Featured Events in Japan in March 2025 (August Updated)

Spring in Okinawa kicks off the colorful flower season. During this period, there will be a variety of flowers blooming everywhere, which are gorgeous and eye-catching. In March every year, you can enjoy more than 50,000 azaleas in purple, pink and white at the Higashimura Azalea Ecological Park and experience the beauty of the vast number of flowers in person. This event will be held during the Okinawa Flower Carnival in March every year.

Ito Jakuchu (1716-1800) is known as one of the leading painters of the Edo period. His precise depictions, vivid colors, and free and vigorous ink paintings capture his subjects from a unique perspective, creating a vibrant world of painting that has captivated many people.

What kind of image do you have of the Crown? The origin of the Crown was Kiichiro Toyoda's desire to "make a passenger car for the masses and enrich life in Japan." This year marks the 70th year since its birth. It has continued for 16 generations as the longest-lived passenger car made in Japan. In this special exhibition, we will introduce all 16 generations of the car, dividing the period from its launch in 1955 to the present into the founding period, maturity period, and transformation period. It has not been an easy road so far. Why has it survived for 70 years? We hope you will learn about the history of the Crown's development, which has been repeated through "succession" and "innovation" in pursuit of the "Crown-like" style to suit "Japanese lifestyles" that change with the times.

At the beginning of the 20th century, many artists from all over the world gathered in Paris, the city of art. Young artists lived in studio complexes such as the Bateau Lavoir (laundry boat) in Montmartre and La Ruche (the beehive) in Montparnasse, where they deepened their connections and worked hard on their creations. This group of artists was later called the Ecole de Paris. Many of them were painters and sculptors who came to Paris from outside France and gathered mainly around Montparnasse. Representative painters include Chagall and Soutine from Russia, Modigliani from Italy, Pascin from Bulgaria, Kisling from Poland, Tsuguharu Foujita from Japan, and French painters Utrillo and Laurencin. They did not create their works based on a clear artistic theory or doctrine, like a specific school or art movement. However, inspired by new artistic styles and theories such as Fauvism and Cubism, and sometimes drawing inspiration from primitive art in Africa and elsewhere, each artist sought his own unique expression rooted in the traditions and ethnicity of his home country. Although it reached its peak in the 1920s and came to an effective end with the Second World War, the painters of the École de Paris allowed diverse and rich art to flourish in Paris. This exhibition will feature works by Laurencin, Utrillo, Modigliani, Pascin, Foujita Tsuguharu, Kisling, and others from the Sanno Museum of Art's collection.

The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo is pleased to present Hilma af Klint (tentative title) from March 4 to June 15, 2025. This will be the first major retrospective in Asia of Hilma af Klint (1862–1944), a pioneer of abstract painting. The painter from Sweden has been reevaluated in recent years as a creator of abstract paintings that preceded her contemporaries, such as Wassily Kandinsky and Piet Mondrian. For many years, her oeuvre of more than 1,000 works was known only to a very few people. As late as in the 1980s, several exhibitions began to introduce her works, and by the turn of the 21st century, her presence became international all at once. Her 2018 retrospective at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, the U.S., attracted 600,000 visitors, the largest attendance in the museum’s history. Including The Ten Largest (1907), a set of ten paintings over three meters high, all 140 works in this exhibition will travel to Japan for the first time. Centering on her representative accomplishment, The Paintings for the Temple, the exhibition will provide an overview of af Klint’s career, while introducing materials left by the artist and diverse sources of her inspiration, including the spiritualism and the women’s movements of her time.

Retail Tech JAPAN 2025, set to take place from March 4 to March 7 at Tokyo Big Sight in Koto, Tokyo, Japan, promises to be a pivotal event for the retail technology industry. This premier event will gather industry leaders, innovators, and professionals from around the globe to explore the latest advancements and trends in retail technology. Attendees can expect a comprehensive showcase of cutting-edge solutions, from AI-driven analytics to state-of-the-art point-of-sale systems, all designed to revolutionize the retail experience. With a focus on fostering collaboration and driving innovation, Retail Tech JAPAN 2025 will feature insightful keynote speeches, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, making it an unmissable event for those looking to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving retail tech landscape.

RetailTech Japan 2025, set to take place from March 4 to March 7 at Tokyo Big Sight in Koto, Tokyo, Japan, promises to be a pivotal event in the retail technology industry. This premier event will gather industry leaders, innovators, and professionals from around the globe to explore the latest advancements and trends in retail technology. Attendees can expect a diverse array of exhibits showcasing cutting-edge solutions, from AI-driven analytics to state-of-the-art point-of-sale systems. With a focus on driving efficiency and enhancing customer experiences, RetailTech Japan 2025 will feature insightful keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration and innovation. The event's strategic location in Tokyo, a hub of technological innovation, further underscores its significance. RetailTech Japan 2025 is an unmissable opportunity for those looking to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving retail landscape.

