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Fist of the North Star

Anime Tokyo Station hosts a special exhibition on "Fist of the North Star", featuring production materials and a character quiz.

22 Aug – 8 Nov 2026Tokyo · Kanto

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Bonobono Exhibition

Bonobono, the gentle manga about a curious young sea otter, turns 40 – celebrated with a Shibuya exhibition of original art, rare manuscripts, and more.

27 Aug – 27 Sep 2026Tokyo · Kanto

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"ALL OF EVANGELION" 30th Anniversary Exhibition – Nagoya

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Fist of the North Star

Anime Tokyo Station hosts a special exhibition on "Fist of the North Star", featuring production materials and a character quiz.

22 Aug – 8 Nov 2026Tokyo · Kanto

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Bonobono Exhibition

Bonobono, the gentle manga about a curious young sea otter, turns 40 – celebrated with a Shibuya exhibition of original art, rare manuscripts, and more.

27 Aug – 27 Sep 2026Tokyo · Kanto

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"ALL OF EVANGELION" 30th Anniversary Exhibition – Nagoya

This exhibition celebrates Evangelion's 30th anniversary with production materials from the original TV series and Rebuild films.

4 Sep – 12 Oct 2026

Aichi · Chubu

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Spice and Wolf 20th Anniversary Exhibition – Tokyo

The flagship Spice and Wolf 20th anniversary show in Tokyo, with the series' biggest-ever illustration display and new spring and summer artwork.

9–13 Sep 2026Tokyo · Kanto

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Mizuki Shigeru: Manga of the Soul

Around 300 works by Mizuki Shigeru, from his childhood drawings to the yokai he spent a lifetime recording, at the Kobe Fashion Museum from September to November.

12 Sep – 29 Nov 2026Hyogo · Kansai

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MAPPA EXPO 15th Anniversary

Fifteen years of MAPPA at the Yurakucho Museum this autumn, with original drawings and production art from 23 titles, three of them given their own areas.

16 Sep – 7 Dec 2026Tokyo · Kanto

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Kosonte and Ruwunpe

An exhibition exploring Ainu clothing and the exchange with Honshu fashion, tracing garments from historical samurai-class robes to contemporary ruwunpe designs.

19 Sep – 23 Nov 2026Hokkaido · Hokkaido

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Spice and Wolf 20th Anniversary Exhibition – Osaka

The Osaka leg of the Spice and Wolf 20th anniversary show, with newly drawn autumn and winter artwork and the series' largest illustration display.

26 Sep – 4 Oct 2026Osaka · Kansai

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

An exhibition celebrating the absurdist manga Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo through immersive zones themed around its protagonist's battle techniques and surreal world.

30 Sep – 17 Oct 2026Tokyo · Kanto

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Friday Road Show and Ghibli Exhibition

A traveling exhibition celebrates the decades-long partnership between Friday Road Show, Japan's most-watched film slot, and Studio Ghibli.

3 Nov 2026 – 14 Feb 2027Saga · Kyushu

Interactive Experience

Nighttime Special Opening: Autumn Foliage and Building Light-Up

This evening event illuminates historic buildings and autumn foliage at the museum while showcasing traditional Japanese lighting methods like paper lanterns and gas lamps.

22–23 Nov 2026Tokyo · Kanto

Entertainment

Christmas Unko Party

The poop-themed Unko Museum hosts Christmas festivities across three locations with seasonal exhibits, decorations, and interactive photo opportunities for families.

28 Nov – 29 Dec 2026Okinawa · Okinawa

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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

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The 76th Nagahama Bonbai Exhibition

Japan's largest exhibition dedicated to bonbai, artistically cultivated plum trees in pots, displays approximately 90 specimens rotated by blooming stages over 60 days.

10 Jan – 10 Mar 2027Shiga · Kansai

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Yokohama Doll Museum's Hinamatsuri

Traditional hina dolls and intricately crafted miniature furnishings reveal the artistry and cultural significance of this centuries-old celebration.

30 Jan – 15 Feb 2027Kanagawa · Kanto

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KYOTO NIPPON FESTIVAL

Kyoto Nippon Festival transforms Kitano Tenmangū shrine with large-scale art installations and immersive dance performance featuring artist Mika Ninagawa and collaborative works.

1 Feb – 24 May 2027Kyoto · Kansai

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Hina Doll Festival of the Owari Tokugawa Family

A seasonal tradition showcases rare Hina dolls passed down through the Owari Tokugawa family, dressed in historically accurate court attire.

7 Feb – 5 Apr 2027Aichi · Chubu

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Cherry Blossom Viewing at the Tokyo National Museum

Tokyo National Museum's Cherry Blossom Viewing combines art appreciation with garden strolls, with cherry blossom masterpieces displayed alongside blooming trees.

10 Mar – 5 Apr 2027Tokyo · Kanto

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