Latest Events in Yokohama(July Updated)

The newly formed Korean group TWS is preparing for their first concert, and the atmosphere is growing increasingly tense. The concert titled "2025 TWS TOUR '24/7: WITH:US'" will tour cities across Japan from July to August. Recently, Weverse shared a vibrant concert poster with social media platforms, delighting fans immensely. On the poster, the members are smiling under a clear blue sky. Their radiant smiles were filled with joy and anticipation for the concert. TWS aims to become a shining new generation of stage artists. Their performances will feature vibrant choreography and stable live singing, leaving a lasting impression. Pledis Entertainment is dedicated to presenting a genuine show that showcases TWS's growth and commitment to its fans.

ILLIT is a South Korean girl group launched by the South Korean entertainment company Belift Lab. The members of the group were selected through the survival audition program "R U Next?" and officially debuted on March 25, 2024, with their mini-album "Super Real Me". In terms of music style, ILLIT's songs mainly feature a dynamic and energetic electronic pop style. Their debut song, "Magnetic", has attracted a large number of fans with its catchy melody, energetic rhythm, and the members' clear and lovely timbres. The song has achieved excellent cumulative playback figures on Spotify, the world's largest music streaming platform, which proves the group's strength and appeal. Their second mini-album, "I'LL LIKE YOU", has also achieved good results on the Japanese Oricon and Billboard Japan charts.

J.League will hold the MEIJI YASUDA J.LEAGUE WORLD CHALLENGE 2025 presented by The Nippon Foundation on Wednesday, July 30th between Yokohama F･Marinos and Liverpool FC of the Premier League. MEIJI YASUDA J.LEAGUE WORLD CHALLENGE 2025 will be held with special support from J.League title partner Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company. This competition will allow J.League clubs to experience a match against top-level international opposition at the Nissan Stadium and for football fans to see an attractive brand of football. Like last two years’ edition, the match will be co-hosted by the J.League and NTT DOCOMO,INC, and this year, The Nippon Foundation will newly support this competition as a charity partner. ■MEIJI YASUDA J.LEAGUE WORLD CHALLENGE 2025 presented by The Nippon Foundation ・Organizer: Japan Professional Football League (J.LEAGUE), NTT DOCOMO, INC. ・Special sponsorship: Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company ・Charity partner: The Nippon Foundation

The Minato Mirai Smart Festival will be held in the Minato Mirai district of Yokohama, with the theme "Yokohama, the city of the future with sustainable development goals". At the end of the event, there will be a fireworks display called "Yokohama Sky Symphony", making full use of sound and light effects to make the port city more dazzling throughout the night. By holding various events such as about 20,000 fireworks, the aim is to enhance Yokohama's presence as an international city and make it an urban resort chosen by the world and created together with the citizens of Yokohama.

The Illumination Night summer event depicts Yokohama's charming bay area, with fascinating exhibitions until the end of September! Explore photogenic Vietnamese lights similar to Hoi An Night Market and enjoy interactive experiences like lantern painting, just a 3-minute walk from Yokohama Station.

A grand fireworks display held at the Port of Yokohama in early August every year.

The legendary Chinese rock star Wu Bai will join hands with the band China Blue, which celebrates its 33rd anniversary, to welcome the much-anticipated first performance in Japan on October 2 (Thursday) at PIA ARENA MM, Wu Bai & China Blue Rock Star 2 WORLD TOUR IN JAPAN! In this Wu Bai & China Blue Rock Star 2 World Tour, there will be new songs that will debut in a large-scale concert, as well as re-arranged classics and original songs that you will never tire of. The long-lost modern dancers will make their appearance again, and the fiery brass band will still be full of passion. What is most anticipated is the tacit performance of Wu Bai & China Blue, which has been together for 33 years, on stage. The shocking rock performance performed live throughout the whole process is the core of the fascinating charm of "Rock Star" Wu Bai!

The fireworks display was held at the Umi no Park in Kanazawa District, Yokohama. About 3,500 fireworks were set off over 60 minutes. Colorful fireworks rose into the night sky of Yokohama from the sea surrounded by Hakkeijima, Umi no Park and Nojima. A series of various starry sky fireworks lit up the entire fireworks display, and the annual extra-large starry sky fireworks brought the event to a successful conclusion.

