Expos & Conventions in Japan

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

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 2027

Kochi · Shikoku

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Yokohama Flower & Garden Festival 2027

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

2–4 May 2027Kanagawa · Kanto

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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

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Game Market 2027 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

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Bungu Joshi Haku Tokyo 2027

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

11–14 Jun 2027Tokyo · Kanto

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Tokyo Outdoor Show 2027

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

26–28 Jun 2027Chiba · Kanto

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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

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Bungu Joshi Haku pop-up in Niigata 2026

Japan's largest stationery festival brings together 42 brands and designers to showcase handcrafted pens, papers, and decorative tapes.

19–23 Aug 2027Niigata · Chubu

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Tokyo Toy Show

Japan's largest toy trade fair showcases new products and interactive exhibits from leading manufacturers, attracting over 160,000 industry and consumer visitors.

27–30 Aug 2027Tokyo · Kanto

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Ultra acosta! 2026

Ultra Acosta! 2026 is the fifth edition of this expanded cosplay event at Sunshine City Ikebukuro, drawing 20,000 visitors for photography sessions and social interactions.

4–6 Sep 2027Tokyo · Kanto

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TAKAOKA CRAFT ICHIBAMACHI

Takaoka Craft Ichibamachi celebrates the city's copperware and lacquerware heritage across preserved townscapes with exhibitions, markets, and craftspeople workshops.

18–20 Sep 2027Toyama · Chubu

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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 2027Kyoto · Kansai

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Tokyo Game Show 2026

Tokyo Game Show 2026 goes five days for its 30th anniversary. Full guide to dates, ticket prices, confirmed games, cosplay rules and how to survive Makuhari.

19–20 Sep 2027Chiba · Kanto

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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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