2026 shared photo book
A shared album of photographs from participants. You can add your own. How to add them is in the “What's next” post.
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- What's Next?Thank you for the 13th Burning Japan. The next one is October 7–11, 2027, in the same place, with afterparties and a shared photo album along the way.
- Volunteer Camp: Call for ParticipantsVolunteer Camp registration is now closed. Tent rental was by advance reservation only and is not available at the venue.
- 10/03 Takeoff Ceremony 11:30 – Koenji Cafe Garage DogberryOn Saturday, October 3, from 11:30 to 14:00, there is a lunch send-off at Cafe Garage Dogberry in Koenji before builders drive to the site.
- 10/03–07 Builders WeekBuilders Week is October 3–7 at Tsumagoi Bokujo, for people assigned to a project with their leader's approval and a Burning Japan ticket.
- 2026 Burning Japan Theme CampsTheme camps for Burning Japan 2026 are gathering under Night Parade of a Thousand Demons (Senki Yagyo). Registration is still open, so this list is not the whole city.
- DJ Swap ProgramSound camps are teaming up so theme-camp DJs and solo DJs can play on every stage. Solo DJs who are not in a camp are asked for 5,000 yen toward the sound-system rental.
- Survival Guide 2026The 2026 Burning Japan Survival Guide is out, with the guidelines and practical know-how for October 8–12 at Tsumagoi Bokujo in Gunma.
- Rideshare Channel Open!A Discord rideshare channel is open for rides to and from Burning Japan 2026. The organizers do not take responsibility for those arrangements.
- Volunteers NeededBurning Japan runs entirely on volunteers, from the site build and gate to patrols, medical, cleanup, parking, psycare, and media.
- 9/19–23 Silver Week GatheringArtists and builders can join a free work gathering at Tsumagoi Bokujo from September 19 to 23, with a mini excavator on site.
- Burning Japan Welcomes Media CoverageBurning Japan does not carry commercial or sponsor advertising, and it welcomes media coverage of the event itself.
- 8/27 and 9/17 Burning Japan Online Info SessionsThe same online info session runs twice, on August 27 and September 17 at 21:00, covering how to join, how to get there, and mountain weather.
- 09/11 Yokoso! A Guide to Burning Japan, 19:00 – JingumaeOn Friday, September 11, from 19:00 to 23:00, Yokoso! meets at a house gallery and bar in Jingumae, with art, live painting, and DJs. Entry is free.
- 08/14 Yokoso! A Guide to Burning Japan, 20:00 – MinowaAugust's Yokoso! is on Friday, August 14, from 20:00 at Asylum Minowa, an LGBT-friendly share house in Minowa.
- How Burning Japan Began: A Founder Tells the Story on a PodcastBurning Japan founder Afromance talks on a podcast about why the event started in Japan in 2012 and what those early years took.
- Tickets Are LiveBurning Japan 2026 tickets are on sale for October 8–12. Capacity is 750 because of parking, and a general ticket is 15,000 yen.
- Build YOUR Burn!Participation is the core of Burning Japan. You can volunteer, join a theme camp, share art, DJ, or register with the fire team, and more than one role is welcome.
- 07/10 Yokoso! A Guide to Burning Japan, 20:00 – HashinokiJuly's Yokoso! is on Friday, July 10, from 20:00 at Bar Hashinoki in Asakusabashi, with a short introduction to Burning Japan 2026.
- 07/18–20 – Afro&Camp – NobeyamaAfro&Camp 2026 in Nobeyama runs July 18–20, hosted by Afromance of Space Disco, with the Burning Japan fire team's Fire Jam alongside it.
- 2026/06/21 Online Info English Session for Global BurnersAn English online info session for Burners everywhere is on Sunday, June 21 at 14:00 JST, covering travel, camping, theme camps, art, and the 10 Principles.
- 06/18 Yokoso! A Guide to Burning Japan, 20:00 – KoenjiJune's Yokoso! is on Thursday, June 18, from 20:00 at Dogberry in Koenji, with Takibi Camp leader Machida.
