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Hakubutsu Mania

地球のお宝大集合！博物マニア

A two-day spring fair of natural science in Nagoya, where fossil and mineral dealers and creators of science-themed goods fill around 160 booths.

Updated 2026/10/08
A large dinosaur skull on display among the booths at a previous Hakubutsu Mania in Fukiage Hall, Nagoya
A large dinosaur skull on display among the booths at a previous Hakubutsu Mania in Fukiage Hall, Nagoya © TV Aichi
Dates
10–11 Apr 2027Every year
Opening hours
10–11 Apr 202710:00 to 17:00
Links
Official websiteJapanese
Venue
Fukiage Hall2-6-3, Fukiage, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi
〒 464-0856How to get there
Nearest stationFukiage Station
吹上7 min walk from the station
Nearest bus stop吹上3 min walk from the bus stop

"Hakubutsu Mania" is a two-day fair of natural science, held in spring at Fukiage Hall in Nagoya. Hakubutsu means natural history, and the full title, "Chikyu no Otakara Daishugo", calls it a great gathering of the Earth's treasures. The organisers sum it up as an event where visitors can see, touch, learn and buy. It is run by a committee whose members include the broadcaster TV Aichi.

Visitors crowding the booths at a previous Hakubutsu Mania, with a large crab specimen laid out on one table
Hakubutsu Mania crowded hall © TV Aichi

Most of the hall is given over to booths from across Japan. Fossil and mineral dealers sell specimens, and creators sell goods of their own design built on science motifs.

Visitors browsing creators' booths of science-themed goods at a previous Hakubutsu Mania
Hakubutsu Mania creators' booths © TV Aichi
A booth with rows of small glass jars and nature cards at a previous Hakubutsu Mania
Hakubutsu Mania booth with specimens in glass jars © TV Aichi
Visitors looking over small handmade pieces at a booth at a previous Hakubutsu Mania
Hakubutsu Mania accessory booth © TV Aichi

Beyond the booths, dinosaur fossils are put on show and some exhibitors present research. Talks on a stage cover science, and workshops are run for parents and children to take part in together.

Two presenters with microphones introducing exhibits on the floor at a previous Hakubutsu Mania
Hakubutsu Mania presenters on the floor © TV Aichi

The 2026 edition, the third, filled about 160 booths and drew more than 5,000 visitors, the most so far. For 2027 a dimmer area is being added for exhibitors whose lamps and minerals show best in low light.

Getting There

Map: Getting to Fukiage Hall. Legend: Shinkansen. Labelled stations: Nagoya, Kyoto, Ozone, Maibara, Taiko-Dori, Tokushige, Fukiage, Kanayama.

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