Featured Events in Nagoya in May, 2025 (June Updated)

The Matsuzakaya Museum of Art will be holding the "Pokémon x Crafts Exhibition -- Great Discoveries of Beauty and Crafts" from Saturday, April 26, 2025 to Sunday, June 15, 2025. The exhibition will be held at the National Crafts Museum (Ishikawa Prefecture) from March to June 2023, and will feature approximately 80 works that take on Pokémon using a wide variety of craft materials and techniques, and are the result of inspiration, difficulty, and enjoyment. Afterwards, the work was exhibited at JAPAN HOUSE LOS ANGELES in the US before returning to Japan in triumph, where it was exhibited at the Sagawa Art Museum in Shiga and the MOA Museum of Art in Shizuoka, before being shown at the Azabudai Hills Gallery in Tokyo from November 1st. The Aichi venue will be the fifth domestic venue for the exhibition. We plan to add new works, and deliver an even more evolved "Pokemon x Crafts Exhibition." Please look forward to it. [Purpose of the project] Pokémon x Crafts Exhibition: Great Discoveries of Beauty and Crafts What kind of chemical reaction would occur if Pokémon and crafts were brought together head-on? Twenty artists, from Living National Treasures to young artists, have taken on this question in earnest. Works that evoke the shapes, gestures and even aura of Pokémon. Works that trace memories from the game, such as evolution, communication, the setting of their journey and highly effective moves. And Pokémon that are drawn to stylish attire, such as vessels that add color to our daily lives, kimonos and obidome. What will the works that await you at the venue do... make you excited, enchanted, grin or give you chills? Enjoy discovering beauty and crafts amplified by the power of multiplication.  "booster" ©Yoshida Taiichiro "Booster" 2022 Private collection Photography: Taku Saijo  "Fern Arabesque Shaymin" ©Kasumi Ueha, Fern Arabesque Shaymin, 2022, Private Collection Photography: Taku Saijo "Venusaur" © Imai Kanshin, Venusaur, 2022, Private collection Photography: Taku Saijo  "Island Connect" © Eiichi Shiroma, Ryukyu Bingata Kimono "Shima Tsunagi" 2022, Private Collection Photography: Taku Saijo

Aubusson, a city in central France, has been known as a place where tapestries have been woven since the 15th century, and in 2009, tapestries woven in this region and the traditional techniques were registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The Aubusson International Tapestry Center, which opened in 2016, introduces the history and techniques of tapestries and carpets through a wide range of examples. Since 2019, a project has been underway to weave scenes selected from Hayao Miyazaki's animated films into giant tapestries. In this special exhibition, a tapestry depicting a scene from the film "Spirited Away," one of the works in the project, will be shown for the first time in Japan. Materials related to the production of tapestries will also be exhibited at the venue, and Aubusson's tapestry techniques will be introduced.

Noritake was founded in 1904 (Meiji 37) with the aim of manufacturing dinner sets for export. A dinner set is a set of tableware with a set size and purpose for the number of people. Since successfully manufacturing such sets in 1914 (Taisho 3), the company has developed and sold shapes and patterns to meet market needs. At times, the company has sought added value beyond the tableware's original function and design in order to provide products that are in line with the times. This trend accelerated after the period of high economic growth. When consumers had the financial means to spend on interior design, Noritake sold ceramic reproductions of works by painters, calligraphers, and illustrators. In the mid-1960s, when the penetration rate of black-and-white televisions exceeded 90%, the company also began to produce melamine children's tableware decorated with characters from anime and puppet shows. The 1970s marked an era of fashion and diversification of everyday items. Noritake, which places emphasis on developing high-value-added products that add color to life, began manufacturing and selling tableware in 1977 in collaboration with a famous fashion designer. This was the beginning of the boom in designer and character products in the ceramics industry. This led to an increase in design collaborations and joint development with artists and other companies. In recent years, with the growth of content businesses such as manga and anime, the needs and target demographics of character products have expanded. The expansion of sales networks with the spread of online services has increased consumers' options, and products are increasingly required to have value other than functionality and a story. Against this backdrop, collaborations that utilize the mutual advantages of companies are not uncommon. During its long history, Noritake has cultivated the technology to commercialize high-quality models with rich colors and delicate patterns. Enjoy the world of co-creation created by sharing the desire to utilize this to deliver products that resonate with your heart.

