Japanese & Ramen Events in NYC

Ramen pop-ups, noodle tastings, matsuri, tea ceremonies & cultural happenings

Updated February 2026

This calendar curates Japanese events in NYC — from ramen pop-ups and noodle tastings to matsuri, tea ceremonies, cultural fairs, and anime conventions. New listings are added frequently.

February 2026

2/13 Sumo + Sushi (NYC)

A live sumo “edu-tainment” show (hosted by Konishiki) featuring exhibition matches and Q&A, plus a curated sushi bento (vegetarian options available). Event duration is ~90 minutes with brief intermissions. Note: Sunday Feb 15 is the only all-ages show; other shows are 21+.

Duggal Greenhouse, 63 Flushing Ave #268, Brooklyn, NY 11205, Ticketed (see website) Details →
2/14 Sumo + Sushi (NYC)

A live sumo “edu-tainment” show (hosted by Konishiki) featuring exhibition matches and Q&A, plus a curated sushi bento (vegetarian options available). Event duration is ~90 minutes with brief intermissions. Note: Sunday Feb 15 is the only all-ages show; other shows are 21+.

Duggal Greenhouse, 63 Flushing Ave #268, Brooklyn, NY 11205, Ticketed (see website) Details →
2/14 Valentine’s Day Omakase at Shinzo (15-course)

Valentine’s Day–exclusive 15-course omakase experience at Shinzo Omakase. Duration is 60 minutes per seating, with seatings running 2pm–10pm.

Shinzo Omakase, 89 E 2nd St, New York, NY 10009, $100 Details →
2/15 Sumo + Sushi (NYC)

A live sumo “edu-tainment” show (hosted by Konishiki) featuring exhibition matches and Q&A, plus a curated sushi bento (vegetarian options available). Event duration is ~90 minutes with brief intermissions. Note: Sunday Feb 15 is the only all-ages show; other shows are 21+.

Duggal Greenhouse, 63 Flushing Ave #268, Brooklyn, NY 11205, Ticketed (see website) Details →
2/21 Wagyu Shabu Shabu + 3 Drinks (Shochu Party)

$21 admission includes 3 Kirishima shochu drinks, Miyazaki wagyu shabu-shabu (set portion), and a Japanese catering selection. Two sessions on the same day (same content). 21+.

Lavan Midtown New York, 641 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, $21.00 Details →
2/21 Wagyu Shabu Shabu + 3 Drinks (Shochu Party)

$21 admission includes 3 Kirishima shochu drinks, Miyazaki wagyu shabu-shabu (set portion), and a Japanese catering selection. Two sessions on the same day (same content). 21+.

Lavan Midtown New York, 641 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, $21.00 Details →