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Sep1▼Sep16
Special Exhibition 🎀 Sweet Me (Illustration Exhibition) Sep 1–16 On now
Tuesday, September 1, 2026〜Wednesday, September 16, 2026Under the theme "Sweet Me," this exhibition presents illustrations that depict small moments of happiness in daily life and the feeling of cherishing oneself. The gentle, warm artworks express the comfort of everyday moments and the joy of being surrounded by the things you love. -
Sep13
Bungaku Flea Market Osaka 14 Unofficial
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Sep14
First Tanka Gathering at a Bookstore
Monday, September 14, 2026 18:00〜19:30This is an event for beginners interested in tanka and tanka gatherings. We will each compose a tanka on the theme "Library / Librarian" and bring it to the meeting. On the day, everyone will anonymously share the tanka they wrote and give comments and impressions. Fee: 500 JPY (includes self-service café) Capacity: 6 people What to bring: Writing utensils Venue: Zoroku Kohan 〒460-0017 Room 24, 2F, Flower Center North Bldg., 1-9-13 Matsubara, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0017, Japan 8-minute walk from Osu Kannon Station 16-minute walk from Kamimaezu Station Bicycle parking available If you are coming by car, please use nearby coin-operated parking lots. How to apply: Please sign up via Zindies first. By September 10, compose one tanka on the theme "Library / Librarian" and send it to the address below. ⚫︎Submission destination (where to send your tanka): Organizer Koji Fujisaka's X account DM (https://x.com/kojifuji) ※Has been writing tanka for 10 months. ⚫︎Submission deadline: September 10 You do not need to include the words "library" or "libr ary" in your tanka as long as it fits the theme. We aim to make this a fun meeting where beginners can enjoy tanka. We look forward to your participation.5 participants -
Sep19
Poetry Reading with Yodaka Some
Saturday, September 19, 2026 19:00〜20:30A gathering for readings of Yodaka Some's original poems and conversation.2 participants -
Sep20
Apabook Market 2026: Unearthed — My Words Unofficial
Sunday, September 20, 2026 11:00〜16:30Apabook Market 2026 is a book fair held at Yokohama Apartment in Yokohama. The theme is 'Unearthing Words'. It will take place on September 20 from 11:00 to 16:30. The director is Ayumu Yuzuhara, a tanka poet and owner of a bookstore shelf. Several vendors, talks, and exhibitions are planned.1 participants -
Sep25
2nd Ekinishi Yūnagi Tanka Gathering
Friday, September 25, 2026 19:00〜20:30This is a tanka gathering hosted by tanka poet Miyako Asai. Beginners and those who have not yet started writing tanka are welcome to participate. If you will participate, please compose one tanka and send it by email to [email protected] by September 18. The theme is free. Also, drinks will not be sold on the day, so please feel free to bring your own beverages.3 participants -
Sep26
Kuidaore-yō ZINE Yokocho in TOTTEI PARK (Hunger ZINE / Tasty ZINE) (Day 1) Unofficial
Saturday, September 26, 2026 11:00〜19:00A food-focused ZINE event held at TOTTEI PARK in Kobe. Kansai-based food ZINEs, used books and paper goods will be on display; the event runs concurrently with the food event "Manpuku Festival." Open daily 11:00–19:00, rain or shine. Exhibitors are charged for booths (¥3,000 per booth). -
Sep26
Community ZINE Fest & INDIE MARKET 2026 — Music and Architecture at Seishin Chuo Hall Unofficial
Saturday, September 26, 2026 11:30〜17:00A ZINE event themed around music and architecture. It will be held on September 26, 2026, from 11:30 to 17:00 at Seishin Chuo Hall (1-1 Mikatadai, Nishi-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture). Exhibitor displays, workshops, DJs and more are planned. Exhibition booths are available for a fee (half/wide, etc.). Free admission. -
Sep26
ZINE Fest Tokyo Unofficial
Saturday, September 26, 2026 12:00〜17:00ZINE Fest Tokyo is a zine event held on September 26, 2026, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Taito Hall in Asakusa. Admission: ¥500, 12:00–17:00. There is detailed information for exhibitors such as booth details and move-in restrictions, prohibited items for sale (erotic/gore content, specific political or religious assertions, consignment sales, etc.), and operational cooperation (staff assignments on the day). Photos taken at the venue may be posted on social media. -
Sep26
Creative Show-and-Tell
