Things To Do in Japan This Weekend

July 31 – 2, 2026

Ron Mueck

Experience Ron Mueck's breathtaking hyperrealist sculptures at Mori Art Museum, Roppongi, Tokyo from April 2026. Book tickets now for this unmissable exhibit...

Until Sep 23Mori Art Museum

Food & Drink

Hamamatsu

Gifu Nagara River Cormorant Fishing

Watch 1,300-year-old torch-lit cormorant fishing on the Nagara River in Gifu from May 2026. Book your observation boat for this UNESCO-recognized tradition.

Until Oct 15Nagara River near Nagara Bridge

Festivals & Matsuri

Kyoto

Gion Matsuri 2026

Gion Matsuri fills Kyoto's streets every July with ancient floats, lantern-lit nights & living history. Plan your visit to Japan's most iconic festival in 2026.

Until Jul 31Central Kyoto — Shijo and Kawaramachi areas

This Weekend in Osaka

55 events this weekend

Ron Mueck

Gifu Nagara River Cormorant Fishing

Gion Matsuri 2026

This Weekend in Osaka

RYUICHI SAKAMOTO & TIN DRUM KAGAMI+RYUICHI SAKAMOTO & TIN DRUM KAGAMI+ is a groundbreaking mixe…

Summer Bunraku Special Performance / Bunraku Summer Festival 2026Bunraku is a 400-year-old form of Japanese puppet theatre re…

Takarazuka Revue Snow Troupe — The Poe ClanThe Takarazuka Revue Snow Troupe presents a musical adaptati…

Kifune Shrine Tanabata Bamboo Decoration IlluminationOne of Kyoto's most celebrated matchmaking shrines transform…

Van Gogh's Drawbridge and the Impressionist MastersVan Gogh's Drawbridge and the Impressionist Masters is a maj…

Uma — Riding a Horse Beyond This WorldUma — Riding a Horse Beyond This World is a theatrical produ…

This Weekend in Tokyo

Kenny Scharf & Keith Haring: K!K!Kenny Scharf & Keith Haring: K!

Gion Matsuri 2026Gion Matsuri is one of Japan's most celebrated and ancient f…

Super Kabuki: Princess MononokeSuper Kabuki: Princess Mononoke is a theatrical adaptation o…

Dear Evan Hansen — Tony Award-Winning MusicalDear Evan Hansen is a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical ma…

67th Itabashi Fireworks FestivalThe 67th Itabashi Fireworks Festival is one of Tokyo's most …

August Program at the Kabukiza TheatreKabukiza Theatre in Ginza is Japan's most prestigious dedica…

This Weekend in Kyoto

Kawai Kanjiro × Hamada Shoji ExhibitionThis exhibition marks the 60th anniversary of the death of K…

Tanabata Bamboo Decoration IlluminationTanabata is one of Japan's most beloved traditional festival…

Marimekko: Art of Printmaking — Beauty, Dream, LoveThis exhibition celebrates Marimekko, the legendary Finnish …

Kyo-to, Let's Go! Presents: Blue Lotus Summer Lights at Shorenin TempleShorenin Temple — a 1,200-year-old Tendai Buddhist complex i…

Utagawa Kuniyoshi: Ukiyo-e Super Creator — Masterworks of Japan's Most Versatile Woodblock ArtistKuniyoshi was the Edo period's great rule-breaker — a woodbl…

Antonio Fontanesi: Transcending Landscape — A European Artist at the Opening of JapanThis comprehensive exhibition examines the life and work of …

This Weekend in Kobe

Music Box Theater: Yoshitomo Nara "A Puppy That Wanted a Friend"Music Box Theater: Yoshitomo Nara 'A Puppy That Wanted a Fri…

Tadanori Yokoo: The River of Sequential Paintings | Tadanori Yokoo Museum of Contemporary ArtTadanori Yokoo: The River of Sequential Paintings is a major…

