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Sep 1, 2026 Machida, 町田市

The Machida Tenmangu Antique Fair is an antique market held on September 1, 2026, in Machida. It features over 120 stalls selling various antique items.

Antique Market Market +3

SESSION

Aug 29-30, 2026 Shibuya, Tokyo

SESSION is a late-night techno music event held at the WOMB nightclub in Shibuya, Tokyo, featuring prominent DJs and immersive visual production.

Techno Electronic Music +3

International Tokyo Toy Show

Aug 29-30, 2026 東京

The International Tokyo Toy Show is Japan's premier annual toy exhibition, taking place at Tokyo Big Sight. While the initial days are for trade professionals, the event welcomes the general public on...

Toy Exhibition +7

Ginza Sumo Show with Dinner

Aug 10-30, 2026 Ginza

The Ginza Sumo Show with Dinner is a cultural event held in Ginza, Tokyo, offering an experience that combines sumo culture with Japanese cuisine. It is scheduled to take place from August...

Cultural events Sumo +5

Omagari fireworks competition

Aug 29, 2026 Daisen City

The Omagari Fireworks Competition is an annual pyrotechnic event held in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture, Japan, on the banks of the Omono River. The 98th edition featured 28 firms launching approximately 18,000...

Fireworks Competition +3

DISKO KLUBB × PUBLIC POSSESSION

Aug 28-29, 2026 Shibuya, Tokyo

DISKO KLUBB × PUBLIC POSSESSION is a nightlife event featuring house and disco music, scheduled to take place at WOMB in Shibuya, Tokyo, from late evening on August 28, 2026, until early...

Nightlife Music +2

WTW

Aug 26-28, 2026 Shibuya

WTW is a two-night techno and house party series held at WOMB in Shibuya, Tokyo, from August 26-28, 2026. This weekday event showcases Tokyo's local DJs and rising electronic music talents, offering...

Music Electronic Music +8

Yoshida Fire Festival

Aug 26-27, 2026 Fujiyoshida

The Yoshida Fire Festival is a vibrant two-day traditional event held annually on August 26 and 27 in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. It marks the ceremonial end of Mt. Fuji’s official climbing...

Traditional Festival Fire +5

ASIA TECH

Aug 25-26, 2026 Shibuya

ASIA TECH is an electronic music event hosted by the Japan-born electro dance music label ASIA TECH. It takes place overnight from August 25 to August 26, 2026, at WOMB in Shibuya,...

Electronic Music Techno +7

Ojiya Hotaru Illumination 2026

Aug 18-24, 2026 Ojiya

The Ojiya Hotaru Illumination is an annual summer event held along the Shinano Riverbank in Ojiya, Niigata, Japan. It features approximately 10,000 illuminated, solar-powered PET bottle 'fireflies' and colorful light displays, commemorating...

Illumination Light Festival +7

WOMB PRESENTS MR.HO B2B GONNO -ALL NIGHT LONG-

Aug 22-23, 2026 Shibuya

WOMB presents an all-night back-to-back DJ set featuring Hong Kong trendsetter Mr. Ho and Japanese DJ/producer Gonno. The event focuses on techno and house music and takes place at WOMB in Shibuya,...

Music Techno +5

Matsuri Tsukuba

Aug 22-23, 2026 Tsukuba City

Matsuri Tsukuba is a vibrant street festival held in Tsukuba City, Japan, typically in late August. For 2026, the event runs from August 22nd to 23rd around Tsukuba Station, featuring a blend...

Traditional Festival Street Festival +6

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