Latest Events in Tokyo(May Updated)

This event recreates unforgettable moments from classic Pixar Animation Studios films on a large scale. Visitors can explore meticulously crafted sets and interact with over 24 life-size characters from Pixar's classics and recent favorites. The exhibition aims to immerse visitors at the heart of each story, providing an interactive experience that highlights the warmth, imagination, and emotional depth inherent in Pixar's work.

"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 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 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 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.

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.