Festivals, exhibitions, pop-ups, and seasonal happenings across all nine regions.
An immersive digital art museum brings Edo and Meiji-period yokai artwork to life through three-dimensional projections and interactive experiences.
3 Jul – 31 Aug 2026Kagoshima · KyushuWoodblock prints from Japan's greatest artists are reimagined as immersive three-dimensional projections, with original artworks displayed alongside.
11 Jul – 30 Aug 2026Aomori · TohokuThis anniversary exhibition traces Ultraman's six decades across the franchise's 50 productions, heroes, and kaiju through chronological themed zones.
10 Jul – 30 Aug 2026Fukuoka · KyushuAn exhibition celebrates the 30th anniversary of Evangelion with rare production materials from the original TV series and Rebuild films.
17 Jul – 23 Aug 2026Iwate · TohokuAn exhibition exploring how Buddhist art depicts non-human beings such as serpents and demons alongside buddhas and bodhisattvas across different regions.
11 Jul – 16 Aug 2026Kyoto · KansaiVisitors release up to 3,500 LED sky lanterns carrying handwritten wishes into the night sky, accompanied by stage performances and festival activities.
7–16 Aug 2026Kyoto · KansaiImmersive volleyball experience event where visitors participate as players on a real court guided by characters from the anime series.
27 Jun – 2 Aug 2026Osaka · KansaiA hands-on lantern festival where visitors release up to 3,500 LED sky lanterns carrying wishes, paired with stage performances and traditional festival stalls.
17–23 Jul 2026Saitama · KantoAn exhibition of manga artist Arina Tanemura's original artwork highlights her distinctive style across beloved series including Kamikaze Kaitō Jeanne and Full Moon o Sagashite.
19 Jun – 20 Jul 2026Osaka · KansaiWorld DJ Festival Japan brings international DJs and music producers to a waterfront venue with advanced production technology and a 'Universe & Fantasy' concept.
4–5 Jul 2026Tokyo · KantoSupernatural beings from Japanese folklore are brought to life through 3D projection mapping, holographic screens, and sculptural forms in this digital art experience.
27 Mar – 28 Jun 2026Tokyo · KantoDioramas, immersive video, and interactive photo spots celebrate six decades of the Ultraman series and its legacy of heroism and hope.
18 Apr – 28 Jun 2026Osaka · KansaiA retrospective exhibition marking 30 years of the Tamagotchi digital pet showcases its evolution across multiple generations of devices.
6–28 Jun 2026Hokkaido · HokkaidoAn exhibition features Godzilla suits and statues from across the decades, highlighted by a diorama from Godzilla Minus One and immersive special-effects experiences.
4–22 Jun 2026Fukuoka · KyushuMajor exhibition of Edo-period woodblock prints by artist Kuniyoshi, displaying approximately 400 works spanning warrior prints, caricatures, and landscapes.
24 Apr – 21 Jun 2026Aichi · ChubuAn exhibition showcases more than 200 Sanrio characters across six decades of kawaii culture, featuring rare designs, archival materials, and the company's evolution.
9 Apr – 21 Jun 2026Tokyo · KantoThis anniversary exhibition displays a restored national treasure folding screen traditionally believed presented by Oda Nobunaga to Uesugi Kenshin in 1574.
18 Apr – 21 Jun 2026Yamagata · TohokuAn exhibition traces the Warrior of Light's journey through the Final Fantasy XIV world, featuring commemorative merchandise and collaborative displays.
30 May – 14 Jun 2026Osaka · Kansai
