What’s that sound? It’s the pops and bangs of fireworks by the ocean. This weekend gifts us with three brilliant pyrotechnics displays in Zushi, Odaiba, and Yokohama. For events closer to the city, try art shows, theater performances, or cultural festivals filled with welcoming vibes.
Welcome art enthusiasts to the Spring Exhibition of Tokyo Art Tank Vol. 11, a week-long art exhibition showcasing the incredible talent of 27 groundbreaking Tokyo-based artists. From contemporary paintings to avant-garde sculptures, this exhibition promises to inspire and captivate audiences of all ages.
Be enchanted by the famous tale of star-crossed lovers with this professional English-language tour of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet from . Presented by StagePlay, this production has assembled a talented international cast and crew, committed to honoring Shakespeare’s legacy while embracing the unique cultural experience of performing in Japan. If you want to avoid the crowded mid-summer fireworks calendar, then go to this early summer fireworks festival that takes place over the ocean adjacent to Zushi Beach.
There is a paid, ticketed seating area (which actually supports the running of the festival) but you can always be a freeloader and watch from anywhere outside the paid seating area on the beach. Get that shot of hydrangeas ( in Japanese) framing a pagoda while enjoying some typical festival food and events. Every year the temple grounds of Takahata Fudōson come alive w.
