HandMade In Japan Fes 2026 (Summer)
Japan's largest handmade-craft festival, where about 3,000 creators sell jewelry, ceramics, leather, art and food over one weekend.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/07/11 02:00 – 2026/07/12
- Where
- Tokyo Big Sight, West Halls 1 & 2（3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0063）
- City
- Tokyo
- Getting there
- Directly connected to Kokusai-tenjijo-seimon Station on the Yurikamome Line; about a 7-minute walk from Kokusai-tenjijo Station on the Rinkai Line.
- Price
- ¥1,300 advance / ¥1,500 door (1-day); ¥2,000 advance / ¥2,500 door (2-day); elementary schoolers and younger free.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Directly connected to Kokusai-tenjijo-seimon Station on the Yurikamome Line; about a 7-minute walk from Kokusai-tenjijo Station on the Rinkai Line. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- ¥1,300 advance / ¥1,500 door (1-day); ¥2,000 advance / ¥2,500 door (2-day); elementary schoolers and younger free.. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- art lovers, designers, families, groups of friends
Highlights
- Around 3,000 makers selling original handmade goods you won't find anywhere else
- Hands-on workshops plus live music and food stalls
- Both days open 11:00-19:00 at Tokyo Big Sight
Background & story
Organized by the handmade marketplace Creema, HMJ has grown into Japan's biggest creator fair, held twice a year (summer and winter) at Tokyo Big Sight.
Good to know
Buy advance tickets online to save and skip the queue; cash and major IC/credit payments are widely accepted at booths.