AV technology show—cameras, audio, lighting, XR and content tech under one roof.

2026年11月18日周三 10:00 JST Tokyo免费

Izu Shaboten Zoo Capybara Onsen 2026-27: Dates & Bath Times

The Capybara Outdoor Bath at Izu Shaboten Zoo (Ito, Shizuoka) runs from 21 November 2026 to 4 April 2027. Bath time is 13:30-14:30 on weekdays, and 10:30-11:30 plus 13:30-14:30 at weekends, on public holidays and in set periods (official site, checked 2026-09-23). No yuzu-bath dates yet.

2026年11月21日周六 10:30 JST Across JapanAdmission is 2,800 yen for adults (junior-high age and over), 1,400 yen for elementary-school children and 700 yen for children aged 4 and over on weekdays; 3,000 / 1,500 / 800 yen at weekends, on public holidays and during school breaks (official site, checked 2026-09-23). The official pages do not say whether the bath is included in admission or charged separately.

Outdoor

Jigokudani Snow Monkeys (Yaen-koen) Winter Season

Wild 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年12月1日周二 08:30 JST Across JapanPark admission around ¥800; the 'Snow Monkey Pass' (~¥3,500) bundles transport and entry.

Exhibitions & Expos

COMITIA 158: 13 December 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight — Times, Halls & Entry Price

COMITIA 158 runs on Sunday 13 December 2026, 11:00–16:00, at Tokyo Big Sight East Halls 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8. Entry is by catalog — Tia's Magazine 158, ¥1,400 in advance or ¥1,500 on the day, free for under-12s. 6,000 circle slots. (Official COMITIA site, as of 8 September 2026.)

2026年12月13日周日 11:00 JST TokyoThe catalog, Tia's Magazine 158, is your entry pass: ¥1,400 in bookshops in advance, ¥1,500 at the venue. Free for under-12s. The catalog goes on sale 15 November 2026. (Official COMITIA site, as of 8 September 2026.)

Festivals

Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri 2026

A 890-year-old festival whose daytime parade marches costumes from the Heian through Edo eras through central Nara.

2026年12月15日周二 09:00 JST Nara免费

Anime & Pop

Comiket 109 (Winter Comiket 2026)

Winter Comiket returns to Tokyo Big Sight for a rare 3-day run, Dec 29-31, 2026 — the first 3-day winter edition since C95 in December 2018.

2026年12月29日周二 10:00 JST TokyoPaid wristband entry required for general visitors each day (exact price not yet announced). Circle (doujin seller) participation is by application, expected to open around August 2026.

Exhibitions & Expos

Tokyo Auto Salon 2027

Japan's wildest custom-car show, where 300,000 fans crowd in for tuned machines, concept builds and motorsport glamour.

2027年1月15日周五 09:00 JST TokyoAdvance digital ticket only, around ¥3,000 (weekend day); preschoolers free with an adult.

Outdoor

Ito Orange Beach Marathon 2027 — Sun 17 Jan, 2 km / 5 km / 10 km along the Izu coast

A flat seaside fun-run in Ito, Shizuoka: Sun 17 Jan 2027, starting and finishing at Ito Orange Beach with 2 km, 5 km and 10 km courses plus a family category. About 2,500 runners; 15 min walk from JR Ito Station.

2027年1月17日周日 08:00 JST Across JapanEntry fees vary by distance; 2027 fees and the entry window were not yet posted when checked (see Ito City's official page). Free to watch.

Festivals

Yoshida Shrine Setsubun Festival 2027

Kyoto's most famous Setsubun rite, where a masked exorcist drives off blue, red and yellow demons in an ancient court ceremony, ringed by 800 food stalls.

2027年2月2日周二 18:00 JST Kyoto免费

Exhibitions & Expos

Wonder Festival 2027 [Winter]

The 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年2月7日周日 10:00 JST TokyoAdmission ticket required (~¥2,000–2,500); 'one-day license' allows licensed-figure sales.

Seasonal

Chidorigafuchi Cherry Blossoms

A 700m 'sakura tunnel' of 260-plus cherry trees arches over the Imperial Palace moat, best seen by rowboat or under evening illumination.

2027年3月25日周四 Tokyo免费

Sports

Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix 2027 (Suzuka)

F1 returns to legendary Suzuka — the figure-eight circuit drivers and fans rate among the greatest in the world.

