About this Event
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: , 1 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77054
- EVENT DATE: Sat & Sunday, September 26 (11-9PM) / September 27 (11-8)
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- HOTEL DISCOUNTS:
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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
- TBA
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
- CODA - JOJO BIZARRE (Official Singer from Japan) - 9/27/26
- TBA
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
- *NEW - Live Concert with Coda (JoJo Bizzare Singer)
Workshops
- Origami Workshop
- Tea Ceremony Class
- Kimono Panel
- Karate Workshop
- Samurai Workshop
- Kimono Workshop
- Sake Tasting (VIP Pass only)
- Martial Art
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VIP Benifits (Limited)
- 2026 Tokyo X Hologram Badge
- 2026 Tokyo X Lanyard
- 1hr Early Access
- Priority front Concert seats **
- VIP Private seating
- Fast Lane Access for Autographs
- VIP Swag Bag (Included)
- Tokyo X Fan
- 2026 Enamel Pin
- 2026 Tshirt
- 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)
PARKING
Parking is managed directly by NRG Park, not Tokyo X. All attendees must park in designated lots surrounding NRG Center. Entrance is Lot 2 and 11 will be accessible for a day of entry. NRG Parking Fee: $27 per day (subject to change by NRG Park).
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
NRG Center, 1 Fannin Street, Houston, United States
USD 30.27 to USD 144.36
