Festivals, exhibitions, pop-ups, and seasonal happenings across all nine regions.
By month: November 2026, December 2026, January 2027, February 2027
A seafood festival of the Wajima fishing community, held each November as the snow crab season opens, with fresh crab for sale and free crab soup.
23 Nov 2025Wajima · IshikawaThe Marugame Udon Festival celebrates Sanuki udon through culinary experiences, highlighting this Kagawa regional speciality's place in Japan's noodle culture.
21–22 Nov 2025Marugame · KagawaThis exhibition celebrates the visual world of Fate/Grand Order with over 500 original artworks and exclusive merchandise only available at the venue.
25 Oct – 9 Nov 2025OsakaFans test their knowledge of Attack on Titan anime through interactive challenges, mini-games, and exclusive merchandise at this immersive pop-up.
26 Sep – 9 Nov 2025TokyoPokémon Discovery Adventure is a puzzle-solving mission across Osaka, with stamps to collect, Pokémon types to find, themed photo installations and prizes.
1 Jul – 31 Oct 2025OsakaAnime Classics Anison Fireworks pairs anime opening songs from the 1970s to 1990s with synchronized fireworks displays and live performances.
4 Oct 2025Kitakyushu · FukuokaAn entertainment event pairing classic anime themes with synchronized fireworks and live performances by renowned anisong singer Azumi Inoue in Osaka.
27 Sep 2025Izumiotsu · OsakaPop-up shop celebrating Hololive Production's 66 virtual talents in exclusive summer costumes, offering summer-themed goods and merchandise.
1–31 Aug 2025TokyoA five-day Noh theater festival at GINZA SIX that pairs traditional performance with a summer festival mood: rare masks, costumes and hands-on workshops.
11–15 Aug 2025TokyoAn exhibition celebrating the Delicious in Dungeon series returns to Ikebukuro, featuring over 100 items including exclusive merchandise and collectibles.
10–27 Jul 2025TokyoA special 20th anniversary celebration features live performances and a retrospective of the Idolmaster series, with free livestream access available.
26 Jul 2025Matsudo · ChibaAn orchestra concert celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Idolmaster franchise, featuring live performances from idols and voice actors.
21 Jul 2025Yokohama · KanagawaA confectionery expo with 90 large-scale art pieces, live demonstrations and over 1,000 regional sweets from across Japan under one roof.
30 May – 15 Jun 2025Asahikawa · HokkaidoAn exhibition of over 500 vintage toys from Okura Toy covering seven decades of Japanese toy making, including toy jewelry, educational items and plastic beads.
25 Apr – 25 May 2025TokyoExhibition dedicated to the beloved Bread Thief character series with displays and interactive activities celebrating the playful spirit.
12 Apr – 11 May 2025ShizuokaMatsue Castle Festival brings cherry blossom viewing, night illumination, samurai experiences and traditional performances to the spring bloom season.
26 Mar – 9 Apr 2025Matsue · ShimaneThe Pandororbo Exhibition in Toyama features the Bread Thief character in displays and interactive activities, with preorder tickets via Lawson Ticket.
6 Mar – 6 Apr 2025ToyamaA multi-group festival with performances by Strawberry Prince and other STPR agency acts, offering family seats, premium packages and student pricing.
2–3 Apr 2025Tokyo
