Featured Events in Japan in April 2025 (April Updated)

Osaka Kansai Expo has decided to hold the "Japan Fireworks Expo", and the "Japan Fireworks Expo" will show the world the charm of Japan's unique culture, the world's highest level of fireworks technology. Fireworks festivals in various places have their own regional characteristics and are deeply connected to local culture and traditions. There are also many fireworks festivals with a history of 100 years. For example, fireworks festivals started to pray for the comfort of those who died in the great famine and plague and for the elimination of diseases. Fireworks festivals that started as a symbol of reconstruction after war and earthquakes, and include mourning and wishes for peace. Fireworks masters from all over the country gather together to compete in technology and artistry. Fireworks set off near the sacred shrine are solemn and there is a fireworks festival where you can feel a special atmosphere.

ミュージカル『1789 -バスティーユの恋人たち-』が、2025年春に東京と大阪で待望の公演を開催します。フランス革命の激動の時代を背景に、愛と自由を求める若者たちの物語が美しい音楽と共に描かれます。東京公演は東京都中央区日本橋浜町で行われ、4月29日13:00からの開演です。チケットは一枚16000円で、感動のステージをお楽しみいただけます。歴史とロマンスが交錯するこのミュージカルを、ぜひお見逃しなく。

Overview Theme: Designing Future Society for Our Lives Subthemes: Saving Lives Empowering Lives Connecting Lives Concept: People's Living Lab 1. A space where 8 billion people from around the world will not only view exhibits but will co-create our future society. 2.Even before the Expo begins, an online platform for sharing challenges and solutions from around the world will be launched. 3.A place where the world’s knowledge such as cutting-edge technology will be brought together, used to create new ideas, and shared, all to help resolve global issues facing mankind. Purpose World Expo has both cohesive and communication capabilities. We will use these capabilities as a trigger to sustain growth and development of Osaka, Kansai as well as Japan following on from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. What is a World Expo? A World Expo is an event that brings together people and innovations from around the world in an effort to address issues facing humankind on a global scale. The Osaka Expo 1970, Japan’s, and Asia’s, first ever, became a symbol of Japan’s rapid economic growth and one of the country’s most lauded events. Twenty years after the Aichi Expo 2005, Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai will bring the international community back to Japan. A World Exposition is a place, where new technologies and products are born, triggering greater convenience in our daily lives. Elevator (New York Exhibition, 1853), telephone (Philadelphia Centennial Exposition, 1876) Family restaurants, wireless telephones, electric cars, moving sidewalks (Expo 1970 Osaka) Entry tickets embedded with IC chips, AED, dry mist (Aichi Exposition, 2005) Goals of Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai To contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)Achievement of Japan’s national strategy Society 5.0EXPO for SDGs In 2025, the world will be a mere five years away from 2030, the year the United Nations has set as the target for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), making it a crucial one for ramping up efforts to achieve these goals. Therefore, Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai will become a key platform for reaching the SDGs by 2030. The key is “Society 5.0” “Society 5.0” is Japan’s national strategy to develop a human-centered society that progresses economically and resolves social issues through a system that combines both cyber and physical spaces in a sophisticated manner. It refers to a new form of society chronologically following hunting, farming, industry, and information societies. A society that is able to resolve a variety of issues on a global scale with technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, big data, and biotechnology is a society that will have achieved the SDGs. What we will realise at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai Bringing together the wisdom of the world, including breakthrough technologies, to create and communicate new ideasExpansion of domestic and overseas investmentCreation of innovation through activation of human interactionActivation of regional economies and small and medium enterprisesA chance to communicate the wealth of Japan’s cultureThe multiple merits of a world expo held in Osaka, Kansai, Japan Activation of Japan’s economy and the Osaka, Kansai regional economy, and strengthened management of small and medium enterprises resulting from expanded business opportunities are expected to have an economic ripple effect of about JPY 2 trillion.Further development of Osaka, Kansai’s world-class life sciences and biomedical achievements through new innovation in line with Expo’s theme.Further enrichment of Osaka, Kansai’s proud, long history and culture through interaction with foreign cultures, and elevation of its global recognition.Enabling Japan’s young, next-generation creators in a variety of fields to communicate their talents to the world.Japan possesses one of the safest environments and most advanced transport infrastructure in the world, and Osaka, Kansai can be easily accessed from major cities in the world.

