This Week’s Top Picks in Japan: December 22 to 28, 2025
Events we’re excited about this week. Grab your spot.
Christmas week brings fireworks cruises on Tokyo Bay with Latin music and DJs. Communal dinners where strangers share tables. Running through Roppongi illuminations. Japanese nursery school experiences for traveling children. Anime year-end parties with karaoke. December 22 to 28 offers unique ways to celebrate the holidays in Japan.
📍 Tokyo Events This Week
Communal Dinner Happy Christmas Party! in Nihonbashi
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM JST
General ¥1,500
Strangers sit at the same table to enjoy conversation and shared time through food. Christmas special event includes gift exchange of unused household items. Bring miscellaneous goods, secondhand clothes, or accessories. Limited to 20 participants.
🍽️ Communal Dining | Share a meal →
Run and Yum Tokyo Adventure — Roppongi Xmas Glow Run in Roppongi
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | 6:30 PM — 9:00 PM JST
¥2,500 (+ facility fee if using JOGLIS)
Run through Roppongi’s Christmas illuminations to the Christmas market. Approximately 8km round trip at relaxed pace while chatting. Beginners and solo runners welcome.
🏃 Running Event | Join the run →
Brew and Taste Authentic Japanese Tea in Asakusa
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 | 1:30 PM — 2:45 PM JST
¥8,800
Learn to brew authentic Japanese tea using traditional kyusu teapot next to Kaminarimon. Taste several tea varieties, enjoy nerikiri and wasanbon sweets. Practice brewing sencha with guidance. Workshop fully in English.
🍵 Tea Workshop | Learn brewing →
Christmas Fireworks Cruise in Tokyo Bay
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM JST
¥7,500 (includes Christmas sparkling wine or non-alcoholic drink)
Dance music cruise with fireworks over illuminated Tokyo Bay. Features DJ El Bancho from Orquesta de la Luz and THE DOOOD, plus Takahiro “matzz” Matsuoka. Limited to 30 people only.
🎆 Fireworks Cruise | Book cruise →
Anibeat: Tokyo Anime Music Night in Onarimon
Thursday, December 25, 2025 | 7:00 PM — 8:00 PM JST
Adults: ¥5,500 | Youth: ¥4,000
Live anime music experience with professional musicians performing iconic soundtracks. Includes Path of the Wind (Totoro), Name of Life (Spirited Away), Guren no Yumiya (Attack on Titan), Sparkle (Your Name). 60-minute performance.
🎵 Anime Music | Book tickets →
🍻Year-End Party -Bonenkai-Anime meet up in Tokyo at Karaoke bar in Ikebukuro
Saturday, December 27, 2025 | 5:00 PM — 8:00 PM JST
¥2,600-¥3,700 (3-hour all-you-can-drink + snacks)
Anime and manga fans’ international exchange event at karaoke bar. Listen to anisongs, sing, interact. Usually 30–40 participants with more foreigners than Japanese. Peatix Community Award winner.
🎤 Anime Bonenkai | Party & Sing →
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🏮 Osaka Events This Week
Christmas Dinner Show 2025
December 22–23, 2025 | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM JST
¥3,500 (meal included, wine separate)
GLAMOROUS LIVELY Christmas Dinner Show featuring SUGAR SOUL and JASMINE. Live singing and DJ music in elegant atmosphere. Limited menu by French chef with 20 years experience. Wines selected by Takamura Wine & Coffee Roasters. 48 seats per day.
🎤 Dinner Show | Reserve seat →
Christmas Pub Crawl Special!
Friday, December 26, 2025 | 7:00 PM to 11:45 PM JST
Boys: ¥3,000 | Girls: ¥1,500
Visit 3–4 bars in one night walking as one big group. Last stop is dance club. Free welcome shot at each bar. Up to 50% drink discount all night. Usually 75–125 participants. Photo ID required for club entry.
🍻 Pub Crawl | Join crawl →
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⛩️ Kyoto Events This Week
Local Exchange and Japanese Culture! Temporary Childcare for Children of International Travelers (Ages 3–12)
Monday, December 22, 2025 | 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM JST
¥15,000 per child (ages 3–12)
Professional staff provide 4-hour childcare with local children interaction at a Japanese nursery school. Experience includes nursery school lunch, Japanese calligraphy (Shodo), origami, and kendama. Maximum 10 children.
👶 Cultural Daycare | Book spot →
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🗾 Other Local Events This Week
Burlesque Night Sakata ~BOWS NIGHT OUT vol.2~ in Yamagata
Saturday, December 27, 2025 | 6:30 PM to midnight JST
Advance: ¥5,000 | Door: ¥6,000 (1 drink included)
Groovy and mellow live band performance. Showcase includes pole dancers with world championship experience and burlesque show. Two show times: 7:00 PM-8:30 PM and 10:00 PM-11:30 PM. Seat tickets available with 150-minute all-you-can-drink.
💃 Burlesque Show | Get tickets →
Find your next Japan experience →
Visiting Japan soon? On Peatix, you’ll find authentic workshops, seasonal festivals, and community events that offer real cultural connection — not just surface entertainment. It’s the perfect way to experience Japan as locals do.
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