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Saudi National Day Celebration

Saudi National Day Celebration

Sep 23, 2026 Nagoya
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The Saudi delegation participating in the 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026) hosted a celebration of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's National Day in Nagoya, Japan, on September 23, 2026. The event featured...

National Day Cultural events +6
2026 Asian Games Torch Relay

2026 Asian Games Torch Relay

Aug 18 - Sep 18, 2026 Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture

The 2026 Asian Games Torch Relay is a month-long event leading up to the main Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. It commences with flame-lighting ceremonies in Hiroshima and Tokyo, followed by a flame-combining...

Torch Relay Sports Event +4
World Cosplay Summit

World Cosplay Summit

Jul 31 - Aug 2, 2026 Nagoya

The World Cosplay Summit took place in Nagoya, Japan, from July 31 to August 2, 2026. The annual cultural event features cosplay performances, a grand parade, and international competitions with participants representing...

Cosplay Pop Culture +2

Nagoya University Festival (Meidaisai)

Jun 11-14, 2026 Nagoya

The Nagoya University Festival, also known as Meidaisai, is a four-day university festival held annually at Nagoya University in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The 2026 event, scheduled from June 11-14, gained attention...

University Festival Student Event +2