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Sep 18-19, 2026 Shibuya

Ongoing

The RE:BIRTH FESTIVAL OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY is an electronic music event scheduled for September 18-19, 2026, at WOMB in Shibuya, Japan. This event serves as the official afterparty for the Re:birth Festival...

Electronic Music Techno +4

Kashiwa Festival

Sep 19-20, 2026 Kashiwa

Starts today

The Kashiwa Festival is scheduled for September 19-20, 2026, in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Organized by the Kashiwa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the festival's dates were moved from July to September...

Japanese Festival Community Event +2

Shinagawa Summer Festival 2026

Sep 1-19, 2026 Shinagawa

Ongoing

The Shinagawa Summer Festival 2026 is a cultural event held near Shinagawa Station, featuring music, dance, and martial arts performances, alongside a sake booth and hands-on workshops.

Cultural Festival Music +4

All Japan Gyoza Festival

Sep 1-30, 2026 Aichi

Ongoing

The All Japan Gyoza Festival is a major culinary event held at Moricoro Park in Aichi Prefecture, showcasing a wide variety of regional dumplings from across Japan. Visitors can sample famous styles...

Food Festival Gyoza +4

Daradara Festival

Sep 11-21, 2026 Tokyo

Ongoing

The Daradara Festival is a long-running traditional event held in the Shiba area of Tokyo, Japan. It is distinguished by its 11-day duration, which is notably longer than typical Japanese celebrations, earning...

Traditional Festival Shiba +2

Cosmos Flower Festival

Sep 12 - Oct 25, 2026 Tachikawa

Ongoing

The Cosmos Flower Festival celebrates the blooming of fall cosmos flowers at Showa Kinen Park in Tachikawa. This seasonal event typically takes place from mid-September to late October.

Flower Festival Nature +2

ULTRA JAPAN RESISTANCE TOKYO OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY DAY 1 (MUSIC: TECH HOUSE / HOUSE)

Sep 19-20, 2026 Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture

Starts today

The ULTRA JAPAN RESISTANCE TOKYO OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY DAY 1 is an electronic music event featuring tech house and house music. This official after-party for ULTRA JAPAN is held at WOMB in...

After Party Electronic Music +5

Tokyo Game Show 2026

Sep 19-21, 2026 Chiba

Starts today

The Tokyo Game Show 2026 is a premier international video game exhibition held at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. This edition is the largest in the event's history, spanning five days...

Exhibition Video Games +4

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