Japanese - Shows & Events
Kyoto

@sohoplace, London
Saturday 22 February - Saturday 3 May 2025
Featuring a "barnstorming performance" (Financial Times) of "demonic charm" (Metro) by Stephen Kunken (Billions and The Handmaid's Tale), Kyoto sees Olivier award-winning directors Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin (Stranger Things: The ...Atsuko Okatsuka

Eventim Apollo, London
Saturday 22 February 2025
Taiwan born Japanese-American stand-up comedian Atsuko Okatsuka tackles making friends as an adult and the facade of marriage now that she's completely matured and needs no improvement. Following the success of her first comedy tour and HBO...Japanese Whisky Tasting with Cocktails and Tapas

Map Maison, London
Sunday 23 February - Thursday 4 September 2025
? Dive into the world of Japanese whisky with an immersive tasting experience at MAP Maison in Haggerston, London. Explore premium whiskies, signature cocktails, and tapas in an intimate, relaxed setting Highlights ? Taste two Japanese whis...Mystery Ensemble - Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams

Kensington United Reformed Church, London
Saturday 1 March - Saturday 12 April 2025
The Miyazaki Dreams concert is an immersion in the fabulous atmosphere of the films of the world-famous Japanese director and Oscar winner Hayao Miyazaki. Mystery Ensemble has collected magical music from his cartoons and compositions inspi...My Neighbour Totoro

Gillian Lynne Theatre, London
Saturday 8 March - Sunday 2 November 2025
Discover your spirit with the epic return of the Royal Shakespeare Company's My Neighbour Totoro, the acclaimed staging of the celebrated 1988 animated feature film by Hayao Miyazaki. My Neighbour Totoro is a captivating coming-of-age ta...Drum Tao - The Dream

Peacock Theatre, London
Tuesday 11 - Saturday 15 March 2025
Electrifying live drumming meets authentic Japanese style as Drum TAO take to the London stage for the first time. Drum TAO's extraordinary athleticism, large scale taiko drumming and precise choreography, all presented with contemporary...Ichiko Aoba

Barbican Centre, London
Monday 31 March 2025
To listen to Ichiko Aoba is to be drawn into a world as intimate as a warmly lit home but cosmic in scale. The Japanese singer, songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist has successfully brought a dedicated online fanbase to intern...Ichiko Aoba London Tickets

National Ballet of Japan - Giselle

Royal Opera House, London
Thursday 24 - Sunday 27 July 2025
The National Ballet of Japan makes its European debut at the Royal Opera House with its acclaimed production of Giselle by the company's artistic director Miyako Yoshida, the first Japanese ballerina to be made a Principal dancer in the h...Hanabie