Saturday, September 26, 2026 13:00〜17:00Circle participation (one table) ¥2500 An event for showing off and selling each person's original works. I don't expect this to be a profitable event. Be kind to one another. We're all different and all wonderful! It is primarily intended for doujinshi and zines, but goods are also allowed. Novels, essays, poetry collections, comics, or illustrations with commentary are all welcome. Commercially distributed books may be brought as well, but please obtain permission from publishers yourself. This event starts with participants arranging tables and chairs along the walls themselves and ends with returning the room to its original conference layout. It is not a fully prepared event where the venue is set up in advance. Please be aware of this. One table equals one booth. Up to three chairs may be used. You may split one booth among multiple people. Adult content is allowed as long as there are no explicit sexual expressions on the cover. If you're concerned, please get in touch. The location is Small Meeting Room 1004 at Winc Aichi. It is accessible from Nagoya Station via an underground passage. Please note there is one set of stairs on the underground route. There are only five slots for courier delivery, so please plan on carrying items in by hand. Outbound shipments can be sent from the baggage office on the 18th floor. See the PDF below for details. https://www.winc-aichi.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/tenimotsuazukari.pdf -
Sep26
Children Deprived of the Right to Dream — Talk Event Commemorating the Publication of 'Children on Provisional Release: Targets of Japan First'
Saturday, September 26, 2026 18:30〜20:00Journalist Shinichi Ikeo, an editorial board member of the Chunichi Shimbun (Tokyo bureau), will be invited to commemorate the publication of his latest book, 'Children on Provisional Release: Targets of Japan First'. Through his reporting on children and their families who, despite being born and raised in Japan, are not permitted by national and local governments to live in Japan because they lack residence status—and therefore cannot envision future dreams—we will hear in detail about the realities and problems of Japan's immigration policies.4 participants -
Sep27
ZINE Fest Kyoto Unofficial
Sunday, September 27, 2026 11:00〜16:003 participants -
Sep27
Let's Eat! ZINE Yokocho in TOTTEI PARK (Hungry ZINE / Delicious ZINE) (Day 2) Unofficial
Sunday, September 27, 2026 11:00〜19:00A food-focused ZINE event held at TOTTEI PARK in Kobe. Kansai's food-related zines, used books, and paper goods will gather; held concurrently with the food event “Manpuku Festival.” Open daily 11:00–19:00, rain or shine. Exhibitors must pay for booths (1 booth: ¥3,000). -
Sep29
Tonight's Book Club with You — vol.1 Theme: Cookbooks
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 19:00〜20:30Do you have a cookbook that's indispensable, a favorite you can't put down? Share your top-recommended recipes you want everyone to know, recipes you'd like to try next, and lovely cookbooks. Bring your cookbooks and let's talk about cooking. The host is Chiharu. -
Oct4
Fukuoka Literature Flea Market 12 Unofficial
Sunday, October 4, 2026 00:00〜23:59Event time currently being adjusted -
Oct4
Queer Feminist Zine Fest (QFZF) Unofficial
Sunday, October 4, 2026 00:00–The Queer Feminist–themed zine event “Queer Feminist Zine Fest (QFZF)” will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at the A Dashwork Creative Center in Osaka. Details on the date, time, and venue will be posted on the blog; calls for exhibitors and organizing committee members will be announced on social media and the website as they become available. -
Oct4
ZINE Fest Iwate Unofficial
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Oct4
Machi no ZINE Fest & INDIE MARKET 2026 Night Market at Han-Ama Central Park Unofficial
Sunday, October 4, 2026 15:00〜20:00An outdoor night market presented by Machi no ZINE Fest & INDIE MARKET. Held at the Central Park in front of Hanshin Amagasaki Station from 15:00–20:00. In addition to ZINEs, art, handmade goods, and used books, there will be food trucks, workshops, and performances. Exhibitors wanted (booth fee: Half ¥2,000 / Wide ¥3,000). -
Oct4▼Oct17
Open Call Exhibition 🐅 The 6th Animal Exhibition
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Oct6
Relaxed Book Club — Share the One Book That Changed Your Life. Would you like to introduce the book that changed your life?