Attention Spells Return fans! The first large-scale manuscript exhibition is here! Since its serialization in "Weekly Shonen Jump", this dark fantasy work liberated in the modern era has been attracting attention and has caused great repercussions in TV anime series and theatrical animated movies. This time, we welcome a grand exhibition of original paintings, and let’s experience the world of martial arts described by the author Akumi Shigeta. Through the ingenious story structure, it swings back and forth between despair and hope, firmly grasping the hearts of readers.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government has created a new tourist resource for nighttime viewing by using the exterior wall of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1 as a screen to express a variety of art with light and sound, and to perform projection mapping all year round in order to activate and revitalize nighttime tourism. This time, as the 45th anniversary is approaching next year, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will begin showing works using the world-famous "Pac-Man". The game board appears on the outer wall of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, and Pac-Man, who is making a futuristic scene, eats up everything vividly. The music of the game of Pac-Man, which has a futuristic feel, and the music of the highly friendly soundtrack maker Mr. Haraguchi Sasuke have produced. Please enjoy the collaborative work of Pac-Man and Tokyo that can only be seen in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.

Attention Spells Return fans! The first large-scale manuscript exhibition is here! Since its serialization in "Weekly Shonen Jump", this dark fantasy work liberated in the modern era has been attracting attention and has caused great repercussions in TV anime series and theatrical animated movies. This time, we welcome a grand exhibition of original paintings, and let’s experience the world of martial arts described by the author Akumi Shigeta. Through the ingenious story structure, it swings back and forth between despair and hope, firmly grasping the hearts of readers.

Attention Spells Return fans! The first large-scale manuscript exhibition is here! Since its serialization in "Weekly Shonen Jump", this dark fantasy work liberated in the modern era has been attracting attention and has caused great repercussions in TV anime series and theatrical animated movies. This time, we welcome a grand exhibition of original paintings, and let’s experience the world of martial arts described by the author Akumi Shigeta. Through the ingenious story structure, it swings back and forth between despair and hope, firmly grasping the hearts of readers.

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.

2025年4月24日至4月27日，大阪市將舉辦盛大的活動 - SEVENTEEN日本見面會2025大阪場。這一場盛事將在大阪京瓷巨蛋Kyocera Dome Osaka隆重舉行，位於大阪市西區千代崎3-2-1。SEVENTEEN作為韓國知名男子音樂組合，將帶來精彩絕倫的表演，屆時必將吸引無數粉絲前來觀賞。 SEVENTEEN日本見面會2025大阪場將持續四天，為期四天的活動將為觀眾帶來非凡的音樂饗宴。票價方面，每張門票為HK$830，相信這將是一次物超所值的音樂盛事。對於音樂愛好者和SEVENTEEN的粉絲來說，這將是一個難得的機會，絕對不容錯過。 SEVENTEEN日本見面會2025大阪場將是一個匯聚音樂與激情的場所，屆時將會有精彩的表演、震撼人心的舞台和令人難忘的時刻。無論您是SEVENTEEN的忠實粉絲還是喜愛音樂的觀眾，都不容錯過這個令人期待的活動。讓我們一起在2025年4月，共同見證這場音樂盛事的精彩時刻！

Ramses The Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs will feature 183 pieces of rare artefacts from ancient Egypt that focus on the almighty pharaoh, Ramses The Great and it will be the largest collection of artefacts on Ramses II to ever leave Egypt. This spectacular exhibition will also boast the FIRST ever virtual walkthrough of Ramses II’s famous temples as well as a full-length documentary ever produced on Ramses II’s tomb.

