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Virtual music duo HIMEHINA is teaming up with karaoke chain Karaoke-kan for a campaign from June 1 through August 31, 2026, featuring singing challenges, themed drinks, exclusive merchandise, and specially decorated rooms.
Ebina Booze Fest 2026 is an early-summer drink-and-walk event bringing together 16 craft breweries and 2 sake breweries from across Kanagawa, held at Ebina Chuo Park on June 6 and 7, 2026, with food, DJ music, and free admission.
Nine finalists competed at the inaugural Hibiya Live Performance Award on May 10, 2026, with Grand Prix going to ON for a captivating four-armed performance that wowed judges and audiences alike.
A cypher-style street dance battle series, Kabukicho Street Cypher 2nd Season, is kicking off at Kabukicho Cinecity Square in Shinjuku. Open to all dancers for free, the series features a point system with a Grand Championship planned for Zepp Shinjuku in April 2027.
Starting June 5, 2026, NAMIKI667 Bar & Lounge at Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo introduces "NAMIKI667 Tapas Table," a Friday-only tapas experience featuring seasonal small plates, wine pairings, and occasional live music.
OSAKA BAY SKYLUMINA FIREWORKS & DRONES comes to Maishima Sports Island in Osaka on June 6, 2026, featuring 10,000 music-synchronized fireworks and an extended drone show of up to 2,000 drones. General ticket sales begin May 9.
A free outdoor community festival combining stage performances, sports activities, and local food trucks is coming to Tokyu Resort Town Katsuura's Sunny Park on May 5, 2026.
Shima Brewery at Kintetsu Ukata Station has teamed up with rock band Yabai T-shirts yasan to release a limited-edition Belgian-Style Fruit Beer brewed with Amazon-native cupuacu fruit, available from May 8, 2026.
A premium nighttime viewing event combining Zen meditation, neuro music, and light art will be held at the head temple of the Rinzai sect, Tofuku-ji, in Kyoto's Higashiyama from May 29 to July 5, 2026.
Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! is running the Tracing Warm Memories in-game event and Cherished Memories Gacha starting April 30, 2026, bringing new members, live costumes, and hairstyle customization options.
Live2D JUKU has released its original music video "Abandoned Planet" on April 26, 2026, a fully Live2D-animated adventure set in a desolate world, featuring music by vocaloid producer millstones and character design by illustrator yo-Shimizu.
A new story event "Lord of Illusory Genesis, Sieora" is now running in Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz, featuring a limited gacha with four new characters and a Golden Week campaign through May.
A special live concert featuring music from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army and Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is coming to Yokohama Bay Hall on August 23, 2026, with the first-ever Asia performance in Taipei that September. Ticket lottery is now open.
On May 5, 2026, musician Kanisasare Ayako will hold her debut recital at Hamarikyu Asahi Hall in Tokyo, presenting a program that weaves together traditional gagaku instruments, classical Western music, and live improvisation inspired by Natsume Soseki's literature.
The art platform MODE presents two evenings of avant-garde performances at Sogetsu Hall in Akasaka, Tokyo on June 29 and 30, 2026, featuring world premieres and rare appearances from leading experimental artists including Keiji Haino, Daniel Blumberg, Ellen Arkbro, Charlemagne Palestine, Jim O'Rourke, and Eiko Ishibashi.
The Ogori Tanabata Taiko group "Shirasagi-kai," founded in 1996, is hosting a free 30th anniversary commemorative concert on May 31 at the Ogori City Lifelong Learning Center Tanabata Hall.
From July 1 to October 12, 2026, the "Garden of Breeze" at Shin-Furano Prince Hotel in Furano, Hokkaido, will feature a freely playable street piano — the actual instrument used during filming of the 2008 TV drama. Special live concerts are also scheduled throughout the period.
Outdoor brand TOKYO CRAFTS and Ketsumeishi's camp project KTM CAMP have teamed up to release two tent models and an umbrella, with pre-orders opening on April 28, 2026.
HIKE directed the video production and illustration for the lyric video of "Bloody Scarlet," the character song performed by Scarlet El Vandimion from the TV anime May I Ask for One Final Thing?, combining dynamic typography with a bold red-based visual style to convey the character's strength and elegance.
