The Kyoto International Manga and Anime Fair 2026 (KYOMAF 2026), one of western Japan’s largest manga, anime, and game events, will take place on September 19 and 20, 2026. The event will be held across three venues: Miyako Messe and ROHM Theatre Kyoto as the main venues, and the Kyoto International Manga Museum as the...
Tokyo Comic Con 2026, one of the world’s largest pop culture events, will be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture from December 11 to 13, 2026. The event marks its 10th anniversary since its inaugural edition in 2016 and is expected to attract significant attention as a milestone edition. Organizers have announced the first...
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has been presenting projection mapping throughout the year as a new nighttime tourism attraction. A new program featuring HATSUNE MIKU, the internationally popular virtual singer, will debut on July 25, 2026. Combining advanced visual technology and music against the nighttime skyline of Shinjuku, the program offers a new form of nighttime...
NoMaps 2026, a citywide festival that brings together technology, entertainment, business, and culture, will take place across central Sapporo, Hokkaido, from September 23 to 27, 2026. Now in its 11th year, the five-day festival has announced “GALAPAGOS” as its main theme for 2026. This article explores the concept behind the theme, the diverse programs that...
TOKYO Toy Show 2026, Japan’s largest toy trade fair, will be held over four days from August 27 to 30, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight, occupying the West Exhibition Halls 1–4. Organized by the Japan Toy Association, the event traces its history back to the first Japan International Toy Fair in 1962, making this year’s...
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Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2026 will take place from September 17 to 21, 2026, at Makuhari Messe and TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall in Chiba, Japan. Organized by the Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA), this year’s event marks the 30th anniversary of one of the world’s leading video game exhibitions and will be held over...
As Japan enters July 2026, the country moves into one of its busiest seasons for exhibitions, conferences, trade shows, and cultural events. Despite the summer heat, the month offers numerous opportunities to discover new products, technologies, business trends, and networking opportunities across a wide range of industries. This article highlights 36 major exhibitions and events...
Pokémon GO, the location-based mobile game, reached a major milestone in 2026, marking the 10th anniversary of its launch. To celebrate the occasion, a special live event, Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Tokyo, was held with Tokyo Waterfront City serving as the main venue, attracting players from around the world. The event set new all-time records...
In recent years, board games have increasingly been used in business settings, including workshops and team-building programs. Alongside this trend, a growing number of events related to board games have emerged. Among them, Board Game Business Expo Japan 2026, commonly known as BGBE, stands out as a particularly noteworthy event. Now in its third edition,...
Creators Caravan Utsunomiya, one of the largest entertainment networking events in the Northern Kanto region, will be held over two days on July 31 and August 1, 2026, in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture. The event is organized by Trident Works Co., Ltd., with Banpō Tsūshō Co., Ltd. serving as the title sponsor. The initiative aims...
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The latest installment in the long-running franchise, Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway, is scheduled for nationwide release on April 10, 2026. The film has already attracted attention for its subtitle, read directly as “Daten-shi” (Fallen Angel). For professionals in the MICE sector, however, a different aspect may warrant closer examination: the possibility that...
The Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA), in co-organization with Nikkei Business Publications and Sony Music Solutions, has officially announced the event outline for Tokyo Game Show 2026 (TGS2026). Celebrating its momentous 30th anniversary, the event will be held for a record-breaking five days. We provide the details on this world-class gaming festival, which will be...
The Pokémon Company has announced the opening of PokéPark KANTO, the first outdoor facility dedicated to Pokémon.The new park is scheduled to open in spring 2026 and will be developed on a site of approximately 2.6 hectares within Yomiuriland, an amusement park located in western Tokyo. Tickets are scheduled to go on sale starting in...
My name is Yamamura, and I am currently studying abroad in Lyon, France. I am aspiring to build a career in the MICE industry in the future. During my stay, I had the opportunity to cover Japan Touch Lyon 2025, a Japanese culture event that attracted approximately 40,000 visitors over two days. What emerged from...
For some, this season brings thoughts of hot springs. As for me, I enjoy creating a hot-spring atmosphere at home with bath additives. As the year draws to a close, we have compiled a list of notable trade shows and events scheduled to take place in January 2026. Three major events related to mobility will...
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The AnimeJapan Organization has announced that AnimeJapan 2026, one of the world’s largest anime events, will be held over four days from March 28 to 31, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight. Now in its 13th edition, the event will expand into the South Exhibition Halls and the Rooftop Exhibition Area, marking the largest footprint in...
In January 2026, the ALGS Year 5 Championship, the world championship of the globally popular game Apex Legends, will be held in Sapporo, Hokkaido. On the following day, a career information session focused on employment opportunities in the game industry and aimed at gaming fans is also scheduled to take place. The World’s Highest-Level Competition:...
Sanrio Co., Ltd. and Sanrio Entertainment Co., Ltd. have announced a basic development concept to transform Harmonyland, a theme park in Oita Prefecture, into a resort. Under the “Sky Park” concept, the project will embark on large-scale upgrades, including an all-weather grand roof and the potential construction of a new hotel. In collaboration with Oita...
With excitement from Osaka Comic Con during Golden Week still fresh, Tokyo Comic Con 2025 has been announced for three days from Friday, December 5 to Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba. The 2024 edition drew a total of 74,290 visitors, and this major pop-culture event—closely watched by MICE professionals worldwide—returns this...