Latest Events in Japan(June Updated)

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.

From July to November 2025, YOASOBI will start its first domestic tour with 40 performances in 14 counties across the country. This is the first Hall tour in the country for YOASOBI.

The “Demon Slayer” anime, which began airing in 2019, is attracting more and more attention with the first chapter of the Infinity Castle Arc to be released on July 18 this year. A large-scale exhibition focusing on the “Hashira” class of characters recently drew 200,000 visitors in Tokyo, and this exhibit will now be coming to “Demon Slayer” Hashira Exhibition “To Infinity Castle" will be held at the Fukuoka City Museum from Thursday, April 24 to Sunday, June 22.

The Ghibli 3D Modeling Exhibition, which explores the appeal of Studio Ghibli works, will be held at Warehouse Terada B&C HALL/E HALL in Tennoz, Tokyo from Tuesday, May 27th. Studio Ghibli works, including the movie "How Do You Live?", which has been released in over 80 countries and regions, are now being watched all over the world. Behind the scenes, there were people in each country and region who loved the works and tried to spread them over a long period of time. This exhibition will introduce famous scenes from the movies through 3D models, tracing how overseas partners distributed the works. The 3D Modeling Exhibition is the origin of the full-scale Studio Ghibli exhibition that began in 2003, and will return to Tokyo after 22 years of evolution. Of particular interest is the Savoia S-21 flying boat that appears in the movie "Porco Rosso". The impressive flying boat, created based on the assumption that it "really existed," will look like it is about to take off from Warehouse Terada at any moment. The event will run from May 27th (Tuesday) to September 23rd (Tuesday, national holiday). The "Ham Ramen" that was on sale at the "Friday Road Show and Ghibli Exhibition" two years ago and became a hot topic will be back at the water facility "T-LOTUS M" next to the venue. In addition, tickets will be sold in combination with the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka and tickets linked to hotel accommodation plans.

The 6-member boy group BOYNEXTDOOR will hold their highly anticipated first solo arena concert in Japan, titled “BOYNEXTDOOR TOUR “KNOCK ON Vol.1” ENCORE IN JAPAN.” The event will take place over three days, from June 28 to June 30, 2025, at the Main Arena of Musashino Forest Sport Plaza in Tokyo. Following their Asia tour that began in December 2024, BOYNEXTDOOR is set to hold an encore performance in Japan. They have previously toured through 13 cities, including Incheon, Singapore, Manila, Bangkok, Taipei, Hong Kong, and Jakarta, with their popularity soaring. Additionally, a final concert in South Korea is also planned. BOYNEXTDOOR is a new boy group launched by KOZ ENTERTAINMENT under the HYBE MUSIC GROUP, with the name meaning “The Boys Next Door.” They made their official debut on May 30, 2023, with their first single “WHO!” and quickly garnered a large fan base. Their hit song “IF I SAY, I LOVE YOU” has set multiple records on iTunes and Billboard, drawing global attention. This summer, they are also scheduled to perform at the world’s largest music festival, “Lollapalooza,” in Chicago. As a rising next-generation boy group with strong musical talent, BOYNEXTDOOR’s popularity continues to grow. This concert is a perfect opportunity to experience their dynamic momentum.

The Korean pop girl group LE SSERAFIM has announced their new world tour2025 LE SSERAFIM TOUR 'EASY CRAZY HOT'! This tour serves as the grand finale of their mini-album trilogy, which includesEASY(released in February 2024),CRAZY(August 2024), and the upcomingHOT(March 14, 2025). The trilogy highlights the group’s evolution and musical diversity, making the tour exceptionally special. LE SSERAFIM aims to spread joy and encourage fans to live in the moment through this tour, promising an unforgettable and thrilling experience. The highly anticipated"EASY CRAZY HOT"Fukuoka concert will take place at West Japan General Exhibition Center, New Building, from June 7 to 8, 2025.

From July to November 2025, YOASOBI will start its first domestic tour with 40 performances in 14 counties across the country. This is the first Hall tour in the country for YOASOBI.

