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.
March 2026
Kick off the Mark Shaparin Foundation's 2026 Ramen Challenge in person with bowls from local restaurants and community awareness activities. How to participate at the kick-off: 1) Register using the event link. 2) Attend on Sunday, March 22, 2026 from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM ET. 3) Record a short challenge video at the event. 4) Post your video and tag @markshaparinfdn to invite others. The full online challenge campaign runs for 100 days from March 22, 2026 through June 30, 2026.