ESPACIO NAGOYA CASTLE in Nagoya is hosting a range of seasonal events for Golden Week and Mother's Day 2026 — from live accordion performances and a children's art tour stay plan to special dining packages and a spa and afternoon tea duo experience.
A two-day outdoor music festival at Hakuba Happo-one's Usagidaira Terrace brings live performances from Shonan no Kaze, DJ Dainoji, and others to 1,400m above sea level, with the Northern Alps as the backdrop.
The iconic Konami Code (Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A) celebrates its 40th anniversary, with a special commemorative site now live alongside classic game soundtracks available for streaming and a new line of anniversary T-shirts.
Starting April 2026, NÜCHI by WPÜ — a music bar in Makishi, Naha — has refreshed its food menu and cocktail lineup and shifted its opening time to 5:00 PM, welcoming guests for an evening that begins with dinner and extends into the early hours.
Opening April 29 in Shibuya, OTO MART is an interactive sound exhibition where visitors can explore over 500 "good sounds" from around the world, mix them into original music, and take home a printed postcard of their creation.
Official event merchandise and additional cast have been revealed for SOUND THEATRE x Natsume's Book of Friends ~Natsugasumi~, a musical reading play scheduled for July 18, 2026 at Tokyo International Forum Hall A. Pre-order sales are open until April 30.
TOWER VINYL Kyoto, an analog record specialty store operated by Tower Records, is set to open on June 27 at Kawaramachi OPA in central Kyoto — the brand's first location in the city.
YOASOBI has released their fourth English EP, "E-Side 4," featuring nine English-language tracks. To celebrate the release, music videos for three songs will premiere on YouTube on three consecutive nights starting at 10:00 PM.
On May 9 and 10, 2026, Snow Peak Land Station HAKUBA hosts an outdoor wine and food event featuring Nagano Prefecture wines, live music, DJ performances, and live painting against the spring backdrop of the Northern Alps.
SIKI Garden (Sound Nature Trail) at ROKKO Musical Box Museum & Gardens MORINONE on Mt. Rokko will host the Early Summer Season "Concerto" from May 22 to June 24, 2026, featuring open-air concerts, a guided flower-picking tour, and seasonal blooms set against fresh mountain greenery.
A limited-time Bowers & Wilkins pop-up store is running at Hankyu Men's Osaka from April 22 to 28, 2026, featuring analog record listening experiences and the brand's latest speakers, headphones, and earphones including new spring 2026 colors.
A limited-time Hatsune Miku pop-up shop and cafe featuring original merchandise and menus based on illustrator Kei Mochizuki's Chinese-style outfit artwork is set to run at Tree Village stores in Tokyo, Osaka, Hakata, and Yokohama.
Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort kicks off its 2026 green season on April 23, bringing a lineup of events including a gondola-area cleanup initiative, a children's VR experience during Golden Week, spring-limited café menus, and the HAKUBA Yoohoo! Festival music event in late May.
The SNOW MIKU 2026 theme song "SHIAWASE FOR YOU!" has been newly re-edited and transformed into an immersive 3D spatial video, now available for purchase as a Spatial Disk compatible with Meta Quest headsets and smartphones.
TOWER RECORDS SHIBUYA and Nagoya's iconic Taiwan ramen restaurant YABA MISEN are launching a limited collaboration, with illustrator ELLYLAND's custom artwork reimagining popular dishes as charming characters on exclusive apparel and goods available from April 25.
Gunma Flower Park Plus in Maebashi is hosting a series of Golden Week events from April 29 to May 6, 2026, centered around a kids' market, hands-on florist and gardener workshops, outdoor music performances, and seasonal azalea viewing.
The island resort Haimurubushi on Kohama Island in Okinawa's Yaeyama archipelago is offering a limited 1st anniversary renewal plan and commemorative events to mark one year since its July 2025 renewal opening.
HandMade In Japan Fes' 2026 is scheduled for July 11–12 at Tokyo Big Sight, bringing together 3,000 creators for a marketplace of original handmade works, workshops, live music, comedy stages, and more.
