From Japan’s first-ever live theater courtroom show and “The World of Pixar” exhibition to classic spots perfect for visiting when the cherry blossoms bloom, here are 10 recommended events and destinations for March!
The interactive live theater show “The Jury Experience,” which has been staged in over 120 cities worldwide, makes its Japan debut! The drama unfolds on a stage set that recreates the atmosphere of a real courtroom.
In this drama, you analyze the evidence, listen to every detail of the testimony, and make the final judgment. Don’t miss this thrilling and immersive theatrical experience!
A concert where you can enjoy music surrounded by a space filled with over 1,000 LED candle lights.
On March 20th at Christ Church Shinagawa, starting at 4:45 PM, enjoy “The World of Joe Hisaishi’s Music,” featuring live performances of theme songs from films like “Kikujiro’s Summer” and “Princess Mononoke.” Then, at 7:00 PM, experience “The World of Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Music,” featuring string quartet renditions of the main theme from the film “The Last Emperor” and “Aqua.”
Wondaria Yokohama, an immersive experience facility where visitors can enjoy encounters with creatures and nature, opens at BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai on March 19. Explore six distinct zones—from lush forests to mysterious deep-sea environments—and delight in encounters with wildlife and nature.
For example, “Zone 3: The Mimicry Forest” is a zone themed around the mimicry of life, set in a primeval forest. You can encounter flocks of butterflies taking flight from the dense forest.
The “World of Pixar” exhibition, which has toured 9 cities across 7 countries and drawn over 3.5 million visitors, makes its Japan debut. At the venue, you can encounter over 24 life-sized characters and realistic sets from beloved classics to recent hits, appealing to all generations.
Dive into Andy’s room and experience the moment toys come to life in the “Toy Story” area. Immerse yourself in the world of Pixar across each zone, which recreates the worlds of “Monsters, Inc.,” “Finding Nemo,” and “Coco” with overwhelming scale and quality.
100% Doraemon & Friends in Tokyo
The “100% Doraemon & Friends” exhibition, which has toured Asia including Hong Kong, Shanghai, Bangkok, and Taiwan, makes its Japan debut. Experience the world of “100% Doraemon” where manga, anime, and feature-length films come together.
The main attraction is the <100% Doraemon Manga World Exhibition>.Comprising nine areas where you can fully immerse yourself in the world of Doraemon, it features exhibits like “The World of Monochrome Original Artwork, “ displaying 20 monochrome original drawings alongside memorable scenes from “Uso 800,” and “Doraemon’s 100% Secret Gadget Room, “ showcasing a grand collection of secret gadgets that have flown out of Doraemon’s fourth-dimensional pocket.
The Moving Yokai Exhibition TOKYO
The “Moving Yokai Exhibition TOKYO” opens March 27th. Immerse yourself in Japan’s proud yokai art —including “Hyakki Yagyō Emaki” scrolls, “Hyakumonogatari” tales, “Oni,” “Tengu,” “Kappa,” and “Tsukumogami”—all brought to life through cutting-edge visuals and 3D sculptures.
Bringing Japan’s beloved yokai to life across generations, this dynamic experience uses cutting-edge digital technology—including 3DCG, projection mapping, and holographic screens—to animate these creatures. Combined with three-dimensional sculptures, it recreates a realistic world of yokai.
“MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives” is a museum that creates and shares new Japanese culture through stories = narratives. Twice a year, it presents a “theme” that connects to the future, offering programs that fuse Japanese tradition, learning, entertainment, and technology.
Featuring a vast 1,500-square-meter exhibition space, a theater area with LED panels covering the entire stage, approximately 100 tatami mats, and three terraces where you can enjoy foot baths, moon viewing, and cherry blossom viewing. It also includes a restaurant, café, and public seating areas.
Chiyoda Sakura Festival
The approximately 700-meter-long Chidorigafuchi Greenway, a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, will feature LED illuminations. The Chidorigafuchi Boat House will also offer special nighttime operations, allowing visitors to enjoy nighttime cherry blossoms from the moat.Special runs will also be offered for the free “Sakura Festival” loop bus touring the ward’s cherry blossom spots and the free “Marunouchi Direct Shuttle” connecting Marunouchi and Chidorigafuchi.
Zeal Cruise’s Meguro River Cherry Blossom Cruise
The “Meguro River Cherry Blossom Cruise,” which sells out immediately every year. Approximately 800 cherry trees line the Meguro River for about 4 km. Enjoy a leisurely cruise with guided commentary, free from the crowds. The Meguro River’s charm lies in its long viewing period, from the first blooms to the falling petals.
The 40th Nakameguro Cherry Blossom Festival
The 40th Nakameguro Cherry Blossom Festival begins on the day Tokyo declares cherry blossoms in bloom. Meguro River illuminations run from the start of blooming until March 31, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Bonbori lanterns light up for 15 days from the start of blooming, also from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Numerous food stalls and food trucks typically operate. Expect crowds on weekends, so visiting on a weekday is recommended.