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Inspired by Tokyo’s evolving streets and pop culture, the event features vendors, guests, performances, and nonstop experiences that connect tradition with today’s trends.

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ASIA SOCIETY COLLAB

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26

TUNA CUTTING FEAST

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26-27

TOKYO X CAR SHOW

HIN is coming back 2026 to team up with Tokyo X - Houston, Texas, Car show! They are bigger and better than before with more cars, Miss HIN contest, and more guests

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🔥GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT – Erik Kimerer🔥

From some of the most iconic anime of all time… we’re excited to welcome Erik Kimerer to Tokyo X 2026!

✨ Erik Kimerer is best known for bringing to life fan-favorite characters across anime and gaming, including:
• Ryuji Takasu — Toradora!
• Speed-o’-Sound Sonic — One-Punch Man
• Iguro Obanai — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
• Gowther — The Seven Deadly Sins
• Teruki “Teru” Hanazawa — Mob Psycho 100
• Biscuit Griffin — Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
• Haruyuki Arita — Accel World
…and many more iconic roles across both anime and gaming franchises!

🎤 Don’t miss your chance to meet him LIVE, get autographs, and be part of the experience!

📍 NRG Center – Houston, TX
📅 September 26–27, 2026
🎟️ Tickets available now — don’t miss out!

#htown #Anime #VoiceActor #houston

Experiencing real life Tokyo Drift. 🏁

Being invited to Formula Drift and getting to experience it firsthand truly felt like a dream come true. @tokyox.usa got the opportunity to walk on the track and see the behind-the-scenes action up close, something we’ll never forget.

Huge thank you to our new friends @api_sports_entertainment for hosting us in the suite and taking such great care of us 🙏
Incredible hospitality, amazing energy, and the chance to connect with so many great people in the space.

Also had the honor to watch @daiyoshihara getting into the hall of fame. And a glimpse of @sungkangsta standing next to us 😉

Grateful for the experience and the relationships built this weekend.

#asian #drift #friends #otaku

🎉 Guest Announcement – Karen Fukuhara ! 🎉

As a cultural event dedicated to celebrating Japanese pop culture and its global influence, Tokyo X is proud to announce Japanese-American actress Karen Fukuhara as a special guest for 2026. Karen has become an influential figure in film, television, and animation, helping bring Japanese and Asian representation to audiences around the world.

⭐ Karen Fukuhara Highlights:
• Kimiko Miyashiro in The Boys
• Katana in DC’s Suicide Squad
• Voice of Kipo in Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts
• Voice of Glimmer in She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
• Voice of F in Star Wars: Visions
• Appeared in Bullet Train
• Lady Himi in The Boy and the Heron

Join us in welcoming Karen Fukuhara to Houston and celebrating the growing impact of Japanese and Japanese-American talent in global entertainment.

🎌 Tokyo X
📅 September 26–27, 2026
📍 NRG Center
1 NRG Park, Houston, TX

🎟️ Tickets available now — link in bio

Stay tuned as we continue announcing more amazing guests coming to Tokyo X.

🚨🔥 TOKYO X IS EXPANDING AGAIN 🔥🚨

Feel like you have what it takes to be the best newtype or pirate king? Take on the competition for a chance to win the cash grand prize! Spots are extremely limited so make sure to purchase your tickets when they go live!

Partnering with @rooted_games , we’re bringing the heat with:

⚡ One Piece TCG Tournament
⚡ Gundam TCG Battles
⚡ Gundam Workshop Experience

🏆 Pod-Style Tournaments with AMAZING prizes on the line — jump in, compete, and win big 🔥

Whether you’re competing or just getting started, this is your chance to dive into the world of TCG and Gunpla 💯

🛠️ Learn how to build, panel, and customize your own Gundam
🎴 Battle it out in competitive TCG tournaments
🛍️ Purchase kits and cards on-site

This is more than just a zone… it’s a full experience for collectors, builders, and competitors alike 🔥

