By Selyucus Markus – General Sectary, Konnichiwa Japan Club · Published 11 October 2026
Konnichiwa Japan Festival, India’s largest Japanese culture festival, returns for its 10th edition on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December 2026, from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, at Nexus Select Citywalk, Saket, New Delhi. Registration is free. Organised by Konnichiwa Japan Club, the festival welcomes more than 60,000 visitors to two days of anime, cosplay, Japanese food, music, martial arts and traditional arts.
A new home for the 10th edition
After a record-breaking 2025 edition, Konnichiwa Japan Festival returns to Nexus Select Citywalk in Saket, one of South Delhi’s best-known destinations and a short walk from Malviya Nagar metro station on the Yellow Line.
What’s on
- anime screenings, a manga corner, merchandise and the Konnichiwa Japan Cosplay Competition, with solo, group and kids’ categories.
- ramen, sushi, onigiri, takoyaki, matcha and Japanese sweets, with vegetarian options.
- taiko drums, J-pop and anisong performances, dance covers and yosakoi.
- origami, calligraphy, ikebana, the tea ceremony, and kimono or yukata try-on.
- karate, aikido, judo and kendo demonstrations.
- Japanese snacks, stationery and beauty products, plus original fan art by Indian artists.
Ten editions of saying “hello” to Japan
Konnichiwa Japan began in 2017 with a simple idea: to introduce Japanese culture to everyone in India, not only those who can travel to Japan. The first festival at DLF Place, Saket, welcomed about 10,000 visitors. Since then, the festival has gone online during the pandemic, marked 70 years of India–Japan friendship in 2022 with the Ambassador of Japan, and drawn more than 60,000 visitors in 2025. In 2026, Konnichiwa Japan Club also begins planning to take the festival to more Indian cities.
How to take part
Visitors can register free now. Cosplayers, artists, volunteers, exhibitors and sponsors can also apply on this website. Early-bird stall booking closes on 7 November.
Quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | 12–13 December 2026 |
| Venue | Nexus Select Citywalk, Saket, New Delhi 110017 |
| Timings | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm on both days |
| Registration | Free, online Register Free → |
| Nearest metro | Malviya Nagar (Yellow Line) |
| Organiser | Konnichiwa Japan Club |