Featured Events in Japan in March 2025 (June Updated)

The main visual of this exhibition, "Dinosaur", is a metaphor for happy memories. Watanabe believes that the act of reminiscing itself carries a sweet story filtered through the filter of time. It is something that discovers the present and connects to the future. It is a new axis we imagine called nostalgic future to evaluate happiness.

Japan's plum blossoms are also well worth seeing! These beautiful trees bloom all over the country, and a popular place to see them in Osaka is the Expo '70 Memorial Park. The park hosts a plum blossom festival every year, when the trees are at their best. The Natural and Cultural Garden Plum Grove has around 600 plum trees of 120 varieties planted. The various varieties of plum blossoms bloom for about a month, and there are a variety of events during this time.

"Water Drawing (Shunikai)" is a traditional event held at Nigatsudo Hall in Todaiji Temple. Since 1997, this exhibition has been held during the event to coincide with the launch of this event, and has been well received by the audience. The exhibition displays exhibits in the fields of sculptures, paintings, ink paintings, crafts, archaeological relics, etc. related to the "Water Drawing" activity. The practices and rituals implemented in the traditional activity "Water Drawing" have gradually formed over a long period of history and are complex and profound. It is intertwined with the history of various religions and cultures, such as the elements of the combination of Shinto and Buddhism. The specific operation process of the traditional activity "Water Drawing" is usually not open to the public, which adds to its mystery. I hope that through this exhibition, you can understand the background of this activity and deepen your understanding of the "Water Drawing" ceremony and feel its infinite charm.

After the Summer Siege of Osaka, Osaka under the Toyotomi period underwent a major transformation as the Tokugawa clan rebuilt the castle and developed the surrounding area, becoming the foundation of modern Osaka. The castle tower burned down in the mid-17th century, but Osaka Castle continued to be loved by people for a long time, and was called "Kinjo" (Spring Castle) and "Hanajo" (Flower Castle). 400 years have passed since the reconstruction of Osaka Castle. This exhibition will provide a three-dimensional interpretation of the castle's form during the Tokugawa period and the town that existed alongside it. The Honmaru Palace existed in Tokugawa Osaka Castle until the end of the Edo period. This palace was built as the residence of the Tokugawa Shogun and was decorated with partition paintings by the Kano school. This exhibition will display detailed replicas (1/10 scale) of the Great Hall and the Copper Palace of the Osaka Castle Palace. Please enjoy the works of Kano Tan'yū, which were used as reference materials, materials related to the construction, and a folding screen depicting Osaka in the early Edo period.

British aristocrats who visited Venice competed to purchase the vedutas (landscape paintings) of the 18th century painter Canaletto (1697-1768) as mementos of their trip. The ideal image of Venice, with its sparkling waters, orderly architecture, and festive atmosphere, was established through Canaletto's vedutas, which combine grandeur and precision. This exhibition is the first in Japan to introduce the entire work of Canaletto, the master of vedutas. Through Canaletto's magnificent Venetian landscapes, we will trace the process by which the veduta genre was established, and also introduce the works of 19th century painters who captured Venice with a different perspective than Canaletto.

Anjo City has been collecting works by local artists. This exhibition will introduce the artwork of Kesso Maruyama, who will turn 80 in 2025. Born in Nagano Prefecture in 1945, Maruyama studied under Wataru Furusawa in 1972. He has won many awards, and won the Prime Minister's Award at the 27th Modern Japanese Art Exhibition in 2000. His works on the theme of Enku Buddha and still lifes, as well as the refreshing seasonal scenery of his hometown Nagano, are composed of color planes and speak to us in a fresh way. Another highlight is his unique worldview, in which he creates unique three-dimensional sculptures using materials such as metal, wood, and terracotta. Please enjoy a relaxing moment in front of his works that exude a calm and tranquil atmosphere.

The reason why they are called the "Five Beauties" is that around February every year, the National Art Center, Tokyo, holds an art exhibition called "Tokyo Five Art Universities Joint Graduation and Production Exhibition". This art exhibition is jointly held by five famous and representative art colleges in Tokyo, so these five universities are called the "Tokyo Five Beauties".