📍 NRG Center – Houston, TX
🗓 September 26–27, 2026

🎟 Tickets on Eventbrite – link in bio

🔥 LET IT RIP, HOUSTON 🔥

Tokyo X is leveling up once again…

We’re bringing the BEYBLADE TOURNAMENT to Tokyo X 2026 🌀⚡
Hosted by @masterbursters , this is your chance to battle it out, show your skills, and prove who’s the ultimate blader 💥

Whether you’re a longtime fan or just getting started, this is where competition meets pure hype. Expect intense matches, community vibes, and nonstop action all weekend long.

🏆 Tournament happening LIVE during Tokyo X
📍 NRG Center – Houston, TX
📅 September 26–27, 2026

Think you’ve got what it takes? 👀
It’s time to LET IT RIP.

🎟️ Tickets available on Eventbrite (link in bio)

#beyblade #otaku #fun #htx

🏁 GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT – DAI YOSHIHARA 🏁

Tokyo X is bringing the heat with a true motorsports legend the one and only Dai Yoshihara is coming to Houston! 🇯🇵💨

Dai Yoshihara is a Japanese professional driver with experience in drifting, road racing, time attack, hill climb, stunt driving, and instructing—stacked with championships and record-breaking performances. Born in Hachiōji, Tokyo, he got his driver’s license at 18 and immediately dove into drifting, quickly making his mark in D1 Grand Prix USA and Formula Drift.

🏆 He went on to dominate the scene—earning multiple podiums, winning the 2011 Formula Drift Championship, and securing the prestigious Triple Crown.

But Dai didn’t stop there…

⚡ He set the fastest lap at the 2019 Global Time Attack Super Lap Battle
🏔 Won the Unlimited Class at the 2020 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
🏎 Competed in TC America and IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (TCR)—scoring podiums and victories

From drifting to endurance racing, Dai Yoshihara continues to push limits and redefine what it means to be a versatile driver.

🎤 Meet & Greet + Live Panel
We will be hosting an exclusive meet and greet and a panel where Dai will break down his journey and what it really takes to become a professional driver—don’t miss this chance to learn directly from one of the best.

🚗 Come meet him LIVE at Tokyo X!

📍 NRG Center – Houston, TX
📅 September 26 (Saturday appearance only)
🎟️ Tickets available now on Eventbrite (link in bio)

#houston #drift #jdm #cars

✨ GUEST SPOTLIGHT – @cowbuttcrunchies ✨

@cowbuttcrunchies will also be joining Tokyo X as COSPLAY JUDGES and hosting a hands-on WORKSHOP—don’t miss the chance to learn directly from the best!

Cowbutt Crunchies Cosplay is an internationally acclaimed LGBTQ+ couple who specialize in couture cosplay, education, and incredible pop culture design.

Best known for their creative and sometimes experimental take on cosplay—creating mixed media builds that reimagine character designs using a wide variety of techniques—they continue to push the boundaries of what cosplay can be. 🔥

They have appeared on various media outlets and created promotional builds for major video game and TV launches, working with brands like Riot Games, miHoYo, and Marvel. 🎮

Their passion for cosplay and education has taken them around the world, hosting over 100 panels and creating hundreds of tutorials for aspiring cosplayers.

📚 Authors of:
• The Art of Extreme Wig Styling
• Fabulous Cosplay Footwear
• The Cosplay Book of Ballgowns

With 25 years of experience, their focus is on construction, creativity, and teaching others the art of cosplay. 🎭

📍 Tokyo X – NRG Center
📅 September 26–27, 2026
🎟️ Tickets on Eventbrite (link in bio)

#houston #cosplay #htx #anime #cosplayer

✨ GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT – GEN SATO ✨

Tokyo X is honored to welcome legendary manga artist & animator Gen Sato to Houston! 🇯🇵🔥

Debuting in 1977, Gen Sato helped shape the very foundation of modern anime and will celebrate his incredible 50th anniversary as an artist next year. From classic space operas to global franchises like Dragon Ball and Pokémon, his work has inspired generations of fans and creators around the world. At Tokyo X, Gen Sato will be meeting fans and doing his best to fulfill special requests—don’t miss this rare opportunity to connect with a true legend of anime history!

