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
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/
FUJIKO F Fujio's Sukoshi Fushigi World
Fujiko F. Fujio, who had made dream-filled children's manga his life's work, published The Minotaur's Plate for adults in 1969, the year before the serialisation of Doraemon began, with little change to the touch of his children's manga. This work shocked many readers, and subsequently, Fujiko F. Fujio's SF manga began to be published in various magazines. This exhibition of original manga drawings presents the original manga drawings of that SF short story series on an unprecedented scale. The exhibition will be divided into three sessions, with the original drawings on display scheduled to be replaced approximately every four months. https://fujiko-museum.com/exhibition/
Poison Exhibition (Mokudoku Exhibition) ReMix
In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Sunshine Aquarium Special Exhibition of Poisonous Creatures “Modokuten”,which had attracted 400,000 total visitors throughout the series, has come back! Why not learn about the diversity of creatures that coexist with humans on this earth from the theme of “poison”?This invites you to the world of poison. https://sunshinecity.jp/file/aquarium/moudoku_remix/
"CHO-TEN"HIGHBALL GARDEN
Visitors can enjoy the highest-quality SUNTORY WHISKY-approved TODEN HIGHBALL while being surrounded by the lights of Tokyo Tower and the many lanterns decorating the venue. https://www.tokyotower.co.jp/event/attraction-event/highball-garden-2023/
Summer Water Picnic
This is a special experience where you can enjoy a picnic on a boat that floats on the river like a tea-ceremony room while you drift along. You can bring your own food and drinks! Have a party, play games or just enjoy your time to your heart's content. https://www.citysup.jp/picnic-sum/
HANAZONO ZIPFLIGHT
The longest zipline is 1,700 meters long, making it the longest zipline in Japan and one of the longest in Asia at 2,591 meters. The longest zipline is 1,700 meters long, making it the longest zipline in Japan, and with a maximum speed of over 110 km/h, it is one of the most thrilling "flying experiences" in the world! https://hanazononiseko.com/en/summer/activities/zipline
Gaudi and the Sagrada Familia (Shiga)
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/
Special Exhibition: Tōfuku-ji in Kyoto
Famed for its spring verdure and rich autumn colors, Tōfuku-ji is one of Kyoto’s representative Zen temples. It was established during the early Kamakura period on the orders of the imperial regent and advisor Kujō Michiie. He entrusted the founding to Enni (Shōichi Kokushi), a priest who had previously travelled to China to study Zen (Ch.Chan) Buddhism. The name "Tōfuku-ji" was taken from the first character of Tō-ji and the second character of Kōfuku-ji, two temples in Nara. Also known as the "Tōfuku no Garanzura", the temple complex creates a striking impression with its vast array of huge medieval-style buildings. This exhibition marks the first chance to view the temple’s many treasures in one place. The legendary Buddhist painter Minchō’s Five Hundred Arhats will be displayed in its entirety for the first time since the completion of restoration work, for example. It will be joined by a number of precious cultural properties that somehow survived destruction during Ōnin War of 1467-77. The exhibition also showcases several masterpieces of painting and calligraphy as well as Buddhist sculptures whose monumental size chimes well with the temple’s vastness. While tracing the temple’s history since its founding, the exhibition presents a board overview of the Zen culture that bloomed through exchanges with the rest of Asia. It also explores Tōfuku-ji’s enduring appeal and its significance to Japanese culture. https://tofukuji2023.jp/english.html
LIVE AZUMA 2023
Two days enveloped in special decorative arrangements, set within a location that boasts an open and inviting main stadium and a park brimming with natural beauty, allowing for a leisurely and serene experience. From well-established musicians accustomed to big festivals to artists bustling in the indie scene, a diverse array of performers unique to this festival will grace the stage. Their individual melodies will adorn the venue, while 80 establishments offering "cuisine, local products, and art" from the Fukushima-centered Tohoku region will fill both body and soul. The second year of LIVE AZUMA promises to be a two-day event where the significant growth is palpable, reflecting the flourishing spirit of the festival. https://liveazuma.jp/
Tokyo Ramen Festa 2023
The 'Tokyo Ramen Festival' is held with the aim of promoting tourism, food education, and culinary culture through the medium of ramen. This year, we have received recommendations from organizations that promote local events and share regional ramen information from all across the country. These organizations have kindly recommended local ramen shops, which will be participating as vendors. There will be a total of 28 ramen booths this year (14 booths in the first act and 14 booths in the second act). https://ra-fes.com/
Gaudi and the Sagrada Familia (Aichi)
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/