This is the traveling exhibition of "Sho Sakurai's Future Words PLAYFUL!", which adds new content to the exhibition "Sho Sakurai: Future Words" held at Roppongi Museum from April to May 2023. He also publishes the blog "Otonoha" which has been operating since 2008, "Sakura Sauna" where you can listen to lyrics as if you are bathing in powerful rap lyrics, and the picture book "Exchange Thanks" co-created with artist AYAKA FUKANO. Something like this. In addition to "Pictures and Words", Sakurai will also bring his new picture book "Suki no Aiueo", which will be exhibited at the "Shuntaro Tanikawa Picture Book Department Store Exhibition" held at PLAY! MUSEUM in April 2023, and a "Word Factory" where Sakurai's words will create new sentences, expanding the exhibition around "Pictures and Words". It will be a fun exhibition that both adults and children can participate and enjoy.

Shells fascinate people with their beautiful shells. There are tens of thousands of known species on Earth, making them extremely diverse creatures. The Japanese archipelago is particularly affected by both warm and cold currents, and has many islands, making it one of the areas with the largest number of shellfish species in the world. Perhaps because of this background, many people in Japan have been fascinated by shellfish since ancient times, and have tried to study them academically. This special exhibition brings together everything from herbal books to early illustrated books, actual specimens that have led to historic discoveries, and the latest research techniques, unraveling the history of shellfish research from the Edo period to the present day in Japan and its results. Come and experience what it means for researchers to be "addicted" to shellfish in this special exhibition.

In early spring, plum, peach, and cherry blossoms bloom in Tokugawa Garden from late February to early April. Various spring activities are held in the garden to welcome visitors.

The Ginza Art Aquarium Museum (located at Ginza Mitsukoshi) will hold a limited-time spring exhibition "Mecha Sakura 2025" from February 28 (Friday) to April 23 (Wednesday). The arrival of spring is something we can't wait for. An art space where you can enjoy early cherry blossoms has settled in Ginza! The Ginza Art Aquarium Museum is filled with beautiful aquarium artworks of goldfish swimming in the water. The dreamy interior space is themed around cherry blossoms, and it has been transformed into a unique "Sakura Space" with scents, lights, and music. The goldfish art surrounded by spring colors is perfect for taking amazing photos. Please enjoy this special performance that is only available now while feeling the arrival of spring.

Join Intramural Sports or the U.S.-Japan Volleyball Tournament! The Tournament is open to Active Duty, SOFA, JMSDF, IHA/MLC, and Japanese locals ages 16 and above. Teams must consist of at least 4 players.Team captains will register their teams.Contact Information: Intramural Sports | 253-3067 OMBIwakuni.IntramuralSports@usmc-mccs.org Information Source: MCCS Semper Fit - Athletics | eventbrite

ANDRÉ SANTI, um dos maiores nomes do Stand Up Comedy está chegando em Hamamatsu no dia 01 de março para fazer um show INÉDITO no Japão! LOTE PROMOCIOAL LIMITADO! INFORMAÇÕES IMPORTANTES: Para fazer a reserva da sua mesa entre em contato com a produção após a compra do ingresso.Para grupos de mais de 4 pessoas entre em contato com a produção assim que comprar os ingressos para reservar sua mesa.Existe a possibilidade de mesas compartilhadas para 1 ou 2 pessoas.Os ingressos on-line e os ingressos comprados no ponto de venda serão gerados pela plataforma do Eventbrite, portando cadastre um e-mail que você utiliza.Lembre-se de deixar um contato telefônico ou WhatsApp caso você faça a compra no ponto físico ou direto com a produção local.É recomendado chegar pelo menos meia hora antes do evento, assim você garante um bom lugar e já pode realizar os seus pedidos.Dia 1 de março de 2025 Local: Avenida Brasil Hamamatsu 100-10 Itayamachi, Chuo Ward, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 430-0928 Horário: 20h Contato para dúvidas e reservas: 090-2778-6485 Lilian 090-5603-0092 Kazu Ponto físico de venda: Lili Coffee & Café Bar Yorokonde Business Group Realização: Yorokonde Business Group 合同会社 Information Source: Andre Santi no Japão | eventbrite

Andre Santi em Hamamatsu - Avenida Brasil Hamamatsu Dia 2 de março de 2025 Local: Avenida Brasil Hamamatsu 100-10 Itayamachi, Chuo Ward, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 430-0928 Horário: 20 h Contato para dúvidas e reservas: 090-2778-6485 Lilian 090-5603-0092 Kazu Ponto físico de venda: Lili Coffee & Café Bar Yorokonde Business Group Realização: Yorokonde Business Group 合同会社 Information Source: Andre Santi no Japão | eventbrite

Experience the enchanting sounds of Brazilian jazz at the Jim Butler Brazilian Jazz Night in Setagaya City. Hosted at THE MOMENT JAZZ CLUB, located at Seijō, 2-chōme−39−7 すれみビル #B1F, this event promises an evening filled with soulful melodies and rhythmic beats. Mark your calendars for March 1, 2025, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this musical extravaganza. Tickets are priced at $23.18, offering an affordable opportunity to indulge in the captivating world of Brazilian jazz. Don't miss out on this unforgettable night of music and culture.