The music video for "Power of Power," the theme song written exclusively for the pachinko machine "e Record of Ragnarok," has been released, featuring original in-game visuals paired with Mitsuru Matsuoka's powerful vocals.
Tokyo-based artist The Deity has released the music video for new single "KARATACHI", filmed with exclusive use of Nishi-no-Kawahara Park in Kusatsu Onsen, Gunma, capturing a surreal landscape of rising hot spring mist and snow.
Crypton Future Media has released Hatsune Miku V6, the latest iteration of the iconic voice synthesis software, featuring two distinct voice banks and a new character design by illustrator LAM.
Following the sold-out 2022 debut, the second triple collaboration sneaker from adidas Originals, atmos, and Daiki Tsuneta's POINTLESS JOURNEY arrives with premium suede uppers, two colorways, and highly customizable details.
Yakimochiya, a restored Meiji-era farmhouse inn in Nakajo, Nagano City, is hosting two special music events on April 18 and 19, 2026 — an intimate Irori Bankside Concert and an outdoor Spring Sunshine Concert featuring local cuisine.
Starting April 15, 2026, Land of MASTERWAL Yokohama begins selling vinyl records at its in-store café, creating a lifestyle destination where furniture, coffee, and music come together as a single living experience.
Global techno artist Richie Hawtin has collaborated with Fukushima craft sake brewery haccoba -Craft Sake Brewery- to create a limited sparkling sake called "SPARK 26," celebrating the 26th anniversary of Shibuya's iconic club WOMB. The sake makes its world premiere on April 24, 2026.
Tohakusha Inc. has unveiled its first original Steam title, Red Chat Ritual – TSUMIMI TIME, a psycho-horror adventure game where players intervene in a live stream to investigate the mystery of a cursed abandoned village. The Steam Store page is now live and accepting wishlists.
RYUBO FOOD HALL in Naha is hosting a free live classical music series featuring the Ryukyu Symphony Orchestra on select Friday evenings, building on the success of its popular FRIDAY JAZZ NIGHT series.
The quasi-flagship store Kawai Kanazawa in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is set to reopen on April 18 with a refreshed look, featuring a grand piano showroom, music school, and an intimate music salon.
On Children's Day, May 5, 2026, Tokyo Harmony Orchestra performs a family-friendly classical concert at SCC Sendagaya Community Center, open to all ages including infants—with a hands-on instrument experience corner and candy gifts for kids.
BTS Island: In the SEOM is holding a special fan event at MIYASHITA PARK in Shibuya this April, featuring a guaranteed lucky draw and character photo spots open to all.
Karaoke Manekineko is partnering with Pokémon's 30th anniversary, rolling out a landmark collaboration across approximately 700 locations in 45 prefectures — complete with special rooms featuring Cat and Meow-themed Pokémon for the very first time.
Tokyu Kabukicho Tower marks its 3rd anniversary on April 14, 2026, with a packed entertainment schedule — featuring NICKY ROMERO at nightclub ZEROTOKYO, a large-scale Street Live Festival, and a special appearance by globally active artist yama.
AVIOT has announced the TE-V1R-96N, a collaboration model with singer 96neko, based on the hit TE-V1R earphones. Pre-orders opened on March 30, 2026.
The official Final Fantasy brass concert series returns after a two-year hiatus, touring 8 cities and 10 performances across Japan starting April 5, 2026 in Sapporo — featuring the Siena Wind Orchestra and new opera singer guests.
A live sound film festival is set to take place at Marunouchi Piccadilly in Tokyo from April 17 to 23, 2026, bringing 13 titles spanning anime, musicals, and action films — all screened with concert-grade audio equipment for an immersive, live-concert-like experience.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre in Ikebukuro is holding special guided theatre tours in April and May 2026, offering a behind-the-scenes look at halls during TACT FESTIVAL 2026 setup and a visit to the concert hall before a performance.
To celebrate the 5th anniversary of the SNS-linked character song project Clock over ORQUESTA, a line of commemorative goods will be available at 50 GEO stores across Japan from April 1 to May 15, 2026.
