The appeal of ULTRA JAPAN, one of the largest EDM festivals in Japan

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First things first: What is ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL?

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Before introducing ULTRA JAPAN, let me first introduce ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL, the event on which it is based.

ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL has been held every March in Miami, USA since 1999.One of the world’s leading dance music festivalsIt is.

In 2013, its 15th anniversary, it was held over six days and drew a total of 300,000 attendees—a monster event.

Of course, since this is an event of such scale, the performers as well...EDMIt’s an extremely popular event not only featuring artists but also major figures from various fields, so popular that the early-bird tickets released a year before the event sell out within seconds.

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What is ULTRA JAPAN (Ultra Japan)?

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ULTRA JAPAN began in 2014.

It has been held in various places around the world, including Spain, South Africa, and South Korea, not just Miami—and it has finally arrived in Japan.

The venue will be a special event space set up in a large parking lot at the Aomi 1-chome intersection in Odaiba.

The event has steadily grown in scale, attracting 40,000 attendees over two days in its inaugural year, 2014, and 90,000 over three days in its second year.

ULTRA JAPAN is already one of the biggest dance music festivals in the country, and I’m really looking forward to seeing how big the event will be this year as well.

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What is its appeal?

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So far, I’ve shared the basic information about ULTRA, and now I’d like to move on to the appeal of ULTRA JAPAN.

As I’ve mentioned several times, the biggest appeal of ULTRA JAPAN is that it’s held on one of the largest scales in the country.

Because it is held on one of the largest scales in the country, a large number of popular artists perform.

Until now,David Guetta、SkrillexA host of heavyweight artists, including Afrojack, Nicky Romero, and James Zabiela, performed and sent the venue into a frenzy.

Of course, we can look forward to stages by numerous superstars who will be active on the global scene this year as well.

The second point is that it was originally an overseas event and features many international artists, giving the impression that you’re attending a festival abroad.

Because the flashiness of the stage isn’t what you’d see in Japan.

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This luxurious stage has a kind of glamour you don’t see at outdoor festivals in Japan, doesn’t it?

Just the splendor of this stage alone lifts the excitement, and I think it will significantly boost the appeal of the event.

And this event as wellSummer Sonicand/or; such as; or (used to list examples)METROCKIt seems they are likewise particular about it being an urban-style festival.

Holding it in the city center—perfectly suited to EDM’s modern image and massive scale—would be a major advantage in terms of accessibility, wouldn’t it?

Another factor that likely enables the event to be held on such a large scale is that it is organized as an urban festival.

Event Overview

Sep 19 (Sat)–20 (Sun), 2026 ULTRA JAPAN

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ULTRA, one of the world’s largest music festivals originally held in the United States, has been held in Japan since 2014. Staged across the globe, ULTRA has become a major festival in Japan as well, known for its overwhelmingly lavish production. With countless artists who lead the global dance music scene performing, this is an event you can’t take your eyes off.

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At ULTRA JAPAN, it’s an exceptionally rare opportunity to see numerous popular overseas EDM artists all at once.

It’s shaping up to be a mouthwatering lineup for EDM lovers, and since it brings together so many popular artists, it’s also a highly recommended event for anyone just stepping into the world of EDM.

Once you go even just once, you’ll almost certainly become a repeat visitor—there’s a good chance you’ll be captivated by ULTRA JAPAN.