Jun 14, 2025

Join the Sonic look-alike contest by Zander Smalls (@zander_smalls) at Japan Village! Become the blue blur and collect smiles like rings!

Jun 18, 2025 - Jun 19, 2025

Japanese musical star LiSA is returning to North America for a special tour! Starting this June, you can catch LiSA during her “Another Great Day,” tour powered by Crunchyroll, in three select cities.

Jun 30, 2025

Formed in 2006 by four high school girls, Scandal is made up of an insanely talented four piece. Band members include: Haruna on vocals and rhythm guitar, Mami on lead guitar, Tomomi on bass guitar, and Rina on drums. What are you waiting for?! Don’t miss your once in a lifetime chance to experience this all-star lineup LIVE at the stunning Irving Plaza on Monday 30th June 2025.

Jul 10, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025

North America’s largest festival of contemporary Japanese film returns for its 18th year this summer at Japan Society! Join us July 10-20 for 30 curated films from across Japan featuring major award-winners, indie darlings, up-and-coming filmmakers, restorations, documentaries, experimental and short films and anime.

Aug 5, 2025

Ado, a 22-year-old Utaite, a Japanese term for someone covering Vocaloid songs with their real voice, became a mainstream name via her 2020 major label debut “Usseewa.” The song topped multiple charts in the country, garnered millions of YouTube views and cemented itself as a defining number of the early 2020s. Her highly anticipated first album, Kyougen (2022), also went on to debut at #1 on multiple domestic charts and became a long-running hit. Ado's WORLD TOUR 2025 “Hibana” in Spring/Summer 2025 is one of the largest world tours in history by a Japanese artist.

Aug 21, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025

Anime NYC is New York City’s anime convention! A showcase of the best of Japanese pop culture in the biggest city in America, Anime NYC brings anime fans and publishers together for three days of unique exhibits, exclusive screenings, extensive panels, and appearances by some of the biggest creators in Japan. Join us for a celebration of Japanese animation, manga, and cosplay in the heart of NYC!