This Week’s Top Picks in Japan: January 26 to February 1, 2026
As January wraps up, a fresh wave of events takes over. This week brings taiko drumming with masters from a remote island, immersive audiovisual performances, and tea ceremonies in historic Nara townhouses. Whether you want to move, listen, or slow down, there’s something waiting.
📍 Tokyo Events This Week
New Shojin Cuisine: “Kunie Meals” in Sendagi
Thursday, January 29, 2026 | [Lunch] 10:30–13:00, [Dinner] 18:00~20:30 JST
¥4,500
A “Live Kitchen” class with Kunie Hasutani, who preserves the tradition of Shojin Ryori passed down through generations at a historic temple north of Lake Biwa. Reset your body and reconnect your mind through vegetarian cuisine. Lectures in simple English available.
🍵 Cooking Class | Join the kitchen →
~ Grab the bachi, and we’re all friends! ~ First Taiko Experience in Shibaura
Saturday, January 31, 2026 1:00 PM — Sunday, February 1, 2026 4:00 PM JST
Free
“I’ve never played the drums before…” — If that’s you, this is the perfect event. Hachijo Taiko is all about freedom with no need to read sheet music. A Taiko Master is coming from Hachijo Island to teach. Includes a live concert and social party.
🥁 Taiko | Grab the bachi →
EVO SL BASE -TYCOON running Special Event in Jingumae
Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM JST
Free
The limited-time adidas pop-up “EVO SL BASE” hosts a private event for the TYCOON running community. Run in EVO SL shoes and experience adidas’ new concept of “Lifestyle Running.” Coffee and relaxation time after the run.
🏃 Running | Run free →
Hyper geek #14 TUNNEL TOKYO in Osaki
Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 3:15 PM — 8:25 PM JST
¥4,000–5,000
A 20-meter giant LED. A torrent of light and sound that pierces your body. Audiovisual, XR, AI, dance, and engineering collide for five hours. Nine live acts including VJs, electronic musicians, and XR artists.
⚡ Audiovisual | Experience the performance →
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🏮 Osaka Events This Week
Dance All Night Pub Crawl
Friday, January 30, 2026 | 7:00 PM JST
¥1,500–3,000
Visit 3–4 bars in one night, walk from bar to bar in one big group guided by staff. Last stop is a dance club. Receive 1 free welcome shot at each bar. All drinks have a special discount for participants (up to 50% off).
🍻 Pub Crawl | Dance all night →
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🗾 Other Local Events This Week
[DAVID BOWIE Night] in Kanagawa
Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM JST
Free entry
January 10, 2026 marks 10 years since David Bowie’s death. Record Cafe PHONO Kamakura hosts a special listening party featuring popular local DJ KAZUYO. Original cocktails available. Glam rock, soul, electronic, jazz — enjoy Bowie’s world.
🎵 Listening Party | Celebrate Bowie →
MISHMASH — Cross-Genre Compilation Release Party by ROUNDEX RECORD in Fukuoka
Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 9:00 PM JST
¥3,000 (door)
ROUNDEX RECORD’s 100th release party featuring UK Hardcore, Progressive House, Dubstep, Drum and Bass, and more. Guest DJs Getty and 2bnsn. Event-exclusive stickers and album deals available.
🎧 Club Night | Mix it up →
Tea Ceremony Experience at Salon in Nara
Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 1:00 PM JST
¥3,300
In the former residence of the Nakagawa family, casually enjoy tea ceremony culture while viewing the historic garden and deer screens. Make your own matcha tea with gentle instruction. Lectures in simple English available.
🍵 Tea Ceremony | Taste Nara →
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