Music Events in Japan

Kōbe Candlelight Concert: Best of Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli)

Warm up a chilly night with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi.

Kyoto Experiment

Kyoto Experiment Festival is an annual showcase of cutting-edge contemporary art and theater, blending international talent with local culture in a series of thought-provoking performances.

Back from the Grave Nagoya

Back From The Grave's yearly Halloween Bash is back in Nagoya.

Kyoto Intercollegiate Festa

The Intercollegiate Festa is organized by the students of Kyoto.

Kyoto Music Expo

This music festival shines a spotlight on sustainability.

Nature Groove

Groove in nature.

Kyotophonie Borderless Music Festival Autumn 2026

A one-of-a-kind music and food festival with one of Japan's most scenic views.

Tano Town Taiko Festival

Tano Town's taiko festival is all about the power of percussion. Listen to the beats of taiko, a festival mainstay and Japan's favorite drum.

Summer Sonic Osaka 2026

This two-day party is known for featuring some of the biggest acts from around the world.

Kyoto Honganji Temple Bon Dance

Modern music meets traditional at this Bon Odori dance just north of Kyoto Station.

Takasaki City Rock Festival

With shows happening across venues near Takasaki Station, this is an unmissable weekend for Japanese rock fans.

Kyotophonie Borderless Spring Festival

Kyotophonie brings a diverse lineup of music and art performances to Kyoto this spring.

Punkspring Osaka

Relive the glory days of punk and emo at Punkspring Osaka.

Kyoto Candlelight Concert: Best of Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli)

Warm up a chilly night with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi.

Snow Machine Hakuba

Get revved up for Snow Machine, a music festival in the Hakuba Valley of Nagano.

Osaka Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli)

Warm up a brisk spring night with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi.

YAMATO the Drummers of Japan New Year’s Performance

Catch special performances and workshops from one of Japan's most prolific taiko troupes.

Boiler Room Osaka

Boiler Room promises to be back in Japan's second city this October.

MARIBELLE Norwegian Artist Japan Tour

Listen to the soulful and passionate voice of MARIBELLE as she tours Japan this summer.

Free Koto Concert in Hiroshima

Hear the sounds of the koto, an iconic traditional Japanese instrument, in a relaxed, walk-in setting, with a chance to try it out yourself.