Aichi Triennale
Featuring works by artists from Japan and beyond, including Congo, Lebanon, Peru, Singapore, Sudan and more, this contemporary art festival in Aichi is worth a look.
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Okayama Art Summit
Every three years, Okayama City shifts into a different register, turning streets and gardens into an exhibition without walls. Find out more about the Okayama Art Summit here.
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Biwako Biennale
This international art exhibition first began in 2001, aiming to preserve traditional Japanese merchant houses and buildings.
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Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2027
Proof that Kyoto isn't just about old buildings and tradition.
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Tōyako (Lake Toya) Manga Anime Festa 2027
Every year, thousands of anime and manga fans descend on the peaceful town of Tōyako Onsen.
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Arimatsu Shibori Festival
This annual festival easily accessible from Nagoya celebrates the craft of shibori tie-dye.
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Kyoto Nippon Festival 2027
Stunning plum gardens, illuminations, music, and more await at this top spring event.
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Kyotographie International Photography Festival
This international photography festival around Kyoto is a great way to discover compelling photography from Japan and around the world.
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teamLab Nemophila Illumination
An outdoor night museum, with nemophila in the spotlight. This seasonal installation by international art collective teamLab is worth checking out.
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Sapporo International Art Festival
This contemporary art festival in Sapporo is held once every three years.
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Kyoto Art for Tomorrow
This annual contemporary art exhibition breathes new life into Kyoto's artistic landscape.
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NAKED Yoru-Mairi at Heian Jingu Shrine
Heian Jingu Shrine and NAKED create a colorful experience for those wanting to do something special at night.
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teamLab: Digitized Fukuoka Castle Ruins
Fukuoka Castle's stone walls become a nighttime light show, with teamLab back on site for the first time in seven years.
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Twinkle Jōyō Illumination
Explore dazzling illuminations at southern Kyoto's Twinkle Jōyō Light Pageant.
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Himeji Castle of Light
The event is free and will consist of LED lights, projection mapping, ball-shaped lanterns, and a water mirror.
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Suminoe Art Beat
Celebrate creativity at Suminoe Art Beat in Osaka, featuring art, food, and a giant duck.
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Akan Ainu Art Week 2026
Lake Akan in Hokkaidō becomes an exhibition of indigenous Ainu art and culture.
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Yatsugatake Craft Market
This is a past eventConnect with craftspeople and pick up one-of-a-kind items for you and yours.
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