- Gifter Tickets Now on SaleGifter Tickets, early-access tickets with an art donation, went on sale June 1, 2026, at 50,000 yen, or 70,000 yen with an on-site RV parking pass.
- Gifter Tickets (Early-Access Tickets with an Art Donation) Now on SaleOn June 1, 2026, Burning Japan started selling Gifter Tickets, early-access tickets with an art donation, including an option described for international participants.
- First Thursday – English Discord MeetingThe English Discord meeting is every first Thursday at 21:00 JST, in the #general_voice channel. The other Thursdays are in Japanese.
- 2026/06/5 DecaBurn 20:00 @ DecabarDecaBurn returns to Decabar Super on Friday, June 5, from 20:00 to 28:00, with 11 Burner DJs and performances. Entry is 2,000 yen, or 1,000 yen in costume or if you perform.
- 05/29 Yokoso! A Guide to Burning Japan, 18:00 – OkinawaBurning Japan holds a meetup in Okinawa on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 18:00 to 20:00, with free entry and a one-drink order. Kinoko and Rockstar will talk about their experience and answer questions.
- 05/13 Yokoso! A Guide to Burning Japan, 20:00 – ShibuyaOn Wednesday, May 13, from 20:00, Burning Japan meets at a members-only secret bar in Shibuya, with Burner DJs and a short presentation on Burning Japan 2026. The location is sent only to people who answer the form.
- 2026/04/16 Yokoso! A Guide to Burning Japan, 20:00 @ DecabarOn Thursday, April 16, from 20:00 to 23:00, the Yokoso meetup is at Decabar Super, with free entry if you order at least one drink. The night opens with a 30-minute introduction to Burning Japan, and performances such as shibari, dance, and DJ are welcome.
- 👻 2026 Art Theme Announced: Night Parade of a Thousand Demons (Senki Yagyo) 👻The 2026 art theme is Night Parade of a Thousand Demons (Senki Yagyo): a thousand Burners' flames become a night procession shaped by their own expression. The theme is a spark for ideas, not a rule about what you must make.
- 04/30 Yokoso! A Guide to Burning Japan, 19:00 – OsakaOn Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 19:00 to 22:00, the Yokoso meetup is at Suisankaku in Osaka, with no reservation needed. There is an introduction and time to mingle, and people interested in fetish, body expression, art, and LGBTQ+ communities are welcome.
- 2026/03/21–22 Fire Jam Vol. 3, 13:00 @ Adventure Village BochibochiFire Jam Vol 3 is a two-day camp at Adventure Village Bochibochi in Sagamihara on March 21–22, 2026, from 13:00 on Saturday. Fire performers pay ¥2,000 and others pay ¥3,000; contact the Fire Team by DM or Discord to join.
- 2026/03/11 Yokoso! A Guide to Burning Japan, 20:00 @ Big Wave Higashi-MukojimaThe first Yokoso meetup is Tuesday, March 11, 20:00–23:00 at Big Wave in Higashi-Mukojima, with free entry and bring-your-own drinks. It includes an introduction to Burning Japan and to the new Big Art Grant.
- Big Art Grant Applications Now OpenBurning Japan is accepting Big Art Grant applications, up to ¥150,000 per large installation, plus a Temple / Phoenix Grant. The deadline is Wednesday, April 8, with results on Wednesday, April 30.
- Burning Japan 2026 Planned for October 8–12Burning Japan 2026 is being prepared for October 8–12, 2026, at Tsumagoi Ranch in Gunma, the same site as 2024 and 2025. Tickets and a formal announcement come after the venue contract is signed.
- 🔥 Burning Japan 2026 Art Theme Announced: Night Parade of a Thousand Demons (Senki Yagyo) 🔥By community vote, the Burning Japan 2026 art theme is Night Parade of a Thousand Demons (Senki Yagyo), with 138 points against 134 for "Roots." Fifty-eight people voted, and first-time participants cast 25% of the votes.
