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Nakano Broadway

Tokyo shopping mall specialising in anime, manga and pop-culture collectibles, featuring rare items, vintage toys and cosplay costumes across multiple floors.

Tokyo

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

Museum

Ishinomori Manga Museum

A museum on Nakaze island dedicated to manga artist Ishinomori Shotaro, creator of enduring works including Cyborg 009 and Kamen Rider, designed by the artist.

Ishinomaki · Miyagi

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

Expo & Convention

Game Market 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 2027Exact date not confirmed yetChiba

Food Fair

Nojiru Yokocho

An event celebrating passionate engagement, the sixth in Maruhan East Japan's ongoing 'Otona Kichi Project,' featuring food and drink booths.

29–31 May 2027Exact date not confirmed yetTokyo

Entertainment

Awajishima COSPLAY ~Awacos~ Powered by World Cosplay Summit

Awajishima COSPLAY is an outdoor cosplay event at the Nijigen no Mori anime park on Awaji Island, with photo sessions and social gatherings in natural settings.

30 May 2027Exact date not confirmed yetAwaji · Hyogo

Expo & Convention

Bungu Joshi Haku Tokyo

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

11–14 Jun 2027Exact date not confirmed yetTokyo

Shopping

Nakano Broadway

Tokyo shopping mall specialising in anime, manga and pop-culture collectibles, featuring rare items, vintage toys and cosplay costumes across multiple floors.

Tokyo

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

Museum

Ishinomori Manga Museum

A museum on Nakaze island dedicated to manga artist Ishinomori Shotaro, creator of enduring works including Cyborg 009 and Kamen Rider, designed by the artist.

Ishinomaki · Miyagi

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

Expo & Convention

Game Market 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 2027Exact date not confirmed yetChiba

Food Fair

Nojiru Yokocho

An event celebrating passionate engagement, the sixth in Maruhan East Japan's ongoing 'Otona Kichi Project,' featuring food and drink booths.

29–31 May 2027Exact date not confirmed yetTokyo

Entertainment

Awajishima COSPLAY ~Awacos~ Powered by World Cosplay Summit

Awajishima COSPLAY is an outdoor cosplay event at the Nijigen no Mori anime park on Awaji Island, with photo sessions and social gatherings in natural settings.

30 May 2027Exact date not confirmed yetAwaji · Hyogo

Expo & Convention

Bungu Joshi Haku Tokyo

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

11–14 Jun 2027Exact date not confirmed yetTokyo

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