Japan House LA Katsura Sunshine Rakugo JAPAN HOUSE LA | Rakugo | Katsura Sunshine Returns to Los Angeles July 6 & 7 at 7PM July 4, 2026
Anime Expo Little Tokyo Community Little Tokyo Journal Authentic Japanese Goods “Dear Vanilla” Opens at Kentia Hall #2820 in Anime Expo July 2-5 July 4, 2026
Contemporary music Disney Hall Los Angeles Yoshiki DISNEY HALL | July 16-17 | YOSHIKI Classical 2026 in Los Angeles “Scarlet Night” & “Violet Night” July 4, 2026
Anime Live Stage Los Angeles Miyazaki Hayao Studio Ghibli World SPIRITED AWAY Live Stage World Tour 2027-2028 Announced | Taipei Winter 26-27, Tokyo Spring 27, Toronto Summer 27, Los Angeles Fall 27, London Spring 28 July 2, 2026
Anime Live Stage Miyazaki Hayao Spirited Away Studio Ghibli SUMMER 2027 Tikects Sale | Miyazaki’s “Spirited Away” Live Stage Will Come to Los Angeles | Sept. 2 – Oct. 24, 2027 | Ahmanson Theatre | In Japanese with English Subtitle July 2, 2026
Academy Museum Anime Miyazaki Hayao Now Studio Ghibli NOW | Academy Museum | Studio Ghibli’s PONYO | Feb. 14, 2026 – Jan. 10, 2027 July 2, 2026
Anime Little Tokyo Journal Studio Ghibli Official Studio Ghibli Merchandise Shop “Donguri Republic” Opens at Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance, June 23 – Dec. 31, 2026 July 2, 2026
Ford Theater Hisaishi Joe LA Phil Joe Hisaishi | 2026 The Ford | July 25, 8:00PM | Joe Hisaishi Presents MUSIC FUTURE | Los Angeles Philharmonic July 2, 2026
Hisaishi Joe Hollywood Bowl LA Phil Studio Ghibli Joe Hisaishi | 2026 Hollywood Bowl | July 21, 22, 23, 8:00PM | Joe Hisaishi Film Music Concert Featuring Studio Ghibli & More July 2, 2026
Neptune Kaizan Shakuhachi An Exploration of Shakuhachi Master Neptune & Indian Giridhar Udupa Fusion | Roots & Rhythm California Tour | Santa Monica July 30, Ventura July 31, San Diego Aug. 1 July 2, 2026
Neptune Kaizan Shakuhachi An Exploration of Shakuhachi Master Neptune & Indian Giridhar Udupa Fusion | Roots & Rhythm | First Presbyterian Church, Santa Monica | July 30, 7:30PM July 2, 2026
Fundraiser Gardena JCI Washoku - Japan Gardena Valley JCI Presents 5th Annual GVJCI Izakaya Culinary Event for Fundraising Friday, July 10, 5-9PM July 2, 2026
Obituary Washoku - LA OBITUARY | Chef Katsuya Uechi, Founder of Katsu-Ya Chain, Passed Away June 24 at age of 67 July 2, 2026
Buddhist Community - LA Senshin Temple BUDDHISM in LA 2026 | Senshin Buddhist Temple Celebrates 75th Anniversary May 24 & 31 July 2, 2026
Hanamatsuri Kodani Masao Senshin Temple HANAMATSURI TALK | 2026 APR | From Past to Future: Honoring Heritage and Bridging Cultures — Rev. Masao Kodani’s Reflections on Japanese American Buddhism July 2, 2026
Bon Odori Bon Odori 2026 Little Tokyo Community Zenshuji Soto Mission OBON CARNIVAL 2026 | July 25 & 26, 12-7 PM | Zenshuji Soto Mission in Little Tokyo July 2, 2026
Kokedama LA Koyasan Temple Los Angeles Koyasan Buddhist Temple Presents “Kokedama (Moss Ball) Workshop” Saturday, July 25 at 1PM July 2, 2026
Bon Odori Bon Odori 2026 Higashi Honganji LA BON ODORI 2026 | July 25-26, 6:30PM | Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple in Little Tokyo July 2, 2026
Bon Odori Bon Odori 2026 Higashi Honganji LA LA Kansai Club Team Kawachi Ondo BON ODORI 2026 | July 26, 6:00PM | Team Kawachi Ondo to Perform at Higashi Honganji Obon Festival in Little Tokyo July 2, 2026
Bon Odori Bon Odori 2026 LA Nishi Hongwanji BON ODORI 2026 | July 11-12, 6:30PM | LA Nishi Hongwanji Temple in Little Tokyo July 2, 2026
Bon Odori Bon Odori 2026 OBON 2026 | Southern California & Arizona | Orange County Buddhist Church July 18-19 July 2, 2026
Ise Your Hometown Japan FIND Your Hometown in JAPAN | Ise | “Okage Yashiki” Hands-On Museum Opens at Ise Shrine Historic Street Market July 2, 2026
Little Tokyo Community Imagine Little Tokyo Short Story Awards Celebration Brings Star Power to JANM Saturday, July 11 at 3PM July 2, 2026
Kinokuniya Bookstores Little Tokyo Community Little Tokyo Journal Manga MANGA | Kinokuniya Little Tokyo Bookstore Soft Opening June 27 July 2, 2026
Little Tokyo Journal Manga Shonen Jump Shueisha MANGA | Shonen Jump Shop Los Angels Opens at Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance | July 1, 2026 – March 28, 2027 July 2, 2026
Anime Expo Little Tokyo Journal Manga MANGA | Japan’s Major Publisher to Open Pop-Up “Kodansha House” in Little Tokyo From July 2-12 in Conjunction with Anime Expo 2026 July 2, 2026
Carnegie Hall - NY Hisaishi Joe Joe Hisaishi | 2026 NY Carnegie Hall | July 10, 11, 8PM | Joe Hisaishi in Concert | Orchestra of St. Luke’s July 2, 2026
Film TV Japan Hollywood Network NOW | Japan Hollywood Network Premiering Heartwarming Drama “Is It Too Late for Sushi?” on KXLA Every Sunday at 7PM July 2, 2026
Huntington Beach - Anjo Sister Cities Huntington Beach Sister City Association to Host Largest-Ever July 4th Parade Delegation Celebrating 44 Years of International Amity with Anjo, Aichi Pref. July 2, 2026
Hollywood Bowl Music North America Tour YOASOBI NORTH AMERICA | J-POP Duo YOASOBI to Kick Off “Never Ending Stories Tour” in Chicago and to Wrap Up Tour at Hollywood Bowl Sunday, Aug. 16 July 2, 2026
