Missing the energy of HYPER JAPAN? We’ve got you covered. 🌸✨ Our full official photo report is now live! Dive back into the best of J-culture—from the stage highlights and incredible workshops to the amazing fashion, cosplay, and unforgettable bites. 🍣🖌️🎤   🔗 Link in bio to check out the full photo report. Did you make it into the album? Tag yourself if you spot yourself! 📸👇 
#hyperjapan #HYPERJAPANFestival2026 #Photoreport

The recap video of HYPER JAPAN Festival 2026 is here!✨ A massive THANK YOU to everyone who came, celebrated, and brought such incredible energy to HYPER JAPAN Festival this year. From breathtaking cosplay and unforgettable live performances to endless street food and the buzzing artist alley, you made this weekend truly magical. 🌸🏮 What was your favourite memory from this year’s festival? Drop your highlights in the comments! 💬 See you all next year! また来年！💫 Video by Genta Komatsu @tange_7 #hyperjapan #HYPERJAPANFestival2026

⌛️4 DAYS TO GO!
We are giving away a copy of Myths of Japan - the book by Masako Carey on the ultimate guide to Japanese mythology for young readers! 🗻📜 
Packed with 25+ legendary tales, stunning artwork by Katie Ponder, and profiles of iconic
creatures like Kitsune and Kappa, it’s the perfect addition to any young reader’s bookshelf! 📚 
How to enter:
1️⃣ Follow @hyperjapan and @dkbooks Instagram account
2️⃣ Like our post on August 3rd!
3️⃣ Comment your favourite Japanese myth, legend or yokai on our post on August 3rd! 
🗓️Entries close on Saturday 16th August 23:59 BST
🚨Enter now to avoid disappointment! 
Terms & Conditions:
• Open to UK residents only
• Entrants must be aged 18 or over
• No purchase necessary
• Entries close at 23:59 BST on 16 August 2025
• Winner(s) selected at random from eligible entries
• Winner(s) will be contacted via Instagram direct message
• If a winner does not respond within 7 days, an alternative winner may be selected
• This promotion is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram 
#hyperjapan #DKBooks #mythsofjapan #giveaway

Here is a comment from Chiaki Kobayashi @kobayashichiakidesu after his talk show at HYPER JAPAN Festival 2026! 🎤 #hyperjapan #HYPERJAPANFestival2026 #voiceactor #anime #chiakikobayashi

Here is a comment from Eir Aoi @aoieir after her performance at HYPER JAPAN Festival 2026! 🎤 Fun fact! “Shitakke”（したっけ） means “See you!” in Hokkaido dialect, where Eir is from! 👋 #hyperjapan #HYPERJAPANFestival2026 #music #Japanesemusic #eiraoi

Here is a comment from avantgardey @avantgardey_ after their performance at HYPER JAPAN Festival 2026! 💃 #hyperjapan #HYPERJAPANFestival2026 #liveperformance #avantgardey

Here is a comment from UPIKO @upigram626 after her performance at HYPER JAPAN Festival 2026! 🎤 #hyperjapan #HYPERJAPANFestival2026 #music #Japanesemusic #UPIKO

Here is a comment from QUEEN BEE @qb_announce after their performance at HYPER JAPAN Festival 2026! 🎤 #hyperjapan #HYPERJAPANFestival2026 #music #Japanesemusic #QUEENBEE

Here is a comment from The Sixth Lie @thesixthlie after their performance at HYPER JAPAN Festival 2026!🎤 #hyperjapan #HYPERJAPANFestival2026 #music #japanesemusic #thesixthlie

📚GIVEAWAY TIME!🎁 We are giving away 5 copies of Myths of Japan - the book by Masako Carey on the ultimate guide to Japanese mythology for young readers! 🗻📜 Packed with 25+ legendary tales, stunning artwork by Katie Ponder, and profiles of iconic creatures like Kitsune and Kappa, it’s the perfect addition to any young reader’s bookshelf! 📚   How to enter: 1️⃣ Follow both @hyperjapanofficial and @dkbooks on Instagram 2️⃣ Like this post 3️⃣ Comment below with your favourite Japanese myth, legend or yokai!   📅 Entries close on Saturday 16th August 23:59 BST   Terms & Conditions: • Open to UK residents only • Entrants must be aged 18 or over • No purchase necessary • Entries close at 23:59 BST on 16 August 2026 • Five (5) winners selected at random from eligible entries • Winner(s) will be contacted via Instagram direct message • If a winner does not respond within 7 days, an alternative winner may be selected • This promotion is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram   #hyperjapan #DKBooks #mythsofjapan #giveaway