Anime and Pop Culture in Japan

Home
Topics
Anime and Pop Culture

Amusement Park

Tokyo Disneyland

Opened in 1983 as the first Disney park built outside the United States, Tokyo Disneyland spreads across seven themed lands on the bay east of Tokyo.

Urayasu · Chiba

Music

Evangelion Wind Symphony 2026

A wind ensemble concert celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Evangelion series with music from the franchise performed without video projection.

3 Nov 2026Kobe · Hyogo

Amusement Park

PokéPark KANTO

The first permanent outdoor Pokémon park, at Yomiuriland, with over 600 Pokémon across two zones: a forest trail and a town, each shown in their habitats.

Tokyo

Expo & Convention

AMUSEMENT EXPO

Japan's largest arcade festival, showing the latest in amusement entertainment, with separate programming for industry professionals and public visitors.

6–7 Nov 2026Tokyo

Amusement Park

Sylvanian Village Grinpa

Nestled at the foot of Mt. Fuji, Sylvanian Village offers attractions including Sky Cycling and an immersive life-size Milk Rabbit family home.

Susono · Shizuoka

Expo & Convention

Yupiteru presents Odaiba Itasha Heaven

Japan's largest itasha and cosplay festival, in Odaiba, with around 1,000 character-wrapped vehicles, live entertainment stages and displays of car culture.

8 Nov 2026Tokyo

Food & Drink

Sylvanian Forest Kitchen

A Sylvanian Families-themed restaurant in Saitama hosts celebrations with character appearances and special entertainment throughout the day.

Koshigaya · Saitama

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

Museum

SUGINAMI Animation Museum

Japan's first animation museum, in Suginami, with hands-on exhibits on how animation works, dubbing, animation-making workshops and the industry behind it.

Tokyo

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

Museum

Toei Animation Museum

The Toei Animation Museum celebrates the prolific Japanese studio behind Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, One Piece, and other iconic anime series.

Tokyo

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

Amusement Park

Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park

Adventure zone themed on the anime Crayon Shin-chan in Awajishima Park, Hyogo, with obstacle courses, ziplines and challenges inspired by the series.

Awaji · Hyogo

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

Museum

Yanase Takashi Memorial Hall Anpanman Museum

A museum dedicated to Anpanman, the superhero character created by Yanase Takashi, featuring original illustrations and interactive exhibits.

Kami · Kochi

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

Amusement Park

NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobizato

Immersive ninja-themed attraction featuring seven training missions, an 11-meter Hokage Rock projection show, and augmented reality ninjutsu experiences.

Awaji · Hyogo

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

Amusement Park

Tokyo Disneyland

Opened in 1983 as the first Disney park built outside the United States, Tokyo Disneyland spreads across seven themed lands on the bay east of Tokyo.

Urayasu · Chiba

Music

Evangelion Wind Symphony 2026

A wind ensemble concert celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Evangelion series with music from the franchise performed without video projection.

3 Nov 2026Kobe · Hyogo

Amusement Park

PokéPark KANTO

The first permanent outdoor Pokémon park, at Yomiuriland, with over 600 Pokémon across two zones: a forest trail and a town, each shown in their habitats.

Tokyo

Expo & Convention

AMUSEMENT EXPO

Japan's largest arcade festival, showing the latest in amusement entertainment, with separate programming for industry professionals and public visitors.

6–7 Nov 2026Tokyo

Amusement Park

Sylvanian Village Grinpa

Nestled at the foot of Mt. Fuji, Sylvanian Village offers attractions including Sky Cycling and an immersive life-size Milk Rabbit family home.

Susono · Shizuoka

Expo & Convention

Yupiteru presents Odaiba Itasha Heaven

Japan's largest itasha and cosplay festival, in Odaiba, with around 1,000 character-wrapped vehicles, live entertainment stages and displays of car culture.

8 Nov 2026Tokyo

Food & Drink

Sylvanian Forest Kitchen

A Sylvanian Families-themed restaurant in Saitama hosts celebrations with character appearances and special entertainment throughout the day.

Koshigaya · Saitama

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

Museum

SUGINAMI Animation Museum

Japan's first animation museum, in Suginami, with hands-on exhibits on how animation works, dubbing, animation-making workshops and the industry behind it.

Tokyo

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

Museum

Toei Animation Museum

The Toei Animation Museum celebrates the prolific Japanese studio behind Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, One Piece, and other iconic anime series.

Tokyo

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

Amusement Park

Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park

Adventure zone themed on the anime Crayon Shin-chan in Awajishima Park, Hyogo, with obstacle courses, ziplines and challenges inspired by the series.

Awaji · Hyogo

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

Museum

Yanase Takashi Memorial Hall Anpanman Museum

A museum dedicated to Anpanman, the superhero character created by Yanase Takashi, featuring original illustrations and interactive exhibits.

Kami · Kochi

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

Amusement Park

NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobizato

Immersive ninja-themed attraction featuring seven training missions, an 11-meter Hokage Rock projection show, and augmented reality ninjutsu experiences.

Awaji · Hyogo

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

Never miss what's on

Results

Results