Cyberpunk Night Market in Tokyo: Japan Night Fever (Haneda Yorumachi)

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Japan Night Fever: Haneda Innovation City (Haneda Yorumachi)

Tokyo’s airport fringe is about to glow in new ways. Haneda Innovation City (HICity), a multi-use district built on the former site of the original Haneda Airport terminal, will host a night market across six evenings in October and November.

The concept is straightforward yet layered: a night market imagined as a meeting point of cyberpunk aesthetics and centuries-old Japanese motifs. Visitors will walk through a corridor where paper lanterns cast warm shadows, before the scene shifts into neon-lit installations that nod to the futuristic yet retro aesthetics of cyberpunk fiction.

lanterns at Cyberpunk Night Market in Tokyo: Japan Night Fever (Haneda Yorumachi)

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HICITY Lighting at Cyberpunk Night Market in Tokyo: Japan Night Fever (Haneda Yorumachi)

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Food

Eating at Japan Night Fever is less about a single definition of “traditional” Japanese food and more about the everyday flavors that shape life here. Expect ramen, gyoza and sake tastings alongside seasonal snacks. What makes it distinctive is the focus on Ota Ward. The line-up draws from some of the district’s best-loved kitchens, places that locals frequent but that rarely appear on tourist itineraries.

Ramen Showcase (in collaboration with Gurunavi)

Each date features two regional varieties, rotating through a total of five unique bowls from beloved shops across Japan.

[Dates: Oct 11, 18, 25, 31, Nov 1–2]

(Check the official website for detailed menus)

Gyoza Festival

A nationwide gyoza line-up highlighting Japan’s regional takes on this favorite comfort food.

[Dates: Oct 11, 18, 25, 31, Nov 1–2]

Ota’s Local Delights

Homegrown favorites from Ota Ward add neighborhood charm.

Ota Marche: Oct 11, 31–Nov 2
JUICY BURGER: Oct 11, 18, 25, Nov 1
Omori Sanno Brewery: Oct 31–Nov 1
Crepe Café Lepidoptera: Nov 1–2
Fukuda Farm: Oct 18, Nov 1
Honey Bee: Oct 25

Kyoto Gastronomy: Tradition Meets Innovation

Enjoy Kyoto’s reimagined classics, from creative eel hot dogs to innovative sake pairings, bringing a new face to one of Japan’s oldest culinary capitals.

Kyoto Cuisine Fujiya: Oct 11, 18, 25, 31, Nov 1–2
Kyoto Rikyu: Oct 11, 18, 25, 31, Nov 1–2
My Sake World (Sake Blending Workshop): Oct 11, 18, 25, 31, Nov 1–2
Kyowazu Coffee: Oct 11, 18, 25, 31, Nov 1–2

Craft Beer & Cyber Yatai

Taste local brews from Haneda Sky Brewing and discover regional sake at the Cyber Yatai (Cyber Stalls)—a modern spin on Japan’s classic street food stands.

[Oct 11, 18, 25, 31, Nov 1–2]

(Note: Dates are subject to change.)

Gyoza (Photo courtesy of Metropolis)

Ramen Chihakara (Photo courtesy of Metropolis)

Ramen Kagetsu (Photo courtesy of Metropolis)

Ramen Mukan (Photo courtesy of Metropolis)

Music

After a meal, visitors can move to music—live DJs on HICity’s open-air footbath deck, which looks directly onto the runways. Sets draw on city pop, anime scores, and game music, blending nostalgia with global cult appeal, all while guests soak their feet in warm water.

DJ TARO – Oct 25: Veteran navigator and sound designer known for J-WAVE and international red carpet events.
Mark Panther (globe) – Oct 31: odel, lyricist, and globe member bridging J-pop and EDM.
Aoyama Mitsuki – Oct 31: Singer-DJ blending heartfelt vocals with dancefloor energy.
DUKE☆TOMONO – Oct 25, Nov 1–2: Legendary “Wamono” DJ bringing classic J-pop to life.

People are enjoying live DJ music on HICity’s open-air footbath deck.

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Activities

Elsewhere, the evening opens into play. A free-to-join arcade corner offers games from competitive titles to casual favorites, with live commentators on selected nights to give the feel of a tournament. Around the walkways, Ota Ward’s own makers set up “cyber yatai” stalls, and roving performers—samurai actors and lion dancers among them—bring traditional motifs into the flow of the night. Together, these moments anchor the spectacle in both pop culture and local character.

Pop-Up Shops

Golgo 13 × Sakaishi “World of Saito Takao” Booth

A booth introducing Osaka’s “World of Saito Takao 2025” exhibition, complete with a retro shooting game.

[Oct 11, 31, Nov 1]

“Space Brothers” Official Merchandise Booth

2025 marks the year the manga’s protagonist begins his astronaut journey. Celebrate with limited-edition HICity collab goods and exclusive merch.

[Nov 1–2]

Kyoto Artisan Market: Crafting Sustainability

Sampai

Jewelry from Kyoto’s Nishijin district, made with repurposed textile remnants under the theme “Weaving Stories, Reducing Waste.”

[Oct 11, 18, 25, 31, Nov 1–2]

Aizome Timeless Blue

Modern collaborations that give traditional indigo dyeing a fresh twist.

[Oct 11, 18, 25, 31, Nov 1–2]

(Photo courtesy of Metropolis)

(Photo courtesy of Metropolis)

Entry is free, with some activities and food available for purchase. The event runs from 4pm to 10pm on October 11, 18, 25, and 31, and on November 1 and 2.

If you’re attending the night market on the 31st, don’t miss the “Under-Jet Cruise” — a rare chance to glide beneath Haneda’s flight path and watch aircraft soar just above your head.

Japan Night Fever: Haneda Innovation City