Featured Events in Japan in September, 2024 (June Updated)

Tokyo Metropolitan Government has created a new tourist resource for nighttime viewing by using the exterior wall of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1 as a screen to express a variety of art with light and sound, and to perform projection mapping all year round in order to activate and revitalize nighttime tourism. This time, as the 45th anniversary is approaching next year, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will begin showing works using the world-famous "Pac-Man". The game board appears on the outer wall of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, and Pac-Man, who is making a futuristic scene, eats up everything vividly. The music of the game of Pac-Man, which has a futuristic feel, and the music of the highly friendly soundtrack maker Mr. Haraguchi Sasuke have produced. Please enjoy the collaborative work of Pac-Man and Tokyo that can only be seen in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.

The Konica Minolta Planetarium TOKYO (Yurakucho) will hold the "Summer Starry Sky Festival", which you can enjoy in the planetarium dome, which is cool even on hot summer days. The starry sky, fireworks, summer festival limited menus, game booths, let you enjoy extraordinary moments that can only be found here.

Harmony with Goldfish  The beauty of space The beauty of the venue will be enhanced not just by the aquarium and goldfish, but by using the entire venue. The harmony between traditional Japanese culture and goldfish will create a calming space that will help you forget the hustle and bustle of modern life. Goldfish Corridor Stepping into the colonnade of standing goldfish, you enter an infinite space. Looking down from the platform decorated with Japanese patterns, you can see the spatial expansion downwards. This spatial work expresses the corridors seen in temple and shrine architecture. Goldfish Bamboo Forest The solemn space, centered on tranquility, is composed of a string of lanterns and a bamboo forest, providing a pure place where knowledge can be elevated. Artist collaboration For the first time in Art Aquarium history, we will be exhibiting collaborative works with artists active in a variety of fields. Collaboration with flowers This exhibition will feature gorgeous floral arrangements by flower artist Shogo Karayazaki.

This is the first large-scale retrospective exhibition held in Japan for French-American artist Louise Bourgeois in 27 years. This exhibition will present Bourgeois's works from different periods, covering paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures, installations, manuscripts and other categories, and comprehensively review and interpret her creative career. The full name of the exhibition, "Louise Bourgeois: I have been to hell and back. And let me tell you, it was wonderful.", is quoted from one of her later works. This sentence implies the fluctuation of emotions and also conveys a sense of black humor. Louise Bourgeois considered herself a survivor who had survived adversity, and her work expressed a strong will to survive. This exhibition will present Bourgeois's paintings from 1938 to 1949 for the first time in Asia. The importance of these early paintings has only recently been recognized, and they show that during this period Bourgeois established the forms and themes that she would continue to create in the following decades. In addition, the exhibition also introduces her iconic "Spider" series, exploring the themes of maternal love, healing and memory conveyed by the large spider sculpture "Maman" located in Roppongi Hills.

In this exhibition, researchers from the National Museum of Nature and Science will present a maniac perspective, select maniac insect specimens, and the latest insect research, and approach the surprising and undiscovered world of diversity in "insects*," including familiar insects such as rhinoceros beetles and stag beetles, as well as spiders and centipedes.

Come together to deliver the blade that cuts through darkness! The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba XR Ride features a brand-new story! Having grown stronger from fighting in fierce battles, Tanjiro is by your side as you are challenged to defend Swordsmith Village at all costs! The battle against Gyokko, Hantengu, and the other Upper Rank Demons intensifies as Tokito and Kanroji join in the fight. In the midst of combat, you set out on the ultimate journey to deliver a sword to Tanjiro with your own hands! Immersed in the 360 degrees of VR images and the fusion of the ride's speed and pull of gravity, you'll find the Breathing techniques and the Blood Demon Arts come to life before your eyes! Take up the challenge in this life-or-death struggle as a vital link to achieve the goal. Event Period*: Jul. 19, 2024 - Jan. 5, 2025 *Event period is subject to change. For more information, please refer to the official Universal Studios Japan website.

In 2020, the Arashiyama Fireworks Festival was held for the first time in 44 years. At that time, it was a difficult period of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, and in the hope of "I hope everyone will show their heads a little", the event started with a quiet fireworks display. "I pray for the end of this epidemic around the world." This year is the 5th time, and for the first time, a private viewing platform has been prepared where you can enjoy not only the fireworks but also the night view of Arashiyama, as well as a special viewing area where you can enjoy live music and a beer garden.

