Tokyo X 2026

Houston's Biggest Japanese indoor Japanese Festival with over 600 vendors, including food, cosplay, car show, dance competition, concert

Houston's BIGGEST Indoor Japanese Festival

Tokyo X is an annual Japanese cultural festival in Houston that welcomes 20,000+ attendees into a 300,000+ square-foot indoor event space to celebrate the creativity and contemporary spirit of Japan. Inspired by Tokyo’s ever-evolving urban landscape, the festival brings the city’s modern trends and diverse subcultures—from food and fashion to anime, music, and automotive culture—to Houston in a shared, immersive experience for all ages.

In 2026, Tokyo X will feature 600+ vendors, live performances, a Samurai Exhibit, cultural showcases, and curated culinary experiences. Designed to be approachable, engaging, and community-driven, Tokyo X continues to grow year over year and has become one of Texas’ leading platforms for cultural exchange—connecting audiences, creators, and brands through meaningful experiences inspired by the modern pulse of Tokyo and Japan.

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• ADDRESS: NRG CENTER, 1 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77054
• EVENT DATE: Sat & Sunday, September 26 (11-9PM) / September 27 (11-8)
• WEBSITE: Tokyo X
• INSTAGRAM: Tokyox.usa
• VENDOR APPLICATIONS: Link
• HOTEL DISCOUNTS: https://crewfare.com/events/tokyo-x-26

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PICKING UP PASSES

Passes must be collected from the Registration desk on day of event, located in front of Hall D at NRG Center. To pick up your passes, you must present a valid Eventbrite ticket that includes a QR code. Tickets will be scanned for badges at the doors.

• VIP / Media Passes can be picked at VIP line.
• Online 2 Day/ Saturday / Sunday Passes picked up at Prepurchased line.
• Kids 5-10 years of age ticket are aviable only at Regisration

Vendors

• 40+ Food vendors
• 250+ Merchandise Vendors
• 350+ Artist Alley Vendors

Japan Guests

• Gen Sato
• Hidetoshi Omori
• Aya Hirano

USA Guests

• Karen Fukuhara
• Yong Yea
• Jon Bailey
• Brain Beacock
• Dai Yoshihara
• Michaela Jill Murphy
• Dante Basco
• Erik Kimerer
• Aaron Dismuke

Performance

• Emerald Coast Okinawa
• *NEW - Live Concert with Coda (JoJo Bizzare Singer) - 9/27 Perfromance

Attractions

• Car Show collaboration with Hot Import Nights ($1000 Prize)
• Cosplay Contest ($1000 Prize)
• Maid Cafe by Megami Maids
• Live Concert
• Okinawa Taiko Performance
• Okinawa Festival Dance
• Kpop & JPop Dance Competition
• Stamp Rally
• Festival Games
• Idol Festival
• Q&As Panels (With Guests and Industry Professionals)
• Karaoke
• *NEW - Samurai Exhibit
• *NEW - TCG Tournament
• *NEW - Gundam Area
• *NEW - Beyblade Tournament
• *NEW - Live Car Wrap Demo
• *NEW - 2nd Panel Stage
• *NEW - Chance to Win FREE Stay in Japan Raffle

Workshops

• Origami Workshop
• Tea Ceremony Class
• Kimono Panel
• Karate Workshop
• Samurai Workshop
• Kimono Workshop
• Martial Art

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VIP Benifits (Limited)

• 2026 Tokyo X Hologram Badge
• 2026 Tokyo X Lanyard
• 1hr Early Access
• VIP Concert seats
• VIP Panel seats
• VIP Lounge Area
• VIP Snack Bar (Ticketed)
• Fast Lane Access for Autographs

VIP Swag Bag (Included)

• VIP Bag
• Sticker
• Coaster
• Keychain
• 2026 Enamel Pin
• 2026 Sponsors Goods

All Purchased tickets for Tokyo X 2026 will be able to enter a free raffle for FREE stay in Japan! Tokyo X will have QR Code to be scaned on the day of event to enter. (Airfare & Transporation to Japan not inlcuded)

VIP Benifits (Limited)

• 2026 Tokyo X Hologram Badge
• 2026 Tokyo X Lanyard
• 1hr Early Access
• VIP Concert seats
• VIP Panel seats
• VIP Lounge Area
• VIP Snack Bar (Ticketed)
• Priority Access for Autographs
• 15% OFF Maid Cafe

VIP Swag Bag (Included)

• VIP Bag
• Sticker
• Coaster
• Keychain
• 2026 Enamel Pin
• 2026 Sponsors Goods
• Snack Bar Tickets