2027年3月26日周五 09:00 JST NagoyaThree-day tickets vary by grandstand; general admission is the most affordable

Exhibitions & Expos

AnimeJapan 2027 (Osaka)

The world's largest anime expo leaves Tokyo for the first time and brings its public days to Intex Osaka.

2027年3月27日周六 10:00 JST OsakaPaid admission; ticket prices for the 2027 Osaka edition to be announced on the official site.

Festivals

Inuyama Festival 2027 (Inuyama Castle Town, Aichi)

Dates for Inuyama Festival 2027 had not been announced as of September 18, 2026. The festival falls on the first Saturday and Sunday of April, which points to April 3-4, 2027.

2027年4月3日周六 08:00 JST Nagoya免费

Arts & Culture

D.T. Suzuki Museum

A serene Yoshio Taniguchi pavilion honoring Zen philosopher D.T. Suzuki, built around a still 'Water Mirror Garden' for contemplation.

全年开放 KanazawaAdult ~¥310

Arts & Culture

Fukuoka Asian Art Museum

The only museum in the world systematically collecting modern and contemporary Asian art — 5,000+ works from 23 Asian countries and regions.

全年开放 FukuokaCollection admission modest; special exhibitions vary

Arts & Culture

Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art

Japan's first public contemporary art museum, a Kisho Kurokawa landmark crowning Hijiyama hill with bold rotating exhibitions.

全年开放 HiroshimaCollection ~¥370; special exhibitions vary

International Exchange

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Hiroshima's most visited site: a deeply moving record of the 1945 atomic bombing, with multilingual audio guides and free volunteer guides for overseas visitors.

全年开放 HiroshimaAdults ¥200; reservations advised at peak hours

Arts & Culture

Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art

Central Sapporo's flagship art museum, with 5,000+ works spanning Hokkaido art, the Ecole de Paris, glasswork and modern Japanese painting.

全年开放 SapporoCollection admission modest; special exhibitions vary

Anime & Pop

Nipponbashi Den Den Town & Ota Road

Osaka's otaku mecca — over 150 shops of anime, games, electronics and figures, with cosplayers spilling onto neon-lit Ota Road.

全年开放 Osaka免费

Experiences

Nishijin Textile Center Kimono Experience

At 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.

全年开放 KyotoKomon kimono ¥4,950 (outdoor) / ¥3,850 (indoor); reservation required

Nightlife

NOON + CAFE

Hidden Nakazaki-cho cafe-bar and club under the railway arches, hosting DJ nights and underground music events.

全年开放 OsakaCafe by day; event/door charge varies for night music programs.

Outdoor

Ohori Park Japanese Garden — Hours, Admission & Access

Ohori 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.

全年开放 FukuokaAdults ¥250, children ¥120 (65+ free)

Arts & Culture

Rakugo at Shinjuku Suehirotei

A 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.

全年开放 TokyoAbout ¥3,500 adults (students ¥3,000; discounted evening entry available). Day from 12:00, evening from 16:45.

Arts & Culture

Rakugo at Suzumoto Engeijo, Ueno

Tokyo'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.

全年开放 TokyoAround ¥3,500 adults / ¥2,500 students. Day program from ~12:30, evening from ~17:00.

Seasonal

Sankeien Garden

A 175,000m2 classical garden of relocated historic buildings — in summer, irises, hydrangeas and early-morning lotus blooms float over its ponds.

全年开放 YokohamaAdults ¥900, children ¥200

Anime & Pop

SCMAGLEV and Railway Park

JR Central's railway museum displays 39 real trains — from steam locomotives to record-setting maglev — plus Japan's largest model railway diorama.

全年开放 NagoyaAdults ~¥1,000 (check site)

Arts & Culture

The National Museum of Art, Osaka

A striking subterranean museum on Nakanoshima island devoted to postwar and contemporary art, behind a soaring bamboo-like steel facade.

全年开放 OsakaCollection exhibition ~¥430; special exhibitions vary

Exhibitions & Expos

AnimeJapan

Japan's biggest anime expo: trailers, stage events, voice actors and exclusive goods from every major studio.

2026年3月21日周六 10:00 JST TokyoTickets around 2,500 yen; some stage events require extra entry

Outdoor

Tokyo Pickle Club

Tokyo's friendly pickleball meetup at TIPNESS Kichijoji — paddles provided, all levels welcome.

