Featured Events in Japan in October, 2024 (May 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.

Natural history specimens stored in museum storage are fundamental materials for understanding nature. Osaka Museum of Natural History holds approximately 2 million items, of which approximately 400,000 are plant specimens. These specimens are used by various researchers every day, and after extensive examination, the results are published as papers. For many people, the use of these specimens in research is probably something far removed from their imagination. This time, we will be exhibiting plant specimens held by Osaka Museum of Natural History that have actually been used in research, along with the results of that research, in the hope that many people will become aware of the excitement of research using specimens.

The Nabananosato Illumination is an event held in Nabananosato-no-Sato, Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, and is popular as one of the largest illumination events in Japan. Its beauty is so great that it was voted first in the "Illumination Department" by professionals in the National Night View Awards for "Best Night View Spots You Can Actually Visit!" Nabananosato-no-Sato covers an area of ​​approximately 300,000 square meters. The flower and illumination area within the park is spread over an area the size of three Nagoya Domes. Including the Begonia Garden, it takes about 2 to 2.5 hours to walk around it slowly. This light show will be from October 19, 2024 (Saturday) to June 1, 2025 (Sunday). There will be red leaf lights in autumn and cherry blossom and tulip lights in spring. You can enjoy the lights while enjoying the beautiful scenery.

This original art exhibition will introduce works with "science" and "magic" motifs, and will explore Fujiko F. Fujio's unique way of making dreams come true. The secret gadgets of the future in "Doraemon," the science laws of Planet Marl that appear in "Chimpui," the magic used in "Jungle Kurobee," and more... Through the original drawings, you can enjoy the world of "science" and "magic" that only Fujiko F. Fujio could depict.

In the second half of the 19th century, Impressionism was overthrown and Western music began to be criticized. Painters studying legal countries had new ways of expression, and each country showed its independence. The main focus of this exhibition is the museum's collection of Impressionist works, which have been collected near the museum since the museum opened in 1898. The exhibition especially points out various aspects of beautiful Impressionism and traces each film and movie together.

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.

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.

Pilgrimage to Japan, the golden song king Stephen Chow After traveling thousands of miles, I am still a young man National Song King. This time just for myself And sing. zhou Huajian's Teenage Fantasy Journey TOUR CONCERTS Chow Wakin Japan Concert Details2024 Zhou Huajian's Fantasy Journey of Youth TOUR CONCERTSBeijing time 2024 10 7Location: Nippon Budokan, Tokyo

Focusing on the uniforms stored in the EXPO '70 Pavilion, related materials and exhibits will be open to the public for a limited time. You can see models, exhibits, materials, videos, etc. that are not usually open to the public.

Heading towards the milestone of his 20th anniversary, Asia's all-round singer-songwriter JJ Lin will be coming to the K-Arena YOKOHAMA stage on 2 October to present the ‘JJ 20’ World Tour, kicking off a brand new tour after a four-year hiatus! Known as the pride of Singapore and one of the top artists in the Chinese music industry, JJ Lin has released 15 albums, more than 30 singles and countless collaborations over the past 20 years since his debut. JJ's music is not only a collective memory of a generation, but also an indispensable force that accompanies many people through important moments. Over the past 20 years, JJ Lin has organised more than 100 concerts, and the stage of ‘JJ 20’ is a fusion of the essence of JJ Lin's past career, bringing fans an audio-visual double shock concert! Stay tuned to Trip.com for the latest news and be ready to grab your tickets to the JJ Lin party in Tokyo!

Explore Toray Pan Pacific Open WTA 500 Day 6 sporting information for 26th October, as well as links for Tennis tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The Toray Pan Pacific Open is an annual professional tennis tournament held in Tokyo, Japan. It is part of the WTA Tour's Premier Series and features some of the top-ranked women's tennis players in the world. The tournament was first established in 1976 and has seen many iconic players compete on its courts, including Martina Navratilova, Serena Williams, and Maria Sharapova. The event takes place at the Ariake Coliseum, a state-of-the-art indoor arena with a capacity of over 10,000 spectators. The tournament is known for its fiercely competitive matches and has become a popular stop for players on the WTA circuit. With a prize purse of over $800,000 and a prestigious history, the Toray Pan Pacific Open is a must-watch event for tennis fans around the globe. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

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.

Noh reached its peak in the Muromachi period, and the Noh masks used in it are also of various types. In the Edo period, Noh became the "Shikigaku" (ritual art) of the samurai class, and the demand for Noh masks increased dramatically. When making masks, craftsmen in later generations mainly used "replica masks" that faithfully reproduced the scars, color peeling, and even the back scratches of medieval masks and famous masks. Some replica masks are not directly based on the model, but are made based on other replica masks. Replica masks are an important factor in understanding and experiencing the charm of Noh masks, so please enjoy them.