Born in Osaka and self-taught in architecture, Tadao Ando began his architectural design career in 1969. Since then, he has produced a succession of innovative architectural works that break through preconceived notions. Since the 1990s, he has expanded his scope of activity to the world, while also working hard on social contribution projects such as environmental restoration and earthquake recovery. His vigorous work across many fields, going beyond the framework of an architect, has earned him high praise both at home and abroad. This exhibition, which will be held in Osaka, where Ando remains based, will bring together the history of his grand challenges as well as his vision for the present and future, providing a comprehensive view of the work of Tadao Ando. Please come and experience that energy for yourself. The venue is "VS." at Gran Green Osaka, the forefront of the Osaka urban renewal project, where Ando has also worked hard for many years.

Nearly half a century has passed since the appearance of home game consoles - "video games," which began with pixel art, have now created many new worlds with beautiful images that rival those of movies. Games have become widespread in our lives and a part of popular culture, and it can be said that they have evolved into a comprehensive art that crosses the fields of technology and expression and demonstrates the creativity and individuality of creators. Capcom, headquartered in Osaka, has developed many titles and fascinated people around the world since its founding in 1983 and has grown into a global game software manufacturer. This exhibition will generously introduce the grand process of game creation, including proposals and original drawings made by the developers' hands, graphic work such as posters and packages, experiential content, and the latest technology, as well as the imagination and realization skills of the creators involved, creating an opportunity to reexamine Japan's proud game culture.

To celebrate the 2025 Osaka World Expo, the "Midosuji Light-up" lighting event started early this year. The beautiful lights decorated Osaka on an impressive scale. The lighting event covers the 4.4-kilometer Midosuji line. There are nearly 1,000 ginkgo trees along the way decorated with lights, as if you are in a dreamy fairy tale world. Whether driving or walking, you can feel the dreamlike visual feast. Light-up period: April 9, 2025 - December 31 17:00~1:00 the next day

Japan, whose otaku culture based on cartoons and games has swept the world, actually has another entertainment that it is proud of: "special photography"! In 2024, "Godzilla-1.0" won the Academy Award for "Best Visual Effects", pushing it to the peak of popularity. Continuing this trend, the "Godzilla 70th Anniversary Art Exhibition" at the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo will be held from April 26 (Saturday) to June 29 (Sunday), 2025!

Japan, whose otaku culture based on cartoons and games has swept the world, actually has another entertainment that it is proud of: "special photography"! In 2024, "Godzilla-1.0" won the Academy Award for "Best Visual Effects", pushing it to the peak of popularity. Continuing this trend, the "Godzilla 70th Anniversary Art Exhibition" at the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo will be held from April 26 (Saturday) to June 29 (Sunday), 2025!

The newly launched "Ginza Sony Park" has officially opened on January 26, 2025 (Sunday), and the first wave of planning activities "Sony Park Exhibition 2025" will be held simultaneously. With the theme of Sony's six major fields of music, semiconductors, finance, games, entertainment technology and movies, six groups of artists including YOASOBI, Sheep Literature, Vaundy, BABYMONSTER, Creepy Nuts, and Kensuke Ushio will be invited to participate in the creation, using art and high technology to create amazing experiences. Exhibiting works, the event will be divided into two stages, with three groups of works on display in each stage.

From March to May 2025, the highly popular Korean group TXT's world tour will land in Japan! Since their debut, TXT has attracted countless fans worldwide with their captivating stage performances and youthful image. Their music is filled with youth, dreams, and courage, and their stage presence and musical style continue to evolve. Their performances around the world bring fans a soul-stirring musical experience. Are you ready? Join YEONJUN, SOOBIN, BEOMGYU, TAEHYUN, and HUENINGKAI on this musical journey and experience the unique musical charm of TXT amidst stunning stage lights and passionate performances!