The fair brings together 69 outstanding galleries from Japan, Asia and around the world, showcasing today’s most iconic artists and emerging talents, as well as a public program of lectures, curated exhibitions, large-scale immersive installations and new children’s workshops.

The British Museum of Natural History is coming to Japan for the first time! A full-body reconstructed skeleton of the 37-meter-long "Patagotitan mayorum" is on display! The exhibition "Titanosaur: Life as the Biggest Dinosaur," which was well received at the British Museum in London, is coming to Japan! Yokohama will be the first stop on its international tour. The museum will introduce the world's largest sauropod, Patagotitan mayorum, through an impressive, fully restored skeleton measuring approximately 37 meters in length, and interactive exhibits. Many specimens from Japan are also gathered here! Learn about not only giant sauropods, but also the history of the gigantism and prosperity of dinosaurs. Under the supervision of the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum and the Fukui Prefectural University Dinosaur Research Institute, numerous specimens of dinosaurs other than sauropods and other creatures are collected from all over the country and exhibited in one place. The museum introduces the history of the flourishing of dinosaurs and the evolution of living things through a wide range of specimens, including non-dinosaur paleontologists and extant mammals. A moving specimen?! An impressive dinosaur robot is also on display! This robot is made by Kokoro Co., Ltd., a company that makes high-quality dinosaur robots that are exhibited in museums both in Japan and overseas, such as the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum and the British Museum of Natural History. Even adults will be amazed by its life-size, realistic appearance.

Explore accurate Japan Open Day 4 sporting information for 18th July, as well as links for Badminton news, tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The Japan Open badminton tournament is one of the most highly esteemed events in the sport, attracting top players from around the world. Established in 1982, it has become a favorite among badminton fans for its high level of competition and prestigious atmosphere. The tournament takes place annually in September in Tokyo, Japan, and is organized by the Nippon Badminton Association. The event boasts a grand stadium, the Musashino Forest Sports Plaza, which can hold up to 10,000 spectators. The tournament features both men's and women's singles, doubles, and mixed doubles categories, with top-ranked players such as Kento Momota from Japan and Tai Tzu-ying from Taiwan competing for the grand prize. Fans can expect world-class badminton action and exciting matches at the Japan Open. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

With the Yokohama Hakkeijima Ocean Park, a park with four aquariums and various amusement facilities, as the background, the night sky and the sea are the stage for the fireworks symphony. The new technology brings a 52-meter-high "Pyramid of Light", with fireworks and projection images, accompanied by exciting music, as if entering a fantasy world. It will be held for more than 10 days, with 2,500 fireworks set off every day, attracting about 55,000 people.

