03/08/2026
It’s Summer... which means it’s matsuri season! Check out our featured event for this month, MATSURI JAPAN 2026, and other culture events on Peatix to make your summer special✨
TAKANAWA GATEWAY Convention Center, Minato · Early-bird adult ticket was ¥1,500 (includes 1 drink)
MATSURI JAPAN is back for its second year, two days only, bringing festivals and traditional performing arts from across Japan into one Tokyo venue. See, eat, drink, dance, and meet new people — a festival experience that lets you feel the charm of Japan with all five senses.
On the MATSURI STAGE, watch powerful dances, drumming, and lion dances passed down in different regions, including Yosakoi Soran from Hokkaido, Iwami Kagura Tokyo Shachu from Shimane, and Ryukyu Koku Daiko, based on Okinawa’s traditional Eisa dance. Performing groups differ each day.
At THE YATAI, Happo-en’s chefs add their own touch to classic festival street food using ingredients and dishes from across the country. Sample local drinks, craft beer, and MATSURI JAPAN’s own collaboration drinks at the “One Drink, One Encounter” corner.
New this year, the JOURNEY TO JAPAN area brings specialty products and hands-on experiences from around the country, so you can discover regional finds that are hard to come by in Tokyo. Round it off with classic festival games like shooting galleries, yo-yo fishing, and jumbo darts, for kids and adults alike.
Monday, August 3 · 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center, Taito · ¥2,000
Curious about traditional Japanese music? A live introduction to the music of Kabuki Theater, featuring shamisen and traditional percussion, with live performance and cultural insights, perfect for first-time audiences. Performers: Sakio Kineya (shamisen), Takemasa Mochizuki and Mukon Mochizuki (taiko, percussion). Advance reservations are recommended. Limited day-of tickets are cash only.
Thursday, August 6 or Thursday, August 27 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
80’s Cafe by WeLearn Community, Chiyoda · One-drink order required (¥200–¥500)
A casual Shogi event for anyone who thinks it looks too difficult to try. Learn how to move th
