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Nagoya City Science Museum Special Exhibition “Insect MANIAC”

Insects are the largest group of organisms, accounting for approximately 1 million species, which is more than half of the species reported on Earth. There are countless insects t…

Date : Nov 8, 2025 ～ Feb 1, 2026
9:30～16:30
NAKED: STAR ILLUMINATION 2025

We will deliver an adult light art experience wrapped in champagne gold light, which imaged the night view of Nagoya full of starry skies. During the period, there will be an illu…

Date : Dec 1, 2025 ～ Feb 28, 2026
① December 1st (Mon) - January 12th (Mon, Holiday): 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM ② January 13th (Tue) - January 31st (Sat): 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM ③ February 1st (Sun) - February 28th (Sat): 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Note: The museum closes at 9:00 PM, with last admission at 8:40 PM on all days. Saturdays close at 9:40 PM, with last admission at 9:20 PM.)
RED MAGIC ★ - MYSTERIOUS COLOR

It's astonishingly vivid, and the more appealing it is. It's a dangerous scent that makes even the devil feel excited. There are many colors in this world, but the point is red. “…

Date : Jan 22, 2026 ～ May 24, 2026
9:00～16:00
KAMI: The Myriad Deities of Japan

This exhibit places the spotlight on holy institutions around Japan; kami, or Shinto gods; and their many worshippers. Explore the relationship between the Japanese and their kami.

Date : Jan 4, 2026 ～ Feb 1, 2026
Nabana no Sato Illumination “Zipangu”

[Held from 10/18 (Sat) to 2026/5/31 (Sun)! *Closed from 2026/1/7 (Wed) to 8 (Thu)] Miraculous scenery created by one of the largest sparkles in Japan With the world's highest qu…

Date : Oct 18, 2025 ～ May 31, 2026
Aichi Aviation Museum “Yamamoto Mizuki's Cool and Cute Aircraft Illustration Exhibition” and Winter Event

At the Aichi Aviation Museum, in addition to illustration exhibitions and art talk events by Mr. Yamamoto Mizuki, who is active as an aircraft illustrator with Dr. Heli CS, we wil…

Date : Dec 18, 2025 ～ Feb 2, 2026
10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30)
Special Exhibition “A Collection of Various Swords”

The Nagoya Sword Museum “Nagoya Touken World” will hold a special exhibition “Various Swords Collection” from 2026/1/22 (Thu) to 3/15 (Sun). When you hear the word “Japanese sw…

Date : Jan 22, 2026 ～ Mar 15, 2026
Ikeda Park Illuminations

Ikeda Park, which is located in the center of the Eito area (Sakae 4-5-chome), will be filled with fantastic light this year as well. The sparkling illuminations will bring you a…

Date : Nov 14, 2025 ～ Feb 3, 2026
17:00-26:00 *Lights out at 2:00 AM
Playing with the Cold: Tokugawaen Garden's Winter Peonies

An exhibition of winter peonies, a seasonal feature of winter. 70 pots of 20 varieties in white, red, yellow, purple, and pink will add color to the early spring.

Date : Jan 2, 2026 ～ Feb 15, 2026
Tamesaburo Memorial Museum 6th Kato Saku Assistant Master Memorial Exhibition: Tradition and Innovation

Keishi Kato was born in Seto Akatsu as the eldest son of Godai Sakusuke, a writer's assistant family that has continued since the Edo period, and studied sculpture at Aichi Prefec…

Date : Jan 9, 2026 ～ Feb 15, 2026
10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30)
Odilon Redon: Crossing Dreams: As a Painter and as a Critic

[2025/10/24 (Friday) to 2026/2/23 (Monday/holiday)] Odilon Redon (1840-1916) is a master of modern French painting known for his fantastic style. In addition to exhibiting mas…

Date : Oct 24, 2025 ～ Feb 23, 2026
Endoji Light Display

[2025/11/22 (Sat) to 2026/2/28 (Sat)] The annual illumination of the Entonji shopping district will be held again this year. Please enjoy the arcade illuminated with lights.

Date : Nov 22, 2025 ～ Feb 28, 2026
Special Exhibition “Collection x Contemporary Art: 4 Dialogues Surrounding the Nagoya City Museum of Art”

[Dates: 2026/1/9 (Fri) to 3/8 (Sun)] Four people, Hitoshi, Koita, Tamura Yuichiro, Hasunuma Masahiro, and Mikame Reina, who have ties to Aichi and are active nationally and inter…

Date : Jan 9, 2026 ～ Mar 8, 2026
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 2, 2025 ～ Mar 31, 2026
ASUNAL KANAYAMA “WINTER ILLUMINATION 2025”

Winter illuminations will be held again this year at Asnal Kanayama! This year, “Shaun the Sheep,” which celebrated the 30th anniversary of the character's birth, will be illumin…

Date : Nov 13, 2025 ～ Feb 28, 2026
[Lighting time] 17:00-23:00
Aichi Aviation Museum 8th Anniversary Special Exhibition “Japanese Flying Boats - Their History and All About Rescue Flying Boats US-2”

At this event, we will introduce basic knowledge about flying boats, the history of Japanese flying boats, and the rescue flying boat US-2 currently active in Japan.

Date : Nov 22, 2025 ～ Mar 9, 2026
10:00～16:30
Nitten Nagoya Exhibition 2026

Japan's oldest comprehensive art exhibition. A festival of “beauty.” In 1907 (Meiji 40), the Ministry of Education's 1st art exhibition “Bunsho” began. Also, the Nagoya touring ex…

Date : Jan 28, 2026 ～ Feb 15, 2026
More blooming!! Christmas Rose One-Year Panel Exhibition

This is a panel exhibition where you can learn “how to keep Christmas roses healthy and bloom profusely” from Mr. Arishima Kaoru, a Christmas rose enthusiast.

