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Come Hungry! All FOOD Lineup Revealed!

Ramen Summit, Sake Summit, Japanese soul food, SF food trucks, Japanese beverages and sweets… and much more!

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NHK WORLD Booth Packed Full of Fun!

Domobics by TPDomo, art project by Sebastian Masuda, Fan Experience with Tokyo Performance Doll, cooking demos by Chef Saito and Yu Hayami and much much more!

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Let’s Jump Start J-POP SUMMIT with “Domobics!”

Everyone’s favorite NHK mascot, Domo, and Tokyo Performance Doll will dance “Domobics” on FMC main stage!

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J-POP IDOL! Karaoke Contest with Silent Siren!

Sing your heart out in Japanese! J-POP SUMMIT 2016 is excited to announce the 4th annual J-POP IDOL! CONTEST at the main stage inside Fort Mason Center!

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Ken Hamazaki Bringing “Red Tea Ceremony” Back

Japanese contemporary artist, Ken Hamazaki (a.k.a. Hechi-Ken), will come back to J-POP SUMMIT since his last appearance in 2013 AND hold legendary “Red Tea Ceremony” at Fort Mason Center!

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“The Living Storybook” by Real Escape Game

Real Escape Game is back for the J-POP Summit 2016 in a brand new format!

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Enter the Q&A Raffle and Get Called to Stage!

Prepare your question and come to the main stage for your favorite artist’s Q & A!

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Odottemita Dance Contest with GARNiDELiA!

Dancers! Odottemita fans! J-POP SUMMIT 2016 is excited to announce its 6th competition of ODOTTEMITA DANCE CONTEST!

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VIP Pass to Maximize Your Experience!

“VIP Pass” includes early entry to the festival, access to VIP Lounge, Meet & Greet opportunities with guests, even a chance to sneak-peak the soundcheck rehearsal by raffle!

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Mitz Mangrove Takes Center Stage on J-POP 2016 Sunday!

We are super excited to announce Mitz Mangrove’s appearance at J-POP SUMMIT 2016!

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GARNiDELiA Very First Show In SF at J-POP 2016!

GARNiDELia, a music duo popular for the theme songs of hit TV anime series is coming to J-POP SUMMIT!

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