Tokyo Onawa Asobi (東京大繩あそび) returns on November 21–22, 2026, marking its 20th edition with two days of shibari and kinbaku performances in Takadanobaba. This year’s programme brings together 20 acts and 42 performers, from first-time participants to returning partnerships with…
Cosholic 44 returns to Tokyo Dome City’s Prism Hall on May 23-24, 2026, bringing together cosplay creators, gravure circles, photographers, doujin artists, and underground fan culture in one of Tokyo’s most unique adults-only cosplay events. Tokyo Love District owner June Lovejoy will also be attending the event at booth H45-46.
Design Festa Vol. 63 returns to Tokyo Big Sight with thousands of artists, performers, and underground creators from across Japan and beyond. In this Tokyo Love District showcase, we highlight seven handpicked artists whose work captures the strange, sensual, playful, and alternative spirit that makes Design Festa one of Tokyo’s most unforgettable art events.
Explore Guernica, one of Tokyo’s most approachable BDSM bars in Ikebukuro. From rope performances and mummification play to beginner-friendly fetish experiences, discover why this underground SM lounge has become popular with both locals and curious foreign visitors looking to explore Tokyo’s alternative nightlife scene.
Step into one of Tokyo’s strangest hidden worlds. This guide to Asakura Gallery covers how to get there, what to expect, and why this pink creepy-cute art space is unlike anything else in Japan.
FetiFes 31 takes place in Tokyo on May 31 2026 featuring live performances photography stages and underground culture. Here is everything you need to know before going.