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Burning Japan
バーニングジャパン
The short answer
Burning Japan is the official Japanese regional event of the Burning Man network, held since 2012. It is a volunteer-run camping event with participant-built art and theme camps and is active.
Where
Tsumagoi (Gunma Prefecture)
Country
Japan
When
annual, early to mid October (5 days around the Sports Day long weekend)
Last held
2026-10-08 to 2026-10-12
Next edition
2027-10-07 to 2027-10-11
Next dates are
official
Organiser
Burning Japan (General Incorporated Association, 一般社団法人バーニングジャパン)
Good to know
Also searched for as "Japan Burn". The official name is Burning Japan; "Japan Burn" is an informal name (also used in a Burning Man photo caption). The 2026 edition ran 8-12 October 2026 at Tsumagoi Bokujo, Tsumagoi village, Gunma, about 3 hours by car from Tokyo. The site banner says the 2027 edition is planned for 7-11 October 2027; the venue for 2027 is not clearly stated and the Japanese home page mixes 2025, 2026 and 2027 details, so check before booking. Tickets are sold on Peatix as full-event passes only (listed: 15,000 yen standard, 12,000 yen first-timer, 9,000 yen under 26, plus parking tickets); no day passes, no pets. Earlier editions were held in Chiba and Tochigi.
Kungfucius says: Kungfucius packed a tent, a costume and the Japanese for 'is this art?'.
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