ENHYPEN is a global boy group formed through Mnet's large-scale project "I-LAND," which aired from June 2020 for approximately three months. The group consists of seven members: Jungwon, Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, and Ni-ki. They debuted in November 2020 with "BORDER: DAY ONE" and made their Japanese debut in July 2021 with the single "BORDER: Hakanai." In January 2023, as a "4th generation" K-POP act, they held a solo dome concert at Kyocera Dome Osaka as part of their "MANIFESTO" world tour, setting the fastest record for a dome concert within approximately two years of debut. Later, during their September 2023 "FATE" world tour, they became the fastest K-POP boy group to hold a solo concert at Tokyo Dome. Their fifth mini-album "ORANGE BLOOD," released in November 2023, achieved double million sales, and their latest album "ROMANCE: UNTOLD" also reached double million sales in initial shipments, continually breaking their own records. ENHYPEN will hold their first stadium concert in Japan this summer, titled "ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR 'WALK THE LINE' IN JAPAN -SUMMER EDITION-." The concerts will take place on July 5-6 at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo and August 2-3 at Yanmar Stadium Nagai (Nagai Stadium) in Osaka. This marks the first time a "4th generation" K-POP group has held stadium concerts in two cities—an unprecedented feat. Additionally, ENHYPEN achieved this milestone in approximately 4 years and 7 months since debut, the fastest among non-Japanese artists.

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.

The Korean pop girl group LE SSERAFIM has announced their new world tour2025 LE SSERAFIM TOUR 'EASY CRAZY HOT'! This tour serves as the grand finale of their mini-album trilogy, which includesEASY(released in February 2024),CRAZY(August 2024), and the upcomingHOT(March 14, 2025). The trilogy highlights the group’s evolution and musical diversity, making the tour exceptionally special. LE SSERAFIM aims to spread joy and encourage fans to live in the moment through this tour, promising an unforgettable and thrilling experience. The highly anticipated"EASY CRAZY HOT"Saitama concert will take place at Saitama Super Arena from June 12 to 15, 2025.

This exhibition will trace the 60-plus year history of Sanrio, the company that has created many popular characters such as Hello Kitty and My Melody, through the "kawaii" culture that has become a global language. The exhibition will also focus on the background to the creation of the characters and how they developed, and will feature hundreds of exhibits such as precious original drawings, related materials, and nostalgic goods from that time. There will also be an exhibit of collaborative works with contemporary artists inspired by Sanrio characters.

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.

From July to November 2025, YOASOBI will start its first domestic tour with 40 performances in 14 counties across the country. This is the first Hall tour in the country for YOASOBI.

This exhibition introduces the world of prints by world-renowned avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama (1929-). Yayoi Kusama made her international debut at the 45th Venice Biennale in 1993 as a representative Japanese artist, but her active involvement in printmaking from an earlier stage of her career was a major driving force behind her current acclaim. In 1979, Yayoi Kusama exhibited her first prints. In contrast to her other works based on themes such as death and suffering after returning from the U.S., her prints are rich in color with vivid motifs. In addition to abstract expressions of her earlier works, motifs such as pumpkins, dresses, grapes, flowers, and butterflies covered in distinct colors and composed of mesh and polka dots are distinctive in her printworks. It is no exaggeration to say that Kusama, whose creative activities are rooted in the proliferation of dots and nets, inevitably encountered printmaking, an art of reproduction.

ENHYPEN is a global boy group formed through Mnet's large-scale project "I-LAND," which aired from June 2020 for approximately three months. The group consists of seven members: Jungwon, Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, and Ni-ki. They debuted in November 2020 with "BORDER: DAY ONE" and made their Japanese debut in July 2021 with the single "BORDER: Hakanai." In January 2023, as a "4th generation" K-POP act, they held a solo dome concert at Kyocera Dome Osaka as part of their "MANIFESTO" world tour, setting the fastest record for a dome concert within approximately two years of debut. Later, during their September 2023 "FATE" world tour, they became the fastest K-POP boy group to hold a solo concert at Tokyo Dome. Their fifth mini-album "ORANGE BLOOD," released in November 2023, achieved double million sales, and their latest album "ROMANCE: UNTOLD" also reached double million sales in initial shipments, continually breaking their own records. ENHYPEN will hold their first stadium concert in Japan this summer, titled "ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR 'WALK THE LINE' IN JAPAN -SUMMER EDITION-." The concerts will take place on July 5-6 at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo and August 2-3 at Yanmar Stadium Nagai (Nagai Stadium) in Osaka. This marks the first time a "4th generation" K-POP group has held stadium concerts in two cities—an unprecedented feat. Additionally, ENHYPEN achieved this milestone in approximately 4 years and 7 months since debut, the fastest among non-Japanese artists.

The Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival is one of the most popular events in Shiga Prefecture. Fireworks are launched from barges on the lake, creating mesmerizing reflections on the lake surface, making for a spectacular sight.

From July to November 2025, YOASOBI will start its first domestic tour with 40 performances in 14 counties across the country. This is the first Hall tour in the country for YOASOBI.