Special Exhibition: Godzilla THE ART — 70th Anniversary CelebrationGodzilla THE ART is a contemporary fine art exhibition marki…

THE Poe ClanTakarazuka Revue brings Moto Hagio's landmark gothic manga t…

Summer Night-Time Operations at Nunobiki Herb GardenFour hundred metres above Kobe's city lights, the Nunobiki H…

Goldman Collection: The World of Kawanabe Kyōsai — Special ExhibitionThis special exhibition at the Kobe City Museum presents app…

This Weekend in Fukuoka

Ikimono-gakariIkimono-gakari is one of Japan's most enduring pop-rock trio…

Fukuoka City Museum Collection — Ghosts and Yokai PaintingsThis special exhibition at Fukuoka City Museum presents appr…

KATA: Noh, Karate, and Kumidori — Exploring Japanese Cultural Spirit Through Body TechniqueThree art forms that rarely share a stage — Noh theatre, kar…

CharChar — the legendary Japanese rock guitarist often called 't…

NUMBER SHOT 2026 — Seaside Momochi Beach (Nobosemon Stage) Exclusive TicketsNUMBER SHOT is one of Fukuoka's biggest annual outdoor music…

GACKTOne of Japan's most theatrical and enduring solo artists, GA…

This Weekend in Nagoya

World Cosplay Summit 2026The World Cosplay Summit is the world's premier internationa…

Gege Akutami Jujutsu Kaisen Exhibition Nagoya Venue 2026This is an official Jujutsu Kaisen art exhibition dedicated …

TREASUREK-pop boy group TREASURE brings their live show to IG Arena …

Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island Collaboration Café 2026 in Shibuya & ShinsaibashiChiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island Collaborati…

Swedish Textiles — Nordic Design Rooted in Nature and Daily LifeSwedish Textiles — Nordic Design Rooted in Nature and Daily …

Special Exhibition: See-Through 2 — The World of How Things WorkSee-Through 2 — The World of How Things Work is a special ex…

This Weekend in Sapporo

teamLab Learn! Future Park HakodateFuture Park Hakodate is an interactive digital art installat…

GO OUT CAMP Inawashiro vol.12GO OUT CAMP is one of Japan's most stylish outdoor music and…

Bon Dance GardenBon odori meets beer garden in this summer evening event at …

Concert at Zepp SapporoZepp Sapporo is one of Hokkaido's premier live music venues,…

SIX LOUNGESIX LOUNGE are a Kumamoto-born rock trio known for their raw…

Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi ConcertOne of Japan's most enduring rock legends, Tsuyoshi Nagabuch…

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RYUICHI SAKAMOTO & TIN DRUM KAGAMI+
RYUICHI SAKAMOTO & TIN DRUM KAGAMI+ is a groundbreaking mixe…

Summer Bunraku Special Performance / Bunraku Summer Festival 2026
Bunraku is a 400-year-old form of Japanese puppet theatre re…

Takarazuka Revue Snow Troupe — The Poe Clan
The Takarazuka Revue Snow Troupe presents a musical adaptati…

Kifune Shrine Tanabata Bamboo Decoration Illumination
One of Kyoto's most celebrated matchmaking shrines transform…

Van Gogh's Drawbridge and the Impressionist Masters
Van Gogh's Drawbridge and the Impressionist Masters is a maj…

Uma — Riding a Horse Beyond This World
Uma — Riding a Horse Beyond This World is a theatrical produ…

Kenny Scharf & Keith Haring: K!K!
Kenny Scharf & Keith Haring: K!

