Asobi USA
Weekend events, things to do and Japanese culture events across the U.S.
New York · LA · Bay Area · Hawaii and more
Checked against official sources
Weekend guides by city
Asobi USA helps you find your next weekend plan in the U.S. — festivals, family outings, food events, day trips and Japanese culture events, organized city by city. We started as a Japanese-language guide for Japanese people living in America, and this English edition is for everyone.
We check dates, places and prices against official information from organizers and venues. Plans can change, so please check the official links in each article before you go.
Explore by area
New York
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and nearby New Jersey: weekend events, Japanese culture events, family outings and day trips.
Los Angeles
LA and Orange County: beaches, theme parks, and Japanese community events in Little Tokyo, Torrance and beyond.
Bay Area
San Francisco, San Jose and the East Bay: Japantown festivals, wineries and weekends in nature.
Hawaii
Mainly Oahu: local festivals, markets, beaches and hikes, from a resident’s point of view.
USA Guide
Beyond one city: national parks, road trips, long weekends and a nationwide calendar of Japanese festivals.
Latest articles
English articles are coming soon.
Coming soon: our New York weekend guide, followed by more cities. Organizers can send event listing requests through our contact form. 日本語版はこちら。