Architecture + Construction Materials 2025 is set to be a pivotal event in the industry, taking place from March 4 to March 7 at the renowned Tokyo Big Sight in Koto, Tokyo, Japan. This premier event will gather leading professionals, innovative companies, and cutting-edge technologies under one roof, providing a unique platform for networking and knowledge exchange. Attendees can expect to explore the latest advancements in architecture and construction materials, with a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and modern design trends. The event will feature an array of exhibitions, insightful seminars, and interactive workshops, all designed to foster collaboration and inspire groundbreaking solutions. As a cornerstone for industry experts, Architecture + Construction Materials 2025 promises to be an unmissable opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving field.

The ARCHITECTURE + CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS is the comprehensive exhibition of materials and other related products indispensable for building various The ARCHITECTURE + CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS is the comprehensive exhibition of materials and other related products indispensable for building various architectural structures in the city. The event will feature areas like architectural products and equipment, interior and exterior decor materials, flooring products and services, roofing and ceiling products and materials, supplementary materials, doors and windows, functional materials, and constructional materials. Information Source: NIKKEI INC. | expotobi

Retailtech Japan will be classified into more specific categories based on their solutions, such as total retail information system, digital marketing Retailtech Japan will be classified into more specific categories based on their solutions, such as total retail information system, digital marketing, or warehouse and distribution to enhance the efficiency of business matching between visitors and exhibitors. Information Source: NIKKEI INC. | expotobi

Japan Shop Design exhibits the latest products and services relating to commercial-space design and displays a wide array of store systems, devices, and othe Japan Shop Design exhibits the latest products and services relating to commercial-space design and displays a wide array of store systems, devices, and other tools to help store owners run their businesses more efficiently. Information Source: NIKKEI INC. | expotobi

Nursing & Nursing Expo Japan is a comprehensive exhibition in which all products, technologies and services related to medical care and nursing care are exhibited Nursing & Nursing Expo Japan is a comprehensive exhibition in which all products, technologies and services related to medical care and nursing care are exhibited.  Information Source: Reed Exhibitions Japan Ltd. | expotobi

Medical IT EXPO is specialised B to B medical IT exhibition for IT solutions/services for hospitals, clinics and nursing facilities Medical IT EXPO is specialised B to B medical IT exhibition for IT solutions/services for hospitals, clinics and nursing facilities. Gathering attention to systems inside the facilities, remote medical care, regional cooperation, mobile and wearable devices, healthcare practitioners (administrative director, hospital director, clerical supervisor, IT department, doctor and nurse) from around West Japan will visit the show. Please exhibit at this show in order to expand your business in hospital/welfare field. Information Source: Reed Exhibitions Japan Ltd. | expotobi

International Medical Expo & Conference is the largest trade show which covers all the products/services/technologies for healthcare, clinical testing International Medical Expo & Conference is the largest trade show which covers all the products/services/technologies for healthcare, clinical testing, diagnostics, and medicine. It will feature araes like healthcare, clinical testing, diagnostics and medicine based products and services associated with this field. Information Source: Reed Exhibitions Japan Ltd. | expotobi

The Mingei movement in Osaka was first started by the founding of the Japan Crafts Museum by Miyake Chuichi (1900-1980), a member of the Mingei movement. Having read Yanagi Muneyoshi's The Way of Crafts, Miyake joined the Mingei movement and in 1950 established the Japan Crafts Museum in Osaka (now closed) to widely introduce the beauty of excellent crafts from all over Japan to the Kansai region. At the same time, he also turned his attention to the situation of various production areas, mainly in Kyushu, and made an effort to produce and support crafts. However, Miyake had doubts about the way the movement was conducted at the time, so in 1959 he left the Japan Folk Crafts Association, where Yanagi was the chairman, and founded the Japan Folk Crafts Association. From then on, he developed his own Mingei movement based on the Japan Crafts Museum and the Japan Folk Crafts Association.

In March 2025, top Chinese crosstalk masters Guo Degang and Yu Qian, along with members of the De Yun Society, will hold a special performance in Yokohama, Japan. This performance features an all-star cast spanning three generations: the old, the middle-aged, and the young. From crosstalk veterans to new-generation talents, each with their distinct style, they join forces to present a powerful lineup. Following their performances in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, this marks the De Yun Society's first appearance in Yokohama, bringing an even more luxurious cast and newly created programs.

Tokyo City View will hold the Tezuka Osamu "Phoenix" exhibition - the Phoenix is ​​a symbol of dynamic equilibrium (dotekiheikou) that resists the increase of entropy, i.e., cosmic life (cosmozone) - from Friday, March 7, 2025 to Sunday, May 25, 2025. Tezuka Osamu, who created many masterpieces, declared that the manga "Phoenix" was his life's work. It is a masterpiece long work that depicts the conflict of people who pursue the legendary bird "Phoenix", whose blood is said to grant eternal life to those who drink it. The magnificent worldview of this work, which alternates between the past and the future and freely expresses philosophical themes such as "life and death" and "reincarnation", continues to capture people's hearts even today. This exhibition will interpret the epic poem, which was written over a long period of more than 30 years, focusing on the 12 main chapters from "Dawn" to "Sun", which began in the magazine "COM". Now that 70 years have passed since the serialization of "Phoenix" began, biologist Shinichi Fukuoka will guide us as we interpret the story structure of "Phoenix" from a new perspective of bioscience and seek the answer to the question "What is life?" that Tezuka Osamu continued to express throughout his life.