KUDOS Event Calendar for Japan
A list of popular events in Japan.
Traditional festivals, internatonal sporting events, live music & performences.
Events in Japan
Ibaraki
Special Events
Plum Tree Blossom Viewing at Kairakuen
Recognized as one of the "3 Great Gardens of Japan", Kairakuen garden is at its most majestic when the plum blossom comes out in early spring.
Saitama
Music
AC/DC Black Ice Tour
Watch the rockers live for a taste of nostalgia at the Saitama Super Arena. (Tickets on sale from Nov 7th 2009)
Roppongi, Tokyo
Special Events
Japan Fashion Week 2010
See the latest in designer trends at the 10th Annual Japan Fashion Week in Tokyo.
Details - http://www.jfw.jp/en/about/index.html
Tokyo
Special Events
Tokyo International Anime Fair 2010
The world's most spectacular anime exhibition. The first 2 days are business oriented, followed by 2 days for the general public.
Details - http://www.tokyoanime.jp/en/
Tokyo
Special Events
Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival
Enjoy the cherry blossoms in Ueno Park, lit up by lanterns at night.
Tokyo
Festivals
Inokashira Cherry Blossom Festival
Join young revelers by the lake in Inokashira Park and enjoy a drink or two while admiring the cherry blossoms.
Tokyo
Festivals
Shinjuku Gyoen Cherry Blossom Festival
Relax in the beautiful grounds while enjoying the cherry blossoms.
Azabu Juban
Business Events
16th Career Strategies Seminar Presented by FEW JAPAN
CAREER STRATEGY SEMINAR PRESENTED BY FEW JAPAN
A full-day of presentations & workshops by experienced, successful women focusing on hands-on learning. March 28, 2010 from 8:45 to 6:00 at Temple University Azabu Hall. Pre-registration ¥12,000, pre-registration for FEW members and students ¥10,000, at the door ¥15,000. www.fewjapan.com
Details - http://www.fewjapan.com
Tokyo
Festivals
Yabusame (Horseback Archery) 2010
The Asakusa school of Yabusame perform amazing horseback archery in Sumida Park.
Kanagawa
Festivals
Kamakura Festival
Dancing, parades and horseback archery are some of the festive activities which can be observed during the Kamakura Festival.
Tokyo
Music
La Folle Journee au Japon
A different composer is featured each year at this classical music festival originating from Nantes, France. This year the composer is Chopin!
Details - http://www.lfj.jp/lfj_2010e/
Tokyo
Festivals
Meiji-Jingu Shrine Spring Grand Festival
Watch Bugaku (traditional ceremonial dance and music), Noh (traditional theatre), Sankyoku and Hogaku (traditional popular music), Hobu (traditional popular dance), and Kyudo (archery).
Saitama
Special Events
Bonsai Festival
Wander around "Bonsai Town" viewing rare bonsai collections. Bonsai of all sizes also available for purchase.
Tokyo
Sports
Grand Sumo May Tournament 2010
Watch all the sumo big guns in competitive action at the Kokugikan
Tokyo
Festivals
Kanda Matsuri Festival
One of the "Edo Three Grand Festivals." 200 portable shrines are paraded towards the Kanda Jinja Shrine.
Tokyo
Festivals
Sanja Matsuri Festival
One of the biggest festivals in Japan, attracting huge numbers of spectators over the course.
Details - http://www.asakusajinja.jp/english
Tochigi
Festivals
Nikko Grand Spring Festival
A parade of Samurai Warriors at this famous world heritage site.
Tokyo
Festivals
Torigoe Shrine - Grand Festival
Go in the evening and view its huge portable shrine; at 3.75 tons apparantly the heaviest in Tokyo.
Tokyo
Festivals
Sanno Matsuri Festival
Portable shrines are carried through the streets of Akasaka.
Tokyo
Festivals
Kagurazaka Matsuri Festival
Traditional summer festival featuring the Hozuki Ichi Fair & the Awa Folk Dance Festival.