📍 NRG Center – Houston, TX
📅 September 26–27, 2026

🎟️ Early Bird Tickets available now on Eventbrite

🎬 Anime Credits Include:

• Space Battleship Yamato
• Galaxy Express 999
• Gatchaman
• Mobile Suit Gundam
• Dragon Ball

🤖 Mecha Design Work:
• Baldios
• Gaiking: Legend of Daiku-Maryu

👾 Also Contributed To:
• Pokémon
• Digimon

🏆 Career Highlights:
• Nearly 50 years in the anime & manga industry
• Worked across anime, manga, and video games
• Contributed to some of the most influential titles in anime history
• Known for both animation excellence and iconic mecha design

#DragonBall #Gundam #Pokemon #digimon

🔥 TOKYO X IDOL FEST 2026 IS BACKKKK 🔥

IDOLS… THIS IS YOUR SIGN 👀✨

We’re officially opening applications for Tokyo X Idol Fest 2026 and it’s about to be our most INSANE year yet with @starrypproductions

💫 Solo? Group? First time? Veteran?
👉ALL IDOLS WELCOME

⏰ Deadline: April 3 • 11:59PM CST
📲 Apply on the Tokyo X website under “Idol Fest”
🔗 or hit the link in bio NOW

Don’t overthink it… just APPLY 😤
This is your moment to shine on a REAL stage in front of thousands ✨

Let’s make 2026 ICONIC 💥

#idol #anime #kawaii #kagai

🎨 NEW GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT – CHAD HARDIN 🖊️🔥

We’re excited to welcome comic book artist Chad Hardin to Tokyo X 2026!

From an early passion growing up in Las Vegas to becoming one of the most recognized artists in the comic industry, Chad has built an incredible career working with top publishers including Marvel, DC Comics, Boom Studios, and more.

✨ Notable Works Include:
• Harley Quinn (DC Comics)
• Wonder Woman
• Justice League Giant
• Web of Spider-Man
• Antivenom
• Zatanna
• The Traveler

In 2007, Chad took a leap of faith—leaving his in-house illustrator role to pursue comics full-time—and never looked back. His iconic run on Harley Quinn alongside Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner helped define the character for a new generation of fans.

🎓 With an MFA in Sequential Art and years as an associate professor, Chad has also helped shape the next generation of comic artists.

🖤 Today, he continues to create original titles like Temerity, Hellbringers, The Hunters, and Death Watch, while producing stunning covers for Marvel and DC.

🔥 Meet Chad Hardin in person at Tokyo X—get autographs, commissions, and connect with one of the industry’s top talents!

📍 NRG Center
📅 September 26–27, 2026

🎟️ Tickets available now – link in bio

#houston #ChadHardin #HarleyQuinn

🎨 Guest Announcement - Hidetoshi Omori

Calling all the Final Fantasy 7 and Gundam Fans we have a Legend coming to Houston!

Hidetoshi Omori is recognized as one of the most important mech animators in the history of the Gundam franchise, helping shape the dynamic mechanical animation style that defined a generation of anime.

Career Highlights:
🎮 Animation Director — Final Fantasy VII @finalfantasy
🤖 Mech Animation Director — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack @mobilesuitgundam_oficial
⭐ Animation Director / Key Animator — JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure @jojotheanimation
🎨 Character Designer — Bio Booster Armor Guyver @guyvergenesis
🎬 Director — Robot Carnival
🍄 Adviser — Super Mario RPG
⚙️ Contributor to numerous robot projects with legendary director Yoshiyuki Tomino

This is a rare opportunity to meet one of the legendary creators behind some of the most iconic anime and video game projects ever made.

