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Ghibli Park

A 7.1-hectare theme park in Nagakute built around the worlds of Studio Ghibli films, with five themed zones and restaurants serving character-inspired food.

Nagakute · Aichi

Exhibition

BLACK LAGOON 25th Anniversary Original Art Exhibition

A display of original manga art marking twenty-five years of BLACK LAGOON.

13 Nov – 6 Dec 2026Tokyo

Amusement Park

PARCO Enta Park

Shopping destination reopening September 2026 with one of Japan's largest entertainment zones, featuring 40 character and franchise shops.

Nagoya · Aichi

Expo & Convention

Jump Festa

Jump Festa, Japan's largest manga and anime fan convention, draws 100,000 fans over two December days for new series debuts, artist appearances and merchandise.

20–21 Dec 2026Exact date not confirmed yetChiba

Museum

SUGINAMI Animation Museum

Japan's first animation museum, in Suginami, with hands-on exhibits on how animation works, dubbing, animation-making workshops and the industry behind it.

Tokyo

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

Museum

Toei Animation Museum

The Toei Animation Museum celebrates the prolific Japanese studio behind Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, One Piece, and other iconic anime series.

Tokyo

Expo & Convention

AnimeJapan

A spring convention for Japanese animation, with studio and publisher booths, stage talks by voice actors and creators, event-only goods and cosplay.

27–28 Mar 2027Tokyo

Amusement Park

Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park

Adventure zone themed on the anime Crayon Shin-chan in Awajishima Park, Hyogo, with obstacle courses, ziplines and challenges inspired by the series.

Awaji · Hyogo

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 2027Exact date not confirmed yetTokyo

Museum

Yanase Takashi Memorial Hall Anpanman Museum

A museum dedicated to Anpanman, the superhero character created by Yanase Takashi, featuring original illustrations and interactive exhibits.

Kami · Kochi

Expo & Convention

Kochi Anicre

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

11–12 Apr 2027Exact date not confirmed yetKochi

Amusement Park

NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobizato

Immersive ninja-themed attraction featuring seven training missions, an 11-meter Hokage Rock projection show, and augmented reality ninjutsu experiences.

Awaji · Hyogo

Entertainment

Awajishima COSPLAY ~Awacos~ Powered by World Cosplay Summit

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

30 May 2027Exact date not confirmed yetAwaji · Hyogo

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 2027Exact date not confirmed yetChiba

Expo & Convention

Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair

Premier manga and anime fair in western Japan attracting 40,000 visitors annually to explore exclusive announcements, live performances, and merchandise.

19–20 Sep 2027Exact date not confirmed yetKyoto

Music

NAGANO ANIERA FESTA

Nagano's largest anime song festival, with live performances by voice actors and musicians alongside regional food and cultural showcases.

19–20 Sep 2027Exact date not confirmed yetSaku · Nagano

Expo & Convention

World Cosplay Summit

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

12–14 Nov 2027Nagoya · Aichi

Amusement Park

Ghibli Park

A 7.1-hectare theme park in Nagakute built around the worlds of Studio Ghibli films, with five themed zones and restaurants serving character-inspired food.

Nagakute · Aichi

Exhibition

BLACK LAGOON 25th Anniversary Original Art Exhibition

A display of original manga art marking twenty-five years of BLACK LAGOON.

13 Nov – 6 Dec 2026Tokyo

Amusement Park

PARCO Enta Park

Shopping destination reopening September 2026 with one of Japan's largest entertainment zones, featuring 40 character and franchise shops.

Nagoya · Aichi

Expo & Convention

Jump Festa

Jump Festa, Japan's largest manga and anime fan convention, draws 100,000 fans over two December days for new series debuts, artist appearances and merchandise.

20–21 Dec 2026Exact date not confirmed yetChiba

Museum

SUGINAMI Animation Museum

Japan's first animation museum, in Suginami, with hands-on exhibits on how animation works, dubbing, animation-making workshops and the industry behind it.

Tokyo

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

Museum

Toei Animation Museum

The Toei Animation Museum celebrates the prolific Japanese studio behind Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, One Piece, and other iconic anime series.

Tokyo

Expo & Convention

AnimeJapan

A spring convention for Japanese animation, with studio and publisher booths, stage talks by voice actors and creators, event-only goods and cosplay.

27–28 Mar 2027Tokyo

Amusement Park

Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park

Adventure zone themed on the anime Crayon Shin-chan in Awajishima Park, Hyogo, with obstacle courses, ziplines and challenges inspired by the series.

Awaji · Hyogo

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 2027Exact date not confirmed yetTokyo

Museum

Yanase Takashi Memorial Hall Anpanman Museum

A museum dedicated to Anpanman, the superhero character created by Yanase Takashi, featuring original illustrations and interactive exhibits.

Kami · Kochi

Expo & Convention

Kochi Anicre

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

11–12 Apr 2027Exact date not confirmed yetKochi

Amusement Park

NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobizato

Immersive ninja-themed attraction featuring seven training missions, an 11-meter Hokage Rock projection show, and augmented reality ninjutsu experiences.

Awaji · Hyogo

Entertainment

Awajishima COSPLAY ~Awacos~ Powered by World Cosplay Summit

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

30 May 2027Exact date not confirmed yetAwaji · Hyogo

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 2027Exact date not confirmed yetChiba

Expo & Convention

Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair

Premier manga and anime fair in western Japan attracting 40,000 visitors annually to explore exclusive announcements, live performances, and merchandise.

19–20 Sep 2027Exact date not confirmed yetKyoto

Music

NAGANO ANIERA FESTA

Nagano's largest anime song festival, with live performances by voice actors and musicians alongside regional food and cultural showcases.

19–20 Sep 2027Exact date not confirmed yetSaku · Nagano

Expo & Convention

World Cosplay Summit

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

12–14 Nov 2027Nagoya · Aichi

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