- 2026 Art Theme Voting Open NOW!Burning Japan is voting on the 2026 art theme with ranked-choice ballots, and the deadline is February 19 at 22:30. The winning theme will guide art, theme camps, performances, and the atmosphere of the burn.
- Burning Japan 2025 AftermovieBurning Japan 2025, themed The Floating World, ran October 9–13, 2025 at Tsumagoi Ranch in Gunma with about 500 people. Burning Japan 2026 is tentatively set for October 8–12, 2026.
- The Story of Burning Japan 2025No body was stored with this notice.
- 2025/11/01 Burning Japan AfterBurn, 14:00 @ Higashi-Koenji TKA4Burning Japan's AfterBurn is Saturday, November 1, 14:00–24:00 at Higashi-Koenji TKA4, continuing from the Phoenix burn. Entry is pay-what-you-want, with a suggested contribution of about ¥2,000, and you may bring your own drinks and snacks.
- Reporting Complaints and Harassment During the EventWhile Burning Japan 2025 is underway October 9–13 at Tsumagoi Ranch in Gunma, neighbors can send complaints through the contact form, and participants can use it for harassment or other trouble if they cannot reach the on-site patrol.
- 📢 Burning Japan 2025 – 7 Days Warning 📢Burning Japan 2025 is one week away, October 9–13 at Tsumagoi Ranch, and ticket sales have already passed last year's total. Tickets remain on sale through the end of October 8, though sales may close early.
- Final 2025 Ticket NoticeGeneral, first-time, and U26 participant tickets for Burning Japan 2025 are still on sale, with 25 parking passes left and camper tickets sold out. Participant tickets close at 500 people and can be bought through the end of October 8.
- The Online Session on the 24th Will Also Stream on YouTube Live TonightThe online session on the 24th is also streamed on YouTube from 21:00. The livestream has ended, and the recording stays public until the 2025 season ends.
- ‼️ Burning Japan 2025 – 3-Week Warning ‼️Burning Japan 2025 starts in three weeks, and tickets are on sale through the end of Tuesday, October 8. There is a Discord info session on September 24 at 21:00 and a final meetup on Friday, October 3 at 20:00 at DogBerry in Shimokitazawa.
- 2025/10/03 YOKOSO MEETUP: Takeoff, 20:00 @ Shimokitazawa DogBerryThe last offline meetup of the season is Thursday, October 3, from 20:00 at DogBerry in Shimokitazawa, and it includes a send-off for Builder's Week. Tickets for Burning Japan 2025 stay on sale through October 8, and no registration is needed.
- 2025/09/24 Burning Japan Online Info Session, from 21:00Burning Japan holds an online info session on Tuesday, September 24, from 21:00 in the Discord general_voice channel, mainly in Japanese. You can listen without a camera or microphone, and English questions go to #english_channel.
- 2025/09/18 20:00 BURNER NOMIKAI #4 in KoenjiBURNER NOMIKAI #4 is Thursday, September 18, from 20:00 at Dogberry in Koenji, for theme camps, grants, tickets, rideshares, and the burn. The notice also says one last meetup is set for September 3 for rideshare and last-minute prep.
- Art Grant Registration Now Open!Burning Japan's 2025 art grant is open to creators of participatory work, with applications due September 14, 2025, 25 days before the event. Cash grants in past years were ¥150,000, ¥227,000, and ¥265,000, and the grant does not cover theme camps themselves.
- SummerBurn Is Next Weekend (from August 9)SummerBurn runs next weekend, August 9–11, as a working gathering to enjoy a Tsumagoi summer and prepare. Sign-up and details are on the Burning Japan Discord, and you may decide to join on the day if you are on Discord.
- [Report] Burning Japan Online Info Session, July 23, 2025Fifteen people joined the July 23, 2025 online info session for newcomers considering Burning Japan. The report summarizes answers on DJing, transport, medical response, parking, trash, and how to reach Tsumagoi Ranch.