The exhibition is an expansion of the exhibition "Ikimono: Edo-Tokyo Life with Animals," which was jointly organized in Paris in 2022 by the Edo-Tokyo Museum in Tokyo and the Maison de la Culture du Japon à Paris.

Tsurumai Park is the first park established in Nagoya in 1909. Cherry blossoms, roses, irises and other flowers are planted in the park, making it a famous flower viewing spot. The iris pond, where you can see the iris, the district flower of Showa Ward, will be lit up at night. Please enjoy the dreamy view of the iris pond at night.

Please show your "Reserved Name+Reserved Phone Number+Trip Order Page(not a screenshot)" to pick up your ticket(s). Ticket pick-up address: 2/F Main Entrance, Exhibition Hall 1, Nagoya International Exhibition Hall. Ticket pick-up time: on the day of the show,17:00-18:30 on 6th May；17:30-19:00 on 7th May. Latecomers will not be able to pick up ticket(s) and enter the show. 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"Aichiconcert will take place at Nagoya International Exhibition Hall, Building 1, from May 6 to 7, 2025.

Please show your "Reserved Name+Reserved Phone Number+Trip Order Page(not a screenshot)" to pick up your ticket(s). Ticket pick-up address: 2/F Main Entrance, Exhibition Hall 1,Nagoya International Exhibition Hall. Ticket pick-up time: on the day of the show,17:00-18:30on 10May；16:30-18:00on 11May.Latecomers will not be able to pick up ticket(s) and enter the show. &TEAM, a Japanese-origin global boy group under HYBE MUSIC GROUP's YX LABELS, has unveiled the main visual poster for their first Asia tour concert 『2025 &TEAM CONCERT TOUR "AWAKEN THE BLOODLINE"』. The tour will kick off in Aichi Prefecture on May 10, covering 4 cities in Japan (Aichi, Tokyo, Hyogo, Fukuoka) and 9 Asian cities including Jakarta, Seoul, Taipei, Bangkok, and Hong Kong. The newly released poster features the members standing in front of vibrant red stage curtains with their hoods down, exuding dynamic energy. The nine members are positioned before a pack of wolves, their expressions radiating the "awakening" theme of the tour, symbolizing their determination to face challenges as a stronger team. Since May 2024, &TEAM has released four seasonal-themed works. Their achievements include the winter-themed second albumYukiakari(released December 18), which topped Oricon’s weekly music chart and other rankings, with total shipments exceeding 680,000 copies. The group plans to release their third singleGo in Blind (Tsukiotoko)on April 23, 2025. Through this debut Asia tour, &TEAM aims to solidify their reputation as a performance-driven global act, promising unforgettable stages for fans.

This year, the LEGO NINJAGO special event will be held again. This park-wide event includes attractions in the LEGO NINJAGO World area, LEGO building experiences, and stage performances featuring popular LEGO NINJAGO characters.

The IoT & 5G Solution Exhibition 2025, set to take place from May 28 to May 30 at Port Messe Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, promises to be a pivotal event in the tech calendar. Nestled in the vibrant city of Nagoya, this exhibition will serve as a melting pot for industry leaders, innovators, and tech enthusiasts eager to explore the latest advancements in IoT and 5G technologies. With a focus on cutting-edge solutions and transformative applications, the event aims to showcase how these technologies are revolutionizing industries and enhancing connectivity. Attendees can expect a comprehensive lineup of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive demonstrations, all designed to foster collaboration and inspire innovation. The IoT & 5G Solution Exhibition 2025 is poised to be an unmissable gathering for those seeking to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of technology.