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 19:00〜20:30Host: Tete This is a book club hosted by Tete who wants it to be a relaxed, fun time rather than a formal book presentation. The theme this time is "The One Book That Changed Your Life" — tell us which book changed your life!2 participants -
Oct10
ZINE Fest Kumamoto Unofficial
Saturday, October 10, 2026 11:00〜16:00ZINE Fest to be held in Kumamoto on October 10, 2026. The venue is the Kumamoto City International Exchange Hall, 6th floor. General admission is 11:00–16:00; admission fee is 500 yen. Approximately 100 exhibitors are planned, and exhibitor applications are being accepted (fees vary by exhibition plan). Exhibitors are required to cooperate with event operations, and payments are non-refundable. There are rules regarding load-in and sales. -
Oct12
ZINE Fest: Literature - Poetry and Diaries - (Osaka) Unofficial
Monday, October 12, 2026 11:00〜16:00A ZINE event held at Osaka City Central Public Hall, themed on poetry and diaries. General admission is from 11:00 to 16:00; admission fee is ¥500. Please note that consecutive exhibition with the December ZINE Fest Osaka is not allowed. -
Oct17
Komikawa Unofficial
This is the first comic convention held in the Mikawa region in October 2025. Comic convention + Mikawa = 'Komikawa'. The event is scheduled to be held in October 2026. More details will be provided later. -
Oct20
Ekinishi Small Tanka Gathering — 2nd Session — Theme: "Books"
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 19:00〜20:30This is an event (a tanka meeting) for beginners interested in tanka and uta-kai. Please compose one tanka on the theme "Books" in advance (it's OK if you don't explicitly mention "books" in the poem) and send it as a message to the X account @seihitsudou. Deadline: October 10.2 participants -
Oct20▼Oct31
Open Call Exhibition 🐈 1st Nekoten 🐾
Tuesday, October 20, 2026〜Saturday, October 31, 2026 -
Oct24
ZINE Fest Sendai Unofficial
Saturday, October 24, 2026 11:00〜16:00ZINE Fest Sendai is a ZINE event held on October 24, 2026 from 11:00–16:00 at the AeL 5th Floor Multipurpose Hall (Sendai City Small and Medium Enterprise Revitalization Center) in front of Sendai Station. Admission is 500 yen. Information for exhibitors includes booth specifications and participation plans (e.g. 1 person, 2 people), participation fees, move-in/operation cooperation and prohibited items/rules, and photos taken on the day may be posted on social media. -
Oct24
Henri Ohara & Ruko — The Book-Obsessed Duo Are Back to Talk Their Hearts Out!