- 2025/07/27 Online Info English Session for Global BurnersIf you are curious about Burning Japan, join an English online info session on Sunday, July 27, covering access, gear rental, available camps, and a live Q&A.
- 2025/07/23 Burning Japan Online Info SessionA casual voice meeting on the Burning Japan Discord runs Wednesday, July 23, 2025, from 21:00 to 22:30, on access, the survival guide, gifting, and Q&A.
- Report: Tsumagoi Site Visit | Venue Prep and Getting Ready for SummerBurnOver a weekend, tjmaxx, kazz, and yu worked at Tsumagoi Ranch on the layout, the on-site warehouse, a prototype U-ditch bridge, and parking, ahead of SummerBurn.
- 2025/07/12 Burning Japan YOKOSO MeetUp OsakaThe Burning Japan YOKOSO MeetUp is in Osaka on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 20:00 to 24:00 at Super Retro Machine. Entrance is free.
- Direct Sale Now OpenFrom June 25 through September 9, 2025, a direct sale for theme camps packages guaranteed tickets and a discount for groups of 10 or more.
- Event Report: Burning Japan Meetup YOKOSOOn June 12, Burning Japan Meetup YOKOSO was held at Organ Bar in Shibuya, with DJs CHIORI and KOJI and talks on the survival guide, asking first, and theme-camp support.
- Peatix Update: Easier Ticket Access for US UsersPeatix no longer requires participants in the US to switch their country setting to Japan before they view or buy tickets for Burning Japan.
- Event Report: FireJam Gathering vol.2On a day in May, about 40 people — more than last time — gathered for FireJam vol.2 at a campsite reserved in Minami-Izu and shared a night around the fire.
- 2025/06/12 Burning Japan YOKOSO MEETUP in Shibuya!The first meetup of the season, Burning Japan YOKOSO MEETUP, is at Organ Bar in Shibuya on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 21:00 to 23:00. Admission is 1,000 yen with one drink.
- Event Report: BURNER NOMIKAI #2 – Burners Gather on a Night in ShibuyaOn May 8, 2025, about 15 Burners gathered quietly for BURNER NOMIKAI Vol.2 at a members-only bar in Shibuya and talked through plans for Burning Japan 2025.
- Troubleshooting: How to Purchase Burning Japan Tickets from the USIf you are accessing Peatix from the US, create an account, switch your country setting to Japan, and then open the Burning Japan ticket page.
- 2025/05/08 20:00 BURNER NOMIKAI #2 in Shibuya!The second Burner Nomikai is at 20:00 on Thursday, May 8, after Golden Week, at a secret members-only bar in Shibuya. The location is sent to people who answer the form.
- Burning Japan 2025 Tickets Now On Sale!Ticket sales for Burning Japan 2025 opened on May 1, 2025. Through June 2, Burner Tickets are 1,000 yen off with the coupon code “UKIYO,” at 14,000 yen.
- 2025/05/31 Fire Jam Gathering Camp, 2nd EditionThe second open Fire Jam camp is May 31 to June 1, 2025, at Henna Mura Campsite in Shizuoka. The fee is 4,000 to 5,000 yen per person.
- 00 Burner Nomikai InfoThe Burners Nomikai is from 20:00 on May 8 at a secret bar in Shibuya, with Burner DJs. The gathering after that one is planned for late May.
- Event Report: FireJam 2025On April 19, 2025, about 20 people, including nine fire performers, gathered at Bishamonten Beach on the Miura Peninsula for FireJam 2025.
- Notice: Fujimino Warehouse Storage Now Available for Theme Camps and Art ProjectsBurning Japan has started offering temporary storage in a warehouse in Fujimino so theme camps and art projects can keep materials between events. One camp is already using it.
- Event Report: BURNER NOMIKAI #1 – Getting Ready to Light This Year’s FireThe first BURNER NOMIKAI was held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Dogberry in Koenji, with 15 Burners, including one person new to Burning Japan.
- 🔥Burning Japan 2024 – Official Aftermovie🔥The official aftermovie for Burning Japan 2024 is out on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. Watch it, and share a memory of the event or what you hope for in 2025.
