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Nagoya City Science Museum Special Exhibition "Poison"

In the summer of 2024, an event will be held where you can see more than 200 poison-related exhibits. Specialists in the research fields of zoology, botany, geology, anthropology…

Date : Jul 13–Sep 23, 2024
Toyota Automobile Museum Special Exhibition "Crown 70th Anniversary Exhibition - Why has it survived for 70 years?"

Starting with Kiichiro Toyoda's desire to ""make a passenger car for the masses and enrich the lives of Japanese people,"" the Crown has been the longest-running passenger car mad…

Date : Mar 1, 2025 ～ Aug 3, 2025
Pet Expo 2024 Nagoya

Stylish pet goods and specially selected food. Fun events and corners. Enjoy a fun summer day with your pet.

Date : Jul 19, 2025 ～ Jul 21, 2025
Special Exhibition “Swords Related to Sengoku Warlords ~Oda Nobunaga~”

The Nagoya Sword Museum “Nagoya Touken World” will hold a special exhibition “Swords Related to Sengoku Warlords ~Oda Nobunaga~” from in the North Building 4th Floor Special Exhib…

Date : Jun 7, 2025 ～ Aug 31, 2025
10：00～17：00
Collection Exhibition - From Spring to Autumn -

Approximately 180 pieces will be on display, including paintings from the Rococo to the Ecole de Paris period, Art Nouveau glass, and furniture.

Date : Mar 28, 2025 ～ Oct 19, 2025
Fish Paradise - Good story included!

Big catch, big catch. because it's an island country. “Shrugged” and “read mackerel” are often said. These expressions are due to the fact that Japan is an island nation rich in…

Date : May 15, 2025 ～ Sep 7, 2025
9:00～16：00
City Archives Mystery Solving Project No. 3 "Mystery Solving! Who is the protagonist of urban development? - Tracing the roots of urban development in Nagoya"

The third mystery-solving project has begun at the Nagoya City Municipal Archives! Souvenirs will be available for those who participate in the mystery-solving. Please give it a…

Date : Sep 1, 2024 ～ Aug 31, 2025
Susaki Lantern Festival

This is a historic festival that has been held at Susaki Shrine since the Edo period and is held over two days on the third Saturday and Sunday of July every year. The lights of o…

Date : Jul 19, 2025 , 20
Electric Science Museum Summer Vacation Special Event "Summer Challenge!!"

This year, there will be an event where you can get moving and challenge your own records. Participate in five games, including the ""One-Piece Pull Challenge"" that measures you…

Date : Aug 11, 2025
24th Shidami Summer Festival Fireworks Display

~Fireworks bloom in the summer night sky! A special and memorable summer festival~ Fireworks, stage events (kids' dance, band performances), and more. Please come and join us."

Date : Jul 26, 2025
Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium Summer Night Aquarium

Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium lengthens its hours to 8:00 pm from Saturday, July 20 to Sunday, September 1 during its Summer Night Aquarium. Relish the Romantic Aquarium with the…

Date : Jul 22, 2025 ～ Aug 31, 2025
5:00 pm–8:00 pm (admission until one hour before close) Note: • Open from 9:30 am.
Penguin and Goldfish Joint Photo Exhibition & Merchandise Exhibition "Penfish Exhibition 2024 in Nagoya"

Penguins swimming lightly in the summer sea or pool, and goldfish swimming slowly and gracefully. Such contrasting and soothing artworks are gathered in one place. By exhibiting w…

Date : Jul 26, 2025 ～ Aug 17, 2025
Alice in Wonderland Exhibition commemorating the 160th anniversary of publication

To commemorate the 160th anniversary of the publication, the Matsuzakaya Museum of Art will be hosting the ""Alice in Wonderland"" exhibition. The exhibition will feature approxim…

Date : Aug 2, 2025 ～ Sep 21, 2025
CRAFTMARKETNAGOYA VOL.6

A two-day sale of wonderful original handmade items with a total of approximately 1,500 booths.

Date : Aug 2, 2025 ～ Aug 3, 2025
Nagoya Tsurumai International Shogi Class

The Japanese game of shogi—equivalent to Western chess—is a game of strategy and cunning. Thus many may think it to difficult to understand. However, this is not the case! Learn …

Date : Jan.12.Sun. Jan.26.Sun. Feb.8.Sat…
9:30 am–11:30 am
World Cosplay Summit

The World Cosplay Summit 2025, one of the largest cosplay festivals in the world, is held on Friday, August 1–Sunday, August 3, 2025. The event features various exciting activitie…

Date : Aug 1, 2025 ～ Aug 3, 2025
For the latest information, please check the official World Cosplay Summit website.
Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens Night Zoo & Garden

At night, when the heat subsides, you can enjoy a different view of the animals than you would during the day, and a fantastical garden lit up in a variety of colors. There are l…

Date : Aug 9, 2025 , 10 , 11 , 13 , 15 ,…
Osu Summer Festival

This is a very lively festival held in Osu district. The Osu Summer Festival is always a great success. There are so many active events, including Osu-daiko (drums), a samba parad…

Date : Aug 2, 2025 , 3
Nagoya Port Festival

Date : Jul 21, 2025
2:30 pm–8:10 pm
68th Endoji Tanabata Festival

[Held from 7/30 (Wed) to 8/3 (Sun) from 16:00 to 21:00 on weekdays, and 11:00-21:00 on Saturdays and Sundays!] The Endoji Tanabata Festival is held by the Endoji shopping distric…

Date : Jul 30, 2025 ～ Aug 3, 2025