Tokyo Gallery+BTAP is pleased to announce the exhibition "MYŌ" by Park MinJoon. Period: March 1 (Sat) - April 5 (Sat) Venue: Tokyo Gallery + BTAP | Tokyo Park is an artist who constructs unique fictional worlds through reinterpretations of classical paintings. His works, which are distinctive for their sense of theatrical fantasy, are philosophical variations on themes such as life and death, hope and failure, and dreams and reality. Even as he seeks out the potential and essential nature of Western painting techniques, Park seems to usher us towards a place where new mythologies are created by intermingling them with human figures defamiliarized through an East Asian sensibility. This exhibition will showcase a diverse range of works that delicately trace the boundaries between reality and unreality, using the sensation of myō (Oddities) as a guiding principle. A reception will be held on Friday, March 7 from 4pm with the artist, who will be visiting Japan. We look forward to your visit.

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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.

Join us for Dance the Decades, a fundraising event hosted by the Lake Country Dance PAC in support of the students of the Lake Country School of Dance. On March 1, 2025, at Oyama Community Hall, we’re celebrating the best of dance from the '50s to the 2000s! Enjoy music and dancing from each iconic era, with a special focus on the unique styles and energy that defined the decades. From rock 'n' roll to disco, to the boy band craze and beyond, it’s a night for everyone to relive their favourite era! Prizes will be awarded for the best costume from each decade, so come dressed to impress and show off your most creative, era-appropriate looks! All proceeds from the event will go directly to supporting the Lake Country School of Dance, ensuring that students have access to excellent training and performance opportunities. Date: March 1, 2025 Location: Oyama Community Hall Dress Code: Vintage flair from your favourite decade! Come dance, have fun, and help support the future of dance in Lake Country! Note: Must be 19 or older to attend. Please drink responsibly. Information Source: LCSD PAC | eventbrite

Explore accurate Tokyo Marathon sporting information and times for 2nd March, as well as links for Athletics news, tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The Tokyo Marathon is an annual major sporting event held in Tokyo, Japan, attracting thousands of participants from around the world. Known as one of the most prestigious marathons in the world, it is considered one of the six World Marathon Majors along with races in Berlin, Boston, Chicago, London, and New York City. The event is organized and overseen by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations and features both elite and amateur runners competing in a 42.195 km (26.219 miles) course that winds through the city's major landmarks such as Tokyo Tower and the Imperial Palace. The race concludes at the Tokyo Olympic Stadium, the main venue for the 1964 Olympic Games, providing a stunning backdrop for the finish. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

ANDRÉ SANTI, um dos maiores nomes do Stand Up Comedy está chegando em Kikugawa no dia 02 de março para fazer um show INÉDITO no Japão! LOTE PROMOCIOAL LIMITADO! INFORMAÇÕES IMPORTANTES: Para fazer a reserva da sua mesa entre em contato com a produção após a compra do ingresso.Para grupos de mais de 4 pessoas entre em contato com a produção assim que comprar os ingressos para reservar sua mesa.Existe a possibilidade de mesas compartilhadas para 1 ou 2 pessoas.Os ingressos on-line e os ingressos comprados no ponto de venda serão gerados pela plataforma do Eventbrite, portando cadastre um e-mail que você utiliza.Lembre-se de deixar um contato telefônico ou WhatsApp caso você faça a compra no ponto físico ou direto com a produção local.É recomendado chegar pelo menos meia hora antes do evento, assim você garante um bom lugar e já pode realizar os seus pedidos.Dia 2 de março de 2025 Local: Lili Coffee & Caf´e Bar Shizuoka-ken Kikugawa-shi Honjo 1510-1 2 F Horário: 19 h Contato para dúvidas e reservas: 090-2778-6485 Lilian 090-5603-0092 Kazu Ponto físico de venda: Lili Coffee & Café Bar Yorokonde Business Group Realização: Yorokonde Business Group 合同会社 Information Source: Andre Santi no Japão | eventbrite