Date : Jan 20, 2026 ～ Mar 1, 2026
Meijo Park Plum Festival

At the Meijo Park Flower Plaza in Meijo Park, many plum trees will be displayed in the museum under the title “Plum Festival.” You can relax and enjoy the beautifully recreated p…

Date : Jan 29, 2026 ～ Feb 1, 2026
Furukawa Museum of Art Fujisan Collection “Famous Mountain Pilgrimage 2026 - Happy Mountain”

In addition to exhibiting the Mount Fuji collection that the Furukawa Art Museum is proud of, starting with Mount Fuji by Yokoyama Taikan and Takeuchi Seiho, we will also introduc…

Date : Jan 9, 2026 ～ Feb 15, 2026
10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30)
Osu Kannon Temple Setsubun Festival

Setsubun is held at Osu Kannon, which is the center of Kannon Temple (Arako Kannon, Jimokuji Kannon, Ryusenji Kannon, Kasadera Kannon) called the “Owari Four Kannon.” With a bean…

Date : Feb 3, 2026
• Bean throwing: 10:00 am–6:00 pm • Treasure ship parade: From 1:18 pm
flower valentine promotion 2026

A promotion event for “Flower Valentine,” a culture where flowers are sent on Valentine's Day on February 14th, will be held at “Flower Kingdom Aichi”! There are plenty of events…

Date : Feb 7, 2026 ～ Feb 8, 2026
Hina Doll Festival of the Owari Tokugawa Family special exhibit

Date : Feb 7, 2026 ～ Apr 5, 2026
10:00 am–5:00 pm (admission until 4:30 pm)
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 24, 2026 , Feb 7 , 14 , Mar 8…
9:30 am–11:30 am
Nagoya City Agricultural Center Dela Farm Weeping Plum Blossom Festival

Date : Feb 14, 2026 ～ Mar 15, 2026
9:00 am–4:30 pm
Oasis21 iCenter Hands-On Event (Marble pattern dyeing)

Oasis21 can help you get a deeper sense of Nagoya through one of its traditional crafts on Mondays. The city of Nagoya has a rich dyeing tradition going back eons, such as its Ar…

Date : Feb 16, 2026
Oasis21 iCenter Hands-On Event (Arimatsu-Narumi Shibori tie-dyeing)

Oasis21 can help you get a deeper sense of Nagoya through one of its traditional crafts. The city of Nagoya has a rich dyeing tradition going back eons, such as its Arimatsu/Naru…

Date : Feb 9, 2026
Yamazaki Mazak Art Museum Collection Exhibition -From Spring to Fall-

[Held from 2/28 (Sat) to 10/18 (Sun) 10:00-17:30] Paintings by French painters active from the 18th to the 20th century, from masters representing rococo art such as Watteau, Bou…

Date : Feb 28, 2026 ～ Oct 18, 2026
LEGOLAND® Japan “Go Full Ninja Training Academy 2026”

The “LEGO® Ninjago” special event has been enhanced and will be held again this year. It's an event that can be enjoyed throughout the park, including attractions in the “LEGO® Ni…

Date : Jan 31, 2026 ～ Mar 15, 2026
Rokusho Shrine Kakchindama Festival

[Reiwa 8/2/26 (Thu)] Every year on February 26, a festival called the “Katchin Ball Festival” is held to pray for safe delivery, fertility, and good fortune. “Katchin balls” a…

Date : Feb 26, 2026
Nagoya Ramen Festival 2026

In 2026, the “Nagoya Ramen Festival” will be held for the 10th anniversary! We have had many visitors so far, and we were finally able to reach a milestone year. This event will…

Date : Feb 3, 2026 ～ Feb 23, 2026
[Owari Four Kannon] Setsubun Festival 2026

“Owari Four Kannon” refers to the four temples “Arako Kannon Temple,” “Ryusen-ji Temple,” “Jimokuji Kannon,” and “Kasadera Kannon,” which enshrine Kannon as the principal image. …

Date : Feb 2, 2026 , 3
Minami Civic Festival 2026 Winter

[2026/2/1 (Sun)] The Minami Civic Festival will be held in winter 2026! The main theme is sports 🔥 The BMX show by professional BMX rider Daichi Teshigawara and others fro…

Date : Feb 1, 2026
All-Japan Gyoza Festival Spring 2025 in Moricoro Park

Date : Feb 21, 2026 ～ Feb 23
10:00 am–5:00 pm (admission until 4:30 pm)
Early spring events at Tokugawaen Garden

Date : Feb 23, 2026 ～ Mar 29, 2026
9:30 am–5:30 pm (admission until 5:00 pm)
Invitation to Picture Postcards #File.1 “Time Slip 1910” around the Meiji 43 Nagoya 300th Anniversary Festival

In Meiji 43 (1910), Nagoya reached the 300th anniversary of its founding, A grand commemorative event was held. Starting with the memorial festival on 4/12, the 10th Kansai Pref…

Date : Feb 26, 2026 ～ Apr 5, 2026
10:00～16:30
URBAN NIGHT OWL 2025

URBAN NIGHT OWL has been held since 2022 as part of the Nagoya Teramachi Town Planning Council's project with the theme of ""Providing an extraordinary experience through CMAP in …

Date : Feb 21, 2026 ～ Feb 22