Saturday, October 24, 2026 13:00〜14:30This is the second installment of Henri Ohara and Ruko's love-of-reading talk. The two unabashed book obsessives will once again gush about their passion for reading — from the one book that hooked them, to favorite authors, when and where they read, their reading histories, and recent recommendations. Chances are you'll start looking at the unread stacks in your room with new fondness! A signing will be held after the talk.3 participants -
Oct24
Kuroken Book Club — Theme: Keigo Higashino
Saturday, October 24, 2026 19:00〜20:30We mourn the recent passing of Keigo Higashino, a celebrated mystery novelist with ties to Aichi. Let's talk about your favorite works by Keigo Higashino. Those who are planning to read his works for the first time are also very welcome. The organizer is Kenji Kuroda, a Mephisto Prize–winning author and a big fan of Keigo Higashino. -
Oct31
ZINE Fest Fukuoka Unofficial
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Nov1
ZINE Fest Hiroshima Unofficial
Sunday, November 1, 2026 11:00〜16:00 -
Nov1
Interesting Doujinshi Bazaar @ Jimbocho Unofficial
Sunday, November 1, 2026 11:00〜16:00A sales event focused on information-themed doujinshi and indie publications. It will be held on November 1, 2026 from 11:00 to 16:00 at Bellesalle Jimbocho (entire building) and the Annex. We are recruiting 310 exhibitor spaces. Each space measures 90 cm (W) × 45 cm (D). The participation fee is "at least ¥7,000 per space as a gesture" (any amount is acceptable). Items for sale will mainly be all-ages information/commentary doujinshi.1 participants -
Nov3
ZINE Fest Kobe Unofficial
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 11:00〜16:00A zine sales and exhibition event held at KIITO (Design and Creative Center Kobe). The event will take place on November 3, 2026, from 11:00 to 16:00; admission is 500 yen. Exhibitor applications are open, with single- and two-person exhibitor plans (fees vary depending on promotional cooperation). Information is provided about delivery/setup and operational assistance, prohibited items (e.g., erotic or grotesque content), and a no-refund policy. -
Nov6
The Subtle Relationship Between Comprehension and Reading — Talk Event for the Publication of 'The Myth of Declining Reading Comprehension Among Young People'
Friday, November 6, 2026 19:00〜20:30We will hold a talk event to celebrate the publication of publishing journalist Kazufumi Iida's new book, 'The Myth of Declining Reading Comprehension Among Young People', published by Shueisha International. -
Nov7
Oita Adult Culture Festival 2026
[Exhibitors Wanted!!] I was thinking there hasn't been a ZINE festival in Oita〜 and it turned into a plan to hold it as an "Adult Culture Festival"! Application guidelines We are looking for people engaged in activities such as the following: ・ZINEs, illustrations, photographs, and artworks ・Handmade items ・Food (items with no on-site cooking; if approved, submission of required documents such as a business license will be required) ・Fortune-telling, readings, and portrait sketches ・Hand massages, etc. ・Others who express their "likes" or particular passions Please apply via the link! 💫 -
Nov7
ZINE Fest Kichijoji - Enjoy Books and ZINEs on the Rooftop - Unofficial
Saturday, November 7, 2026 12:00〜17:00A ZINE festival held on the rooftop of Kichijoji PARCO. Date and time: November 7, 2026, 12:00–17:00 (postponed to the 8th in case of rain). Around 120 booths are planned with a theme of books and zines. Information for exhibitors such as booth regulations, exhibitor fee plans, and meeting times will be provided. Admission: ¥300 (cash only). -
Nov8
Literary Flea Market Tokyo 43 Unofficial
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Nov11
01 VILLAGE CAMP 2026 [Market on 11/11!]
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 11:00〜16:30We're hosting a market where you can discover various forms of “making,” including books and zines, art, goods, and handmade items. Apply to exhibit here ↓ [Application deadline: 9/15] https://forms.gle/iiKDGz1EtUszkXx66 -
Nov14
ZINE Fest Shizuoka Unofficial
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Nov15
ZINE Fest Nagano Unofficial
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Nov15▼Nov28
Solo Exhibition 🌹 Ms. Hanaka
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Nov21
Machi no ZINE Fest & INDIE MARKET 2026 at Azalea, Higashihiroshima Unofficial
Saturday, November 21, 2026 10:00〜16:00An exhibition and sales event for ZINEs, art, and handmade works. The event takes place on 2026-11-21 from 10:00 to 16:00. Free admission. Exhibitor fees apply (half booth: ¥4,500; wide booth: ¥10,000). Only pre-packaged food and drinks may be sold. Promotional plans are available, such as paid logo placement in the pamphlet and on the website. -
Nov21
ZINE Fest Chigasaki Unofficial
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Nov21
Publication Commemoration Lecture for "The Science of Working" — A Health Economics Researcher on Working Productively Without Compromising Health and Happiness
Saturday, November 21, 2026 19:00〜20:30Question the conventional wisdom about how we work! Based on research findings (evidence) from researchers around the world, why not reassess the "ways of working" we consider common sense? We will welcome Goryu Sato, a health economics researcher and full-time lecturer at Keio University, who recently published "The Science of Working" with Diamond Inc., to hear him speak. -
Nov22
IMöZINE / Imohito #3 Unofficial
An indie-culture event held in Kawagoe, Saitama. A one-day gathering of zines, goods, music, coffee and baked sweets. Scheduled for November 22, 2026 in Kawagoe. Free admission. More details to be announced. -
Nov23
ZINE Fest Sapporo Unofficial
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Nov28
What Is the Black-Market Nagoya Cuisine Depicted in the Manga 'Leftovers Make a Meal'?
