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Festival

Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival

A large Halloween cosplay festival centered on Ikebukuro's East Exit features stage performances, parades, and gathering spaces for participants of all ages.

30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026Tokyo · Kanto

Music

Evangelion Wind Symphony 2026

A wind ensemble concert celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Evangelion series with music from the franchise performed without video projection.

3 Nov 2026Hyogo · Kansai

Expo & Convention

Jump Festa

Festival

Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival

A large Halloween cosplay festival centered on Ikebukuro's East Exit features stage performances, parades, and gathering spaces for participants of all ages.

30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026Tokyo · Kanto

Music

Evangelion Wind Symphony 2026

A wind ensemble concert celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Evangelion series with music from the franchise performed without video projection.

3 Nov 2026Hyogo · Kansai

Expo & Convention

Jump Festa

Japan's largest manga and anime fan convention brings together 100,000 enthusiasts for new series debuts, artist appearances, and exclusive merchandise over two December days.

20–21 Dec 2026

Chiba · Kanto

Exhibition

Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Exhibition: DIVE INTO THE BO-BOBO WORLD

An exhibition celebrates the absurdist manga Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo through interactive displays showcasing its protagonist's surreal martial arts techniques.

8–24 Jan 2027Osaka · Kansai

Expo & Convention

Anime Japan

An annual gathering of fans and industry professionals celebrating Japanese animation at Tokyo Big Sight, featuring exhibitions, performances, and exclusive merchandise.

28–29 Mar 2027Tokyo · Kanto

Expo & Convention

Yupiteru presents Odaiba Itasha Heaven – Spring

Japan's premier itasha festival gathers approximately 1,000 character-wrapped vehicles and cosplayers for displays, live entertainment, and awards at Odaiba.

29 Mar 2027Tokyo · Kanto

Expo & Convention

Kochi Anicre 2026

Kochi's anime festival celebrates the prefecture as an emerging animation hub, attracting thousands of visitors to explore creator collaborations and industry booths.

11–12 Apr 2027Kochi · Shikoku

Entertainment

Awajishima COSPLAY ~Awacos~ Powered by World Cosplay Summit

Awajishima COSPLAY is an outdoor cosplay event at Nijigen no Mori anime park on Awaji Island, featuring photography sessions and social gatherings in natural settings.

30 May 2027Hyogo · Kansai

Expo & Convention

Wonder Festival [Summer]

Biannual gathering for anime, gaming, and collecting communities, showcasing and selling garage kits created by independent artists and hobbyists.

26 Jul 2027Chiba · Kanto

Expo & Convention

World Cosplay Summit 2027

Since 2003, teams from around forty countries have gathered in Nagoya each year to compete in handmade costumes and stage performance for the title of Grand Champion.

12–14 Nov 2027Aichi · Chubu

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