Grab this exclusive opportunity to play Jump Force – a game that unites characters from One-Piece, Dragon Ball-Z, Naruto, Death Note and MORE!
Official release date is in 2019!
You won’t get a better chance to try out this new game than HYPER JAPAN this weekend!
Unite your favourite characters for the biggest fighting game to come out of an anime universe ever!!
Website: https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/
Join a the team of 3 aliens on their journey of discovery as they explore the deserted space station they find themselves in! The Journey Home is the English title (‘Space Bug’ in Japanese)!
©W.BABA&TMSNew and never before shown in the UK! This will be a perfect showing to bring the family to see.
©W.BABA&TMSCheck out the original amazing trailer here (In Japanese!)
The showing at the event will be in English!
Only showing at the HYPER Theatre on Saturday Session 1.
Webpage: http://www.spacebug-special.com/
Immerse yourself in some of the most unique aspects of Japanese culture!
Think stunning technology for the future! Or real life ninjas!
Stories to amaze, astound and reveal Japan in a new light!
Don’t miss the NHK Special Screenings at the HYPER Theatre!
What do a working single woman, a retired couple, a company formed by ex-Sony engineers and a Buddhist priest all have in common? The AIBO robot dog, produced by Sony from 1999 to 2006. Sony discontinued support for the AIBO in 2013. Three years later, AIBO owners all around Japan, still love their AIBO and want to live out the rest of their days with them.
This is a touching story about a group of very diverse people who are interconnected by robot dogs and working hard to keep them alive.
Showcasing at the HYPER Theatre, for a deeper look into technology in Japan!
Webpage: https://www.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/lens/304_28.html
Masaaki Hatsumi, 84 years old, is a living ninja in modern times. As the grandmaster of Togakure-ryu, an amazing legacy of ninja’s martial arts, left and remained throughout the history of 900 years, has drawn attention from FBI and other government agencies as ultimate survival skills of dodging enemy attacks and saving one’s life.
We will look at the life of the world-renowned grandmaster and his legendary techniques in wonder.
Don’t miss this unique showing at the HYPER Theatre!
Webpage: https://www.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/special/episode/201806100810/
Yes! You heard it right!
Manga Planet presents HYPER Anison Party feat. Taketeru SUNAMORI! These special performances will have a separate Club Room with shows throughout the event!
Experience the energy of this DJ, bringing the Tokyo club scene to London!
Pioneering the ‘anison’ genre; techno with your favourite anime and gaming tracks!
BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE!
Ladybeard will be getting his own set AND a collaboration with Anison DJ in the Club Room!
IT DOESN’T GET BETTER THAN THIS!
If you love sake or have always wanted to try it, we have a treat for you this July!
Introducing a unique seminar with sake sommelier and Museum of Sake founder, Natsuki Kikuya!
She’ll be using summery and light sake to show you the delights of a sake cocktail!
A rare opportunity to learn more about this carefully crafted alcohol brewed in Japan!
Natsuki Kikuya
Born into a family with a proud history of Sake brewing, Natsuki Kikuya’s journey back to her sake roots can be traced to 2009, where she worked as a “Sake sommelier” at the Zuma and ROKA restaurants in London. In 2013, she launched the “Museum of Sake”, a Sake PR and Education agency dedicated to introducing and promoting Sake to European markets.
Webpage: http://www.museumofsake.co.uk
Ai My Maid returns to HYPERJAPAN Festival 2018!! ?
The cutest maids and hosts will welcome you into the world of the maid cafe in which you can order drinks, play games together, chat and request a dance or song!
The newest episodes of the hottest anime you love, or can’t wait to discover, on the big screen! HYPER JAPAN teams up with Crunchyroll!
We’ll be announcing the specific titles, but we couldn’t help but tease with these images!
Featuring at the HYPER Theatre on all 3 days, keep an eye on the schedule for times and don’t miss these special showings!!
Crunchyroll Website: http://www.crunchyroll.com/
We all want to have the best time and enjoy HYPER JAPAN!
However there are a few things that you need to do to remain safe and genki (happy and healthy!)