I'm Uncle Friday, who graced the opening of Friday Road Show from 1997 to 2009. It was created by director Hayao Miyazaki and finished by director Yoshifumi Kondo. Now, everyone. Was it through Friday Road Show that you first encountered Studio Ghibli films? Since airing "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind" in 1986, we have been bringing Studio Ghibli films to everyone. Many people all over Japan are watching at the same time. It's a special experience that can only be had through this program.

From July to November 2025, YOASOBI will start its first domestic tour with 40 performances in 14 counties across the country. This is the first Hall tour in the country for YOASOBI.

The Kugayama Firefly Festival has been held since 1996, taking advantage of Kugayama's location between the Tamagawa Canal and the Kanda River. Large numbers of fireflies are released at the venue, making it Kugayama's largest event, attracting a record 30,000 visitorsover two days. Each year, the Kugayama Firefly Festival has five venues where fireflies can be viewed. The main venues are the Kanda River Venue and the Tamagawa Josui Venue, where released fireflies dance in the night sky. If you stand still, a firefly might land on your shoulder!

The popular Poop Museum has made its glorious return to Fukuoka, better than ever! “＼”Power up!!”／ Poop Museum FUKUOKA” will be making its return to the city starting from April 18th, 2025. The experience has evolved since visiting Fukuoka last, and plenty of mainstays of the original exhibit as well as brand new and thrilling poo-ventures await you there! Cute and pop art influenced poop-designs will transform your humdrum everyday into a unique and unforgettable experience!

The fireworks festival in Tokyo has a long history. The 51st festival in 2017 is held on the banks of the Edogawa River that flows through Katsushika. You can enjoy the ancient fireworks "wabi" inherited from the Edo period. This is a thin orange-gold filamentary firework that blooms dazzlingly in the night sky. There are 6 "stages" in this traditional downtown area, and about 13,000 fireworks are set off here. The intense roar of fireworks is accompanied by rhythmic music, plus the gorgeous fireworks, the scene is very beautiful.

The "Chigasaki Southern Art Fireworks Festival 2025" will be held in Chigasaki, on the southern coast of Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, in celebration of the release of Southern All Stars' latest album "THANK YOU SO MUCH" and the end of their national tour. The event, which began in 2018 and combines world-class fireworks with performances perfectly synchronized with Southern All Stars' music, known as "artistic fireworks," is being held for the fifth time this year. The venue will host a 60-minute show created by Ryo Oya, a Prime Minister's Prize-winning fireworks producer and one of Japan's leading fireworks choreographers. This will be the first time the event is held in June due to coastal restoration work around the venue, and the "gun celebration" atmosphere will be even stronger as it coincides with the album release and the end of the tour. Although Southern All Stars will not appear as performers, a large number of fans are expected to attend, looking forward to a special night combining music and fireworks.

Toshio Suzuki, producer of Studio Ghibli, has worked with directors Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki to bring numerous animated films to the world. This exhibition will focus on the films and books Suzuki encountered as he continued to move through the ages, and will unravel the secrets of Ghibli works.

The event will be held at the seaside green space in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture. The venue opens at 4:30 p.m. The fireworks show will begin at 7:20 p.m. With the night sky and planes taking off and landing as the backdrop, a spectacular show synchronized with music is staged. The fireworks display was known for its high quality and was produced by the Isogai Fireworks Company, which has won the Prime Minister's Award. It is attracting attention as a unique seaside event where you can enjoy the sunset, airplanes, music, and fireworks. In case of rain, the event will go on as usual unless the weather is inclement, and the cancellation information will be announced on the official website at noon on the same day.

Japanese ticketing giantePlushas announced the launch ofFAVOY, a new project dedicated to online music culture, alongside an upcoming live event featuring some of the scene’s most notable artists. Over the past decade, online music has evolved into a dominant force in the mainstream, with viral hits shaping global music trends. However, the landscape remains diverse, with Vocaloid producers, cover singers, Vtubers, and various digital artists each contributing their own distinct styles. Recognizing this, FAVOY aims to create unique live experiences by bringing together artists who have never shared a stage before, using ePlus’ extensive ticketing data to curate unprecedented collaborations. The nameFAVOYcombines “Fave,” a term widely used in international youth culture to express admiration for favorite artists, a slang term popularized on Japanese social media in the 2010s meaning “to like” or “favorite” a post. The project seeks to offer fans a chance to experience their favorite artists beyond the digital space while discovering new talent in a live setting.

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.