2026 Zipangu Music Festival

Zipangu is a first of its kind J-Pop celebration
We invite you to see, hear, and feel Japan’s “Way of Music” – the spirit of Ongaku-dō through this event.
Zipangu is an event that gathers music born daily from Japan’s vibrant scene and delivers Japan’s unique cultural value to the world. The true strength and potential of popular Japanese music and culture remain largely undiscovered by the world. Now, we want to create the beginning of that new story: Zipangu.
On May 16, 2026, in Pasadena, Japan’s leading artists will arrive, marking the beginning of this story. Zipangu is the moment where countless music lovers gather and connect with Japanese music and culture.