This exhibition consists of a group of works created using mathematical algorithms, music programming and 3D architectural data, which are installed in each space of "VS". Daito Manabe emphasizes that exploring the relationship between mathematics and music is the basis of his artistic activities. One of the sources of influence is the "Music and Architecture" (1971) by the contemporary Greek composer Yannis Xenakis. Xenakis is an experimental and innovative work of architect Le Corbusier in collaboration with architects at Expo 58. This pioneering expression can be said to be the origin of media art, in which the entire space is filled with organic light, color, video, rhythm and electroacoustics. The exhibition “Continuum Resonance” makes full use of PolyNodes (2024), a groundbreaking 3D sound software developed by Manabe in collaboration with Sinan Bokesoy (artist/composer). The software allows you to freely design and intuitively represent the movement and changes of sound in 3D space. By dynamically controlling the position, intensity and timbre of sound in space, and changing the visual elements accordingly, we have created an immersive experience that merges sound and visual elements. This allows the audience to experience audiovisual space like never before.

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.

Claude Monet (1840-1926), one of the leading painters of the Impressionists, captured the vicissitudes of nature on his canvas with a keen eye that caught a moment of light. In later years, however, his art was transformed into more abstract and internal images. Monet's later years were also a time when he faced many challenges, such as the death of a beloved family member, his own eye disease, and the First World War. In such a situation, the source of his greatest creativity was the water lily pond built in the garden of his residence in Giverny, where the surrounding trees, sky, and light are reflected as one. And the idea of a "large decorative painting" that covers the walls of the room with a huge canvas depicting this subject would occupy Monet's mind until his very end. At the center of this exhibition is a number of large-scale "water lilies" created through this process of trial and error. This time, about 50 works from the Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris will be exhibited for the first time in Japan, including many important works. In addition, works from various collections in Japan will be added to introduce the pinnacle of Monet's late art. It will be a valuable opportunity for the largest "water lilies" ever to gather in Japan.

Every year on October 9th and 10th, thousands of visitors flock to Takayama for the huge Autumn Takayama Festival. The festival is a celebration of thanksgiving and marks the start of preparations for winter. The festival features colorful and ornately decorated floats. Some floats are topped with mechanical puppets, which puppeteers manipulate to perform traditional dances at set times; performances usually take place around morning and noon. After dark on the 9th, the evening celebrations begin with a parade of 100 lantern-lit floats through the town.

The first exhibition in Japan to introduce the detailed story of vedute (view) painter Maestro Canaletto (1697-1768). This exhibition shows works of Canaletto, including oil paintings, watercolor paintings, prints, and others, mainly from British collections including the National Galleries of Scotland. This exhibition lets guests trace the development of the genre of 18th-century view painting through Canaletto’s detailed and magnificent portrayals of Venice, together with works by artists in the 19th century who inherited Canaletto’s tradition and pioneered new images of Venice.

The Camp & Glamping Expo 2024, set to take place from October 16 to October 18 at Tokyo Big Sight South Exhibition Halls in Tokyo, Japan, promises to be a landmark event for outdoor enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. This premier expo will showcase the latest innovations in camping and glamping gear, offering a unique platform for exhibitors to present cutting-edge products and services. Attendees can expect a comprehensive array of exhibits, from luxury tents and eco-friendly camping solutions to advanced outdoor equipment and accessories. With Tokyo as the backdrop, the event will also feature insightful seminars and workshops led by industry experts, providing invaluable knowledge and networking opportunities. The Camp & Glamping Expo 2024 is an unmissable event for those looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of outdoor recreation.

Explore Toray Pan Pacific Open WTA 500 Day 5 sporting information for 25th October, as well as links for Tennis tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The Toray Pan Pacific Open is an annual professional tennis tournament held in Tokyo, Japan. It is part of the WTA Tour's Premier Series and features some of the top-ranked women's tennis players in the world. The tournament was first established in 1976 and has seen many iconic players compete on its courts, including Martina Navratilova, Serena Williams, and Maria Sharapova. The event takes place at the Ariake Coliseum, a state-of-the-art indoor arena with a capacity of over 10,000 spectators. The tournament is known for its fiercely competitive matches and has become a popular stop for players on the WTA circuit. With a prize purse of over $800,000 and a prestigious history, the Toray Pan Pacific Open is a must-watch event for tennis fans around the globe. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

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

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'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.