Saturday, November 28, 2026 19:00〜20:30Set in the black markets of Nagoya after the end of the Pacific War, the manga 'Leftovers Make a Meal' portrays young people growing through food. We welcome the manga artist Megumi Tsuji to talk about Nagoya's black-market cuisine of that era and the behind-the-scenes of creating the manga. We will also invite Koichiro Hayashi, editor/compiler of 'Nagoya Station West Time Trip' and Associate Professor at Nagoya City University, to join Tsuji in discussing the west side of Nagoya Station during the black-market period. -
Nov29
ZINE Festival Kochi Unofficial
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Dec5
ZINE Fest Tokyo Unofficial
Saturday, December 5, 2026 12:00〜17:00A zine sales and exhibition event. It will be held on December 5, 2026, from 12:00 to 17:00 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center (Taito-kan) in Asakusa. Information about exhibition booths, how to apply, and exhibitor rules (loading restrictions, display restrictions, publicity cooperation, etc.) is provided. Booth applications are accepted via STORES. -
Dec6
ZINE Fest Shimane Unofficial
Sunday, December 6, 2026 11:00〜16:00ZINE Fest held in Matsue, Shimane. Date and time: December 6, 2026, 11:00–16:00. Venue: Matsue Tersa, 4th-floor main conference room. Admission: 300 yen. Around 50 exhibitors are expected. This is a community-style doujinshi/ZINE event that provides information on exhibitor applications, booth specifications, and participation rules (including the possibility of photos being published, genres prohibited from sale, move-in regulations, and non-refundable exhibition fees). -
Dec12
ZINE Fest Nagasaki Unofficial
Saturday, December 12, 2026 11:00〜16:00 -
Dec13
ZINE Fest Osaka Unofficial
Sunday, December 13, 2026 11:00〜16:00A ZINE event held at Osaka City Central Public Hall. Date: Sunday, December 13, 2026, 11:00–16:00. Admission: ¥500. Exhibitor spaces are one booth (half-table size); fees vary by plan (e.g., ¥4,800 / ¥5,800 per person). Note that consecutive exhibiting with ZINE Fes Bungei (Osaka), held in October, is not permitted. -
Dec13▼Dec26
Call for Entries 📙 One-Page ZINE Exhibition
Sunday, December 13, 2026〜Saturday, December 26, 2026“I want to make a ZINE but don’t know where to start” “I feel making an entire book might be a bit too much” For those people, we wanted to offer an easy way to get into ZINEs by starting from just one page. A single page inside a ZINE. On that one page you can pack in whatever you like — the things you love, what you’re thinking about, your everyday life, and more. Illustration, photography, writing, poetry, collage — the form of expression is up to you. Whether you have made ZINEs before or never made one, you are welcome to participate. Would you like to send your one page to someone? -
Dec19
ZINE Fest Gunma - ZINE & Craft Market - Unofficial
Saturday, December 19, 2026 11:00〜16:00An exhibition and sales event for zines and craft works. It will be held on December 19, 2026, from 11:00–16:00 at G Messe Gunma Main Hall A. The event expects around 80 exhibitors, and information is provided regarding exhibitor rules, operational cooperation, and the possibility of photography and publication. -
Jan9
ZINE Festa Typo Unofficial
Saturday, January 9, 2027 11:00〜16:00ZINE exhibition and sales event "ZINE Festa Typo." It will be held on January 9, 2027, on the 2nd floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho Hall. Exhibits will focus on printmaking, typography, and themes of travel and food. General admission is paid (500 yen). Information for exhibitors about application/operation rules and meeting time will be provided. -
Jan9
ZINE Fest: Travel & Food Unofficial