Universal Studios Japan's ever popular "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™" area will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year since its grand opening on July 15, 2014. This year, we are bringing you a special year that will rewrite your magical history with a number of magical experiences befitting an anniversary year. Ten years have passed since the magical world of our dreams became a reality in Japan, and a series of magical experiences befitting the anniversary year will be launched. In the summer, "Hogwarts™ Castle Walk " will return to explore the interior of Hogwarts™ castle. In the fall, "Death Eaters™ Takeover" will bring the Death Eaters to life before your very eyes, and in the winter, "Hogwarts™ Magical Night - Winter Magic" will bring the splendor of Hogwarts™ castle to life. These exciting and enchanting experiences will continue to add a new page to your magical history. For more information, please refer to the official Universal Studios Japan website.

The Kishiwada Danjiri Festival began in the mid-Edo period and boasts over 300 years of history and tradition. It has been passed down continuously by people who were born and raised in this area and has been nurtured to this day. You'll be captivated by the delicate yet spectacular parade during the day, and the gorgeous sight of the floats decorated with beautiful lanterns at night. The Kishiwada Danjiri Festival takes place in a town that still retains the atmosphere of a castle town. Please come and enjoy it with your own eyes.

To commemorate the 15th anniversary of the start of the series, the first original art exhibition will be held! There are many special exhibitions such as Tadatoshi Fujimaki's original paintings! Don't miss out!

The festival's name, "Donpaku," comes from the sound "don" makes when fireworks explode, and the Japanese word "paku-paku," which is used to express a love of food. As the name suggests, the main event is a spectacular fireworks display, with the Niagara fireworks display passing over the Kushiro River, a continuous stream of fireworks, Hokkaido's largest sanjaku-dama display, and a host of other events. There are also many food-related events, with about 100 food and beverage producers participating in the Kushiro Suehiro Hashigo Sake Festival and the famous Kushiro Oh! Sakana Festival, where you'll find freshly caught mackerel and squid and giant tuna right before your eyes.

An entertainment show that transforms Japanese traditions into entertainment (songs, dances, plays) With a focus on live performances such as dance, sword fighting, geisha, Bon Odori, and taiko drumming, this group of six women and one man will create and direct a Japanese festival from the perspective of overseas visitors. Talk about history and culture from Tokyo Tower! "Performers will serve you wearing traditional Japanese masks" We are planning a show spanning the Heian to Edo periods and a Bon Odori dance. During the breaks in the show, participants will have hands-on lessons in English explaining traditional Japanese weapons and etiquette. We combined the store name and subtitle, which are already part of our brand, to evoke images of Japanese festivals from Tokyo Tower. We would like to create a fruitful event that unfolds from Tokyo Tower as a diverse perspective on Japan, with planning, production and operation that only we can provide. The purpose of this facility: three exchange activities 1) Communicate the history and charm of Tokyo from Tokyo Tower!"Tokyo's No. 1 tourist night spot where you can watch, learn and play"This unfolds as follows. 2) Tokyo Tower serves as a bridge connecting each region!"Information on historical tourist attractions in each region of Japan"This continues. 3) Create an encounter from Tokyo Tower!"Connecting people and creating friendships"This continues. We will utilize this facility, which receives visitors from countries and regions around the world, as a base for promoting festivals and various cultures. By conveying the values ​​that Japan has had since ancient times, we hope to encourage greater interest in Japan. By providing hospitality with the aesthetic spirit of "iki" that has been rooted in the Edo period, we will create memorable interactions. home page http://thecompany.love

Universal Studios Japan will be holding the summer event, “NO LIMIT! Summer 2024” for a limited period from Wednesday July 3rd to Sunday September 1st, 2024. Returning this summer for the first time in four years is the soaking wet parade, being reborn as the “NO LIMIT! Summer Splash Parade”. This year’s parade will feature water being sprayed from the floats for the first time ever completely drenching everything in their paths. Spray each other, Mario and friends, “Marill”, who will be debuting at the parade, many other Water Type Pokémon including an enormous “Gyarados”, and your favorite park characters as well as park entertainers in this Super Refreshing parade entertainment event perfect for the hot summer months. Dance along to tropical dance music and be drenched as you shoot your water shooter and blow off the heat of the summer on this Super Adventure sure to bring laughter and smiles to both children and adults in this Super Exciting experience. And be sure not to miss the Super Mario and friends’ float featuring “Daisy” debuting at the parade riding a cart! The parade also features many different water effects such as sprinklers and water cannons, and performances by entertainers using swim tubes, parasol umbrellas, hula-hoops, and more! Don’t miss this Super Refreshing experience featuring popular characters with vibrant summertime costumes and splashing water on each other using water shooters and even buckets as everybody in the entire park gets drenched in this Super Refrshing experience! For more information, please refer to the official Universal Studios Japan website.

