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Including the “Main Entrance Hall,” which is normally off-limits. Akasaka Palace to Hold Limited-Time Evening Open House for Four Days During Silver Week
About 2 hours from downtown Tokyo: 10 river spots where you can enjoy “natural pools” and hands-free BBQ
Immerse Yourself in the World of Tim Burton! “Tim Burton’s Labyrinth” Debuts in Japan
Experience an authentic night market in Tokyo: Koenji’s “Kitachu Night Market”
Including the “Main Entrance Hall,” which is normally off-limits. Akasaka Palace to Hold Limited-Time Evening Open House for Four Days During Silver Week
Keigo Higashino’s *Eternal Memory* to be released on August 5. The latest full-length novel in the Galileo series—marking its 30th anniversary and with cumulative sales of 16.4 million copies—is published by Bungeishunju for the first time in five years.
August’s Theme Is “Festival.” An Event to Wrap Up the Summer Will Be Held on a “Tatami” Space of About 100 Tatami Mats
Just Sit for 90 Minutes: The 4th “Daydreaming Contest” Is Set to Take Place
Become “Gaudí’s Disciple.” A VR Theater Opens in Shinjuku to Mark the 100th Anniversary of Gaudí’s Death
Bathed in the setting sun, the sunflower field glows golden. At Soleil no Oka in Yokosuka, 100,000 sunflowers of two varieties are set to bloom in early August
The atmosphere changes completely at 4:00 PM—a special summer exhibition featuring goldfish and “Ukiyo-e Yokai” is now on view
“Summer Night Museum,” an Art Experience That Brings Color to Tokyo’s Summer Nights, Returns This Year
Atsuko Okatsuka’s “THE BIG BOWL TOUR”—Her First Japan Tour in Two Years—Set to Take Place in Tokyo!
The Perseid Meteor Shower Is in a “Peak Year” That Occurs Only Once Every Few Years: 2026 Peak and Viewing Guide for Tokyo
“Atre Nakano” Scheduled to Open This December
“Toy Story Theater,” Where You Can Immerse Yourself in the World of the Film, Is Now Open
Including the “Main Entrance Hall,” which is normally off-limits. Akasaka Palace to Hold Limited-Time Evening Open House for Four Days During Silver Week
Keigo Higashino’s *Eternal Memory* to be released on August 5. The latest full-length novel in the Galileo series—marking its 30th anniversary and with cumulative sales of 16.4 million copies—is published by Bungeishunju for the first time in five years.
August’s Theme Is “Festival.” An Event to Wrap Up the Summer Will Be Held on a “Tatami” Space of About 100 Tatami Mats
Just Sit for 90 Minutes: The 4th “Daydreaming Contest” Is Set to Take Place
Become “Gaudí’s Disciple.” A VR Theater Opens in Shinjuku to Mark the 100th Anniversary of Gaudí’s Death
Bathed in the setting sun, the sunflower field glows golden. At Soleil no Oka in Yokosuka, 100,000 sunflowers of two varieties are set to bloom in early August
The atmosphere changes completely at 4:00 PM—a special summer exhibition featuring goldfish and “Ukiyo-e Yokai” is now on view
“Summer Night Museum,” an Art Experience That Brings Color to Tokyo’s Summer Nights, Returns This Year
Atsuko Okatsuka’s “THE BIG BOWL TOUR”—Her First Japan Tour in Two Years—Set to Take Place in Tokyo!
The Perseid Meteor Shower Is in a “Peak Year” That Occurs Only Once Every Few Years: 2026 Peak and Viewing Guide for Tokyo
“Atre Nakano” Scheduled to Open This December
“Toy Story Theater,” Where You Can Immerse Yourself in the World of the Film, Is Now Open
Including the “Main Entrance Hall,” which is normally off-limits. Akasaka Palace to Hold Limited-Time Evening Open House for Four Days During Silver Week
Keigo Higashino’s *Eternal Memory* to be released on August 5. The latest full-length novel in the Galileo series—marking its 30th anniversary and with cumulative sales of 16.4 million copies—is published by Bungeishunju for the first time in five years.
August’s Theme Is “Festival.” An Event to Wrap Up the Summer Will Be Held on a “Tatami” Space of About 100 Tatami Mats
Just Sit for 90 Minutes: The 4th “Daydreaming Contest” Is Set to Take Place
Become “Gaudí’s Disciple.” A VR Theater Opens in Shinjuku to Mark the 100th Anniversary of Gaudí’s Death
Bathed in the setting sun, the sunflower field glows golden. At Soleil no Oka in Yokosuka, 100,000 sunflowers of two varieties are set to bloom in early August
The atmosphere changes completely at 4:00 PM—a special summer exhibition featuring goldfish and “Ukiyo-e Yokai” is now on view
“Summer Night Museum,” an Art Experience That Brings Color to Tokyo’s Summer Nights, Returns This Year
Atsuko Okatsuka’s “THE BIG BOWL TOUR”—Her First Japan Tour in Two Years—Set to Take Place in Tokyo!