- 2025/03/29 HANAMI BURN by FCK! CampTheme camp FCK! hosts a March 29 hanami at Sanshi-no-Mori Park from 12:00 to 18:00, then a night party at TKA4 from 18:00, with a donation of 2,000 yen.
- 2025/08/09-08/11 Summer Burn 2025Summer Burn is a small prep burn at Tsumagoi Ranch from August 9 to 11, 2025. The fee is 5,000 yen, paid on site to @tjmaxx, and art and theme-camp load-in crews get in free.
- 2025/04/19 Fire Jam Gathering CampFire Jam Gathering Camp is on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Bishamonten Beach on the Miura Peninsula. It is free, donations are welcome, and Saturday afternoon is the main gathering.
- 2025 Art Theme Set: The Floating World (Ukiyo)The art theme for Burning Japan 2025 is “Ukiyo – The Floating World,” a name for a fleeting world and for enjoying this moment.
- Burning Japan 2025: Call for Art Theme SubmissionsBurning Japan is accepting proposals for the 2025 art theme on Discord through Sunday, February 9, 2025. Each one needs a title, a background story, and visual ideas.
- Burning Japan 2025 Set for October 9–13Burning Japan 2025 will run five days, October 9–13, 2025, at Tsumagoi Ranch, organized by General Incorporated Association Burning Japan.
- Burning Japan 2024 Has Come to a Successful CloseBurning Japan 2024 has come to a successful close, back at Tsumagoi Ranch for the first time in five years. Good weather, a vast open site, and everyone’s participation turned art, experiences, and memories into a memorable event.
- All 2024 Ticket Sales End TodayAll 2024 ticket sales end today, Thursday, October 10, at 23:59. Nothing will be sold after that, including at the venue, and parking tickets and camper van tickets are already sold out.
- 2024 Survival GuideWith less than a week until Burning Japan, the first part of the Survival Guide covers what to bring, a map of the 7ha venue, and how to enter.
- How to Purchase Burning Japan Tickets from the USIf you are accessing from the US, create a Peatix account, switch the country setting to Japan, and then open the Burning Japan ticket page.
- Burning Japan 2024 Ticket Sales NoticeBurning Japan 2024 tickets remain on sale until 23:59 on Wednesday, October 9, in Burner, first-timer, and Under 26 categories. There are no same-day tickets.
- Introducing the Artwork “Jomon Muse”Among the art-grant works, the first to be shared is fujio’s “Jomon muse,” with concept boards and photos from the making.
- Only 7 Seats Left! The Round-Trip Bus to the Venue Is in TroubleThe 9,000-yen round-trip charter bus from Shibuya still needs 7 riders by the September 20 deadline, or it will be cancelled.
- Art Grant 2024 AnnouncedApplications and selection for the Burning Japan 2024 art grants are complete. Based on last year’s ticket purchases and on donations, the total budget is 264,500 yen.
- Added Camper Van TicketsAfter requests for more camper van tickets, the share of parking at the venue was changed and camper van tickets were added.
- Need More Camper Van Tickets?The allotted 10 camper van tickets are sold out. If you need more, post a request in Discord #general so the split with parking tickets can be reviewed.
- Online Meetup on Wednesday at 21:30One month before the event, a Burning Japan 2024 online meetup will be held on Discord on September 18, 2024, from 21:30 to 22:30.
- A Look at the VenueThese are atmosphere photos of the venue from a site visit at the end of August.
- Guide to the Round-Trip Bus Project to the VenueTheme camp FCK! is running a charter bus from Shibuya to the venue for 9,000 yen round trip, with applications open until September 20.
- Notice on Overnight Stays in the Parking Area and Camper Van TicketsOvernight stays in the parking area will not be banned this year, because there is a public toilet there, and the conditions for parking tickets and camper van tickets are changing.
