Latest Events in Tokyo(January Updated)

"ULTRA JAPAN" is the Japanese version of the world's largest urban dance music festival "ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL" (UMF), which originated in Miami, USA in 1999. As a pioneer of dance music festivals, UMF is now held in 27 countries and regions around the world. Over the past 10 events, top DJs and music producers from around the world have continuously attracted audiences with their vibrant and energetic dance music. Attendees can enjoy underground music styles such as techno and tech house, as well as unique musical styles brought by emerging artists from both domestic and international scenes. As an urban music festival accessible within approximately 15 minutes by car from Shibuya, ULTRA JAPAN has consistently attracted audiences with its diverse appeal, including high fashion. In 2026, the festival will celebrate its 11th anniversary.

AnimeJapan is one of the world’s leading anime conventions and is scheduled to take place in March 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight. Since its launch in 2014, it has grown into a key annual event for the Japanese animation industry, drawing animation studios, creators, fans, and media from across the globe.The event will feature stage programs announcing the latest animation updates and inviting voice actors and producers. The venue will include an exhibitor booth area with numerous companies offering merchandise like character goods and limited-edition items, as well as an exhibition area showcasing spectacular visuals and production materials. Additionally, there will be a cosplay area gathering cosplayers from around the world and an F&B area perfect for taking breaks.AnimeJapan 2026 is expected to follow the tradition of past years, offering visitors a wide variety of anime‑related experiences.

The BTS WORLD TOUR IN TOKYO 2026 stands as a highly anticipated chapter in the illustrious career of the South Korean boy band BTS. Scheduled for April 17 and 18 at the iconic Tokyo Dome, this event forms a pivotal stop on their upcoming fourth concert tour, which spans an impressive 79 dates across 34 cities in 23 countries. Beginning on April 9, 2026, in Goyang, South Korea, and concluding on March 14, 2027, in Manila, the Philippines, the tour marks BTS’s return to live performances following their mandatory military service. Notably, this world tour represents the group’s first headline concerts since their 2021–22 Permission to Dance on Stage tour, underscoring a significant moment in their ongoing global influence. With a meticulously planned itinerary covering Asia, North America, South America, Australia, and Europe, the BTS WORLD TOUR IN TOKYO 2026 promises an unforgettable experience for fans and music enthusiasts alike, solidifying BTS’s enduring legacy on the international stage.

"Roppongi Crossing" is a series of exhibitions that Mori Art Museum has been holding since 2004 as a fixed-point observation exhibition that surveys the Japanese art scene once every three years. The exhibitions are planned by Mori Art Museum curators in collaboration with several guest curators, and Japanese artists are selected through the intersection of multiple perspectives. The series aims to be an exhibition that crosses creative activities by introducing not only contemporary art but also other genres such as architecture, fashion, and design, as well as veterans who have already made remarkable international achievements, as well as up-and-coming young artists. This exhibition, the eighth in the series, will look at Japanese art from an international perspective in collaboration with curators who are active in the global art scene based in Asia. While multiculturalism has progressed, the activities of artists are also influenced and changed, and new expressions are being created in today's world, where we face various frictions and divisions. We will reexamine the current state of Japanese art and its significance in a larger context.

"The Great Van Gogh Exhibition" to be held! "Café Terrace at Night" and other works coming to Japan. "The Great Van Gogh Exhibition," a traveling exhibition of masterpieces by painter Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), will be held at the Ueno Royal Museum in Taito Ward, Tokyo. Masterpieces from the Kröller-Muller Museum in the Netherlands, which boasts one of the world's leading collections of Van Gogh works, will be on display in two parts.

This exhibition will explore the interests and expressive challenges of Impressionist painters in interior spaces through approximately 100 pieces, including 68 masterpieces from the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, known as the "Hall of Fame of Impressionism," as well as important works from Japan. This is the first time in about 10 years that the Musée d'Orsay's Impressionist collection has come to Japan on this scale. This will be a rare opportunity to experience the appeal of Impressionism from a fresh perspective.

Johnny Depp will be holding his first immersive art exhibition in Japan, "A Bunch of Stuff - Tokyo," during his visit to Japan in November.The exhibition will showcase over 60 previously unpublished works and pieces from Depp's private collection, spanning more than 30 years of his career, allowing viewers to feel as if they are invited into his studio and experience his unique artistic atmosphere.

ZICO boasts numerous hit songs such as 'SPOT! (feat. JENNIE)', 'Any song', 'New Things (Prod. ZICO) (Feat. Homies)', 'Artist', and 'Okey Dokey'. Marking his 10th anniversary of his Korean debut, his solo concert sold out, once again demonstrating his solid drawing power not only as a producer but also as an artist. Particularly, 'SPOT! (feat. JENNIE)', for which he handled all lyrics, composition, and production, dominated the daily, weekly, and monthly charts on major Korean music sites and surpassed 260 million total streams on Spotify, achieving significant success in the global market as well. This concert is his first solo concert in Japan in 8 years, titled '2026 ZICO LIVE : TOKYO DRIVE'. As a consummate live performer, expectations are high for what kind of show ZICO will present this time, following his Korean solo concert "JOIN THE PARADE". Currently, ZICO is under KOZ ENTERTAINMENT and serves as the general producer for BOYNEXTDOOR, overseeing all aspects of their album production. Simultaneously, he is expanding his sphere of activity abroad by participating in the 25th-anniversary project of the iconic Japanese artist group m-flo and contributing to the production of their new song 'EKO EKO', which is drawing even more attention to his first Japan concert in 8 years. ZICO's Japan concert, '2026 ZICO LIVE : TOKYO DRIVE', his first in 8 years, has been confirmed to be held at KEIO ARENA TOKYOon February 7, 2026! ZICO, who celebrated his 11th solo debut anniversary in 2025, will hold his first concert in Japan in 8 years since "KING OF THE ZUNGLE" in 2018.