1. JAPANDULT: The big summer festival for Japan fans in Munich!

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In a few days, on Sunday, July 20, 2025, one of the most exciting events for Japan fans and cosplay enthusiasts will take place in Munich: the 21st JAPANDULT. The event will be held in the Alte Kongresshalle, Am Bavariapark 14, 80339 Munich and promises a colorful program of music, martial arts, literature and delicious street food. The starting signal is given at 12:00 p.m. and ends at 7:00 p.m. with a varied offering that will delight both the eye and the palate. Fashion Street Berlin reports that entry prices for adults are €15.00 (tickets are only available online), while young people aged between 10 and 15 can enter for €8.00. Children up to 10 years have free entry.

The festival is not only an attraction for Japan lovers, but also for anyone interested in the diverse Japanese culture. The well-known monaco ramen “Back from Japan” with Ami Suzuki, the head chef of Mendoko Premium from Tokyo, will delight guests at the opening. Musically, the event will be accompanied by acts such as MIYU&JAY from the hip-hop sector, NILO with Japanese pop and ASEO & KANA, who present jazz fusion from the Netherlands. Nami also brings the modern Japanese sound to Munich.

A feast for all senses

Another highlight will be the martial arts performance by the Hokushin Ittō-Ryū Hyōhō samurai school from Tokyo. For literature and book lovers, there will be a reading by Yuko Kuhn from her work “Onigiri”. If you would like to try something creative, you have the opportunity to take part in various workshops, including origami with kdesign or a cosplay beginner's guide. There will also be insights into manga art with alcohol markers and sake tastings. The art and design market, which offers fashion, ceramics, jewelry and handicrafts, rounds off the diverse program.

Delicious takoyaki, ramen, onigiri and refreshing matcha ice cream ensure your physical well-being. It is noted that you are not allowed to bring your own food or drinks and no dogs are allowed, which helps to create a pleasant atmosphere and not distract the foodies taking part.

More exciting Japan events

The JAPANDULT is just one of many exciting Japan events taking place in Germany this summer. For example, there is the KAIZOKU MUNICH on March 29, 2025, the Manga-Comic-Con from March 27 to 30 during the Leipzig Book Fair and the Japan Day in Düsseldorf on May 24, 2025, the largest German-Japanese folk festival. Other events, such as the Japan Festival in the English Garden on July 21, 2025, also encompass the cultural facets of Japan. Japanworld summarizes all of these exciting events and offers a perfect overview of the current schedule.

Given the ever-growing popularity of anime and manga in Germany, there is a more colorful mix of conventions and events that celebrate Japanese culture. Also City life offers helpful tips on the most popular anime and manga events in Germany, which promise fans high visitor numbers, but not without mentioning potential risks - especially with regard to possible cancellations due to health concerns.

So, dear readers, mark your calendars for July 20, 2025! The 21st JAPANDULT in Munich will be a festival that you definitely shouldn't miss!