The Perseid Meteor Shower Is in a “Peak Year” That Occurs Only Once Every Few Years: 2026 Peak and Viewing Guide for Tokyo
“Atre Nakano” Scheduled to Open This December
“Toy Story Theater,” Where You Can Immerse Yourself in the World of the Film, Is Now Open
18 Recommended Events & Spots for August
Experience the World Through the Eyes of a Psychic: “What Those Who Can See Can See” Exhibition Opens at Seibu Shibuya
The Theme Is “Living in the Moment.” The Reading Musical “Play a Life” Opens on August 28
July’s theme is “Mononoke.” Experience the coolness of a Japanese summer on a “Tatami” space of about 100 tatami mats!
A Film Concert Featuring Chaplin’s Masterpiece *City Lights* Accompanied by Live Music Will Be Held on August 26!
Sam Smith Visits Japan for the First Time in About 2 Years and 8 Months! 3 Must-Try Tokyo Restaurants He Visited During His Stay
Production of the “Michael” Sequel Is Underway! A Guide to Michael’s Tokyo Pilgrimage Spots You Can Visit Right Now
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[Japan Premiere] Historic Architecture Bathed in Light: The Immersive Art Show “ENLIGHTENMENT” Comes to Osaka
2026 Update: 10 Top Summer Festivals in Tokyo Held in July and August
This fall’s must-see musical, *101 Dalmatians*, is coming to Japan for the first time!
The “SWAN” two-band live series is set to launch soon at MoN Takanawa.
“HAVE A GOOOD MARKET”: A weekend local market in Sangenjaya where you can enjoy crafts
18 Recommended Events & Spots for August
Experience the World Through the Eyes of a Psychic: “What Those Who Can See Can See” Exhibition Opens at Seibu Shibuya
The Theme Is “Living in the Moment.” The Reading Musical “Play a Life” Opens on August 28
July’s theme is “Mononoke.” Experience the coolness of a Japanese summer on a “Tatami” space of about 100 tatami mats!
A Film Concert Featuring Chaplin’s Masterpiece *City Lights* Accompanied by Live Music Will Be Held on August 26!
Sam Smith Visits Japan for the First Time in About 2 Years and 8 Months! 3 Must-Try Tokyo Restaurants He Visited During His Stay
Production of the “Michael” Sequel Is Underway! A Guide to Michael’s Tokyo Pilgrimage Spots You Can Visit Right Now
[Japan Premiere] Historic Architecture Bathed in Light: The Immersive Art Show “ENLIGHTENMENT” Comes to Osaka
2026 Update: 10 Top Summer Festivals in Tokyo Held in July and August
This fall’s must-see musical, *101 Dalmatians*, is coming to Japan for the first time!
The “SWAN” two-band live series is set to launch soon at MoN Takanawa.
“HAVE A GOOOD MARKET”: A weekend local market in Sangenjaya where you can enjoy crafts
18 Recommended Events & Spots for August
Experience the World Through the Eyes of a Psychic: “What Those Who Can See Can See” Exhibition Opens at Seibu Shibuya
The Theme Is “Living in the Moment.” The Reading Musical “Play a Life” Opens on August 28
July’s theme is “Mononoke.” Experience the coolness of a Japanese summer on a “Tatami” space of about 100 tatami mats!
A Film Concert Featuring Chaplin’s Masterpiece *City Lights* Accompanied by Live Music Will Be Held on August 26!
Sam Smith Visits Japan for the First Time in About 2 Years and 8 Months! 3 Must-Try Tokyo Restaurants He Visited During His Stay
Production of the “Michael” Sequel Is Underway! A Guide to Michael’s Tokyo Pilgrimage Spots You Can Visit Right Now
[Japan Premiere] Historic Architecture Bathed in Light: The Immersive Art Show “ENLIGHTENMENT” Comes to Osaka
2026 Update: 10 Top Summer Festivals in Tokyo Held in July and August
This fall’s must-see musical, *101 Dalmatians*, is coming to Japan for the first time!
The “SWAN” two-band live series is set to launch soon at MoN Takanawa.
“HAVE A GOOOD MARKET”: A weekend local market in Sangenjaya where you can enjoy crafts
Sauna × Craft Beer × DJ: Kinshicho’s Famous Public Bathhouse “Kogane-yu” Opens in Shinjuku
Try 3 Varieties of “Cremia” for Free! “History of Soft Serve Ice Cream” Exhibition Opens for 3 Days Only
The building, set for demolition, transforms into a massive art space. The “Akasaka Address Building Demolition Festival” is taking place.
London Underground Station Name Sign Appears at Ueno Station
Bruno Mars Returns to Japan. One of the Largest Dome Tours in History Confirmed
The movie “Michael” has gotten off to a blockbuster start. Special screenings will be held at 16 TOHO Cinemas locations on the anniversary of his passing.
Opening Soon! A New Kabuki Experience: “Kyō-Kakko Musume Dōjōji”—Tickets Now on Sale
The popular event “BAR Glass and Words,” which sold out in just a few days last time, will be held starting on Tanabata.
Cirque du Soleil to Hold Its First Japan Tour in Four Years in February 2027
There are a total of 16 public holidays in Japan in 2027! With just one day of paid leave, you can turn Golden Week into a 7-day holiday.
The popular Expo experience comes to Tokyo. “The Future of Life+” to be held in July
Experience being a “Midnight Curator” in a museum after closing. An immersive event for adults will be held in July.