This year, the World Cosplay Summit will be held from 7-8 August as a hybrid event (in person and online) for the first time so anyone can watch, even from outside of Japan. It’s a good chance to enjoy the cosplay world even if you haven’t experienced it before!

Partners Information: Yosakoi is an energetic style of group dancing that originated in Kochi Prefecture and is now practiced throughout Japan and around the world. The recording of a special yosakoi event that was recently held in Tokyo can now be viewed online until 22 July 2021. 

Find out what festivals and events are typically held in July. This summer month is packed with lively festivals celebrating traditional culture with music, performances and fireworks displays.  

Shizuoka will be featured in 8 upcoming episodes of Everyday Gourmet on Network Ten, showcasing dishes inspired by popular food or produce from various areas in the prefecture. Read on for more information about the episodes and the regions that inspired them. 

Partners Information: To celebrate its third anniversary, teamLab Planets TOKYO in Toyosu has opened a new Garden Area with two interactive garden artworks.