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

⌛️4 DAYS TO GO!
We are giving away a copy of Myths of Japan - the book by Masako Carey on the ultimate guide to Japanese mythology for young readers! 🗻📜 
Packed with 25+ legendary tales, stunning artwork by Katie Ponder, and profiles of iconic
creatures like Kitsune and Kappa, it’s the perfect addition to any young reader’s bookshelf! 📚 
How to enter:
1️⃣ Follow @hyperjapan and @dkbooks Instagram account
2️⃣ Like our post on August 3rd!
3️⃣ Comment your favourite Japanese myth, legend or yokai on our post on August 3rd! 
🗓️Entries close on Saturday 16th August 23:59 BST
🚨Enter now to avoid disappointment! 
Terms & Conditions:
• Open to UK residents only
• Entrants must be aged 18 or over
• No purchase necessary
• Entries close at 23:59 BST on 16 August 2025
• Winner(s) selected at random from eligible entries
• Winner(s) will be contacted via Instagram direct message
• If a winner does not respond within 7 days, an alternative winner may be selected
• This promotion is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram 
#hyperjapan #DKBooks #mythsofjapan #giveaway

Here is a comment from Chiaki Kobayashi @kobayashichiakidesu after his talk show at HYPER JAPAN Festival 2026! 🎤 #hyperjapan #HYPERJAPANFestival2026 #voiceactor #anime #chiakikobayashi

Here is a comment from Eir Aoi @aoieir after her performance at HYPER JAPAN Festival 2026! 🎤 Fun fact! “Shitakke”（したっけ） means “See you!” in Hokkaido dialect, where Eir is from! 👋 #hyperjapan #HYPERJAPANFestival2026 #music #Japanesemusic #eiraoi