Over 3,000 Creators Nationwide Gather at Tokyo Big Sight! Japan's Largest Creator Festival, 'HandMade In Japan Fes' 2026,' to be Held
Creema Inc. will host "HandMade In Japan Fes' 2026" at Tokyo Big Sight on July 11-12, 2026, featuring over 3,000 creators exhibiting and selling their original works across various categories. The festival will include 70 workshops, live music, comedy shows, and a special exhibition on miniature crafts, offering a comprehensive experience of Japanese creativity and craftsmanship.
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Tokyo, Japan – July 11 (Sat) and 12 (Sun), 2026 – Creema Inc., which operates Japan's largest handmade marketplace "Creema" and develops creator empowerment businesses, will hold the "HandMade In Japan Fes'" (hereinafter referred to as "HMJ") at Tokyo Big Sight for two days. Advance tickets are now on sale through various ticket retailers.
Official HP
"HandMade In Japan Fes'" is Japan's largest creator festival, bringing together creators engaged in creative activities from all over the country to exhibit and sell their original works. It started in 2013 at Tokyo Big Sight and has been held twice a year (summer and winter) since 2019*. This will be the 19th installment.
*Due to renovations at Tokyo Big Sight, the winter event, usually held in January, will be moved to spring in 2027 and will be held on March 20th (Sat) and 21st (Sun), 2027, at the same venue.
The previous summer event recorded the largest number of visitors since the COVID-19 pandemic, and the winter event set a new record for the highest number of visitors. As Japan's largest craft event, it has expanded the appeal of creator works and the form of shopping connected by sensibility. We will continue to evolve with the aim of expanding the craft culture and further enhancing the experiential value of HMJ.
The venue will feature a wide array of booths showcasing the unique personalities of 3,000 creators selected through public application from across the country*. The market will feature original works including fashion items such as accessories and bags, as well as interior goods, kitchenware, art, pottery, and handicrafts. Additionally, there will be 70 types of workshops where participants can experience the craftsmanship of traditional artisans and popular creators, live music performances by featured artists, Yoshimoto comedy stages, and a selection of handmade food. Through these diverse contents and unique experiences, the space will allow attendees to feel creativity with all five senses. *Cumulative number of exhibitors over Saturday and Sunday.
The popular "Creema HASHTAG GALLERY" will feature a special exhibition plan and a giant gacha with the theme "A World of 5cm x 5cm."
The atrium at the venue entrance will host the "Creema HASHTAG GALLERY," which focuses on "narrow but deep" themes akin to the function of hashtags, under the concept of "It may be small, but it's profoundly deep." Following themes like spices and bag charms, this exhibition will showcase palm-sized works by creators centered around "A World of 5cm x 5cm." Miniature work workshops and a giant gacha machine related to the theme will also be featured. We deliver a world of small, profound craftsmanship condensed with the skill and sensibility of creators and artisans.
*Content details will be announced sequentially.
Japan is home to many creators with world-class talent and techniques. Please enjoy "HandMade In Japan," the culmination of their originality, uniqueness, and meticulous craftsmanship.
**Area Introduction**
The venue will feature an array of booths by 3,000 creators* from across Japan, offering a space to experience diverse creativity with all five senses, including accessories, fashion, interiors, art, handmade food, workshops, live music, comedy stages, and live painting. *Cumulative number of exhibitors over Saturday and Sunday.
Venue Market
Workshops
Music & Play
Live Painting
Food & Drink
**Event Outline**
* **Name:** HandMade In Japan Fes' 2026 / ハンドメイドインジャパンフェス2026
* **Dates:** July 11 (Sat) & 12 (Sun), 2026, 11:00-19:00
* **Venue:** Tokyo Big Sight West Halls 1 & 2
* **Admission Fees:**
* Advance Ticket: 1-day ticket: ¥1,300 / Both days ticket: ¥2,000
* Same-day Ticket: 1-day ticket: ¥1,500 / Both days ticket: ¥2,500 (All prices include tax. Elementary school students and younger are free. Paid childcare facilities are available.)
* **Official HP:** https://hmj-fes.jp
* **Official SNS:**
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handmadeinjapanfes/
* X: https://x.com/hmj_fes
* **Organizer:** Creema
* **Co-sponsors:** J-WAVE, TOKYO FM
**About Creema**
Creema is a CtoC marketplace that connects creators engaged in creative activities nationwide with consumers, enabling them to buy and sell original works directly online. Launched in 2010 with the mission to "establish a fair and new giant economy where truly good things are not buried," Creema currently hosts 21 million original works from 310,000 creators. With a total transaction volume of approximately ¥15 billion, it has been the No.1 handmade marketplace in Japan for 5 consecutive years*, driving market expansion.
In addition to online services, Creema promotes initiatives for consumers to purchase creator works in real-world settings, such as the large-scale event 'HandMade In Japan Fes'' (Tokyo Big Sight) and the music and craft outdoor festival 'Creema YAMABIKO FES' (Soleil Hill, Nagai Umi no Koen), focusing on fostering Japanese craft culture.
* Domestic handmade marketplace service transaction volume achievements: Ranked No.1 in Japan for 5 consecutive years from 2021.
**Company Profile**
* **Company Name:** Creema Inc.
* **Address:** Sumitomo Fudosan Harajuku Building 7-8F, 2-34-17 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
* **Representative:** Kotaro Marubayashi, President & CEO
* **Capital:** ¥1,082 million (including capital reserve) as of November 2025.
* **Number of Employees:** 100 as of November 2025.