📍 Tokyo X
🗓 September 26–27, 2026
📍 NRG Center – Houston, Texas
✨ More guests to be announced soon

#gundam #finalfantasy #illustrator #anime #mecha

Today’s recap of the MEGA MEET was amazing hosted by @thecarmeetnetwork and @teamgillman

See everyone at the next meet!

🎨 Guest Announcement – @artbysushi

We’re excited to welcome Sukesha Ray (@artbysushi) to Tokyo X as our next featured comic illustrator guest!

Sukesha Ray is a breakthrough talent in the entertainment world, known for her incredible illustration work with major companies including DC Comics, Disney, Image Comics, Capcom/UDON, Dynamite, and IDW. Her bold style and dynamic storytelling have made her one of the rising creative forces in modern pop culture.

Beyond comics, Sukesha is also a Sony Music–signed singer, seamlessly blending art, music, and pop culture as one of entertainment’s newest multi-talented creators.

Meet her at Tokyo X and experience the work of an artist who is redefining creativity across multiple mediums.

📍 NRG Center – Houston
🗓 September 26–27

#comic #manga #illustration

🎉 COSPLAY CONTEST PRIZE SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉

We’re excited to welcome MocoQueen as an official prize sponsor for the Tokyo X Cosplay Contest!

MocoQueen specializes in high-quality colored contact lenses made for cosplayers, makeup artists, and creators who want to bring their characters to life with stunning eye transformations.

The right lenses can completely elevate a cosplay, and MocoQueen is all about helping creators capture every detail of their vision.

🏆 Cosplay Contest winners will receive FREE MocoQueen cosplay contact lenses as part of their prize package!

✨ Stay tuned for a special 10% off discount code for Tokyo X attendees.

Check them out: @moco_queen

#cosplay #contacts #color #houston

🎤 Guest Announcement – @brianbeacock

Brian Beacock is an actor, writer, producer, VO actor, singer and musician from the San Francisco Bay Area.
After completing the National Tour of Les Miserables, he moved to Los Angeles where he has created a diverse career including numerous cartoon series:

Takato Matsuki – Digimon
Yumichika Ayasegawa – Bleach
Yashamaru – Naruto
Sakon – Naruto
Ukon – Naruto
Chojuro – Naruto
Hoichi – Naruto
Shibuki – Naruto
Shu – Naruto
Pegasus / Helios – Sailor Moon
Walker Yumasaki – Durarara!!
Dengakuman – Bo-bobo Bo-bobobo
Krillin – Dragon Ball Super
Renzo Shima – Blue Exorcist
Sneech – Doraemon
Yamato Delgado – Battle B’Daman
Byonko – Zatch Bell!
Rivalz Cardemonde – Code Geass
Shouichi Imayoshi – Kuroko’s Basketball
Akutagawa – Bungo Stray Dogs
In video games, Brian is fan favorite:
Monokuma – Danganronpa franchise
Lloyd Irving – Tales of Symphonia
Sakon & Ukon – Naruto x Boruto
Luthier – Fire Emblem Heroes
Luthier – Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
One (M) – Drakengard 3
Little Paro – Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

Brian has appeared in various television series including Kath & Kim, CSI, General Hospital, Passions, Imagination Movers, and NBC’s The Rerun Show, and his Primetime Emmy award winning series “Acting Dead.”You can see it now exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. Brian has been a musical guest on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and sang for Betty White’s Birthday on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

Brian’s feature film appearances include Mulholland Drive, Buying The Cow, Circuit, To The Beat!, Racing Colt, and horror feature Hollow Scream.

Theater credits include the West Coast Premiere of Elegies, Naked Boys Singing, When Pigs Fly, the one-man show Fully Committed, and playing a Broadway Axl Rose in Andy Prieboys’ cult favorite White Trash Wins Lotto.