Saturday, January 9, 2027 11:00〜16:00An event to enjoy zines, “ZINE Fest: Travel & Food.” It will be held on January 9, 2027 on the 2nd floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho. Exhibits and sales will focus on printmaking, typography, and the themes of travel and food. Admission is 500 yen. Information for exhibitors is provided regarding applications, move-in rules, and cooperation for event operations on the day. -
Jan9
ZINE Fest: Printmaking Unofficial
Saturday, January 9, 2027 11:00〜16:00A ZINE event focused on printmaking, "ZINE Fest: Printmaking." It will be held on January 9, 2027 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the 2nd floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho Building. Admission is 500 yen. Information is provided on exhibitor applications and plans, assembly times, move-in/loading procedures, and prohibited items. Organized by BOOK CULTURE CLUB. -
Jan10
ZINE Fest Fukushima Unofficial
Sunday, January 10, 2027 11:00〜16:00'ZINE Fest Fukushima' is an event for enjoying zines. It will be held at Corasse Fukushima on January 10, 2027, from 11:00–16:00. Exhibitor applications are open, and details about exhibition plans, move-in/operations cooperation, and other information are provided (there are prohibited items for sale and cancellation rules). -
Jan11
ZINE Fest Nagoya Unofficial
Monday, January 11, 2027 11:00〜16:00A ZINE event held in Nagoya. January 11, 2027, 11:00–16:00 at Fukiage Hall, 2nd Floor, 1st Fashion Exhibition Hall. Admission fee: 500 yen. Exhibitors are being recruited; tables and chairs are provided. Information about exhibitor plans and fees, move-in and prohibited items, and requests for operational assistance (help on the day) is posted. -
Jan16
ZINE Fest Yokohama Unofficial
Saturday, January 16, 2027 12:00〜17:00ZINE Fest Yokohama is a zine market held at Yokohama Ōsanbashi Hall on Saturday, January 16, 2027. Doors are open from 12:00–17:00; admission is ¥500. Exhibitors are being recruited (tables and chairs provided; booth sizes listed; exhibitor fee plans available). There are exhibitor rules, requirements for load-in and operational cooperation, and prohibited items (sexually explicit or grotesque content, political or religious advocacy, consignment sales, etc.). -
Jan17
Bungaku Flea Market Kyoto 11 Unofficial
Sunday, January 17, 2027 12:00〜17:00Bungaku Flea Market Kyoto 11 will be held on Sunday, January 17, 2027, from 12:00 to 17:00 at Kyoto City Industrial Promotion Hall "Miyakomesse". 1,800 booths are being recruited. From this event onward, admission for the Kyoto edition will be paid. Vendor applications are open from 2026/6/5 to 10/5. -
Jan21▼Jan24
Tokyo Art Book Fair 2026 (Jan 21–24, 2027) Unofficial
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Jan24
ZINE Fest Kagoshima Unofficial
Sunday, January 24, 2027 11:00〜16:00A ZINE fest held in Kagoshima. The venue is Li-Ka Nangkoku Hall (Li-Ka1920, 5th floor), and admission is 11:00〜16:00. Information for exhibitors—such as booth sizes, exhibition fees, rules for cooperating with event operations, prohibited items/acts, and application procedures—is provided. Photography and posting on social media may occur. -
Jan29▼Jan31
Tokyo Art Book Fair 2026 (Jan 29–31, 2027) Unofficial
Friday, January 29, 2027〜Sunday, January 31, 2027Japan’s largest event dedicated to art publications, the Tokyo Art Book Fair is a multi-day fair (Mid–Late Dec 2026) bringing together 350+ independent publishers, galleries, bookshops and artists. Features include a marketplace for creators, special exhibitions, panels and film screenings. -
Jan30
ZINE Fest Kagawa - ZINE and Craft Market - Unofficial
Saturday, January 30, 2027 11:00〜16:00A ZINE festival held at the Takamatsu Symbol Tower Exhibition Hall in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture. In addition to ZINEs, craft works can also be exhibited and sold. The event runs from 11:00 to 16:00, with an admission fee of 300 yen. About 50 exhibitors are expected. Information for exhibitors includes booth sizes, exhibitor fees, meeting time, and requests for cooperation with event operations, as well as notices such as photography/publication, genres not permitted for sale, and no refunds. -