**Business Lines:** Creator Empowerment Business
* Handmade Marketplace: Creema
* Online Shop Creation Service: InFRAME
* Crowdfunding: Creema SPRINGS
* Gift Catalog Service: Creema GIFT CATALOG
* Video Lesson Platform: FANTIST
* Events: HandMade In Japan Fes' (Tokyo Big Sight), Creema YAMABIKO FES (Soleil Hill, Nagai Umi no Koen), etc.
* Alliance: Regional revitalization, PR support services, etc.
Official HP
"HandMade In Japan Fes'" is Japan's largest creator festival, bringing together creators engaged in creative activities from all over the country to exhibit and sell their original works. It started in 2013 at Tokyo Big Sight and has been held twice a year (summer and winter) since 2019*. This will be the 19th installment.
*Due to renovations at Tokyo Big Sight, the winter event, usually held in January, will be moved to spring in 2027 and will be held on March 20th (Sat) and 21st (Sun), 2027, at the same venue.
The previous summer event recorded the largest number of visitors since the COVID-19 pandemic, and the winter event set a new record for the highest number of visitors. As Japan's largest craft event, it has expanded the appeal of creator works and the form of shopping connected by sensibility. We will continue to evolve with the aim of expanding the craft culture and further enhancing the experiential value of HMJ.
The venue will feature a wide array of booths showcasing the unique personalities of 3,000 creators selected through public application from across the country*. The market will feature original works including fashion items such as accessories and bags, as well as interior goods, kitchenware, art, pottery, and handicrafts. Additionally, there will be 70 types of workshops where participants can experience the craftsmanship of traditional artisans and popular creators, live music performances by featured artists, Yoshimoto comedy stages, and a selection of handmade food. Through these diverse contents and unique experiences, the space will allow attendees to feel creativity with all five senses. *Cumulative number of exhibitors over Saturday and Sunday.
The popular "Creema HASHTAG GALLERY" will feature a special exhibition plan and a giant gacha with the theme "A World of 5cm x 5cm."
The atrium at the venue entrance will host the "Creema HASHTAG GALLERY," which focuses on "narrow but deep" themes akin to the function of hashtags, under the concept of "It may be small, but it's profoundly deep." Following themes like spices and bag charms, this exhibition will showcase palm-sized works by creators centered around "A World of 5cm x 5cm." Miniature work workshops and a giant gacha machine related to the theme will also be featured. We deliver a world of small, profound craftsmanship condensed with the skill and sensibility of creators and artisans.
*Content details will be announced sequentially.
Japan is home to many creators with world-class talent and techniques. Please enjoy "HandMade In Japan," the culmination of their originality, uniqueness, and meticulous craftsmanship.
**Area Introduction**
The venue will feature an array of booths by 3,000 creators* from across Japan, offering a space to experience diverse creativity with all five senses, including accessories, fashion, interiors, art, handmade food, workshops, live music, comedy stages, and live painting. *Cumulative number of exhibitors over Saturday and Sunday.
Venue Market
Workshops
Music & Play
Live Painting
Food & Drink
**Event Outline**
* **Name:** HandMade In Japan Fes' 2026 / ハンドメイドインジャパンフェス2026
* **Dates:** July 11 (Sat) & 12 (Sun), 2026, 11:00-19:00
* **Venue:** Tokyo Big Sight West Halls 1 & 2
* **Admission Fees:**
* Advance Ticket: 1-day ticket: ¥1,300 / Both days ticket: ¥2,000
* Same-day Ticket: 1-day ticket: ¥1,500 / Both days ticket: ¥2,500 (All prices include tax. Elementary school students and younger are free. Paid childcare facilities are available.)
* **Official HP:** https://hmj-fes.jp
* **Official SNS:**
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handmadeinjapanfes/
* X: https://x.com/hmj_fes
* **Organizer:** Creema
* **Co-sponsors:** J-WAVE, TOKYO FM
**About Creema**
Creema is a CtoC marketplace that connects creators engaged in creative activities nationwide with consumers, enabling them to buy and sell original works directly online. Launched in 2010 with the mission to "establish a fair and new giant economy where truly good things are not buried," Creema currently hosts 21 million original works from 310,000 creators. With a total transaction volume of approximately ¥15 billion, it has been the No.1 handmade marketplace in Japan for 5 consecutive years*, driving market expansion.
In addition to online services, Creema promotes initiatives for consumers to purchase creator works in real-world settings, such as the large-scale event 'HandMade In Japan Fes'' (Tokyo Big Sight) and the music and craft outdoor festival 'Creema YAMABIKO FES' (Soleil Hill, Nagai Umi no Koen), focusing on fostering Japanese craft culture.
* Domestic handmade marketplace service transaction volume achievements: Ranked No.1 in Japan for 5 consecutive years from 2021.
**Company Profile**
* **Company Name:** Creema Inc.
* **Address:** Sumitomo Fudosan Harajuku Building 7-8F, 2-34-17 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
* **Representative:** Kotaro Marubayashi, President & CEO
* **Capital:** ¥1,082 million (including capital reserve) as of November 2025.
* **Number of Employees:** 100 as of November 2025.
**Business Lines:** Creator Empowerment Business
* Handmade Marketplace: Creema
* Online Shop Creation Service: InFRAME
* Crowdfunding: Creema SPRINGS
* Gift Catalog Service: Creema GIFT CATALOG
* Video Lesson Platform: FANTIST
* Events: HandMade In Japan Fes' (Tokyo Big Sight), Creema YAMABIKO FES (Soleil Hill, Nagai Umi no Koen), etc.
* Alliance: Regional revitalization, PR support services, etc.