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Expo & Convention

Tokyo Auto Salon

An annual custom car festival features new automotive parts and technologies alongside models unveiled by domestic manufacturers.

9–11 Jan 2027Chiba · Kanto

Food Fair

Nagoya Ramen Festival

The Tokai region's largest ramen festival features 30 restaurants showcasing regional bowls and specialty dishes from February onward.

3–23 Feb 2027Aichi · Chubu

Expo & Convention

Wonder Festival [Winter]

With a record 2,264 dealer groups, this world-renowned festival showcases garage kits, dolls, sculptures, and original artworks from professionals and amateurs.

Expo & Convention

Tokyo Auto Salon

An annual custom car festival features new automotive parts and technologies alongside models unveiled by domestic manufacturers.

9–11 Jan 2027Chiba · Kanto

Food Fair

Nagoya Ramen Festival

The Tokai region's largest ramen festival features 30 restaurants showcasing regional bowls and specialty dishes from February onward.

3–23 Feb 2027Aichi · Chubu

Expo & Convention

Wonder Festival [Winter]

With a record 2,264 dealer groups, this world-renowned festival showcases garage kits, dolls, sculptures, and original artworks from professionals and amateurs.

8 Feb 2027

Chiba · Kanto

Expo & Convention

YOKAI EXPO 2027

Festival celebrating yokai culture through exhibitions, performances, workshops, and a goods market featuring crafts and interactive activities from across Japan.

22 Feb 2027Kagawa · Shikoku

Expo & Convention

Bungu Joshi-haku in Osaka 2027

Japan's largest stationery fair showcasing pens, notebooks, planners, and creative stationery from established brands and innovative makers.

5–8 Mar 2027Osaka · Kansai

Expo & Convention

TOKYO CREATIVE SALON

Tokyo's largest creative festival spans nine urban areas during cherry blossom season, bringing together fashion, design, art, and technology programming citywide.

13–22 Mar 2027Tokyo · Kanto

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

Expo & Convention

Yokohama Flower & Garden Festival 2026

The Yokohama Flower & Garden Festival showcases horticultural heritage through garden displays, rose collections, and design installations with educational workshops.

2–4 May 2027Kanagawa · Kanto

Expo & Convention

Design Festa

With over 10,000 participating artists and 140,000 expected visitors, this open art event showcases original creations across diverse mediums and styles.

23–24 May 2027Tokyo · Kanto

Expo & Convention

Game Market 2026 Spring

Japan's largest tabletop game event brings together over 1,300 booths showcasing board games, card games, TRPGs, and other analog formats.

23–24 May 2027Chiba · Kanto

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

Bungu Joshi Haku Tokyo 2026

A major stationery festival returns with summer-themed attractions, interactive gaming areas, and exclusive collaboration products.

11–14 Jun 2027Tokyo · Kanto

Expo & Convention

Tokyo Outdoor Show 2026

Hundreds of outdoor brands showcase gear, fashion, and vehicles while celebrating environmental consciousness at Japan's premier outdoor exhibition.

26–28 Jun 2027Chiba · Kanto

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