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.
Ongoing & Persistent Events
Join the online 2026 Ramen Challenge to help raise awareness about epilepsy and SUDEP. Campaign window: March 22, 2026 through June 30, 2026. How to participate: 1) Eat ramen at a restaurant or at home, or make a donation instead of the food challenge. 2) Record a short video accepting the challenge and mention epilepsy/SUDEP awareness. 3) Post your video on social media and tag @markshaparinfdn (and the restaurant, if applicable). 4) Include hashtags: #SlurpforSeizureSafety #EndTheSUDEPSecret #SUDEPAwareness #SUDEP #EpilepsyAwareness. 5) Challenge at least 5 people to participate or repost.
May 2026
Chef Daisuke Watanabe of Ramen FeeL arrives in New York for a one-day launch event at THE GALLERY by Odo, presented by Chef Hiroki Odo. The opening day features an exclusive Artisanal Miso Ramen developed with Marukome for this New York collaboration, plus a beverage, an additional dish by Chef Watanabe, and a small gift. Seatings run across lunch and dinner service. Full Odo event details: https://www.odo.nyc/news-events/ramenfeel-chefwatanabe
Chef Daisuke Watanabe of Ramen FeeL arrives in New York for a one-day launch event at THE GALLERY by Odo, presented by Chef Hiroki Odo. The opening day features an exclusive Artisanal Miso Ramen developed with Marukome for this New York collaboration, plus a beverage, an additional dish by Chef Watanabe, and a small gift. Seatings run across lunch and dinner service. Full Odo event details: https://www.odo.nyc/news-events/ramenfeel-chefwatanabe
Chef Daisuke Watanabe of Ramen FeeL arrives in New York for a one-day launch event at THE GALLERY by Odo, presented by Chef Hiroki Odo. The opening day features an exclusive Artisanal Miso Ramen developed with Marukome for this New York collaboration, plus a beverage, an additional dish by Chef Watanabe, and a small gift. Seatings run across lunch and dinner service. Full Odo event details: https://www.odo.nyc/news-events/ramenfeel-chefwatanabe
Chef Daisuke Watanabe of Ramen FeeL arrives in New York for a one-day launch event at THE GALLERY by Odo, presented by Chef Hiroki Odo. The opening day features an exclusive Artisanal Miso Ramen developed with Marukome for this New York collaboration, plus a beverage, an additional dish by Chef Watanabe, and a small gift. Seatings run across lunch and dinner service. Full Odo event details: https://www.odo.nyc/news-events/ramenfeel-chefwatanabe
Chef Daisuke Watanabe of Ramen FeeL arrives in New York for a one-day launch event at THE GALLERY by Odo, presented by Chef Hiroki Odo. The opening day features an exclusive Artisanal Miso Ramen developed with Marukome for this New York collaboration, plus a beverage, an additional dish by Chef Watanabe, and a small gift. Seatings run across lunch and dinner service. Full Odo event details: https://www.odo.nyc/news-events/ramenfeel-chefwatanabe
Chef Daisuke Watanabe of Ramen FeeL arrives in New York for a one-day launch event at THE GALLERY by Odo, presented by Chef Hiroki Odo. The opening day features an exclusive Artisanal Miso Ramen developed with Marukome for this New York collaboration, plus a beverage, an additional dish by Chef Watanabe, and a small gift. Seatings run across lunch and dinner service. Full Odo event details: https://www.odo.nyc/news-events/ramenfeel-chefwatanabe
Chef Daisuke Watanabe of Ramen FeeL arrives in New York for a one-day launch event at THE GALLERY by Odo, presented by Chef Hiroki Odo. The opening day features an exclusive Artisanal Miso Ramen developed with Marukome for this New York collaboration, plus a beverage, an additional dish by Chef Watanabe, and a small gift. Seatings run across lunch and dinner service. Full Odo event details: https://www.odo.nyc/news-events/ramenfeel-chefwatanabe
Chef Daisuke Watanabe of Ramen FeeL arrives in New York for a one-day launch event at THE GALLERY by Odo, presented by Chef Hiroki Odo. The opening day features an exclusive Artisanal Miso Ramen developed with Marukome for this New York collaboration, plus a beverage, an additional dish by Chef Watanabe, and a small gift. Seatings run across lunch and dinner service. Full Odo event details: https://www.odo.nyc/news-events/ramenfeel-chefwatanabe