- Burning Japan 2024 Meetup at Shibuya Organ BarThe Burning Japan 2024 Final Meetup is at Organ Bar in Shibuya on Tuesday, September 12, from 21:00 to 23:00. Admission is 1,000 yen, including one drink.
- Theme Camp Registration Now OpenTheme camps are now being called for Burning Japan 2024. The deadline is September 11, 2024, thirty days before the event.
- Online Meetup Today from 21:30An online meetup is on Discord today from 21:30 in general_voice, covering this year’s Burning Japan and the start of the art grant.
- Art Grant Registration Now OpenArt grant applications are open for original, participatory projects. The deadline is September 6, 2024, and the budget is at least 5% of ticket sales each year.
- Gallery of Dreams: The Burning Japan 2024 Art ThemeThe art theme for Burning Japan 2024 is “Gallery of Dreams.” The event runs from October 11 to October 14, 2024, at Tsumagoi Ranch.
- Meetup Camp Notice, August 2–4A meetup camp is announced at MAKER LODGE in Fujimi, Saitama, from August 2 through August 4, with a BBQ, a fire, and art making.
- Important Updates Go Out on DiscordAll Burning Japan communication, from ticket news to recruiting camp members, happens on Discord.
- July 17, 20:00–22:00 Burning Japan 2024 Kick-off Meetup in ShimokitazawaThe Burning Japan 2024 kickoff meetup is on July 17, 2024, from 20:00 to 22:00 at DogBerry in Shimokitazawa, and admission is free.
- The Participant-Made Burner Dictionary, Burning Japan Wiki, Has LaunchedA wiki that Burners themselves can edit, in the same way as Wikipedia, is now open for information the official site does not fully cover.
- Almost Weekly Burning Japan 2024 NewsletterToday’s near-weekly newsletter holds a beginner-focused online meetup from 21:15 and lists the June 20 ticket presale plus July and August plans.
- Burning Japan 2024 Is Confirmed for October 11–14, 2024Burning Japan 2024 is confirmed for October 11–14, 2024, returning to Tsumagoi Ranch, which was last used in 2018.
- Notice on Introducing a Problem-Solving ForumOrganizer tejimax announces a problem-solving forum on the Burning Japan community site, where trouble that comes up during the event can be shared and worked through together.
- Pet Entry Trouble and Improvements AheadSomeone arrived late at night at Burning Japan 2023 with a dog. Organizers explain what happened, apologize for the confusion, and will not admit participants who bring pets.
- Burning Japan 2023 Has Ended!Burning Japan 2023 closed safely after November 2–5 and pack-out on the 6th, with 350 participants. Photos, lost and found, and a feedback form stay open through the end of November.
- You Cannot Enter with a PetYou cannot enter with a pet.
- 2023 Ticket Sales Close at 14:00 on November 1!Burning Japan 2023 tickets stop selling at 14:00 on November 1. Every ticket now on sale is picked up at the venue, so bring ID to the organizers' tent.
- Art Grant 2023 Announced!The 2023 Art Grant totals 227,100 yen, 5 percent of ticket sales confirmed on October 26. Eight projects were selected, including LOVE SHELL.
- Tickets Have Been Mailed!Tickets purchased by October 14 were shipped on the 16th, and those purchased by October 22 were shipped on the 24th. Gate-pickup sales continue through November 5, and the 2023 survival guide PDF is available.
- Art Registration and Art Grant Applications Are Open!Art Grant applications are open through 23:59 on Friday, October 20, 2023. Grants cover art installations and art cars, and an online meetup on Discord is set for October 4.
- Theme Camp and Art Entries Are Now Open!Entries for theme camps and art are open, with a formal deadline of October 1, 2023. Sound camps are limited to three and close on August 15.
- [Event Ended] Burning Japan 2023 Tickets Are Now on Sale!Tickets for Burning Japan 2023 are on sale under the theme "Raise Your Torches." Cancellations through Peatix are accepted until September 20, and a first-timer discount is sold through the community.
