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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/  

FUJIKO F Fujio's Sukoshi Fushigi World

FUJIKO F Fujio's Sukoshi Fushigi World

Oct 22, 2022 - Oct 10, 2023
FUJIKO-MUSEUM

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

Poison Exhibition (Mokudoku Exhibition) ReMix

Mar 17 - Nov 5, 2023
Sunshine Aquarium

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

"CHO-TEN"HIGHBALL GARDEN

Apr 10 - Oct 9, 2023
In front of the main entrance on the 1st floor of Tokyo Tower

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

Summer Water Picnic

Jun 1 - Sep 30, 2023
Hommachibashi Bridge

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

HANAZONO ZIPFLIGHT

Jun 10 - Oct 15, 2023
NISEKO HANAZONO RESORT

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)

Gaudi and the Sagrada Familia (Shiga)

Sep 30 - Dec 3, 2023
Sagawa 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/