Japanese Kawaii Characters & Character Goods

Interactive Experience

KAWAII MONSTER HALLOWEEN 2026

A month of Halloween shows, costume contests and themed food at KAWAII MONSTER LAND in Harajuku, bringing back the KAWAII MONSTER CAFE Halloween of 2015.

1 Oct – 3 Nov 2026Tokyo · Kanto

Exhibition

Pandorobo Hiroba Sapporo

An event built from the Japanese picture-book series about a bread-stealing thief, with sets to be photographed in, at Sapporo Factory in Hokkaido.

2 Oct – 23 Nov 2026

Interactive Experience

KAWAII MONSTER HALLOWEEN 2026

A month of Halloween shows, costume contests and themed food at KAWAII MONSTER LAND in Harajuku, bringing back the KAWAII MONSTER CAFE Halloween of 2015.

1 Oct – 3 Nov 2026Tokyo · Kanto

Exhibition

Pandorobo Hiroba Sapporo

An event built from the Japanese picture-book series about a bread-stealing thief, with sets to be photographed in, at Sapporo Factory in Hokkaido.

2 Oct – 23 Nov 2026

Hokkaido · Hokkaido

Entertainment

World Character Summit in Hanyu

This annual summit gathers hundreds of costumed regional mascots from Japan and abroad in Hanyu City, celebrating the country's distinctive and vibrant mascot culture.

21–22 Nov 2026Saitama · Kanto

Illumination

Moomin Valley and Umbrella

This seasonal celebration features a 200-metre canopy of colorful umbrellas suspended along a park pathway, enhanced by character panels and evening lighting designs.

11 Apr – 31 May 2027Saitama · Kanto

Festival

Aodake Chochin Festival (Green Bamboo Lantern Festival)

A summer festival transforms a town with illuminated green bamboo lanterns, folk performances, and fireworks over Takahata.

16 Aug 2027Yamagata · Tohoku

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KAWAII MONSTER HALLOWEEN 2026

Pandorobo Hiroba Sapporo

KAWAII MONSTER HALLOWEEN 2026

Pandorobo Hiroba Sapporo

World Character Summit in Hanyu

Moomin Valley and Umbrella

Aodake Chochin Festival (Green Bamboo Lantern Festival)