Festivals, exhibitions, pop-ups, and seasonal happenings across all nine regions.
Museum exhibition pairing woodblock masters Hokusai and Hiroshige through approximately 100 works, including Hokusai's famous Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji.
12–14 Apr 2026Osaka · KansaiThe first major traveling exhibition celebrates Takashi Yanase, the Anpanman creator who was a multifaceted artist spanning manga, poetry, and picture books.
6 Feb – 5 Apr 2026Aichi · ChubuThis immersive night-museum exhibition transforms the iconic cyberpunk universe into an interactive space featuring music, digital art, and philosophical dialogue.
30 Jan – 5 Apr 2026Tokyo · KantoLarge-scale commemorative exhibition celebrating three decades of the Detective Conan anime, exploring the production process from planning through voice acting.
20 Feb – 29 Mar 2026Tokyo · KantoAn exhibition exploring the artistic depictions of dragons and phoenixes in the work of ukiyo-e artist Hokusai, featuring the acclaimed painting Dragon Flying Over Mount Fuji.
24 Jan – 29 Mar 2026Nagano · ChubuPokémon feat. Hatsune Miku VOLTAGE Live makes its stage debut with performances by Hatsune Miku, fellow virtual singers, and Pokémon characters across three days.
20–22 Mar 2026Chiba · KantoThis winter festival tours four Kanto cities with Japan's largest outdoor kotatsu setup, combining traditional warmth with street food culture in central urban locations.
14–15 Mar 2026Tokyo · KantoThis exhibition transforms 300+ ukiyo-e masterworks into immersive installations, with Osaka's edition featuring fragrance by Japanese brand Hatenkō.
17 Jan – 14 Mar 2026Osaka · KansaiAn expanded exhibition celebrates Japan's capsule toy culture through diverse works from 13 manufacturers and independent creators.
6 Feb – 2 Mar 2026Tokyo · KantoA winter festival brings outdoor dining under kotatsu blankets to four Kanto cities, serving warm seasonal dishes and regional food specialties.
27 Feb – 1 Mar 2026Kanagawa · KantoA seasonal celebration of Attack on Titan features stage events with anime voice actors, city-wide mystery games, and themed exhibitions.
6 Dec 2025 – 1 Mar 2026Oita · KyushuA winter festival transforms urban spaces into warm gathering spots with around 40 kotatsu tables, street food, and regional specialties.
20–23 Feb 2026Chiba · KantoThe Great Capcom Exhibition explores iconic games including Street Fighter, Resident Evil, and Monster Hunter through original artwork, character displays, and interactive experiences.
20 Dec 2025 – 22 Feb 2026Tokyo · KantoA Harajuku gallery presents sofubi works by Japanese and international artists exploring subtle cuteness through soft vinyl sculpture and limited-edition goods.
30 Jan – 15 Feb 2026Tokyo · KantoA final-edition snow candle festival at Jozankei Shrine illuminates the snowy landscape with 1,000 handmade candles, complemented by digital art installations.
27 Jan – 3 Feb 2026Hokkaido · HokkaidoThe Insect MANIAC exhibition at Nagoya City Science Museum showcases unusual specimens and research insights into the astonishing diversity of insects, spiders, and centipedes.
8 Nov 2025 – 1 Feb 2026Aichi · ChubuAn immersive experience allowing visitors to step into iconic scenes from Disney films, created with Walt Disney Animation Studios, now at Fukuoka City Museum.
13 Oct 2025 – 1 Feb 2026Fukuoka · KyushuA science exhibition frames monster-movie weapons and disasters through the lens of real-world hazard prevention, asking how science addresses the threats symbolized by Godzilla.
15–27 Jan 2026Tokyo · Kanto
