HYPER JAPAN 2012 Spring

Natsuko Aso Live

Catch the actress and J-pop star Natsuko Aso live on the HYPER JAPAN stage on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 February.

Third Window Films Showcase

Third Window Films present outstanding Japanese director Satoshi Miki and film and television actor Eri Fuse for a presentation & Q&A on their work.

Bushiroad: Cardfight!! Vanguard

Learn to play Cardfight!! Vanguard, Bushiroad's brilliant new trading card game. Exclusively at HYPER JAPAN Spring 2012.

Eat-Japan @ HYPER JAPAN

Eat, drink and discover the tastes of Japan at HYPER JAPAN Spring 2012. Featuring the Sushi Awards, Sake Awards, tastings, demonstrations, food stalls and more.

Eat-Japan Sushi Awards: UK Sushi Roll Championship 2012

Fri Feb 24-Sun Feb 26 at HYPER JAPAN Spring 2012. Taste five original sushi roll creations then vote for your favourite. Limited Early Bird tickets available now: half price at just £10.

Eat-Japan Sake Awards: Top Brewery Taste-Off

Fri Feb 24-Sun Feb 26 at HYPER JAPAN Spring 2012. Brand new sake event debuts. Limited Early Bird tickets available now: half price at just £10.

Cosplay at HYPER JAPAN

There's even more cosplay than ever at HYPER JAPAN 2012 Spring. Click here to find out about our brilliant cosplay competitions and how you can enter.

UK Kawaii Star of the Year

Who is our brand new ambassador of cute? Find out who won a trip to Japan courtesy of eTours, Alitalia and Shiba Park Hotel - as well as the chance to represent kawaii in the UK for HYPER JAPAN!