To celebrate its 4th anniversary on April 1, 2026, NOHGA HOTEL KIYOMIZU KYOTO is hosting four special events centered on music, art, and food — including a live music night with artist Shinra Shinji, a limited-edition craft beer, a sushi and wine pairing evening, and a photography exhibition.
Tree of Savior Neverland introduces the new Ami version, bringing the exclusive companion pet Ami to the continent of Norn — a former demon lord who becomes a player's most trusted partner.
The café lounge on the 2nd floor of Yamaha's flagship Ginza store is being renovated to include a Disklavier auto-playing piano and a live mini concert stage, with a reopening set for April 3, 2026.
From April 29 to May 6, 2026, Tokyo Midtown Yaesu hosts YAESU BIG HOLIDAY 2026, a free Golden Week festival featuring a giant 25-meter koi nobori tunnel, kids' science workshops, an outdoor play park, and live music.
The third installment in the popular Symphogear G music box series features the beloved song "Nijiiro no Flügel," with pre-orders opening March 31, 2026.
An opening party celebrating the launch of PBOX STND on the 10th floor of Shibuya PARCO is set for Friday, March 27. The event features DJ and VJ performances, a satellite viewing program with the 9th floor's DOMMUNE, free original drinks, and limited collaboration items.
On May 16, 2026, Okazaki Red Diamond Stadium will host the Anime Classics Anison Fire FES Okazaki — an immersive entertainment event syncing classic anime footage from the Showa and Heisei eras with world-class fireworks.
A collection of traditional Japanese ko-uta and ha-uta songs depicting the light and shadow of the Yoshiwara pleasure quarter, featuring rare recordings previously released only on vinyl, began streaming on March 18, 2026.
Pianist Niu Niu, known for performing the piano parts for Pan Wei in the TV anime Forest of Piano, is set to perform in Fukuoka at FFG Hall on August 9, 2026. General tickets go on sale from March 28.
Okage Yokocho in Ise is hosting the annual Isuzugawa Cherry Blossom Festival from March 28 to April 5, 2026, featuring a reservation-only premium flower-viewing terrace, a spring music concert with oboe and jazz, nightly cherry blossom illumination, and traditional craft workshops.
Marking one year since the Europe Area renovation, Little World Open-Air Folk Museum in Inuyama, Aichi will hold a three-day commemorative event from March 20 to 22, featuring Celtic music performances and limited-edition anniversary gourmet dishes.
Virtual artist duo Kiepi has shared "Dream ver." Solo Concept Photos ahead of their debut single "Rocket Science," set for release on April 1st, revealing fresh new looks for members CEAR and RENA.
Three planetarium shows are on at Konica Minolta Planetaria TOKYO in Yurakucho this spring, with online tickets for April 1 through May 31 now available.
The jacket artwork for Shukatsu Club's "Tensei Ganbō," the opening theme for TV anime Yūsha no Rokkotsu, has been unveiled, featuring a special illustration of the goddess and the protagonist. The track is set for digital release on April 8 at 12:00 AM.
A new in-game event has kicked off in White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S as of March 17, 2026, following the mystery of a rune that curses weapons on a strange island.
Japanese audio brand LIFEEAR has released a collaboration model of its swappable wired earphones "Nova" featuring the popular character IP "Obungu to Issho," now available for pre-order.
From May 15 to August 31, 2026, Hoshinoya Okinawa will run a special night pool program featuring time-specific cocktails and live Ryukyuan classical music performed by the illuminated infinity pool.
Hotel Okura JR Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki will hold a free-admission event on March 29, 2026, gathering about 20 bakeries from the Saga and Nagasaki areas alongside live music performances and a special sweets event.
The timetable has been announced for Kagayaki Fes Spring 2026, taking place across five venues in Kanazawa on April 18 and 19, 2026, with a total of 85 acts performing over the two days.
Kumamon's 2026 birthday event at Kumamon Square in Kumamoto City brought a big surprise — the release of English, Korean, Chinese, French, and Thai versions of the hit song "Come On! Kumamon!"