The Fuji Motosuko Resort in Lake Kawaguchi is once again hosting the autumn-only "Rainbow Flower Festival" this year, where visitors can enjoy a total of about 80,000 flowers at once. 15 kinds of colorful flowers and the spectacular view of Mt. Fuji. There are many photo-taking devices in the park, such as the "Rainbow Flower Boat" and the "Happy Yellow Gate", which are perfect for checking in! The Rainbow Flower Festival is a summer event held by the Fuji Motosuko Resort. This year is the third year of the event, from August 31 to October 14, with the theme of "Feel the Autumn Early". At that time, the park will plant 15 kinds of nearly 80,000 flowers, including yellow chrysanthemums, zinnias, crabapple flowers, patchouli, and salvias, which will decorate the foothills of Mount Fuji with colorful colors. Visitors can feel the autumn that has arrived early at the cool foot of Mount Fuji.

The third edition of Moon Art Night Shimokita in 2024 will span across multiple nearby venues, including the basement of Setagaya Ora Station, the open space in front of Shimokitazawa Station's east exit, the rooftop of Tohokusawa Station, and the Bonus Track complex. Exhibits include an outdoor moon installation by British artist Luke Jerram, whose giant floating model features striking details of the lunar surface captured by NASA. This special installation, called "The Museum of the Moon," will be on display daily in an open space at the Shimokita Senrogai complex. The festival will also again feature Tasmanian artist Amanda Parer this year, whose glowing white rabbit inflatable will be installed in an open space near Shimokitazawa's shopping street. Rabbits are not native to Australia; they have wreaked havoc on the island's ecosystem since being imported by European colonists in the 18th century. Here, Parer uses them as a metaphor in her art to represent the "elephant in the room" in relation to the growing environmental crisis. New this year, Sydney design studio Atelier Sisu will present a colorful installation called "Elysian Arcs" that evokes lunar rainbows (rainbows created by moonlight). Giant inflatable arches will be on display at the Bonus Track complex. The exhibition will be held at multiple venues around Shimokitazawa Station. The following are the specific venues: Gallery HANA Shimokitazawa Shimokitazawa Arts Such As, Gallery DDD ART BONUS TRACK MUSTARD™HOTEL SHIMOKITAZAWA SHIMOKITA COLLEGE

Japan's largest dinosaur theme park "Dino Fest" has finally landed in Tokyo for the first time. A big event for Silver Week! This time, the theme is "Dinosaur Food Hunting", and there is a food festival inside and outside the venue! Lots of delicious food. Alcoholic beverages are also sold this time, so not only families but also adults can enjoy it. In addition, some attractions will appear for the first time in this dinosaur festival!

Suito Kurawanka Fireworks Festival 2024 is an annual event held in Osaka, Japan. Taking place at Yodogawa Riverside Park in both the Hirakata and Takatsuki areas, this festival is a celebration of fireworks and life itself. The event will take place on September 15, 2024, and promises to be a mesmerizing display of lights and colors against the backdrop of the Yodogawa River. What sets the Suito Kurawanka Fireworks Festival apart is its unique concept. Each year, the number of fireworks launched is equal to the number of newborns in that year. This means that every single firework represents the continuation and birth of life. As one of the most anticipated events in Osaka, this festival attracts people from all walks of life who come to witness the breathtaking fireworks and experience the vibrant atmosphere. The Suito Kurawanka Fireworks Festival is not just a display of pyrotechnics; it is a celebration of life and a reminder of the beauty that surrounds us. If you are planning a visit to Osaka in September 2024, make sure to mark your calendar for the Suito Kurawanka Fireworks Festival 2024. Immerse yourself in the magic of this extraordinary event and create memories that will last a lifetime.

The 2024 Yokohama Beer Festival will be held at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse from September 27 to October 14. A total of more than 100 beers will be on offer, including limited edition Oktoberfest beers and beers released in Japan for the first time. There are also traditional German food and live performances by German bands, so you can enjoy the authentic Oktoberfest atmosphere

A music box museum exhibition that harmonizes music and art will be held from December 21, 2023 to January 21, 2024!

Atami Fireworks Festival 2024 is an extraordinary event that will take place in the beautiful city of Atami. Set against the stunning backdrop of Atami Sun Beach, this festival promises to be a mesmerizing spectacle for all attendees. From April 13th to December 8th, 2024, visitors will have the opportunity to witness the breathtaking display of the 「大空中ナイアガラ」, a magnificent silver fireworks show that will illuminate the entire beach. Don’t miss out on the chance to be a part of Atami Fireworks Festival 2024. Mark your calendars from April 13th to December 8th, 2024, and prepare to be amazed by the extraordinary display. Join us in Atami and create lasting memories at this remarkable event.