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What's On & Upcoming Events in Japan

Check out the most up-to-date listings of what's going on in Japan right now or in the near future, including fun activities, art exhibitions, festivals, parties, food markets, flea markets, sporting events, fairs, concerts, and more.

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Banksy Artworks from Masatoshi Kumagai Collection

Banksy Artworks from Masatoshi Kumagai Collection

Apr 13, 2022 - Dec 31, 2023
11:00 - 20:00
GMO Digital Museum

Only at GMO Digital Museum can visitors enjoy three of Banksy's most famous works at the same time. https://banksy.tokyo/ (JP) Tickets: https://www.e-tix.jp/gmo-art/en/  

Entering the World of Sento

Entering the World of Sento

Sep 8, 2023 - Jan 24, 2024
Tokyo Midtown Store Gallery

An introductory guide that can be enjoyed by people unfamiliar with public baths and foreigners alike. It explains the history of public baths, such as "When did public baths first appear?" and "Seasonal hot baths." Through actual visits to public baths, it delves into a day in the life of a public bath and its role as a public space, reintroducing the experience of using public baths. The entire space is designed to allow visitors to enjoy the world of public baths, with features like Mount Fuji public bath mural paintings, exhibition displays resembling bath tubs, and panels imitating wooden lockers. https://www.toraya-group.co.jp/news/20230915  

Rome, the Eternal City: Masterpieces from the Capitoline Museums’ Collection

Rome, the Eternal City: Masterpieces from the Capitoline Museums’ Collection

Sep 16 - Dec 10, 2023
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum Exhibition Rooms

An exhibition featuring a life-sized replica of a portion of the colossal statue of Emperor Constantine, symbolizing the glory of the ancient Roman Empire, along with a comprehensive presentation of the collection from the Capitoline Museums, which is also renowned as a tourist destination in Rome. This marks the first opportunity in Japan to experience such a showcase. https://roma2023-24.jp/en/  

Yves Saint Laurent, Across the Style

Yves Saint Laurent, Across the Style

Sep 20 - Dec 11, 2023
The National Art Center, Tokyo

A large-scale retrospective exhibition celebrating Yves Saint Laurent, the fashion emperor who led the global fashion scene for nearly half a century since unveiling his own brand, "Yves Saint Laurent," in 1962 until his retirement in 2002. Spanning from his groundbreaking debut at Dior in 1958 to his retirement in 2002, the exhibition comprehensively covers the evolution of his work over more than 40 years, showcasing 110 haute couture looks and an array of precious materials, including drawings, photographs, and videos. Through this collection, it offers an intimate glimpse into the life of Yves Saint Laurent as a designer and the entirety of his creative journey. https://ysl2023.jp/english      

Gain Expert Insights! Workshop for Foreign Pregnant Women:”Childbirth & Postpartum”

Gain Expert Insights! Workshop for Foreign Pregnant Women:”Childbirth & Postpartum”

Dec 16, 2023
10:00 - 12:00
St. Luke International University

If you find yourself feeling anxious about the prospect of giving birth in Japan due to unfamiliarity with the culture and language,why not join our Foreign Pregnant Women Workshop (conducted in English) held at St. Luke International University?This event presents a valuable opportunity for foreign pregnant women to acquire a comprehensive understanding of various facets related to childbirth.We will provide clear and concise explanations about the childbirth process, effective communication with hospitals,postpartum bodily changes,.navigating life with your baby, and the essential support from your partner. https://j-ii.org/en/article_ja/231216foreignpregnant/  

Gaudi and the Sagrada Familia (Aichi)

Gaudi and the Sagrada Familia (Aichi)

Dec 19, 2023 - Mar 10, 2024
Nagoya City Art Museum

Gaudí did not create his original architecture from scratch. He excelled in that he greedily absorbed the history of European architecture, the forms of other cultures, and the mysterious forms of nature, and from these he created his own unique forms and rules. This exhibition explores the sources of Gaudí’s ideas in three key areas: history, nature, and geometry. https://gaudi2023-24.jp/information/

Rome, the Eternal City: Masterpieces from the Capitoline Museums’ Collection - Fukuoka

Rome, the Eternal City: Masterpieces from the Capitoline Museums’ Collection - Fukuoka

Jan 5 - Mar 10, 2024
Fukuoka Art Museum

An exhibition featuring a life-sized replica of a portion of the colossal statue of Emperor Constantine, symbolizing the glory of the ancient Roman Empire, along with a comprehensive presentation of the collection from the Capitoline Museums, which is also renowned as a tourist destination in Rome. This marks the first opportunity in Japan to experience such a showcase. https://roma2023-24.jp/en/