“Following recent incidents in London this year, and following close discussions with Metropolitan Police and the campaign for “Safer London”, regretfully Olympia London will not allow any visitors access to the Venue with any form of replica weapon. It is advisable that you do not travel to the venue carrying any replica weapons or items that could be deemed offensive or inappropriate for a family event.”
IF IN DOUBT, DON’T BRING IT
Bag searches will be carried out at the entrance and the organiser reserves the right to prohibit any items that are considered offensive or could cause harm. Prohibited items will be held by the organiser’s and can be collected from the Organiser’s Office when leaving.
It may get hot within the venue, please make sure to always carry a bottle of water. If you’re feeling faint or ill please come to the Organiser’s Office, which is located on the ground floor of the Olympia National. Bottled water will be sold at all Olympia official food stands.
Never leave your bag or any valuables unattended at the event. The Organisers will not take responsibility for any items lost or stolen. Stay vigilant and be aware!
If an item is lost or stolen on the day you can report it at the Organisers Office.
If you are made to feel uncomfortable, are harassed, followed or touched onsite please do not stay silent. Please immediately inform HYPER JAPAN staff or onsite security at the Organiser’s Office. Do not try to physically confront the person. People found to be sexually harassing others will be escorted off-site and refused reentry for the rest of the event and any subsequent events.
Please drink responsibly.
HYPER JAPAN will operate a Challenge 25 policy during the event, so those who are particularly youthful in appearance may be asked for proof of age.
HYPER JAPAN reserves the right to refuse service of alcohol to customers.
Please be considerate of others when consuming alcohol as many visitors will be underage.
Visit drinkaware.co.uk for more information.
Who doesn’t love a drink at a summer festival?? The J-Bar is returning to HYPER JAPAN Festival 2018!
Fully stocked with Japanese beer for you to try!
Drinks list to be announced soon.
For 18+ only. Always drink aware.
Seriously! For it to be officially summer you NEED to brush off the yukata and come to HYPER JAPAN!
We’re inviting all of our visitors to get a hold of a yukata (or kimono!) and celebrate summer like the Japanese!
Expect beautiful colours and patterns! We can’t wait to see you there!
The most exciting Christmas event in London kicked off with a bang today, as Tobacco Dock was filled with visitors eager to take in the cultural sights and sounds of HYPER JAPAN, taste some Japanese eats, and, of course, get their hands on some unique Christmas gifts! In case you missed it, we’ll share some of the highlights:
Starting with HYPER JAPAN’s first School’s Day! In which we had local Shadwell primary school students engaging in Japanese storytelling performed by Oxford Brookes University Japanese Studies students! A fun and engaging afternoon of activities to engage young people in all aspects of Japanese culture. We look forward to hosting this again!
Going on to the visually stunning, the Illuminight “akari” lantern installation treated visitors to the best display of this style of Japanese craft art that you’ll encounter outside of Japan. Remember that all HYPER JAPAN visitors are able to see this exhibition, so if you’re joining us tomorrow or Sunday you owe it to yourself to check it out. Those who wanted a more hands-on experience were even able to join in with the goldfish lantern decoration or cutout workshops, with the masters at our Creative Studio. These are running again on Saturday and Sunday, with tickets just £7 for adults and £5 for under-10s.
Smoothly seguing from modern takes on traditional art, to that of pop culture! Dai Nippon Printing Co. bought the “The World of Fairy Tail” exhibition which delighted fans of anime & manga with original artwork from the international hit series. Even including photo spot for those looking to take a selfie to commemorate the precious memory as well as books and art prints for those seeking a tangible piece of the experience to take home.
Foodies, too, were well-catered for as our inaugural RAMEN EXPERIENCE kicked off today! This brand new addition to the HYPER JAPAN family of festive food fun featured 4 flavoursome soup bases, which visitors can sample before choosing their favourite to enjoy with a personalised bowl of ramen. If delicious soup noodle sounds like your idea of a good time in the nippy winter weather, tickets are still available to pre-book for Sunday as of this writing.
Our Food Court was, as always, another source of delicious Japanese edibles, with exhibitors such as Kome Donburi House and Juzu serving up a selection of Japanese food unlike any other in the UK. Speaking of exhibitors, Christmas shoppers were able to fill up on stocking stuffers and sneaky treats for themselves with big names like JPU Records and Tofu Cute supplying J-pop and Kawaii goods, and others offering an array of more traditional items.
