Kaori Wakamatsu x J-POP Collaboration!

Artist Kaori Wakamatsu x J-POP SUMMIT special collaboration! Here is J-POP SUMMIT 2016’s official poster and festival guidebook with the beautiful artwork exclusively created for J-POP SUMMIT by artist Kaori Wakamatsu, our 2016 guest of honor! Please start flipping through the pages by clicking on the images below or download the whole PDF booklet now […]

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INTERACTIVE SUMMIT Even More Mind-Expanding!

The latest Japanese technology such as robots and “Internet of Things” come together! Check out the INTERACTIVE Showcase and Sessions!

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Meet Your Favorite Artists at J-POP!

Plan your schedule ahead to meet your favorite artists!!

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BANDAI NAMCO is Cosplay Sponsor!

Co-presented by COSKAMI, J-POP SUMMIT 2016 is happy to announce that Cosplay Masquerade will thrive again this year at Fort Mason Center!

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More Go-Torch Characters The Merrier!

Japan’s favorite Go-torch Characters, “Paper Bag Fairy” and “Zombear” will appear at J-POP SUMMIT at Fort Mason Center!

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A New Sport RONDO Is Landing in SF!

“RONDO,” a modern sports game, will make its US debut at J-POP SUMMIT!

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khara inc. 10th Anniversary Exhibition at J-POP SUMMIT!

khara inc., an animation production company known for the legendary anime series “Evangelion,” is holding a special exhibition to celebrate their 10th anniversary!

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Meet Hiroyuki-Mitsume Takahashi at His Booth!

Visit the booth of illustrator/ live-painting artist Hiroyuki-Mitsume Takahashi to check out exclusive merch and maybe even get an autograph!

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Artist Village by SF Bazaar is Open & Free Admission!

SF Bazzar will bring more than 20 arts & crafts vendors and opens the ARTIST VILLAGE outside of J-POP SUMMIT area at the Fort Mason Center parking lot!

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SUBMIT NOW To Be The First “J-POP QUEEN!”

Calling all Harajuku Grrrls, Gaysha Grrrls, Sailor Moons, School Grrrls and beyond! Yes! We are! J-POP SUMMIT is very proud to announce the launch of our first ever “J-POP Queen” Drag Contest!

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Come Hungry! All FOOD Lineup Revealed!

Ramen Summit, Sake Summit, Japanese soul food, SF food trucks, Japanese beverages and sweets… and much more!

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