Tokyo X 2026

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: NRG CENTER, 1 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77054
• EVENT DATE: Sat & Sunday, September 26 (10-9PM) / September 27 (10-7)
• WEBSITE: Tokyo X
• INSTAGRAM: Tokyox.usa
• VENDOR APPLICATIONS: Link

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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

• 35+ Food vendors
• 250+ Merchandise Vendors
• 350+ Artist Alley Vendors

Japan Guests

• TBA

USA Guests

• TBA

Performance

• Emerald Coast Okinawa
• Samurai Demonstation
• TBA

Attractions

• Car Show collaboration with Hot Import Nights ($1000 Prize)
• Cosplay Contest ($1000 Prize)
• Maid Cafe by Megami Maids
• FREE Concert
• FREE Speed Dating
• 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

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
• Sake Tasting 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

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).

TICKETS

• Saturday GA = $25 (Early Discount) / $35 (Early Discount) / $40 (At Door)
• Sunday GA = $15 (Early Discount)/ $25 (Early Discount)/ $30 (At Door)
• 2 Day VIP = $95 (Early Discount)/ $125 (Early Discount)/ $150 (At Door)
• Saturday VIP = $80 (Early Discount)/ $100 (Early Discount)/ $120 (At Door)
• Saturday VIP = $60 (Early Discount)/ $85 (Early Discount)/ $100 (At Door)
• 5-12 Kids = $7 (At Door Only)
• 4-1 Kids = FREE