Follow Brian on:
TikTok @monokumabrianb
Instagram & Twitter @brianbeacock

📍 NRG Center – Houston, Texas
📅 September 26–27, 2026

🔥 Tokyo X Dance Competition 🔥

Tokyo X is teaming up with Soundbox again to bring an exciting K-Pop / J-Pop Dance Competition to the stage! Last year was the debut of the dance competition and it was a huge turn out!

📅 September 27, 2026
📍 NRG Center – Houston

✨ All contestants receive 2-Day Tokyo X passes
🎤 Perform live on Sunday in front of thousands of attendees
🏆 Winner has a chance to win $1,000

📝 Applications on bio.

#kpop #dance #houston #fun

Tokyo X continues to grow bigger than ever as we bring more authentic pieces of Japan to Houston.

This year, Tokyo X is proud to collaborate with @japanesecharm and @moonrabbitblades , to present one of the largest samurai collections ever showcased in Texas.

Guests will have the rare opportunity to experience the spirit of Japan up close through an extraordinary display of authentic samurai armor, weapons, and historical artifacts that represent centuries of Japanese craftsmanship and warrior culture.

This exhibit is more than a display a journey into the legacy of the samurai and the artistry that shaped Japan’s history.

⚔️ Authentic samurai armor and weapons
🗡️ Historic Japanese artifacts and collectibles
🎎 A cultural showcase celebrating the spirit of Japan

🎁 To celebrate the launch of this exhibit, Japanese Charms will also be raffling off travel accommodations in Japan for lucky attendees. A chance to experience the culture where these incredible artifacts originate.

Step into history and witness the craftsmanship, honor, and tradition of the samurai.

📍 Tokyo X – NRG Center, Houston
🗓 September 26–27, 2026
🎫 Tickets on Eventbrite

More announcements coming soon as Tokyo X continues to bring Japan to Houston. 🇯🇵

🍶 The Largest Sake Expo is Coming to Houston 🍶

Houston is about to experience Japan like never before.

Over 20 sake breweries from Japan are coming to Houston to showcase their craft, bringing 50+ types of premium sake for guests to explore and taste. From crisp and dry to rich and umami-forward, this is your chance to experience the incredible depth of Japan’s brewing tradition.

Meet brewery representatives, discover new favorites, and dive into the culture behind Japan’s most celebrated drink.

@dassai_blue
@amabukishuzo_official
@sake_akagisan
@hakkaisansake
@izumibashi_official
@kamotsuru_sake_brewing
@katsuyamasake
@kikusui_pr
@kizakura_usa
@nanbubijin_sake
@nihonsakari_official
@tatsuriki_official
@kikumasa_international
@koimari_official
@hououbiden
@heiwausa
@gozenshu
@brooklynkura
@kuroushi_sake
@jozen_mizunogotoshi
@fukuchiyoshuzo_nabeshima
@akabu_sake

📍 Houston Kanpai Fest
📅 April 19, 2026
🎟 Tickets available on Eventbrite

KANPAI — to culture, craftsmanship, and community.

🎤 Guest Announcement: Jon Bailey 🎤

We’re excited to welcome Jon Bailey as an official guest at Tokyo X this year at NRG Center in Houston.

For 2 decades, Jon Bailey has been the epic voice behind everything from Star Wars to Dr Pepper — anime, commercials, trailers, animation, games, and everything in between.

While best known as the “Epic Voice” in the 4x Emmy-nominated Honest Trailers series, he’s also fan favorites like Marvel Rivals’ Jeff the Land Shark and over 100 Transformers, including Soundwave in Transformers One.

Prolific in TV and film ADR, Jon performs for A-list actors such as Chris Hemsworth and Ryan Reynolds.

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May

9

AAPI Fest

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September

26-27

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With 600+ vendors, and a growing national footprint, Tokyo X has become a platform that connects creators, brands, and communities through shared experiences inspired by Japan—welcoming fans, families, and first-timers alike.

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1 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77054

info@tokyonightfest.com