- Burning Japan 2023 Online Meetup, July 26, 2023, from 22:00 on DiscordAn online meetup will be held on Discord from 22:00 on Wednesday, July 26. It covers the same content as the Kickoff meetup held the day before.
- 2023 Art Theme RevealedThe 2023 art theme is "Raise Your Torches." It grows from everyone holding sparklers after the Phoenix burn, and calls on participants to bring work as bright as a torch.
- Burning Japan 2023 Kickoff Meetup — Participants Wanted! July 20, 2023, from 20:00 at Dogberry, ShimokitazawaThe Burning Japan 2023 kickoff meetup is at 20:00 on Thursday, July 20, at Dogberry in Shimokitazawa. Organizers will briefly share the art theme, grants, the site, and the ticket schedule.
- Burners Gathering: Bring Your Phoenix Idea, June 10–11 at Oranto no Mori, Fuefuki, YamanashiOn June 10–11, the participant-run Burners Gathering hosts a camp at Oranto no Mori in Yamanashi to share designs and prepare the Phoenix for Burning Japan.
- Burners Gathering Fire Lab, May 20–21 in Fujimi, SaitamaBurners Gathering hosts Fire Lab, a fire-performance workshop, on May 20–21 in Fujimi, Saitama. The fee is 1,000 yen plus a contribution for fire materials.
- [Event Ended] Burning Japan 2023 Is Confirmed! November 2–5 at Auto Camp MOGURABurning Japan 2023 will be held November 2–5 at Auto Camp MOGURA, the same place as last year. Participant communication runs through the online Burning Japan community.
- Burning Japan 2022 Has Ended!Burning Japan 2022 closed without a major accident, with 224 participants. Two COVID cases were reported afterward, and organizers plan a cleanup camp after trash and burn scars were left on site.
- Micro Art Grant 2022In 2022 Burning Japan tried a small Micro Art Grant of about 150,000 yen, roughly 5 percent of operating costs. Seven projects applied, and the selected artists have already been paid.
- Have Your Tickets Arrived?Burning Japan tickets were mailed on October 26 and 27, with parking passes and a survival guide. If yours has not arrived, the gate can check your purchase and give you a wristband, and a few WillCall tickets stay on sale until noon on November 2.
- Ticket sales for Burning Japan 2022 will end on October 25.Ticket sales for Burning Japan 2022 end at 23:55 on Tuesday, October 25, after which tickets and survival guides will be mailed. Paper tickets are required, and none are sold on the day of the event.
- 2022 Ticket Sales Close on October 25Burning Japan 2022 ticket sales end at 23:55 on Tuesday, October 25. After mailing, you may pass on the physical ticket for up to face value, and there are no same-day tickets.
- Online Meetup Today at 22:00 about the First-Timer DiscountAn online meetup starts at 22:00 on September 29, 2022, in the Burning Japan community on Discord. First-time participants who attend, including online, can buy a 12,000 yen ticket.
- Burning Japan 2022 Ticket Sales Have Started!Full-event tickets for November 3–6, 2022 are on sale: admission is 15,000 yen, parking 3,000 yen, and camper parking 6,000 yen. The venue is Auto Camp MOGURA in Numazu, and a first-timer discount will be offered at the September 29 meetup.
- Burning Japan 2022 Is Confirmed!Burning Japan 2022 runs November 3–6 at Auto Camp MOGURA in Numazu, Shizuoka. The art theme is "extratresttrial," and the season opens with the 1st Meetup on August 17.
- Today Is the Day Photo and Video Posts Are Allowed!At Burning Japan 2021, photos and videos stayed off social media during the event, and Sunday, August 1 is the day sharing opens. This note looks back at red wristbands, asking first, and media registration.
- Burning Japan 2021 Has Ended SafelyBurning Japan 2021 ran from July 22 to 25 and the site was fully cleared at 2:00 p.m. on the 26th. Including organizers, 177 people took part, and the long-awaited burn ended without a major accident.
- What Is Leave No Trace? What Is MOOP?At Burning Japan, as at other Burning Man events, participants themselves leave no trace. In principle you take all trash home, and there are no trash bins on site.