Last but not least, our world-class stage performances rocked Tobacco Dock and all who attended today; FEMM showed off songs from their brand new album, while MUTANT MONSTER returned to the UK and brought their own brand of punk rock back to our excited audience! Both groups (and more!) are back on stage tomorrow and Sunday, so there’s still time to catch an amazing show.
As much as we wish the fun could last forever, it’s time to say farewell to another wonderful HYPER JAPAN event as our Christmas Market has come to a close. With powerful stage performances, the Illuminight installation sharing the magic of a collection of curated Japanese craft arts, incredible edibles and more, we’ve enjoyed bringing you this taste of Japan in the UK once again this winter!
Cosplayers showed us their dedication to their craft and fandom by taking part in our COSTest, HYPER JAPAN’s very own competitive Cosplay event, dazzling audiences with their hand-crafted homages to their favourite characters. Judges had a hard time with the stiff competition, but were eventually able to crown one clear winner!
Weeks of contesting ideas came to a head as the Kikkoman HYPER Sandwich Competition saw the selected Shoyu sandwich ideas from our social media suggestions go head-to-head, as reimagined by professionals! The real winners were the audience, who got to sample each of these creations and vote for their favourites alongside a panel of judges. On a similarly delicious note, our Ramen Experience warmed the hearts (and stomachs!) of participating visitors, who each voted for their favourite Japanese soup noodle base from samples before enjoying their choice with some satisfying ramen.
The exhibitor side of proceedings was superlatively satisfied by our stalls full of sellers, exhibitors such as Wagashi Japanese bakery and JP Books helping visitors with finding that unique Christmas Gift or special Japanese snack, to say nothing of all the happy shoppers indulging their own Japanophile interests!
Last but not least by any stretch of the imagination, our stage was host to an incredible range of acts, with punk rockers MUTANT MONSTER and metalheads LOVEBITES amazing crowds with their performances across the afternoon. The weekend’s festivities finally came to a close as master Rakugo storyteller Katsura Sunshine rocked the audience with laughter!
Last but not least, we’ve confirmed the date and location for HYPER JAPAN Festival 2018! We’d like to thank you for coming, and we’ll see you next Summer!
We’re now more than halfway through the UK’s premier Japanese food & culture event, and the excitement was overflowing, despite the winter chill, as the best Japanese food, music, culture and shopping once more delighted our visitors!
Participants in S&B’s Deco Curry workshop were shown how to make this warming wonder into a chara-ben style bit of cute cooking. Everyone who participated in the workshop were given samples of S&B curry to take home and you can keep an eye out for their creations with the hashtags #LoveSBCurry #HYPERJAPAN.
Speaking of Japanese food, exhibitors like Japan Centre were supplying visitors with the Japanese snacks and goods that they craved, from Pocky to posters and from melon-pan to manga. For those hungrier for fashion than foodstuffs, exhibitors like Aoi Clothing and Dreamy Bows had accessories and outré outfits galore!
Keeping with the fashion trend, our J-Style Fashion show lit up the stage with all the aplomb audiences have come to expect, models strutting their stylistic stuff to awe our visitors and inspire their own ensembles. In our second session, powerful fashion statements gave way to the powerful metal sound of LOVEBITES, the all-female Japanese metal sensation who made a huge splash with their first overseas performance, live on our HYPER Live stage! Both our Fashion show and LOVEBITES will be returning to our stage on Sunday as well.
Our Creative Studio hosted an incredible Ikebana workshop by the Ohara School’s England chapter, where intrepid florists could get to grips with this traditional Japanese art. If that sounds like your kind of thing, don’t fret, as there is another workshop tomorrow! Visitors were also able to enjoy a more modern twist on traditional Japanese art at our Digital Ukiyo-e gallery, bringing the aesthetic of the floating world to our event on full colour displays. On top of this, the Illuminight installation and workshops were another amazing showcase of Japanese craft arts.
Last but not least, some of our visitors helped beat the winter chill with a sampling of the tastiest Japanese tipples at our Sake Cocktail Awards! Each participating visitor was able to taste and then vote for their favourite from three incredible offerings by select mixologists, with the winner crowned based on their choices. If you missed out today, there are still tickets available tomorrow for £5 per person.
