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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)
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
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
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
Playing with the Cold: Tokugawaen Garden's Winter Peonies

Date : Jan 2–Feb 16, 2025
10:00 am–4:30 pm
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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.)
Entonji Illuminations!

[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
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)
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
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
HAWAII NEW YEAR FESTIVAL 2025

The 18th annual ""HAWAII NEW YEAR FESTIVAL"" is an event that marks the beginning of the new year for hula and Hawaii in the Chubu region. There will be a hula stage and ukulele…

Date : Jan 17, 2026 , 18 , 24 , 25
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)
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
Nagoya City Agricultural Center Dela Farm Weeping Plum Blossom Festival

Date : Feb 15, 2026 ～ Mar 9, 2026
9:00 am–4:30 pm
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)
Ninja Unite Training Academy 2024

Saturday, February 3, 2024 - Monday, May 6, 2024 (Holiday) LEGO Ninjago special event is here! In the new series ""Dragon Rising"", rookie ninjas Erin and Sora are working to sav…

Date : Jan 31, 2026 ～ Mar 15, 2026
Osu Kannon Temple Setsubun Festival

Date : Feb 3, 2026
• Bean throwing: 10:00 am–6:00 pm • Treasure ship parade: From 1:18 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 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
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
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
Lie replacement Shinto rituals

[2026/1/25 (Sun)] It is a Shinto ritual that is said to replace a year's disasters with happiness and bring good luck. “Tree Lies” will only be awarded on the day of the event.

Date : Jan 25, 2026
Whiskey Lovers Nagoya 2026

[2026/1/25 (Sun)] “Whiskey Lovers Nagoya” is a whiskey festival held in Nagoya every January. Whisk (e) y lovers. Literally, it's a whiskey rubber festival made by whiskey lo…

Date : Jan 25, 2026
Nitten Nagoya Exhibition 2025

The oldest comprehensive art exhibition in Japan. Over 500 pieces of Japanese painting, Western painting, sculpture, craft art, and calligraphy will be exhibited, from recipients …

Date : Jan 28, 2026 ～ Feb 15, 2026