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Monster Hunter Orchestra Concert ~Hunting Music Festival~

Video game music from the Monster Hunter series receives live orchestral treatment by the Sapporo Symphony Orchestra in this touring concert series.

9 Nov 2026Sapporo · Hokkaido

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

Expo & Convention

Shiro EXPO

Shiro EXPO is Japan's largest annual castle festival, with specialist talks, regional performances and booths representing castles nationwide.

19–20 Dec 2026Yokohama · Kanagawa

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

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

Expo & Convention

Tokyo Auto Salon

An annual show of custom cars and parts at Makuhari Messe, where Japanese carmakers also unveil new models and announce their motorsport plans.

15–17 Jan 2027Chiba

Exhibition

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 2027Exact date not confirmed yetNagoya · Aichi

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 2027Exact date not confirmed yetChiba

Exhibition

UNDERTALE MUSEUM Tokyo

The first large exhibition devoted to the game UNDERTALE, supervised by its maker Toby Fox, opening in Ikebukuro before it travels on to Osaka.

19 Feb – 10 Mar 2027Tokyo

Expo & Convention

YOKAI EXPO

YOKAI EXPO is a festival of yokai culture with exhibitions, performances, workshops and a goods market of crafts and interactive activities from across Japan.

22 Feb 2027Tonosho · Kagawa

Expo & Convention

Bungu Joshi-haku in Osaka

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

5–8 Mar 2027Exact date not confirmed yetOsaka

Expo & Convention

TOKYO CREATIVE SALON

Tokyo's largest creative festival spans nine urban areas during cherry blossom season, with fashion, design, art and technology programming across the city.

13–22 Mar 2027Exact date not confirmed yetTokyo

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

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

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

Exhibition

UNDERTALE MUSEUM Osaka

The Osaka run of the first exhibition devoted to UNDERTALE, held at the ATC Gallery in Nanko after the Tokyo showing closes.

22 Apr – 9 May 2027Osaka

Expo & Convention

Yokohama Flower & Garden Festival

The Yokohama Flower & Garden Festival shows horticultural heritage through garden displays, rose collections and design installations, plus workshops.

2–4 May 2027Exact date not confirmed yetYokohama · Kanagawa

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 2027Exact date not confirmed yetTokyo

Music

Monster Hunter Orchestra Concert ~Hunting Music Festival~

Video game music from the Monster Hunter series receives live orchestral treatment by the Sapporo Symphony Orchestra in this touring concert series.

9 Nov 2026Sapporo · Hokkaido

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

Expo & Convention

Shiro EXPO

Shiro EXPO is Japan's largest annual castle festival, with specialist talks, regional performances and booths representing castles nationwide.

19–20 Dec 2026Yokohama · Kanagawa

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

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

Expo & Convention

Tokyo Auto Salon

An annual show of custom cars and parts at Makuhari Messe, where Japanese carmakers also unveil new models and announce their motorsport plans.

15–17 Jan 2027Chiba

Exhibition

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 2027Exact date not confirmed yetNagoya · Aichi

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 2027Exact date not confirmed yetChiba

Exhibition

UNDERTALE MUSEUM Tokyo

The first large exhibition devoted to the game UNDERTALE, supervised by its maker Toby Fox, opening in Ikebukuro before it travels on to Osaka.

19 Feb – 10 Mar 2027Tokyo

Expo & Convention

YOKAI EXPO

YOKAI EXPO is a festival of yokai culture with exhibitions, performances, workshops and a goods market of crafts and interactive activities from across Japan.

22 Feb 2027Tonosho · Kagawa

Expo & Convention

Bungu Joshi-haku in Osaka

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

5–8 Mar 2027Exact date not confirmed yetOsaka

Expo & Convention

TOKYO CREATIVE SALON

Tokyo's largest creative festival spans nine urban areas during cherry blossom season, with fashion, design, art and technology programming across the city.

13–22 Mar 2027Exact date not confirmed yetTokyo

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

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

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

Exhibition

UNDERTALE MUSEUM Osaka

The Osaka run of the first exhibition devoted to UNDERTALE, held at the ATC Gallery in Nanko after the Tokyo showing closes.

22 Apr – 9 May 2027Osaka

Expo & Convention

Yokohama Flower & Garden Festival

The Yokohama Flower & Garden Festival shows horticultural heritage through garden displays, rose collections and design installations, plus workshops.

2–4 May 2027Exact date not confirmed yetYokohama · Kanagawa

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 2027Exact date not confirmed yetTokyo

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