The TV anime "Monster Eater" has announced its opening theme "Shouki no Sata" by exotic rock band NEE, along with the release of the 3rd teaser PV ahead of its April 2026 broadcast.
Muv-Luv Girls Garden marks its half anniversary with a new SSR character Shirona Ichijo, a mid-chapter story event, and the premiere of Sirius Sugar's new image song "Twinkle Every Day."
The upcoming voice synthesis software Hatsune Miku V6, set for release on April 14, 2026, has unveiled its new package illustration by artist LAM alongside an English singing demonstration video.
On March 9, 2026 — known among fans as "Miku Day" — YouTube's top page logo temporarily transformed into a Hatsune Miku-themed Yoodle, accompanied by a special playlist and a dedicated program featuring prominent VOCALOID creators.
On March 27, 2026, Hotel GrandBach Sendai will host a special cocktail night on its 7th-floor bar, featuring original cocktails paired with cheese and live classical music performed in the lobby.
Kiepi, a virtual artist duo consisting of CERA and RENA, has released their Solo Concept Photo "School ver." ahead of their April 1st debut with the single "Rocket Science."
Gugenka's 3D spatial video platform "Spatial Disk" now features Aqours from Love Live! Sunshine!!, offering four individual songs plus a bundled set with exclusive MC footage, available from March 4, 2026.
KOHARU, a member of the seven-member girls group HANA, takes the stage in THE FIRST TAKE's new segment "HIGHLIGHT" with a breathtaking performance titled "Still Afraid, Still Alive."
Thirty years after its original release, Mr. Big's fourth studio album "Hey Man" returns in a remastered 30th Anniversary Edition across three formats, featuring extensive bonus content and a limited Japan tour by vocalist Eric Martin.
The live concert event Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku VOLTAGE Live! will be streamed exclusively in full on ABEMA PPV ONLINE LIVE starting at 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Viewing tickets are priced at ¥3,900 (tax included), with a replay period available through 11:59 PM on April 5, 2026.
A large-scale outdoor music festival is set to take place at Tottori Flower Corridor on September 5–6, 2026, combining live performances from top artists with a massive food festival and family-friendly facilities.
A newly drawn illustration and producer letter have been released to mark the 20th anniversary of the Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha series, along with a restaurant collaboration, merchandise, a special live concert, and a game sale.
On March 25, the 192nd Nagaragawa Concert takes place at Gifu Grand Hotel, offering a seasonal French lunch followed by a violin, cello, and piano ensemble performing works by Bizet and Fauré.
Singer-songwriter Lilas Ikuta, also known as ikura from YOASOBI, will provide the original theme song "stay with me" and narration for the new Rilakkuma anime produced by Production I.G, set to air on TBS from April 4.
TINY GARDEN FESTIVAL 2026 returns to the lakeside campground in Tateshina, Nagano for three days from June 5 to 7. Singer-songwriter Orisaka Yuta has been confirmed as the first featured performer, with tickets going on sale March 7, 2026.
The Hello Kitty Shinkansen, set to retire on May 17, 2026, will host a special one-night farewell event called "Dreamy Night" at Shin-Shimonoseki Station on March 28, featuring DJ Hello Kitty, a live talk show with SCANDAL, exclusive shopping, and more.
Virtual talent Kizuna AI dropped a new single "KAMACHO" along with an official music video featuring an updated 3D model, and confirmed an online live on April 11, 2026.
A breathtaking fusion of music and fireworks is coming to SENNAN LONG PARK in Sennan, Osaka, on August 22, 2026, as the "SBI Maihanabi in Osaka, Sennan" makes its debut.
Shibuya PARCO hosts SHIBUYA PARCO "PERSON" from March 13 to 22, 2026, a wide-ranging program of music, art, pop-ups, and events centered on the theme of people and the things they create.
Ofuro cafe utatane in Saitama City is hosting a one-day sauna festival on March 7, 2026 — Sauna Day — packed with aufguss sessions, a sauna musical, live music, food, bingo, and workshops for both sauna lovers and newcomers alike.