Make a wish! Tofu Cute are bringing Christmas magic to HYPER JAPAN, with a festive twist on our iconic Tofu Cute x AMUSE photo opportunity area, a winter wonderland filled with adorable plushies on a beautifully decorate Christmas tree – the perfect place to leave your holiday wishes for the new year!
As Tofu Cute has partnered with AMUSE (the company behind everyone’s beloved Alpacasso plushies), you’ll have the chance to snap a cute selfie with the full range of AMUSES’ cuddly creatures – use our exclusive hashtag #tofucuteamuse and tag us in your pictures for a chance to win a kawaii prize!
The photo opportunity area includes a range of super giant AMUSE plush, including lesser-spotted SUPER GIANT Alpacasso, a snuggly 80cm behemoth that stands (or more accurately, lounges) head and shoulders above its smaller brethren. There’s also some inflatable sweet treats and a cute backdrop to make your picture look out-of-this-world kawaii!
To add a Japanese twist to the photo area, Tofu Cute are inviting our customers to write and draw on their own unique Japanese style Ema plaque to hang their hopes and dreams on our kawaii Christmas tree!~
Don’t worry if you can’t make it – we can still make your festive dreams come true with our Tofu Cute lucky bags, which will include new exclusive ranges that we’ll be adding online over the Christmas period. ʕっ•ᴥ•ʔっ
It’s Christmas time again, and Tofu Cute will be setting up their pop up shop at the HYPER JAPAN Christmas 2017, offering the largest range of fun Japanese snacks, AMUSE plushies, squishies, and stationery in the UK– the ideal place to find an excellent holiday gift at ‘stocking filler’ prices for all fans of kawaii culture!
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you’ll love Tofu Cute’s range of tempting treats from Japan. You may have tried Pocky sticks before, but at HYPER JAPAN you’ll also be able to purchase rarer and lesser-known Japanese snacks that are almost impossible to find elsewhere.
You should also look out for kawaii items such as Re-Ment miniatures featuring Rilakkuma, PomPomPurin, Sailor Moon and more, cute stationery such as pens, stickers, notepads and deco tapes, as well as bento making accessories that help you create the cutest lunch around! We’re also bringing a range of adorable gachapon capsule prizes, the perfect pocket-sized gift for a special someone <3
Are you indecisive? We have the perfect solution to your problem – our expert team has assembled a mountain of Tofu Cute Lucky Bags containing either snacks or Amuse plushies (or both). These are cute reusable drawstring bags with a Maneki Neko (lucky cat) or a festive Christmas reindeer alpaca on the front, each containing a random, delightful selection of treats inside.
This HYPER JAPAN Christmas Market, we’ll be bringing never-before-seen exclusive products – so make sure to be first in line! We can’t wait to see you there! If you can’t make it, be sure to check out TofuCute.com for the best selection of kawaii gifts for the holiday season. (☆▽☆)
Here it is!
For all of you who want more details on where your favourite exhibitor is! Or those who want to know who’s new this year! For those who love to plan, and those who are just curious…
Get a downloadable pdf version here!
Some of you will remember SAKE BAR IZANAI at HYPER JAPAN Christmas 2016! We’re delighted to announce that once again it will be returning! The perfect opportunity for you to try out a Japanese izakaya!
For those of you who have been to Japan, you may know what an ‘izakaya’ is. But for those who don’t, put simply it’s a Japanese bar! At HYPER JAPAN Christmas 2017 we have an ‘izakaya’ called SAKE BAR IZANAI for you to experience! This is the perfect area for you to take a moment out of your busy HYPER JAPAN schedule to enjoy a drink with your family and friends. There’ll be a wide variety of Japanese alcohol for you to try – ranging from beer to whiskey, sake and other spirits!
Outside of alcohol, in true izakaya style, there will also be a selection of nibbles and snacks! Come grab a drink and relax at SAKE BAR IZANAI!
BOO!
Don’t worry! The only scary thing this duo is capable of is showing that they’re scarily talented! This pair born out of the SDN48 and DIVA (a dance vocal group from AKB48) perform on the HYPER Live Stage at HYPER JAPAN Christmas 2017!