2026年6月20日周六 20:00 JST TokyoPaid (see Luma)

Outdoor

Early Summer Morning Run in Yoyogi Park

A sociable 5K morning run from Yoyogi Park's clock tower — find your pace with a friendly international run club.

2026年6月21日周日 10:00 JST TokyoPaid (see Luma)

Arts & Culture

LIFE DESIGN CLUB Vol.03: Designing Self-Love

A reflective life-design workshop in Minato on the theme of self-love — journaling and honest conversation.

2026年6月21日周日 15:00 JST Tokyo¥6,600

Anime & Pop

Akihabara Anime & Gaming Exploration

Dive into otaku heaven: multi-floor anime stores, retro arcades, maid cafes and gachapon as far as the eye can see.

2026年6月24日周三 12:00 JST Tokyo免费

Food & Drink

Tsukiji Outer Market & Toyosu Food Walk

Tokyo's food paradise: graze on fresh sushi, tamagoyaki and seafood at the historic Tsukiji Outer Market.

2026年6月25日周四 08:00 JST Tokyo免费

Nightlife

Shinjuku Golden Gai Bar Hopping

A maze of 200+ tiny, characterful bars in Shinjuku — squeeze in, meet strangers, and barhop into the small hours.

2026年6月25日周四 20:00 JST TokyoMany bars charge a 500-1,000 yen seating fee plus drinks; some are foreigner-friendly

Outdoor

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Walk a luminous path through towering bamboo in Kyoto's Arashiyama, where filtered light and rustling stalks feel otherworldly.

2026年6月26日周五 07:00 JST Kyoto免费

Arts & Culture

Shuri Castle & Ryukyu Heritage

Explore the crimson seat of the former Ryukyu Kingdom, a UNESCO World Heritage site now rising again from its 2019 fire.

2026年6月26日周五 09:00 JST OkinawaPark areas free; paid zones include the reconstruction site view

Arts & Culture

Mori Art Museum

Contemporary art on the 53rd floor of Roppongi Hills, paired with one of Tokyo's best skyline views from the City View deck.

2026年6月26日周五 10:00 JST TokyoAdmission around 2,000 yen; often includes the observation deck

Experiences

Kyoto Tea Ceremony Experience

Learn the graceful art of the Japanese tea ceremony in a traditional Kyoto machiya, hosted in English for visitors.

2026年6月26日周五 11:00 JST KyotoSessions typically 2,500-6,000 yen; reservations required

International Exchange

Tokyo Japanese-English Language Exchange

Practice Japanese and help others with English at relaxed, recurring language-exchange meetups across Tokyo.

2026年6月26日周五 19:00 JST TokyoOften free entry; buy your own drinks

Nightlife

WOMB Shibuya Club Night

Shibuya's iconic four-floor superclub, famous for its giant mirror ball and world-class techno and house lineups.

2026年6月26日周五 23:00 JST TokyoCover typically 2,000-4,000 yen; bring photo ID (20+)

Arts & Culture

Atsuta Jingu Shrine

One of Japan's most sacred shrines, set in a tranquil ancient forest in Nagoya and home to the legendary Kusanagi sword.

2026年6月27日周六 09:00 JST Nagoya免费

Arts & Culture

A Bookmarked Summer

A free, easygoing gathering for book lovers to read together and swap summer recommendations.

2026年6月27日周六 10:00 JST Tokyo免费

Experiences

Kimono Tea Ceremony at MAIKOYA Asakusa

An 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年6月27日周六 11:00 JST TokyoFrom about ¥6,000 per person; kimono-included plans cost more

Anime & Pop

Nakano Broadway

A retro shopping complex packed with vintage manga, rare figures, idol goods and Tokyo's famous towering soft-serve ice cream.

2026年6月27日周六 12:00 JST Tokyo免费

Outdoor

Shibamata Walking Tour & Photo Bingo

A relaxed photo-bingo walking tour of retro Shibamata — gentle, social and great for solo joiners.

2026年6月27日周六 12:30 JST Tokyo¥2,000

Food & Drink

Shinsekai Kushikatsu Food Crawl

Dive into retro Shinsekai beneath Tsutenkaku Tower for Osaka's famous deep-fried kushikatsu skewers and neon old-Osaka charm.

2026年6月27日周六 17:00 JST OsakaSkewers from around 130 yen each

Nightlife

Fukuoka Yatai Food Stalls (Nakasu)

Fukuoka's riverside yatai stalls serve tonkotsu ramen, oden and yakitori under lantern light — the heart of Kyushu nightlife.