Singer Kano is collaborating with Village Vanguard on a special merchandise line themed around the concept of Kano as a store staff member. Eight exclusive items are available for pre-order through the Village Vanguard Online Store from February 26, 2026.
The fifth annual YOKOHAMA MUSIC HARBOR 2026 takes over Yokohama's Minato Mirai waterfront on April 4 and 5, featuring free concerts at Cosmo Clock 21, hotel DJ nights, and music-filled boat cruises.
PBOX STND, a new social stand on the 10th floor of Shibuya PARCO, is set to open on March 4, 2026, featuring a carefully curated lineup of craft beers, spirits, vegan-friendly hot dogs, and izakaya-style bites that capture the cross-cultural energy of Shibuya.
Following the Tokyo venue, the DECO*27 feat. Hatsune Miku EXHIBITION will be held in Osaka at Namba Marui from April 10 to 19, 2026, featuring original artwork, music video displays, and exclusive merchandise.
Virtual singer Hatsune Miku will perform in London, Brussels, Amsterdam, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Paris, and Madrid in November 2026 with a steampunk theme.
The folk-rock ensemble YRKOR, who performed at the National Day of Kyrgyz Republic during the Osaka-Kansai Expo, will hold their first solo concerts in Japan. Experience Kyrgyz traditional music blended with rock and jazz elements in Tokyo and Osaka.
A celebration of Okinawan traditional performing arts returns to Seijo Hall after five years, featuring Living National Treasure Nishie Kiharu and renowned dancers in a program honoring the reconstruction of Shuri Castle.
The popular rhythm and adventure game adds a new original song by Namiguru, along with in-game events and new character cards.
Crypton Future Media announces the release date for Hatsune Miku V6, the latest version of the iconic vocal synthesis software. Pre-orders begin today for both Starter Pack and Voice Bank editions.
On May 30, 2026, a spectacular fireworks entertainment event will take place at Inage Seaside Park in Chiba, featuring live performances synced with fireworks, ticket information, and various seating options.
The official fan club for the multimedia project SHINEPOST has launched. Members will enjoy exclusive novels, livestreams, event ticket priority access, and original merchandise rewards.
ClaN Entertainment announces that Asahi Kambara from the VTuber project Parast! will hold her first solo live performance as a parallel artist in her real form at Harajuku RUIDO on February 21, 2026.
Yumeminana, the center of the 5-member AI idol group from "Yumekairo Production," has reached 10,000 YouTube subscribers within a month of channel launch. The AI-generated idol is set to debut with her first live stream on February 15, 2026.
The 2026 Autobacs Super GT Round 2 Golden Week Special will be held at Fuji Speedway on May 3rd-4th. Featuring 300km/h races, camping, gourmet food, and live music entertainment.
Opening March 28, 2026, MoN Takanawa presents a diverse cultural lineup including exhibitions, live music, traditional performances, and innovative art experiences at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY.
On March 1, 2026, violinist Ryoma and artists performing live music inside the Immersive Digital Art Theater Ukiyo-e RE:BORN - The Spirit of Edo and Timeless Japonism venue for a special one-night concert event.
Tokyo Tower launches Valentine's Day celebrations from February 11th to 15th, featuring pink illumination, a special nighttime exterior staircase opening on Valentine's Day, City Pop DJ event on February 13th, and a food truck festival with over 20 gourmet options including chocolate-themed treats.
Konami Arcade Games announces a collaboration between pop'n music High☆Cheers!! and Ensemble Stars!! Music, featuring songs from Valkyrie, Ra*bits, Switch, and Knights starting February 9th.
Shibuya Scramble Square hosts a spring seasonal fair themed "One Spring, One Season, Myself" featuring exclusive gifts, music events, and new shop openings from February 26 to March 22.
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre offers monthly theater tours to discover and experience the venue's various attractions. In March, tours include a special edition exploring Bon Cri Fes venues and the standard tour featuring access to the Concert Hall before performances.
SEGA has released a mini album CD featuring six new vocal tracks from Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Yakuza 3 Gaiden Dark Ties on February 4, 2026.