With fun, fast paced beats and energetic dances to go with them, these two women are bound to mesmerise you whilst on stage! Recently coming from a tour dates in New York they are flying to England to perform only on Friday and Saturday of HYPER JAPAN! You definitely don’t want to miss them!
They not just offering a fantastic music but amazing visuals supplied by 2mo! The talented Visual Jockey!
Check out their music below!
Track 1: Touch My Body
Track 2: Moonlight
MESSAGE From BOO
PROFILE
Miyuu, a member of SDN48 and SAtoko, a member of DIVA (a dance vocal group of AKB48) have united to form a dynamic new duo called “BOO”!! Miyuu, a talented vocalist has joined forces with Satoko who has performed in over 600 musicals in Las Vegas to form a tall & sleek Duo.
Satoko Profile
Satoko has appeared at Imperial Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas for 2 years. Upon her return to Japan, she became a member of an AKB48 dance vocal group DIVA where they reached Oricon Singles Ranking, hitting #3.
Miyuu Profile
At the age of 18, Miyuu was awarded the Grand Prix in the Shonan Girl Contest and became the poster girl for her hometown Shonan. She then passed an audition to be a second generation member of the SDN48.
TWITTER: @miyuu_hosoda @satokokasuya
2mo Profile
He has been creating concert visuals for global artists like Paul McCartney and Ed Sheeran. He has also been creating lyric movie for Japanese musicians and directing VR for lives. He is proficient in the realisation of the world of music with graphics and CG movies.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
24th(Fri) Nov 16:15
25th(Sat) Nov 20:00
We are excited to announce that Katsura Sunshine is back to HYPER JAPAN!!
The concept is simple: a man, a fan, a handkerchief and a stage… master rakugo storyteller Katsura Sunshine uses just these things to reduce an audience into fits of laughter! Fresh off successful run on the West End, this dynamic comic takes traditional Japanese comedy tales and performs them for an English speaking audience, to hilarious effect.
Rakugo has been passed down from master apprentice for generations and yet is proved to be just as funny as it was 400 years ago when Katsura Sunshine gets on the stage! Perhaps you’re wondering how traditional Japanese stories can be funny in English? We’ll leave that for Katsura Sunshine to show you… There’s no way you’ll stop laughing!
Message from KATSURA SUNSHINE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKMDbyq_7UU
PROFILE
Sunshine went to Japan in 1999 to pursue studies in Noh and Kabuki Theatre, while working as an instructor of English Language at the prestigious Daigakushorin International Language Academy. On September 1st , 2008, Sunshine was accepted as an apprentice to the great Rakugo storytelling Master, Katsura Bunshi VI (then named Katsura Sanshi), and subsequently received the name Katsura Sunshine. He is the first ever Western Rakugo storyteller in the history of the “Kamigata” Rakugo tradition, based in Osaka, and only the second ever in the history of Japan.
WEB: http://rakugo.co.uk/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/katsurasunshine
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunshine.rakugo
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
26th(Sun) Nov 17:30
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This band will BLOW YOUR MIND this November!
LOVEBITES are one the most promising rising stars of Japan’s female metal scene! We are proud and excited to host their very first overseas performance at the HYPER Live Stage!! Expect a powerful performance as these talented women tear apart the stage with their insane skills on their instruments!
If you have never listened to them, just give the video below a listen and you’ll understand! They are a real heavy metal band; but people who are not familiar with the genre can also enjoy their catchy and beautiful melody line.
Don’t miss their first BITE into the world!
Message from LOVEBITES
PROFILE
Lovebites, a five-piece all-female outfit, is undoubtedly one of the most promising rising stars of Japan’s metal scene. Having listened to overseas heavy metal greats growing up, the band’s writing has been directly influenced by them. Coupled with their own unique take on music, everything has culminated into forging a truly formidable group with a deep heavy metal sonic structure that features powerful twin guitars, crystal clear vocals, and a tight rhythm section. Lovebites’ first EP was released in May, 2017 in Japan followed by European/North American releases in August. Their debut album Awakening from Abyss will be simultaneously released in different territories in October, 2017.
WEB: http://www.jpurecords.com/artists/lovebites/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lovebites_jp
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
25th(Sat) Nov 18:30
26th(Sun) Nov 16:45
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