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In 2025, Osaka will be transformed into a giant art museum! "Learning: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival 2025" will be held from April to October. The exhibition will cover various areas of Osaka and take the World Expo as an opportunity to bring an unprecedented art feast. Among the first wave of 28 international artists announced, heavyweight creators such as surreal sculpture master Ron Mueck and conceptual artist Maurizio Cattelan will surely present a visual feast that subverts imagination!

Osaka Kansai Expo has decided to hold the "Japan Fireworks Expo", and the "Japan Fireworks Expo" will show the world the charm of Japan's unique culture, the world's highest level of fireworks technology. Fireworks festivals in various places have their own regional characteristics and are deeply connected to local culture and traditions. There are also many fireworks festivals with a history of 100 years. For example, fireworks festivals started to pray for the comfort of those who died in the great famine and plague and for the elimination of diseases. Fireworks festivals that started as a symbol of reconstruction after war and earthquakes, and include mourning and wishes for peace. Fireworks masters from all over the country gather together to compete in technology and artistry. Fireworks set off near the sacred shrine are solemn and there is a fireworks festival where you can feel a special atmosphere.

Experience the floating world of Edo as seen by Hokusai through technology. The works of Katsushika Hokusai, which everyone has seen at least once, are reproduced in high-definition images with a sense of realism using ultra-high definition image data and Sony's Crystal LED LED display. In addition, with effects such as Sony's haptics technology that makes it feel as if the floor has turned into a puddle or a sandy beach, visitors can experience the scenery and walking sensation of Edo as Hokusai saw it with an overwhelming sense of immersion. During the event, collaborative goods with brands that represent Japanese craftsmanship and are inspired by Katsushika Hokusai will also be on sale.

The Tenjin Festival in Osaka, the Kanda Festival in Tokyo, and the Gion Festival in Kyoto are also known as the three major festivals in Japan; at the same time, they are also known as the three major festivals in Osaka in summer together with the Aizen Festival and the Sumiyoshi Festival. It is an urban festival attended by 1.3 million people every year, and it is very lively. Centered on the land guarded by the gods in Osaka Tenjin Shrine, the Night Palace Festival is held on July 24th and the Hongu Festival on July 25th every year. Various events will be held from auspicious days in late June, among which the more famous ones are: "Girl's Mikoshi" - a mikoshi carried by women that parade in front of Tenjin-Hashisuji Shopping Street on July 23 , "Luduyu" - a parade on the land guarded by the gods from the land, "Funatoyu" - a water parade after the "Luduyu", "Honoka Fireworks" - an invitation to the gods in Hongu Enjoy the fireworks event. If you come to Osaka in late July, you might as well come to Tenmangu Shrine and join the locals to participate in this time-honored and very interesting festival.

The Tenjin Festival in Osaka, the Kanda Festival in Tokyo, and the Gion Festival in Kyoto are also known as the three major festivals in Japan; at the same time, they are also known as the three major festivals in Osaka in summer together with the Aizen Festival and the Sumiyoshi Festival. It is an urban festival attended by 1.3 million people every year, and it is very lively. Centered on the land guarded by the gods in Osaka Tenjin Shrine, the Night Palace Festival is held on July 24th and the Hongu Festival on July 25th every year. Various events will be held from auspicious days in late June, among which the more famous ones are: "Girl's Mikoshi" - a mikoshi carried by women that parade in front of Tenjin-Hashisuji Shopping Street on July 23 , "Luduyu" - a parade on the land guarded by the gods from the land, "Funatoyu" - a water parade after the "Luduyu", "Honoka Fireworks" - an invitation to the gods in Hongu Enjoy the fireworks event. If you come to Osaka in late July, you might as well come to Tenmangu Shrine and join the locals to participate in this time-honored and very interesting festival.

