6 events

Expo and pop culture in Japan.

Every expo and pop culture event on the calendar, checked against official sources.

Dec192026

Chiba, Chiba · Expo and pop culture · Sat 19 to Sun 20 Dec 2026

Shueisha's Jump manga festival at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, with stages, exhibitions and merchandise.

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Dec292026

Tokyo, Tokyo · Expo and pop culture · Tue 29 to Thu 31 Dec 2026

Winter edition of Comic Market (Comiket), the world's largest doujinshi fair, at Tokyo Big Sight.

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Mar272027

Tokyo, Tokyo · Expo and pop culture · Sat 27 to Sun 28 Mar 2027

One of the world's largest anime events, held at Tokyo Big Sight with two public days.

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Apr252027

Tokyo, Tokyo · Expo and pop culture · Sun 25 Apr 2027

Japan's leading doujin music fair, a one-day market for independent music at Tokyo Ryutsu Center.

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Aug142027

Tokyo, Tokyo · Expo and pop culture · Sat 14 to Sun 15 Aug 2027

Summer edition of Comic Market (Comiket), the world's largest doujinshi fair, at Tokyo Big Sight.

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Sep162027

Chiba, Chiba · Expo and pop culture · Thu 16 to Mon 20 Sep 2027

Video game trade show at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, organised by the Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA).

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