Gion Matsuri 2026
Gion Matsuri is one of Japan's most celebrated and ancient f…

Super Kabuki: Princess Mononoke
Super Kabuki: Princess Mononoke is a theatrical adaptation o…

Dear Evan Hansen — Tony Award-Winning Musical
Dear Evan Hansen is a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical ma…

67th Itabashi Fireworks Festival
The 67th Itabashi Fireworks Festival is one of Tokyo's most …

August Program at the Kabukiza Theatre
Kabukiza Theatre in Ginza is Japan's most prestigious dedica…

Kawai Kanjiro × Hamada Shoji Exhibition
This exhibition marks the 60th anniversary of the death of K…

Tanabata Bamboo Decoration Illumination
Tanabata is one of Japan's most beloved traditional festival…

Marimekko: Art of Printmaking — Beauty, Dream, Love
This exhibition celebrates Marimekko, the legendary Finnish …

Kyo-to, Let's Go! Presents: Blue Lotus Summer Lights at Shorenin Temple
Shorenin Temple — a 1,200-year-old Tendai Buddhist complex i…

Utagawa Kuniyoshi: Ukiyo-e Super Creator — Masterworks of Japan's Most Versatile Woodblock Artist
Kuniyoshi was the Edo period's great rule-breaker — a woodbl…

Antonio Fontanesi: Transcending Landscape — A European Artist at the Opening of Japan
This comprehensive exhibition examines the life and work of …

Music Box Theater: Yoshitomo Nara "A Puppy That Wanted a Friend"
Music Box Theater: Yoshitomo Nara 'A Puppy That Wanted a Fri…

Tadanori Yokoo: The River of Sequential Paintings | Tadanori Yokoo Museum of Contemporary Art
Tadanori Yokoo: The River of Sequential Paintings is a major…

Special Exhibition: Godzilla THE ART — 70th Anniversary Celebration
Godzilla THE ART is a contemporary fine art exhibition marki…

THE Poe Clan
Takarazuka Revue brings Moto Hagio's landmark gothic manga t…

Summer Night-Time Operations at Nunobiki Herb Garden
Four hundred metres above Kobe's city lights, the Nunobiki H…

Goldman Collection: The World of Kawanabe Kyōsai — Special Exhibition
This special exhibition at the Kobe City Museum presents app…

Ikimono-gakari
Ikimono-gakari is one of Japan's most enduring pop-rock trio…

Fukuoka City Museum Collection — Ghosts and Yokai Paintings
This special exhibition at Fukuoka City Museum presents appr…

KATA: Noh, Karate, and Kumidori — Exploring Japanese Cultural Spirit Through Body Technique
Three art forms that rarely share a stage — Noh theatre, kar…

Char
Char — the legendary Japanese rock guitarist often called 't…

NUMBER SHOT 2026 — Seaside Momochi Beach (Nobosemon Stage) Exclusive Tickets
NUMBER SHOT is one of Fukuoka's biggest annual outdoor music…

GACKT
One of Japan's most theatrical and enduring solo artists, GA…

World Cosplay Summit 2026
The World Cosplay Summit is the world's premier internationa…

Gege Akutami Jujutsu Kaisen Exhibition Nagoya Venue 2026
This is an official Jujutsu Kaisen art exhibition dedicated …

TREASURE
K-pop boy group TREASURE brings their live show to IG Arena …

Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island Collaboration Café 2026 in Shibuya & Shinsaibashi
Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island Collaborati…

Swedish Textiles — Nordic Design Rooted in Nature and Daily Life
Swedish Textiles — Nordic Design Rooted in Nature and Daily …

Special Exhibition: See-Through 2 — The World of How Things Work
See-Through 2 — The World of How Things Work is a special ex…

teamLab Learn! Future Park Hakodate
Future Park Hakodate is an interactive digital art installat…

GO OUT CAMP Inawashiro vol.12
GO OUT CAMP is one of Japan's most stylish outdoor music and…

Bon Dance Garden
Bon odori meets beer garden in this summer evening event at …

Concert at Zepp Sapporo
Zepp Sapporo is one of Hokkaido's premier live music venues,…

SIX LOUNGE
SIX LOUNGE are a Kumamoto-born rock trio known for their raw…

Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi Concert
One of Japan's most enduring rock legends, Tsuyoshi Nagabuch…