Explore accurate Japan Open Day 6 sporting information for 20th July, as well as links for Badminton news, tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The Japan Open badminton tournament is one of the most highly esteemed events in the sport, attracting top players from around the world. Established in 1982, it has become a favorite among badminton fans for its high level of competition and prestigious atmosphere. The tournament takes place annually in September in Tokyo, Japan, and is organized by the Nippon Badminton Association. The event boasts a grand stadium, the Musashino Forest Sports Plaza, which can hold up to 10,000 spectators. The tournament features both men's and women's singles, doubles, and mixed doubles categories, with top-ranked players such as Kento Momota from Japan and Tai Tzu-ying from Taiwan competing for the grand prize. Fans can expect world-class badminton action and exciting matches at the Japan Open. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Explore accurate Japan Open Day 2 sporting information for 16th July, as well as links for Badminton news, tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The Japan Open badminton tournament is one of the most highly esteemed events in the sport, attracting top players from around the world. Established in 1982, it has become a favorite among badminton fans for its high level of competition and prestigious atmosphere. The tournament takes place annually in September in Tokyo, Japan, and is organized by the Nippon Badminton Association. The event boasts a grand stadium, the Musashino Forest Sports Plaza, which can hold up to 10,000 spectators. The tournament features both men's and women's singles, doubles, and mixed doubles categories, with top-ranked players such as Kento Momota from Japan and Tai Tzu-ying from Taiwan competing for the grand prize. Fans can expect world-class badminton action and exciting matches at the Japan Open. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Explore accurate Japan Open Day 3 sporting information for 17th July, as well as links for Badminton news, tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The Japan Open badminton tournament is one of the most highly esteemed events in the sport, attracting top players from around the world. Established in 1982, it has become a favorite among badminton fans for its high level of competition and prestigious atmosphere. The tournament takes place annually in September in Tokyo, Japan, and is organized by the Nippon Badminton Association. The event boasts a grand stadium, the Musashino Forest Sports Plaza, which can hold up to 10,000 spectators. The tournament features both men's and women's singles, doubles, and mixed doubles categories, with top-ranked players such as Kento Momota from Japan and Tai Tzu-ying from Taiwan competing for the grand prize. Fans can expect world-class badminton action and exciting matches at the Japan Open. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Set against the backdrop of the iconic red brick warehouse, the festival celebrates the deep ties between Hawaii and Yokohama, dating back to King Kalakaua’s visit in 1881 and formed through decades of immigration and cultural exchange. During the four-day event, you’ll enjoy live hula and ukulele performances, including performances by renowned local dancer and guest artist Hitomi Shimatani, who will perform the festival’s official theme song, “FUN! ALOHA!” for the first time.

Explore accurate Japan Open Day 5 sporting information for 19th July, as well as links for Badminton news, tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The Japan Open badminton tournament is one of the most highly esteemed events in the sport, attracting top players from around the world. Established in 1982, it has become a favorite among badminton fans for its high level of competition and prestigious atmosphere. The tournament takes place annually in September in Tokyo, Japan, and is organized by the Nippon Badminton Association. The event boasts a grand stadium, the Musashino Forest Sports Plaza, which can hold up to 10,000 spectators. The tournament features both men's and women's singles, doubles, and mixed doubles categories, with top-ranked players such as Kento Momota from Japan and Tai Tzu-ying from Taiwan competing for the grand prize. Fans can expect world-class badminton action and exciting matches at the Japan Open. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Explore accurate WTC Series Yokohama sporting information for 17th May, as well as links for Triathlon news, tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The Triathlon sporting event, also known as the WTC Series, is a prestigious series of triathlon races organized by the World Triathlon Corporation. This annual event features some of the world's top professional triathletes competing in a variety of races, including the Olympic distance, sprint distance, and Ironman distance categories. Athletes from all over the globe form teams to represent their countries in this fierce competition, showcasing their endurance, speed, and determination to complete a grueling course consisting of swimming, cycling, and running. Each race takes place in a stunning location, with iconic venues such as Kona, Hawaii, and Cozumel, Mexico as the chosen stadiums for the races. The Triathlon WTC Series is an event not to be missed for both athletes and sports enthusiasts alike. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) is known as one of the leading artists of the Art Nouveau movement and later became the National Artist of the Czech Republic. This exhibition will focus on Mucha's diverse artistic activities, introducing about 60 precious handwritten works, as well as his typical poster charms such as candies, perfume packaging and jewelry. Admire about 170 works collected by Dr. Zdeněk Címar, a private collector living in the Czech Republic, including about 90 works that come to Japan for the first time.

Sanrio Festival is a celebration of Sanrio's cartoon characters, usually including colorful activities and exhibitions. Attendees can experience interactive experiences related to classic characters such as Hello Kitty, My Melody, Cool Penguin, etc. Activities may include character meet-and-greets, themed merchandise sales, special performances and craft activities. Sanrio Festival aims to provide fans with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Sanrio and is suitable for participants of all ages. Specific event content and schedule may vary depending on the location and year.

In Yokohama during the winter, Yokohama's major tourist attractions and shopping streets hold many illumination events, including "Yornoyo 2024," to beautify Yokohama's night. From the opening of Yokohama Mirai Light in Minato Mirai to the Yokohama Spring Festival, to the Yokohama Spring Festival, you can fully enjoy the charm of each city. Visit various places and experience new discoveries in Yokohama during the winter.