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Don't miss the biggest celebration of Japanese culture in the UK this summer

Daniel Sheppard, Content Writer UK, Thatsup Daniel Sheppard, Content Writer UK, Thatsup
Daniel Sheppard

Taking place from 18 to 20 July at the Olympia exhibition centre, Hyper Japan 2025 will showcase the breadth of Japanese culture. Spanning manga, anime, gaming, fashion, music, food, tea ceremony, martial arts, and traditional crafts, the three-day celebration offers immersive experiences across diverse themed zones.

The biggest Japanese culture event in the UK, Hyper Japan draws in around 50,000 visitors and has been running for 15 years. Attendees can browse a wide selection of exhibitors featuring food, tourism, kawaii items, and cultural goods from Japan, accompanied by live performances and workshops covering cooking, origami, tea ceremony, martial arts, music, and more. One of this year's highlights is the “Meet Kabuki” booth, where visitors can don authentic kabuki costumes and try traditional kumadori makeup.

You can find out more about Hyper Japan 2025 and book your spot here.

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