Konami Arcade Games launches a collaboration event featuring Hatsune Miku in Sound Voltex Nabla and Polaris Chord, introducing new songs by popular Vocaloid producers and exclusive in-game items.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama's historic Phoenix Room will host a special indoor cherry blossom viewing dinner event on March 12, 2026, featuring shakuhachi and piano performances alongside French cuisine.
The globally celebrated live concert series featuring candlelit performances of classical music launches in Yokkaichi, with inaugural shows paying tribute to Joe Hisaishi scheduled for late January.
Japanese rapper and producer PUNPEE announces his first solo single of 2026, "Mornin'26," ahead of his upcoming solo concert at Tokyo Garden Theater on February 7th.
NPO Corporation Invisible will host Tamayura no Bon, a participatory shadow puppet and music performance, on February 15, 2026, at Yorunomori Park in Tomioka, Fukushima Prefecture. This special event invites participants to create their own shadows and walk through the winter forest, guided by music, as an alternative way to honor memories and unseen presences in this land affected by the 2011 disaster.
Universal Music releases the third installment of the Tokyo Disney Resort music compilation series, featuring 10 tracks including 3 first-time releases and 5 first-time CD releases celebrating the resort's 2025 seasonal entertainment.
A one-night-only stage performance bringing together Noh theater, lacquerware artistry, and music will be held on February 8, 2026, at Kanze Noh Theater in Ginza. Special instruments featuring traditional maki-e lacquer decoration will be used in this unique cultural event.
On February 14, 2026, STARBUCKS RESERVE® ROASTERY TOKYO will host a special one-night-only musical storytelling event featuring stories from baristas, curated by Yoshiki Mizuno (Ikimonogakari) with guest performer Hana Sekitori.
On February 15, 2026, VIBENATION brings international hip-hop and Afrobeat artists to ZEROTOKYO in Shinjuku. Featuring DeJ Loaf, Babyboy AV, Khalil Harrison, and more, this event promises an unforgettable night of music and culture.
Shadow Beat, a collaborative project between Plott and CoroCoro Comic, releases its second track 'Teen spirits' featuring COMA-CHI and Sitissy luvit, with beats by DJ Mitsu the Beats.
The Tokyo Tagen Symphony Orchestra presents a festive New Year Concert at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall on February 5, 2026, featuring a diverse program of contemporary Chinese music, classical masterpieces, and beloved film scores.
Crypton Future Media announces new merchandise based on music videos from the official Hatsune Miku YouTube channel, featuring stunning artwork of MEIKO, KAITO, and Megurine Luka. Items will debut at SNOW MIKU 2026.
The first lineup has been revealed for Orion Island Waves -Beachside Music Festival-, a two-day music festival taking place on April 18-19, 2026, at the outdoor special venue on Senaga Island in Okinawa. The beachside festival features popular artists including ORANGE RANGE, KREVA, MONKEY MAJIK, and more.
The new CD for the Snow Miku 2026 festival has been released, featuring 9 unique tracks with a "mysterious sweets" theme including the event theme song "SHIAWASE FOR YOU!" by Iyowa.
From February 10 to March 29, 2026, nine facilities around Tokyo Station in Chiyoda and Chuo wards will host the Tokyo Street Piano Festival, featuring carefully selected pianos for public performance across multiple venues.
DMM Online Crane Game launches original merchandise for SHIGA BEAT CRUISIN' Vol.3 performers SHOW-WA and MATSURI, including exclusive fan events at the live venue.
The ROKKO Forest Sound Museum on Mount Rokko will host the "Harmony of Garden" fair from March 14 to August 21, 2026, celebrating the natural garden's flower season with music, art, and seasonal blooms.
Kim Se-jeong will hold her first solo concert in Japan in approximately 2 years and 6 months on March 14, 2026, at KT Zepp Yokohama.
Koikeya sponsors MISIA's national arena tour starting January 24, 2026, offering collaborative potato chips "Aino Potechi" at concert venues and online.
A new immersive music experience museum, House of Vampire ~Dive into ENHYPEN Chronicle~, opens in Shinjuku from February 5 to March 16, 2026. Visitors become part of ENHYPEN's vampire-themed story through cutting-edge 3D LED displays and multi-sensory effects.