2026年6月27日周六 19:00 JST FukuokaPay per dish; a bowl of ramen and a beer around 1,500 yen

Experiences

Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo) Experience in Kyoto

Learn 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年6月28日周日 11:00 JST KyotoReserve via the official site for current pricing

Arts & Culture

Hibiki 1st Session: Taiko Sound Bath

Lie back and feel the resonance of Japanese taiko in an immersive sound-bath session.

2026年6月28日周日 16:30 JST Tokyo¥7,000

Sports

Yomiuri Giants Baseball at Tokyo Dome

Japan's most famous baseball club under the dome — easy, all-weather pro baseball in the heart of Tokyo.

2026年6月28日周日 18:00 JST TokyoReserved seats from about ¥2,200 to ¥7,000+

Nightlife

Shimokitazawa Live House Nights

Tokyo's indie-music heartland: tiny live houses, record shops and bars host emerging bands almost every night.

2026年6月28日周日 19:00 JST TokyoLive-house entry typically 2,000-3,500 yen incl. one drink

International Exchange

Osaka International Friends & Language Exchange

Friendly recurring meetups in Osaka where travelers, expats and locals mingle over drinks and language practice.

2026年6月28日周日 19:00 JST OsakaUsually free or low-cost entry; drinks separate

Nightlife

Blue Note Tokyo Live Jazz

Aoyama's intimate world-class jazz club, hosting top international musicians over dinner and cocktails most nights.

2026年6月28日周日 19:00 JST TokyoMusic charge varies by act (often 8,000-15,000 yen); reservations recommended

Sports

Hanshin Tigers Baseball at Koshien Stadium

Japan's most passionate baseball crowd — join tens of thousands of Tigers fans for a jet-balloon night at historic Koshien.

2026年6月29日周一 18:00 JST OsakaOutfield seats from about ¥2,000; infield reserved ¥6,000–¥9,000+

International Exchange

Tokyo Social Sports Leagues

Join casual mixed sports leagues — football, volleyball, dodgeball — designed to help internationals make friends in Tokyo.

2026年6月29日周一 18:00 JST TokyoDrop-in or season fees vary by sport

International Exchange

Osaka Japanese-English Language Exchange

Relaxed, recurring language-exchange meetups in Osaka where locals and travelers swap Japanese and English over drinks.

2026年6月29日周一 19:00 JST OsakaOften free entry; buy your own drinks

Nightlife

Osaka Namba Izakaya & Bar Crawl

Dive into Osaka's neon nightlife around Dotonbori and Namba — street food, standing bars and dazzling river lights.

2026年6月29日周一 19:00 JST OsakaPay-as-you-go; standing bars from a few hundred yen per drink

Experiences

Pottery Wheel Experience at Shunzan Gama

Throw 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年6月30日周二 10:00 JST KyotoQuick course about ¥2,000 (20 min); standard course ¥5,000 (30-60 min), plus tax

International Exchange

Tokyo Gaijins Social & Outdoor Events

A long-running group running hikes, sports days, parties and day trips for internationals and locals across Tokyo.

2026年6月30日周二 10:00 JST TokyoPer-event fees vary (hikes, BBQs, parties); see listing

Food & Drink

Nagoya Meshi Food Tour

Taste Nagoya's bold local specialties — miso katsu, hitsumabushi eel, tebasaki wings and curry udon — across the city center.

2026年6月30日周二 17:00 JST NagoyaPay per dish; meals from around 800 yen

Tech & Startup

Fukuoka Developer Meetups (connpass)

Fukuoka's growing startup scene hosts regular developer meetups — web, AI, mobile and more — many welcoming and bilingual-friendly.

2026年6月30日周二 19:00 JST FukuokaOften free or low-cost; register on connpass

International Exchange

Tokyo English Stand-up Comedy Nights

Laugh the night away at regular English-language stand-up comedy shows hosted by Tokyo's international comedy scene.

2026年6月30日周二 20:00 JST TokyoTickets typically 1,500-3,000 yen; some open-mic nights free

Outdoor

Mount Fuji Climbing 2026 — Dates, ¥4,000 Fee & Reservations by Trail

Mt 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年7月1日周三 Across JapanA trail-entry fee applies (around 2,000-4,000 yen); mountain-hut stays extra

Experiences

Private Zen Meditation with a Monk in Tokyo

Sit 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年7月1日周三 10:00 JST TokyoPrivate experience — contact the operator for pricing

Sports

J.League Football Match

Catch Japan's top-flight football — choreographed ultras, family-friendly stands and clubs in nearly every city.

