Latest Events in Tokyo(June 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.

"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.

The Katsushika Summer Fireworks Festival, located in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, is a beloved summer event that has been held for over half a century, brimming with the charm of the old town. In 2026, the festival will celebrate its 60th anniversary with approximately 20,000 fireworks and a drone show. A unique aspect of the festival is the extremely close proximity of the audience seating to the fireworks launch site, allowing spectators to experience the sounds and vibrations of the fireworks firsthand, resulting in consistently large and vibrant crowds.

The official name of Sensoji Temple comes from the Golden Dragon Mountain, and it is called "Golden Dragon Mountain Sensoji Temple", and the name "Golden Dragon Dance" comes from the name of this mountain. "Golden Dragon Dance" is a dance that started in 1958 to commemorate the reconstruction of the main hall of Sensoji Temple, Kannon Hall. This dance is based on the story of Guanyin Bodhisattva enshrined in Sensoji Temple. According to legend, she appeared as a golden dragon that descended from the sky, and overnight she created a thousand pine trees that symbolize a good harvest. The 18-meter-long, 88-kilogram shining golden dragon dances gorgeously to the music of the celebration, and this scene is absolutely impressive.

This exhibition focuses on Yayoi Kusama's unique "Pop Art," exploring the breadth of her work. Her collages, filled with the same printed materials (such as airmail stickers), reflect both mass consumer society and the obsessions driving her creation. A three-dimensional work featuring a mannequin covered in macaroni similarly connects mass-produced food with Kusama's profound personal obsessions. This impulse for repetition extends to self-portraits and other works featuring the artist herself, and is widely disseminated across various media including prints, photographs, flyers, and exhibition posters.

TREASURE is a global boy group that debuted under YG ENTERTAINMENT on August 7, 2020, and the slew of newcomer awards they won in 2021 earned them the nickname "monster rookies." In 2024, their second JAPAN TOUR "2024 TREASURE TOUR [REBOOT] IN JAPAN" was held in seven cities across eight venues with sixteen performances, breaking the record from their first tour with a total of 300,000 attendees. In July of the same year, they held the fan meeting "2024 TREASURE FAN MEETING ~ WONDERLAND ~" with 23 performances across six cities and a total of 170,000 people attended - an unprecedented scale for a Korean boy band.With a total of 39 shows for both tours and a total audience of nearly 500,000 people, they are drawing a great deal of attention as a global boy group that is focused on their live shows. From 2025 through early 2026, TREASURE successfully completed their third Japan tour, “PULSE ON.” The 15-show run attracted over 300,000 attendees, demonstrating the group's formidable strength and influence as “live performers.” In 2026, TREASURE is set to launch a brand-new fan tour—“TREASURE THE STAGE 2026 IN JAPAN.” The tour will visit seven cities across Japan, with a total of 15 performances.

The Tokyo Racecourse Fireworks lit up the summer night sky with 14,000 fireworks, celebrating artist Shogo Hamada's 50th anniversary this year with "SHOGO HAMADA 50th ANNIVERSARY FIREWORKS 2026 FLASH AND SHADOW ~ Season of Light and Shadow ~"! This single-night fireworks display, which began in 2022, has featured themes such as the Rolling Stones, Yuming Music Festival, and urban pop music. The perfect synchronization of music and fireworks is its main highlight, and it has received high praise every year since the series began. Audiences have consistently given it high marks, with comments such as "I've never seen such a spectacular fireworks display," "100% satisfied," and "It's great to bring my family." Experience a spectacular fireworks display accompanied by heartwarming songs and breathtaking fireworks from Japan's top fireworks team! Witness this breathtaking fireworks display up close from a mere 100 meters away! Don't miss this unforgettable experience.