Feb14
ZINE Fest Nara Unofficial
Sunday, February 14, 2027 11:00〜16:00ZINE exhibition and sales event "ZINE Fest Nara." Held on February 14, 2027, 11:00–16:00 at the Nara Prefectural Convention Center, Rooms 203–204. The event is expected to have around 120 booths. Photos of visitors and exhibitors may be taken and posted on social media. There are paid plans for exhibitors, and fees vary by type. No refunds after application. -
Feb20
ZINE Fes Okinawa — Information page for Saturday, February 20, 2027 Unofficial
Saturday, February 20, 2027 11:00〜16:00ZINE Fes Okinawa will be held on February 20, 2027 from 11:00 to 16:00 at the Okinawa Municipal Association Hall. The event expects over 120 zine creators to exhibit, and photos of attendees and exhibitors may be shared on social media. Information for exhibitors includes details such as booth size, participation fees, cooperation with event operations, and prohibited items/behavior. -
Feb28
ZINE Fest Photo Event at KIITO Hall (Sannomiya, Kobe) Unofficial
Sunday, February 28, 2027 11:00〜16:00A photo event for ZINE Fest will be held at KIITO Hall (Sannomiya, Kobe). Information for exhibitors is provided, including booth sizes, limits on the number of people, participation fees, and requests for cooperation with setup and takedown. Photos from the event may be posted on official social media channels. Applications to exhibit are accepted via STORES. -
Mar7
ZINE Fest Kanazawa Unofficial
Sunday, March 7, 2027 11:00〜16:00A ZINE festival held in Kanazawa. It will take place on March 7, 2027 from 11:00 to 16:00 in the multipurpose room of the Kanazawa Workers' Plaza. Around 120 exhibitors are expected, and admission is 500 yen. Photography may occur at the venue and could be posted on social media. Information for exhibitors—such as applications, rules, and meeting times—will be provided. -
Mar22
ZINE Festival Wakayama Unofficial
Monday, March 22, 2027 11:00〜16:00ZINE Festival Wakayama is a zine sales event to be held on Monday, March 22, 2027 (national holiday) at the Wakayama Big Ai Exhibition Hall. Open 11:00–16:00, admission 500 yen. The event expects around 80 exhibitors and includes information for exhibitors such as booth specifications, participation fees, rules for delivery and sales, and the possibility of photography. -
Apr4
ZINE Fest Matsuyama Unofficial
Sunday, April 4, 2027 11:00〜16:00A zine exhibition and sales event. It will be held on Sunday, April 4, 2027, from 11:00 to 16:00 at the Matsuyama City General Community Center, 3rd-floor large conference room. Admission is 500 yen. Information for exhibitors, including booth rules, exhibition fees, and assembly time, will be provided. Organized by BOOK CULTURE CLUB. -
May23
ZINE Festival Niigata - ZINE and Craft Market - Unofficial
Sunday, May 23, 2027 11:00〜16:00A market event for ZINEs and craft works. Held on May 23, 2027, 11:00–16:00 at Toki Messe, Medium Conference Rooms 301 & 302. Admission: 500 yen. Approximately 100 exhibitors are expected. Information for exhibitors including booth plans, meeting time, and notes is provided (possible photography/publication, ZINEs with erotic or gory content or with specific political/other claims are not allowed, consignment sales not allowed, no refunds, etc.). Organizer: BOOK CULTURE CLUB. -
Jul19
ZINE Fes Ibaraki - ZINE and Craft Market - Unofficial
Monday, July 19, 2027 11:00〜16:00A market-style event for enjoying ZINEs and crafts. It will be held at Mito Civic Hall on July 19, 2027, from 11:00 to 16:00. Admission: ¥500. Approximately 100 exhibitors are expected. Information for exhibitors will cover booth sizes, assembly time, fee plans, notes on operational cooperation and photos to be published, and regulations concerning ZINEs that are not permitted for sale.