2026年7月1日周三 14:00 JST TokyoTickets typically ¥2,000–¥6,000

Food & Drink

Osaka Japanese Whisky Bar Night

Settle into Osaka's intimate whisky bars to sample award-winning Japanese single malts poured by passionate bartenders.

2026年7月1日周三 19:00 JST OsakaPours from around 1,000 yen; some bars add a seat charge

Tech & Startup

Tokyo AI & Machine Learning Meetups

Dive into Tokyo's booming AI scene at recurring meetups covering LLMs, ML research and applied data science.

2026年7月1日周三 19:00 JST Tokyo免费

Outdoor

Shimanami Kaido Cycling Route

Ride one of the world's great cycling routes across the Seto Inland Sea, island-hopping by bike over soaring suspension bridges.

2026年7月2日周四 08:00 JST HiroshimaBike rental from around 2,000 yen per day

International Exchange

Fukuoka International Meetup

Kyushu's friendliest city hosts welcoming meetups where travelers and locals connect over food and conversation.

2026年7月2日周四 19:00 JST FukuokaUsually low-cost entry; drinks separate

Outdoor

Aoyama Rooftop Morning Yoga × BELCOMO Breakfast

Start the day with rooftop yoga in Aoyama, finished with a healthy BELCOMO breakfast.

2026年7月3日周五 07:30 JST TokyoPaid (see Luma)

Arts & Culture

Summer Ephemera Pop-up Exhibit, Shop & Workshop

A free pop-up of paper ephemera and collage at Design Festa Gallery Harajuku — browse, shop, make.

2026年7月3日周五 10:30 JST Tokyo免费

Tech & Startup

Tokyo Startup & Founder Meetups

Connect with Japan's startup ecosystem at recurring founder and investor mixers around Shibuya and Roppongi.

2026年7月4日周六 19:00 JST TokyoSome free, some ticketed (1,000-3,000 yen) — check the listing

Nightlife

Tokyo Morning Beats . Gallery

A daytime DJ session in an art gallery — coffee, beats and a creative morning crowd.

2026年7月5日周日 09:00 JST Tokyo¥1,500

Arts & Culture

Benesse Art Site Naoshima

An island in the Seto Inland Sea reborn as living art, with Tadao Ando museums, a Yayoi Kusama pumpkin and outdoor installations.

2026年7月5日周日 10:00 JST Across JapanMuseum tickets vary; Chichu Art Museum needs advance booking

International Exchange

Kyoto International Community Events

The Kyoto International Community House hosts cultural exchange events, language cafes and workshops for visitors and residents.

2026年7月5日周日 14:00 JST KyotoMany events free or low-cost; some workshops ticketed

Arts & Culture

Self-Healing Aroma Hand-Care Workshop

A 90-minute introductory aroma hand-therapy workshop in Yokohama, finishing with a relaxed tea gathering—wellness for caregivers and busy minds.

2026年7月7日周二 13:30 JST Yokohama¥1,000

Tech & Startup

Tokyo iOS Meetup

A friendly, long-running monthly meetup for iOS and Swift developers in Tokyo — talks in English, all levels welcome.

2026年7月7日周二 19:00 JST Tokyo免费

Outdoor

Furano Lavender Season at Farm Tomita 2026

Rolling purple lavender fields perfume the Hokkaido hills at Japan's most iconic flower farm, framed by distant snow-capped peaks.

2026年7月10日周五 08:30 JST Sapporo免费

Tech & Startup

Tokyo Web3 & Blockchain Meetups

Japan is a hotspot for Web3 — meet builders and enthusiasts at recurring blockchain and crypto meetups in Tokyo.

2026年7月10日周五 19:00 JST TokyoOften free or low-cost; some networking events ticketed

Arts & Culture

Relaxed Shogi Exchange Meetup

A laid-back Japanese-chess afternoon in central Yokohama—beginners welcome, with coaching, free matches and original puzzle cards over a drink.

2026年7月12日周日 13:00 JST Yokohama¥1,500 (includes one drink)

Arts & Culture

Setouchi Triennale Art Islands

A celebrated contemporary art festival scattered across the islands of the Seto Inland Sea, blending installations with fishing-village life.