Kagayaki Fes Spring 2026, Hokuriku's largest idol festival, will be held April 18-19, 2026 in Kanazawa. The first lineup has been announced and ticket sales have begun.
Meitetsu Grand Hotel hosts a special dinner event on February 14th, 2026, featuring an exquisite French full course paired with live violin performance by Italian virtuoso Salvatore Piediscalzi and carefully selected wines.
Orion Island Waves, a new beachside music festival, debuts on April 18-19, 2026, at Senagajima in Okinawa. Experience live music, local food, and island culture in a stunning seaside setting.
Hotel Amaneku Hida Takayama is hosting special events featuring koto and taiko performances by local high school students, offering guests a chance to experience traditional Japanese music up close on January 17 and February 8, 2026.
AEON Cinema Minatomirai will host a special one-day premium screening event on January 29, 2026, featuring the concert film and live string quartet performance.
A one-day cultural event featuring taiko drums, koto music, and tea ceremony will take place in the Japanese garden of this registered cultural property hotel.
Following the sell-out success of its winter edition, Konica Minolta Planetaria TOKYO's immersive jazz experience returns February 6 to May 29, 2026, featuring live piano, saxophone, and contrabass performances under 360° starry skies.
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Trainspotting, a club event featuring 90s British music culture will be held at Shibuya's Spotify O-EAST on January 31. The film will also have a 2-week limited revival screening at theaters nationwide starting January 30.
Shogenji Yoko, Fujishima Kaho, and Watanabe Rina grace the cover and lead feature of B.L.T. March 2026 issue, showcasing their endearing bond and growth as the fourth-generation youngest members of Hinatazaka46.
AVIOT announces special edition TE-V1R wireless earphones celebrating the 15th anniversary of Uta no Prince-sama. Featuring exclusive voice recordings and original designs, pre-orders begin December 25th.
Gold Star Co., Ltd. launches a limited-time campaign in collaboration with global music artist BLACKPINK and 3D Fruit Ice, offering fans a chance to win concert tickets and official tour merchandise through product purchases from December 19, 2025 to January 5, 2026.
Due to sold-out tickets for the venue, melodic speed metal band HAGANE's Full Album Release Tour "TOP OF THE TOWER" finale at Zepp Shinjuku will be exclusively live-streamed on Niconico Live on December 25 at 6:30 PM. The first half will be free to watch, with the second half available for premium members.
Japanese audio brand LIFEEAR has started pre-orders for Nova, a new wired earphone featuring customizable face plates, high-quality sound, and transparent UV resin housing available in seven colors.
A street piano featuring the Osaka Expo 2025 mascot Myaku-Myaku will visit Yamaha music stores in Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sendai, and Yokohama from November 2025 to March 2026.
A one-day cultural event celebrating music, food, vintage clothing, and local artisan goods across three venues in Nishi-Chiba on November 22, 2025.
On December 7, 2025, Meriken Park in Kobe will host a special music event featuring 12 selected artists competing for the Grand Prix, as voted by the audience.
LINE FRIENDS SQUARE SHIBUYA hosts Press, Start! Enter the MIGHTEEZ WORLD POP-UP featuring the 8 superpowered fairy characters from November 7-24, 2025.
Tower Records Shibuya, a cultural landmark since 1995, is undergoing a major renovation from November 2025 to February 2026. The renewed store will feature immersive photo spots, expanded J-POP and K-POP sections, and a new craft beer bar on the 6th floor.
Japanese taiko drum performance group DRUM TAO will open a dedicated theater in Kyoto in spring 2026, offering year-round performances in an intimate 320-seat venue near Kyoto Station.
Studio Ghibli Park will host its fourth annual "Outdoor Screening & Concert" event on November 1st and 2nd, featuring live performances by GLIM SPANKY and Ohara Sakurako, along with screenings of beloved Ghibli films.
The first-ever live concerts for the Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku collaboration project are scheduled for March 2026 at LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY, featuring all virtual singers and Pokémon characters performing together across five shows.