Jump Festa 2027
Shueisha's free annual Weekly Shonen Jump mega-event. The 2027 edition (expected Dec 2026) has not yet been officially announced.
秋叶原商店、女仆咖啡、卡牌大赛、手办展、动画电影与展会——经核实、精美呈现,并为海外粉丝讲清免税、英语、拍照规则与入场方式。秋叶原商店、女仆咖啡、卡牌大赛、手办展、动画电影与展会——经核实、精美呈现,并为海外粉丝讲清免税、英语、拍照规则与入场方式。
Shueisha's free annual Weekly Shonen Jump mega-event. The 2027 edition (expected Dec 2026) has not yet been officially announced.
Japan's largest anime industry expo. The 2027 edition relocates from Tokyo to INTEX Osaka, with public days announced for March 27–28, 2027.
One of the world's biggest gaming expos, marking its 30th anniversary with a record 5-day run, Sept 17–21, 2026 at Makuhari Messe.
The world's largest doujinshi (self-published comics) fair, held Aug 15–16, 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight — the finale of Comiket's 50th-anniversary year.
The world's largest garage-kit and figure festival, held for one day at Makuhari Messe on July 26, 2026. Theme: "Exploration."
Hobby & TCG shop at the Namba/Otaroad edge of Den Den Town — trading cards, figures, plastic models, plus an in-store duel space.
Branch of Japan's biggest maid-café chain on Den Den Town's Otaroad — songs, moe performances and a tourist-friendly maid-café experience.
Big used-hobby chain in Den Den Town — figures, plastic models, retro games, toys and collectibles, open late until 21:00.
Osaka's flagship Mandarake — a multi-floor treasure house of used manga, vintage toys, figures, doujinshi and collectibles in Den Den Town.
One of Japan's largest hobby superstores — five floors of plastic models, Gundam, RC, model trains and toys in the heart of Den Den Town.
Western Japan's flagship of the biggest anime-goods chain, on Den Den Town's Otaroad — two floors of manga, character merch and game goods.
The hot-spring resort that creator Hideaki Anno based Tokyo-3 on. Lake Ashi and Owakudani appear in the series; an easy day trip with periodic Eva collabs.
The seaside city and Uchiura fishing village that are home to Aqours in Love Live! Sunshine!! Many real spots, plus an ongoing fan-friendly stamp rally.
The 1937 Vories-designed school that modelled 'Sakuragaoka High' in K-On! Free to enter, with rooms recreated to match the anime.
The ancient Kanto shrine that inspired 'Takanomiya' in Lucky Star and launched Japan's modern anime-pilgrimage boom in 2007. Still a busy, working shrine.
The seaside Enoden crossing from the Slam Dunk anime opening, with the ocean and Enoshima beyond — hugely popular, very crowded, and on a live public railway crossing.
The red-railed stairs where Taki and Mitsuha reunite in the final scene of Your Name. A real, working shrine in a quiet Yotsuya residential neighbourhood — visit respectfully.