Legend has it that the Kannon of Kiyomizu-dera Temple transforms into a blue dragon and drinks from the waterfalls at night, so this event is held to honor the Yasha Goddess, and to pray for the people who come to worship. The dancing blue dragon parades from Okuno to the cobblestone streets around Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The blue dragon is believed to be one of the four great gods that protect the city of Kyoto. In addition to the blue dragon, there are men dressed in traditional samurai clothes, and the streets are filled with music and spectacular dancing. It's really magical! The Spring Festival is on March 14-15 and April 3. The Fall Festival is September 14-15, starting at 14:00 (2pm).

Legend has it that the Kannon of Kiyomizu-dera Temple transforms into a blue dragon and drinks from the waterfalls at night, so this event is held to honor the Yasha Goddess, and to pray for the people who come to worship. The dancing blue dragon parades from Okuno to the cobblestone streets around Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The blue dragon is believed to be one of the four great gods that protect the city of Kyoto. In addition to the blue dragon, there are men dressed in traditional samurai clothes, and the streets are filled with music and spectacular dancing. It's really magical! The Spring Festival is on March 14-15 and April 3. The Fall Festival is September 14-15, starting at 14:00 (2pm).

當本州櫻吹雪漸歇之際，北海道的春日序曲正悄然揭幕。位於函館市的五稜郭公園，以其星形城池設計成為視覺焦點。公園內種植了約1600株染井吉野櫻，春季時將整個城池環繞成一片粉色海洋。登上107米高的五稜郭塔，俯瞰這顆巨大的粉紅星星，是北海道春季的經典畫面。 函館公園則是日本首座由地方政府建設的西式公園，擁有近150年的歷史。公園內設有動物園、遊樂園和健行步道，春季櫻花盛開時，約400棵染井吉野櫻和八重櫻為公園增添浪漫氣息。櫻花季期間，各式攤位和夜間點燈活動讓這裡成為親子同樂的理想場所。 松前公園是日本百大賞櫻景點之一，種植了多達250個品種、近10000棵櫻花，花期長達一個月。這裡不僅有常見的染井吉野櫻，還有珍貴的江戶彼岸櫻和大山櫻，與松前城遺跡相映成趣，充滿古典氣息。櫻花季期間，傳統歌謠表演和武士遊行等活動更添日式風情。 北斗市的法喜寺以其高12米、樹齡超過300年的垂枝櫻花樹聞名。每年春天，這棵北海道最大的櫻花樹開滿淡粉色花朵，宛如粉紅色瀑布。4月下旬的夜間點燈活動更是讓枝垂櫻顯得夢幻無比，是賞夜櫻的絕佳去處。 二十間道路櫻並木是北海道最壯觀的櫻花大道，全長約7公里，種植了2000多棵蝦夷山櫻。春季時，這條粉色隧道成為自駕遊的熱門路線，沿途可欣賞櫻花與遠山的美麗景色，被譽為「日本百大賞櫻景點」和「日本百大道路」。 札幌的圓山公園則以其160棵蝦夷山櫻和染井吉野櫻吸引遊客。櫻花季時，遊客可以在櫻花隧道中漫步拍照，或在櫻花樹下野餐。公園還提供火爐租借服務，讓遊客在櫻花樹下享受蒙古烤肉的獨特體驗，盡顯北海道風情。

During the fireworks festival, huge fireworks will light up the night sky of Lake Toya for 20 minutes every night from 20:45 to 21:05, and there will be fireworks viewing boats (departure time 20:35, fee charged). In addition, there will be two special performances: 108 underwater fireworks on July 20 (Saturday) and 5 consecutive huge underwater fireworks on August 31 (Saturday).

Joan Miró (1893-1983) is one of the most important Spanish artists of the 20th century, as famous as Picasso and Dali. His creations experienced changes from Fauvism, Realism to Surrealism, and finally established his own unique style. His paintings are famous for their strong colors, imagination and poetry. This exhibition will present the artist's works collected by the Joan Miró Foundation. Through Miró's representative works from his early years to his later years, it will review his creative career of more than 60 years and show the development of his artistic language and creative process. .