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
Chef Daisuke Watanabe of Tokyo's Ramen FeeL continues the New York collaboration at THE GALLERY by Odo from May 15 through June 13. The residency features three ramen bowls developed for the Odo collaboration, including an Artisanal Miso Ramen made with Marukome miso. Reservations and availability are handled by Odo / OpenTable.
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.
Upcoming dates
No additional one-time events found this month.