Hyper Japan is the UK's largest festival dedicated to Japanese culture and cuisine.
Is a trip to Japan on your bucket list, but you haven't made it past the planning stages yet? Here's the next best thing. The UK's largest Japanese culture and food festival, Hyper Japan, is returning to London for another incredible year and we just can't wait.
Experience everything from the finest Japanese food and J-Pop music to the latest fashion trends and traditional Japanese culture. Better yet, they're even hosting artists like QUEEN BEE, a band whose music has featured in popular anime like Tokyo Ghoul:re, OSHI NO KO and Chainsaw Man.
Taking place in July, the festival is only sticking around for one weekend only - so make sure to clear you diary because this is far more important. Here's everything you need to know about Hyper Japan 2026.
Hyper Japan 2026: Everything You Need To Know
What Is Hyper Japan?
The festival celebrates everything about Japanese culture and is the largest of its kind in the UK. From workshops and talks to tasting sessions and art showcases, this celebration delves into Japanese culture at its finest. Us Londoners will only have three days to explore everything the event has to offer, and it's a lot.
Hyper Japan has taken place in various locations across London since 2010, and started happening twice a year from 2014. Its popularity has grown over the last few years and in 2017 it took place in Tobacco Dock to account for its growth in popularity.
What's Happening At Hyper Japan This Year?
Many events for Hyper Japan are yet to be announced, but here's a taster of what to expect over the weekend, based on last year's event:
- Over 350 exhibitors
- Authentic Japanese cuisine stalls
- Hyper Sake Street - a place to explore more than 35 different types of sake
- Music performances
- A selection of amazing Japanese workshops
- A sock design competition
Workshops on offer at last year's Hyper Japan:
- Japanese mask making with Aya Burbanks
- Japanese cooking with Yuki Gomi
- Sado: Japanese tea ceremony With Yuko Boff
- Wasanbon: traditional sugar sweets and tea pairing with Chieko Smith
- Ikebana workshop with no.michi.london
- Karate workshop
- Tsumami-Zaiku with Kyoko Sakaguchi
- Manga drawing with Sonia Leong
- Japanese language workshop with Manami Miyamoto
- Nerikiri-wagashi with Mutsami
- Jodo with Seishinkan
- Shodo: Summer calligraphy with Eisai
- Aikido workshop with Aikido Gyodokan
- Origami workshop with Alice Stern
Where And When Is Hyper Japan 2025 Taking Place?
- Dates: 24th - 26th July 2026
- Location: Olympia Events, Hammersmith Road, W14 8UX
- Closest underground station: District Line - Kensington (Olympia)
- Closest overground station: Kensington (Olympia)
How Much Are Tickets For Hyper Japan 2026?
Different passes are available for the event:
- Three day pass: £64
- Two day pass: £56
- Friday general admission: £27 (12pm to 8pm)
- Saturday general admission: £39.60 (10am to 8pm)
- Sunday general admission: £30 (10am to 5pm)
- Children under the age of 10: free
Tickets for workshops and meet & greets are available at an additional cost, depending on the event.
How Can I Get Tickets To Hyper Japan?
Head to the Hyper Japan website to purchase tickets for the 2026 event.
