Shinjuku Multicultural Plaza Twentieth Anniversary Event!

Shinjuku Multicultural Plaza, a hub of multicultural living with Japanese and foreign residents, celebrates its twentieth anniversary this year! The event features international music and dance, performances by non-Japanese rakugo (comic storytelling) artists, and hands-on dyeing workshops—a great opportunity to experience cultures from Japan and abroad.
| Date and time | November 9 (Sun.), 2025, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
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| Venue | Hygeia 1F atrium and Shinjuku Multicultural Plaza 11F, 2-44-1 Kabuki-cho |
| Program | ● First-floor atrium 10 to 11 a.m.: Thai dance and Muay Thai Noon to 12:45 p.m.: Erhu performance 2 to 2:50 p.m.: Rakugo by foreign performers 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Introduction and tasting of teas from around the world (Korea, Taiwan, Nicaragua, etc.) Note: Teas available for purchase. ![]() 10 a.m. to noon: Experience Japanese traditional culture (dyeing, calligraphy) Note: Limited capacity. 1 to 3 p.m.: World game experience corner 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Try on traditional costumes Join the stamp rally and get special prizes! |
| Concurrent event | Panel exhibition on sister cities and multicultural coexistence at Hygia 1F from November 4 (Tue.) to 21 (Fri.). |
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| Inquiries | Shinjuku Multicultural Plaza, Multicultural Society Promotion Division, Regional Promotion Department Tel: 03-5291-5171 |
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October 15, 2025

