What’s On: Japanese Cultural Events & Festivals

Japanese Cultural Events: Festivals, Markets, Exhibitions and More

Looking to experience Japanese culture in person? Japan Nakama is your guide to Japanese events in London and across the UK, from festivals and street markets to art exhibitions, film screenings, food pop-ups and live performance. We update this page as new events are announced, so it stays a reliable place to plan from.
On any given month you might find a Japanese summer festival, a Christmas market in London, a craft or ceramics exhibition, a Studio Ghibli orchestral concert, an anime premiere, a sake masterclass, or a Japanese play or kabuki run on stage. These are the moments worth your time, and we help you find them.
We have proudly promoted and collaborated with the names bringing Japanese culture to the UK, from venues like The Coronet Theatre and the BFI to independent London promoters, championing Japanese market culture and local Japanese events along the way.