Happy Anime Day! 🎉📺✨ Did you know? On October 22, 1958, Hakujaden (The Tale of the White Serpent)—Japan’s very first feature-length color anime—was released in theaters! To mark this incredible milestone in animation history, October 22nd is officially celebrated as Anime Day (アニメの日) in Japan! 🇯🇵 From timeless classics to new favorites, anime has a way of bringing fans together from all over the world. ❤️ 💬 How many anime did you spot? And one big question: What is the BEST anime of all time? Let us know in the comments! 👇 #HYPERJAPAN #AnimeDay #アニメの日

Did you know? In Japan, October 19th is celebrated as Overseas Travel Day (a fun pun on To-ku (10) ni I-ku (19) = “Go somewhere far”)! 🌍 Whether you’re planning your dream trip to Tokyo, reminiscing about past travels, or soaking up the culture right here with us at HYPER JAPAN Festival, there’s no better time to celebrate our shared love for Japan. ❤️

Did you know this Monday was Sports Day (スポーツの日) in Japan? 🇯🇵🏅 It’s a national holiday celebrating health, fitness, and team spirit across the country! 🏃‍♂️💨 Many sports-related cosplayers always catch our eye at HYPER JAPAN Festival. Which sports anime/manga is your favourite? Let us know in the comments! 💬 #hyperjapan

Halloween season is officially here! 🎃 Need some costume inspiration? Here’s a quick recap of the incredible cosplay talent featured at HYPER JAPAN! What character are you bringing to life this month? Tell us in the comments! 👇 #hyperjapan #cosplay #CosplayRecap #Halloween2026

Why do people keep coming back to HYPER JAPAN year after year? 🇯🇵✨ We interviewed veteran returning HYPER JAPAN guests at this year’s festival! From reuniting with friends to immersing in Japanese culture, we have different but unmatched vibes! 🌸 Are you a first-timer or a returning veteran? Let us know and your favourite things from the event in the comments! 👇 #hyperjapan

🍂 Today marks the first day of autumn! In Japan, autumn (秋 - aki) is known as the season of food, sports, and art. With cooler, more comfortable temperatures, it’s the perfect time to get outside, try something new, enjoy delicious food, and soak up the beauty of the season. 🍁✨ Here’s to a wonderful autumn! 🍂

We caught up with first-timers on the floor to ask their first HYPER JAPAN experience from this year’s festival. ✨ From the food and drink crawl and the market hall to authentic workshops, the post-festival blues are real while editing this 😭 Drop a comment: Looking back, what was your absolute favorite find or moment from the weekend? 💬👇 #hyperjapan

It’s getting to the end of the summer… We are recapping HYPER JAPAN memories from this summer’s festival! Countdown to next festival is already on… See you next year! ☀️ #hyperjapan #HYPERJAPANFestival2026 #summermemories #summerrecap

Missing the energy of HYPER JAPAN? We’ve got you covered. 🌸✨ Our full official photo report is now live! Dive back into the best of J-culture—from the stage highlights and incredible workshops to the amazing fashion, cosplay, and unforgettable bites. 🍣🖌️🎤   🔗 Link in bio to check out the full photo report. Did you make it into the album? Tag yourself if you spot yourself! 📸👇 
#hyperjapan #HYPERJAPANFestival2026 #Photoreport

The recap video of HYPER JAPAN Festival 2026 is here!✨ A massive THANK YOU to everyone who came, celebrated, and brought such incredible energy to HYPER JAPAN Festival this year. From breathtaking cosplay and unforgettable live performances to endless street food and the buzzing artist alley, you made this weekend truly magical. 🌸🏮 What was your favourite memory from this year’s festival? Drop your highlights in the comments! 💬 See you all next year! また来年！💫 Video by Genta Komatsu @tange_7 #hyperjapan #HYPERJAPANFestival2026