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 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.

The Kugayama Firefly Festival has been held since 1996, taking advantage of Kugayama's location between the Tamagawa Canal and the Kanda River. Large numbers of fireflies are released at the venue, making it Kugayama's largest event, attracting a record 30,000 visitorsover two days. Each year, the Kugayama Firefly Festival has five venues where fireflies can be viewed. The main venues are the Kanda River Venue and the Tamagawa Josui Venue, where released fireflies dance in the night sky. If you stand still, a firefly might land on your shoulder!

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.

The Bunkyo Hydrangea Festival, centered around Hakusan Shrine and Hakusan Park in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, showcases approximately 3,000 hydrangeas of about 20 varieties. Hydrangeas are one of Japan's most popular flowers, symbolizing the rainy season. Visitors can stroll among the colorful hydrangeas, enjoying their enchanting fragrance and soaking in the atmosphere of historical sites and the old town. The Bunkyo Hydrangea Festival is held annually from early to mid-June and also features special events and stalls selling food, drinks, and local products.

Highlights Step into the world of "YOKAI" that has fascinated people across the globe. We invite you to enjoy this new sensory art entertainment exhibition where visitors of all ages—from children to adults—can "enjoy, learn about, and experience" the wonders of Yokai culture. Introduction YOKAI Immersive Experience Exhibition is the world's first immersive digital art museum where you can dive into Japan's proud Yokai heritage. This exhibition brings to life masterpieces such as "Hyakki Yagyo" (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons), "Hyakumonogatari" (One Hundred Ghost Stories), and legendary creatures like Oni, Tengu, Kappa, and Tsukumogami (object spirits) using cutting-edge video technology and 3D modeling. Born from the rich imagination of ancient Japanese myths and folklore, these Yokai have transcended generations to be loved by people worldwide. Through advanced digital techniques—including 3DCG, projection mapping, and holographic screens—the humorous figures depicted in traditional Yokai paintings and caricatures (Giga) are dynamically animated. Combined with detailed physical 3D models, the museum recreates a realistic world of spirits. Furthermore, in collaboration with the Iwase Bunko Library (Japan's first museum for ancient books) and the Yokai Art Museum on Shodoshima, the exhibition provides in-depth commentary on Yokai art and culture. It unravels the history of these supernatural beings and reveals how they have evolved into the Japanese pop culture we know today.