AnimeJapan

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Cultural & TraditionalTokyo
DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking
Duration4 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsThe event's origin in a deliberate 2013
Language["ja"]Currency: JPY
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

AnimeJapan in Tokyo

AnimeJapan formed from the 2013 merger of two rival anime showcases, the Tokyo International Anime Fair and the Anime Contents Expo, which had split the industry across competing venues since 2010. Held annually at Tokyo Big Sight since its March 2014 debut, the event combines an industry-focused business day with public days offering panels, merchandise, and previews of upcoming anime titles.

AnimeJapan emerged from the formal merger of two previously rival anime industry showcases, an event created deliberately to resolve years of fragmentation that had split both the industry and its audience across competing venues.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The event's origin in a deliberate 2013 merger of two competing anime showcases gives it a genuinely consolidating role within the industry, ending years of fragmentation that had forced fans and professionals to choose between rival events

02

The mystery stays covered

Spanning all six East Halls of Tokyo Big Sight, AnimeJapan offers a scale of exhibition space that lets major studios, publishers, and merchandise vendors stage large-scale promotional activities within a single unified show

03

The city starts moving

Public days granting direct fan access to previews, merchandise, and creative staff make it a significant entry point for enthusiasts eager for early looks at upcoming anime productions

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

An annual March event held across all six East Halls of Tokyo Big Sight

Water and renewal

Living ritual

combining an industry business day with public fan days

The sacred route

Living ritual

formed through the 2013 merger of the Tokyo International Anime Fair and the Anime Contents Expo

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Comfortable clothing and shoes suited to a long day standing and walking across Tokyo Big Sight's six exhibition halls, with a light jacket for cool early-March weather outside the venue.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

["ja"] · JPY

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map35.69 N, 139.69 EOpen in Google Maps

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Nearest airportHND — Tokyo Haneda
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Tokyo via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Tokyo, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for March.Compare faresFestival gearComfortable clothing and shoes suited to a long day standing and walking across Tokyo Big Sight's six exhibition halls, with a light jacket for cool early-March weather outside the venue.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Japan and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is AnimeJapan?

AnimeJapan is listed for Past edition: 28–31 March 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does AnimeJapan take place?

The festival is listed in Tokyo, Japan. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

4 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLanime-japan.jp
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually March
Source statusOfficial source linked
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