- Do Not Forget Your Heat Precautions!Heat precautions are essential after the rainy season ends. Yugawara is forecast to top 30°C day after day, with humidity near 90% at times, so bring 3 liters of drinks per person per day.
- One Week Until the Event!Burning Japan 2021 is one week away. This note covers the call for Rangers, ticket transfers, and where to send questions.
- We Have Mailed the Tickets!Burning Japan 2021 tickets were mailed from Tokyo on Sunday, July 11. Please contact us if they do not arrive or the number of tickets is wrong.
- Online Ticket Transfers Close at Noon on the 10th!The deadline to transfer tickets on Peatix is noon on the 10th. We plan to mail tickets and the survival guide that afternoon, so please finish any transfer still in progress.
- Additional Tickets Go on Sale on June 21!Additional Burning Japan 2021 admission tickets and parking passes went on sale online only, on Peatix, at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 21. As the 12:50 update notes, that sale sold out in about 15 minutes and ticket sales are now closed.
- Theme Camp and Art Applications Are OpenYou need to apply in advance to reserve a spot in the theme camp area. The first deadline is June 17, and a June 18 update says sound camps are closed because the venue is at capacity.
- About Parking PassesTicket sales start at 8:00 p.m. on June 2. Parking passes prepared for the priority discount sale are almost gone, and a 20:18 update says both admission tickets and the parking-pass sets have sold out.
- 2021 Ticket Sales Are Starting!Burning Japan 2021 tickets go on sale on Peatix at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 2. The priority discount sale for 2019 ticket buyers opens at 8:00 a.m. the same day, 12 hours earlier.
- We Are Holding an Online Meetup!Burning Japan cannot hold in-person Meetups this year, so there is an online Meetup every Thursday night. On Thursday, May 27, it runs from 9:30 p.m. on Discord.
- Burning Japan 2021 Will Be Held!Burning Japan 2021 will be held July 22–25 at Yugawara Onsen Campground, a smaller gathering of about 100 people who live in Japan. The art theme is “Electric Circus.”
- Notice: Burning Japan 2019 Is CancelledBurning Japan 2019, planned for October 12–14 at Tsumagoi Farm in Gunma, is cancelled because Typhoon No. 19 is approaching. Tickets will not be refunded.
- About the Approach of Typhoon No. 19With Typhoon No. 19 approaching, a decision on whether Burning Japan 2019 will be held will be made around 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11, and announced on Facebook and by Peatix email. Early entry by the general public is not accepted before then.
- 2019 Event Dates AnnouncedBurning Japan 2019 will be held October 12–14, 2019, at Tsumagoi Farm in Gunma. The art theme of this sixth edition is “Hidden World.”
- Thank You!The last organizing crew got home yesterday morning, and Burning Japan 2018 has ended safely. Thank you to everyone who took part and built it with us.
- Final Reminder Before the Gate OpensBefore the gate opens at 9:00 a.m. on October 6, here is a short final reminder about wind from Typhoon No. 25, shelter, the cold, and dense fog. The survival guide and map are online.
- Announcement: The Second MeetupThe second Burning Japan 2018 Meetup is on Monday, August 27, from 8:00 p.m. at Nakameguro Aroma Cafe. There will also be in-person advance ticket sales, a better price than online.
- Burning Japan Is Now Calling for Theme Camps!!Burning Japan 2018 is recruiting theme camps. Please apply if you want a large space, loud sound, a generator, or fire, including cooking around a campfire.
- 2018 Event Dates AnnouncedBurning Japan 2018 runs from 12:00 on Saturday, October 6, to 12:00 on Monday, October 8, at Tsumagoi Farm in Gunma. Tickets go on sale in August 2018.
- Recruiting Members for the BJ2018 Executive CommitteeBurning Japan is recruiting members for the BJ2018 Executive Committee as it prepares for autumn 2018. The first deadline is Tuesday, March 27, 2018, and the work is volunteer.