Conventions, TCG tournaments, figure shows, anime films and collab cafés — dated, verified, and explained for foreign fans.
Aug 15–16, 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight: the world's largest doujinshi fair, and the finale of Comiket's 50th-anniversary year. Paid wristband admission — how foreigners buy one, inside.
The Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2026 hits Tokyo Aug 28-30, finals at Tokyo Garden Theater on the 30th. The honest answer for overseas fans: you can't buy a spectator seat — but here's the global livestream and what to do in Tokyo that week instead.
Sept 17–21, 2026 at Makuhari Messe: one of the world's biggest gaming expos, marking its 30th anniversary with a record-long 5-day run.
The 13th Autumn Reitaisai, Japan's biggest Touhou Project doujinshi fair, runs Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight East Hall — English go-info for it is almost nonexistent, which is exactly the gap this guide fills.
Comic Market 109 (Winter Comiket) runs December 29–31, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight — a rare 3-day edition after several 2-day Comikets in a row, with East Halls 4–6 still closed for renovation.
The world's largest garage-kit and figure festival returns to Makuhari Messe for a two-day event — the first in 36 years — officially confirmed for February 13–14, 2027.
Japan's largest anime industry expo. The 2027 edition relocates from Tokyo to INTEX Osaka, with public days announced for March 27–28, 2027.
Niconico Chokaigi 2027 is officially confirmed for April 2027, but exact dates, venue and tickets haven't been announced yet. Here's what Chokaigi is, how its 2026 edition topped the year before (though still short of the pre-pandemic 2019 turnout), and how to catch the official announcement.
Jump Festa 2027 is expected over one weekend in mid-to-late December 2026 at Makuhari Messe, with free admission — though the official dates are not yet announced (as of July 2026). Here's what to expect (exclusive goods, voice-actor stages, big Jump announcements) and how overseas fans can plan the trip.
The world's largest garage-kit and figure festival, held for one day at Makuhari Messe on July 26, 2026. Theme: "Exploration."