2026年7月13日周一 09:00 JST Across JapanPassport tickets cover many sites; some works charge separately

Tech & Startup

Tokyo JavaScript / Frontend Meetup

Monthly gatherings for JavaScript, TypeScript and web developers in Tokyo, with bilingual talks and casual networking.

2026年7月14日周二 19:00 JST Tokyo免费

Tech & Startup

Tokyo Indies (Game Developers)

A welcoming monthly meetup where indie game developers in Tokyo show works-in-progress and talk shop — in English.

2026年7月17日周五 19:00 JST TokyoSmall entry fee at the door (around 1,000 yen incl. a drink)

Outdoor

Kamikochi Highland Hiking

A pristine alpine valley in the Northern Japan Alps, with the Kappa Bridge, clear Azusa River and jagged peaks rising all around.

2026年7月18日周六 06:00 JST Across Japan免费

Tech & Startup

Google Developer Group (GDG) Tokyo

Tokyo's Google Developer Group runs talks and workshops on Android, Cloud, AI and web — open to all and often bilingual.

2026年7月21日周二 19:00 JST Tokyo免费

Outdoor

Akeno Sunflower Festival 2026

Around 600,000 sunflowers blaze across the Yatsugatake foothills, lit up after dark for a glowing field beneath the night sky.

2026年7月25日周六 09:00 JST Across Japan免费

Exhibitions & Expos

Comiket (Comic Market)

The world's largest fan convention: hundreds of thousands gather at Tokyo Big Sight to buy doujinshi and cosplay.

2026年8月15日周六 10:30 JST TokyoWristband entry: ¥1,210 for morning entry (from 10:30) or ¥440 in advance / ¥1,000 same-day for afternoon entry (from 12:30). Lottery-only Early Entry (¥5,385) and cosplay changing-room priority (¥3,385) tickets are sold via TicketPay.

Seasonal

东大寺万灯供养会 2026 | 日期、地点与入场

**东大寺的万灯供养会（万灯供養会）于2026年8月15日傍晚举行**，届时**数千盏灯笼**点亮大佛殿，**观相窗（観相窓）开启**，让大佛的面容凝望夜色。这是奈良一场感人至深的盂兰盆供养。

2026年8月15日周六 19:00 JST Nara万灯供养会当晚的供养仪式本身属宗教活动，通常在境内观览；平日大佛殿门票为成人¥800／儿童¥400，或大佛殿＋东大寺博物馆联票成人¥1,200／儿童¥600（截至2026年7月）。任何特别晚间的入场安排请以官方网站为准。

Seasonal

Kyoto Gozan no Okuribi 2026

Giant kanji and shapes blaze on five mountains around Kyoto to send ancestral spirits home at the close of Obon.

2026年8月16日周日 20:00 JST Kyoto免费

Exhibitions & Expos

COMITIA 157 Has Ended (23 Aug 2026) — COMITIA 158 Is 13 December

COMITIA 157 was held on Sunday 23 August 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight and has ended. The next edition is **COMITIA 158 on Sunday 13 December 2026, in Tokyo Big Sight East Halls 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8**. After that, 159 falls on 14 March 2027 and 160 on 23 May 2027.

2026年8月23日周日 11:00 JST TokyoThe catalog (Tia's Magazine 157) is your entry pass: ¥1,400 in bookshops in advance, ¥1,500 at the venue. Free for under-12s, and free entry for everyone after 15:00. (Organiser's figures, as of 16 August 2026.)

Festivals

Owara Kaze no Bon 2026

By lantern light, faceless dancers in straw hats move with hushed grace to mournful kokyu strings through old Yatsuo's stone lanes.

2026年9月1日周二 17:00 JST Across Japan免费

Exhibitions & Expos

Tokyo Game Show 2026

Asia's biggest video-game expo celebrates its 30th edition with hands-on demos, cosplay and a record five-day run at Makuhari Messe.

2026年9月19日周六 10:00 JST TokyoPublic-day ticket approx. ¥2,000–3,000 (advance)

Exhibitions & Expos

Tokyo Game Show

Asia's biggest gaming expo at Makuhari Messe, with hands-on demos of upcoming titles, cosplay and the latest hardware.

2026年9月19日周六 10:00 JST TokyoPublic-day tickets sold in advance; business days are trade-only

Arts & Culture

Nara International Film Festival 2026

A 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年9月20日周日 10:00 JST NaraScreening tickets typically around 1,000-1,500 yen; some free outdoor and community programs.