A million and a half people between Tokyo and Yokohama, and almost nobody stops. What is actually in Kawasaki, and why it is worth getting off the train for.
Featured Post ・ 2026/08/04
More than 300 original artworks and sketches from both of Arakawa Hiromu's major series, at Matsuya Ginza from 13 August to 2 September.
Tokyo · 13 Aug – 2 Sep 2026
A three-floor aquarium inside a Sapporo shopping complex, open until ten at night, with rockhopper penguins, planted tanks, and immersive digital art.
Sapporo
An annual summer classical music festival in Matsumoto founded by Seiji Ozawa, centred on the international Saito Kinen Orchestra, with a strong focus on music education.
Matsumoto · 16 Aug – 2 Sep 2026
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