The NŌWHERE Tours are themed tours exploring Kyoto through the unique perspective of noh, a traditional performing art bringing together poetry, chant, dance, and music, as well as gorgeous costumes and masks. It has been passed down in Kyoto for almost 700 years and has inspired many of the existing Japanese arts. On the tours, we will visit places or people related to noh plays and attend professional performances or workshops by specialists. Kyoto is full of places that became stages to the stories in noh, and many of the traditions depicted in the plays are still found here, making it the ideal place to discover noh in both historical and contemporary contexts. --- The Kokaji/Sanjo tour is a walking tour from the downtown area of Kyoto in which there is a temple with a sword collection, to the east hills of Kyoto, where the legendary swordsmith Munechika lived and is enshrined today. After the tour, we will visit the theater to see the noh play depicting how a deity helped Munechika with forging the emperor’s sword. March 2 Schedule (updated Feb 5) 10:00-11:30 Sword exhibition at Honnoji Temple Walk or take bus from Sanjo Bridge 11:30-13:00 Vist the shrines of the swordsmith and deity: Awatajinja https://awatajinja.jp/and Aizuchi Inari Go to Performance of noh play Kokaji at the Kyoto Kanze Noh Theater on foot (10-min walk) 13:00- 15:50 Lunch break in the museum/ park area (or choose to see extra noh and kyogen plays for +3,000yen) 16:00 -17:00 Performance of the noh play Kokaji (https://hayashi-soichiro.jp/topics/info/3007.html) Price: 15,000 What is included:Guided walking tour, admission to the temple and noh performance ticket *meals, transportation fees are NOT included (guide can recommend nearby options for meals) Capacity:8 Today's guide: Julia Yamane: Noh practitioner since 1998 and certified guide of the City of Kyoto Discover Noh in Kyotois an organization devoted to introducing and promoting noh from multicultural perspectives. A portion of the proceedings will be used for educational programs and to provide accessible opportunities for students and young audiences. Contact: info@discovernohinkyoto.jp Children: This program is generally designed to be suitable for above age 12. Discounts:We offer discounted prices for the following applicants Kyoto/Kansai residents and second-time pariticipants 20% OFF (enter code: Kyoto) Under age of 25: 35%OFF (enter code: U25-KVH) Students with valid ID: 50%OFF (enter code:Student) NOTE: *Rain or shine, the tour will not be canceled. However, it may be canceled or the tour itinerary may change due to the weather or when serious safety issues occur. *We will walk a total of around 3km, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes. *Meals and transportation fees are NOT included (guide can recommend nearby options for lunch) Information Source: Discover Noh in Kyoto | eventbrite

Andre Santi em Kikugawa-shi Dia 2 de março de 2025 Local: Lili Coffee & Caf´e Bar Shizuoka-ken Kikugawa-shi Honjo 1510-1 2 F Horário: 19 h Contato para dúvidas e reservas: 090-2778-6485 Lilian 090-5603-0092 Kazu Ponto físico de venda: Lili Coffee & Café Bar Yorokonde Business Group Realização: Yorokonde Business Group 合同会社 Information Source: Andre Santi no Japão | eventbrite

🚀 HBF Run for a Reason – 12-Week Training Program 🚀 Join PR Run Coach for a structured 12-week training program leading up to the HBF Run for a Reason on May 25th, 2025. Whether you're running the 4km, 12km, or half marathon, this program is designed to help you train smart, stay consistent, and reach your goals with confidence. What to Expect:✅ A structured, progressive training plan tailored to your goal distance ✅ Key race-specific workouts to build endurance, pacing, and race-day readiness ✅ Expert guidance on pacing, fueling, and gear selection ✅ A supportive and motivating training environment ✅ Race-day strategies to ensure you're prepared for event conditions You’ll complete key race-specific workouts designed to simulate event day, test your pacing, and refine your race kit, shoes, and fueling strategy. These sessions will help you develop the confidence and strength needed to execute your best race. No matter your reason for running, our goal is to help you train with purpose, build confidence, and cross the finish line feeling strong. 📅 Training starts soon—secure your spot and let's get to work! Information Source: PR Run coach | eventbrite

The Architecture and Building Materials Exhibition 2025, set to take place from March 4th to March 7th at Tokyo Big Sight in Koto, Tokyo, Japan, promises to be a landmark event in the industry. This premier exhibition will gather leading architects, builders, and industry professionals from around the globe to showcase the latest innovations in building materials and architectural design. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore cutting-edge technologies, sustainable solutions, and groundbreaking designs that are shaping the future of construction. With a focus on fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange, the Architecture and Building Materials Exhibition 2025 will feature a series of insightful seminars, workshops, and networking events. This event is an unmissable occasion for those looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of architecture and building materials.