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11Oct · Sun
Oct 11
Naha Great Tug-of-War
The Naha Great Tug-of-War takes place in Naha, Okinawa, on October 11, 2026, on Route 58 at the Kumoji intersection, and entry is free with no tickets needed.
Naha · Japan1 day
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8Nov · Sun
Nov 8 – Nov 22
Kyushu Basho (Fukuoka Grand Sumo Tournament)
The Kyushu Basho (Fukuoka Grand Sumo Tournament) runs November 8-22, 2026 at the Fukuoka Kokusai Center.
Fukuoka · Japan15 days
ConcertsIn 46 days
21Nov · Sat
Nov 21 – Nov 22
5 Seconds of Summer Tokyo Concert
The 5 Seconds of Summer Tokyo Concert takes place at SGC Hall Ariake on November 21-22, 2026, in Tokyo's Ariake waterfront district.
Tokyo · Japan2 days
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October 2026
8 events- Nagasaki Kunchi Oct 7 – Oct 9
- Takayama Autumn Festival (Hachiman Matsuri) Oct 9 – Oct 10
- Naha Great Tug-of-War Oct 11
- Ezra Collective Tokyo Oct 13
- Kobe Port Fireworks Festival Oct 19 – Oct 23
- Jidai Matsuri Oct 22
- Kurama Fire Festival Oct 22
- MAMAMOO Tokyo Concert Oct 25
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November 2026
6 events- Stray Kids Tokyo Dome Concert Nov 6 – Nov 8
- Kyushu Basho (Fukuoka Grand Sumo Tournament) Nov 8 – Nov 22
- Jason Mraz Asia Tour Nov 10 – Nov 11
- 5 Seconds of Summer Tokyo Concert Nov 21 – Nov 22
- Iron Maiden - Run For Your Lives Tour Nov 24 – Nov 25
- Miss International 2026 Nov 25
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- September Grand Sumo Tournament (Aki Basho)This year: Sep 13 – Sep 27 · annual
- Tokyo Game Show 2026 (TGS)This year: Sep 17 – Sep 21 · annual
- Ultra Japan 2026This year: Sep 19 – Sep 20 · annual
- Comic Market 108 (Summer Comiket)This year: Aug 15 – Aug 16 · annual
Past events (10)
- Asian Games 2026 Sep 19 – Oct 4
- The Weeknd: After Hours Til Dawn Tour Sep 19 – Sep 20
- Ultra Japan 2026 Sep 19 – Sep 20
- Tokyo Game Show 2026 (TGS) Sep 17 – Sep 21
- September Grand Sumo Tournament (Aki Basho) Sep 13 – Sep 27
- Comic Market 108 (Summer Comiket) Aug 15 – Aug 16
- Summer Sonic 2026 Aug 14 – Aug 16
- Tokushima Awa Odori Aug 11 – Aug 15
- Aomori Nebuta Matsuri Aug 2 – Aug 7
- Formula E Tokyo E-Prix 2026 Jul 25 – Jul 26
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