San Francisco Cherry Blossom Festival (Weekend 2)

San Francisco Japantown, Saturday, April 18 at 09:00 AM PDT

https://sfcherryblossom.org/

https://events.akiba.party/event/san-francisco-cherry-blossom-festival-weekend-2

San Francisco Cherry Blossom Festival (Weekend 1)

San Francisco Japantown, Saturday, April 11 at 09:00 AM PDT

https://sfcherryblossom.org/

https://events.akiba.party/event/san-francisco-cherry-blossom-festival-2

Let's Glow! BART Anime Festival

Warm Springs / South Fremont BART Station, Saturday, September 6 at 04:30 PM PDT

@sfbayarearapidtransit:

🚨  Calling all artists! 🚨
 
BART is looking for artists of all skills, styles, and mediums to sell their work at our upcoming Let’s Glow! BART Anime Festival on September 6 @ Warm Springs/South Fremont Station.
 
This is a first-of-its-kind celebration of BART, art, and anime that will feature food and boba stands, lantern decoration, live DJ group AniClover, wotagei lessons from SanFlare, itasha decorated cars, and more. We will release additional details soon.
 
Space in the artist alley is limited, so interested artists must apply. More info at 🔗 in bio.
 
The deadline to apply is Sunday, Aug. 17, 11:59pm.

Let us know you’re coming to Let’s Glow — it’s free!

RSVP at bartletsglow.eventbrite.com

https://www.instagram.com/p/DNT2XnLBtOT

https://events.akiba.party/event/lets-glow-bart-anime-festival

Art of Manga

de Young Museum, Saturday, September 27 at 09:00 AM PDT

@animonlife.official: More tickets just released!

✨ Largest Manga Exhibition in America ✨
See rarely presented artwork by some of the world’s most influential manga artists—in person.
Opening Sept 27, “Art of Manga” at the de Young is a must-see for manga lovers everywhere.

Exhibition Period: September 27th, 2025 - January 25, 2026
Location: de Young Museum in San Francisco, California

Visit our link in bio to use promo code to get your tickets today!

✨ Giveaway ✨
We’ll be giving away TWO admission tickets + TWO audio tours (worth over $80+ retail value) to one lucky winner!

To participate:

Follow @animonlife.official and @deyoungmuseum

Tag the person you would like to take the trip with!

Giveaway Period: July 29th - August 21th, winner will be announced on August 22th, 2025 on this post and Animon Life’s story.

This giveaway is only open for the USA domestically.

#ArtOfManga #animonlife

https://instagram.com/p/DMtH0c9BXkE

https://events.akiba.party/event/art-of-manga

Square Enix Pop-Up Shop

Akiba Pop-Up & Live #122 at Little Tokyo Mall, Friday, August 8 at 12:00 PM PDT

@sqexmdna: 📣 Mark your calendars! The @SquareEnix Pop-Up Shop is returning to Little Tokyo in collaboration with @littleakihabarala!

📍 Akiba Pop-Up & Live #122 at Little Tokyo Mall, Los Angeles
📅 August 8th - September 7th
⏰ 12PM-7PM PT
🎁 New merch and gift with purchase!

https://instagram.com/p/DMqZQM_SGjC

https://events.akiba.party/event/square-enix-pop-up-shop

Nihonmachi Fair Special

Kinokuniya Mall, Japantown SF, Saturday, August 2 at 11:00 AM PDT

@miniartmart: Next show will be coming soon! @nihonmachisf is next weekend. So start making plans for mini art mart as well as food and music!. See you all soon.

https://instagram.com/p/DMjaMrvpMKS

https://events.akiba.party/event/nihonmachi-fair-special

UMe 6th Anniversary Cars and Cosplay Event

UMe Tea, Friday, August 1 at 07:00 PM PDT

@dreamscape_cc: Join us August 1st for cars and cosplay: Back to school tokyo edition!

Discounted Boba all event long.
School uniform x cars gathering photoshoot @ 10 pm.
Giveaway prizes
and more…

All cars and cosplayers welcome. Spots will be blocked off for classic JDMs and Itashas.

In collaboration with UMe Tea, we’ll be launching a series of events with prize giveaways!

More info to come soon how you could potentially win boba for a year FREE, disneyland tickets and more.

See you there!

#carsandcosplay #carmeetup #carmeet #cosplay #umetea #dreamscape

https://instagram.com/p/DMLsFeFBm1W

https://events.akiba.party/event/ume-6th-anniversary-cars-and-cosplay-event

Taste of Japan

Anaheim Gardenwalk, Friday, June 13 at 02:00 PM PDT

@asayorucafe: Get ready, Orange County 🍊✨ We’re so excited to be boothing and performing at Taste of Japan in Anaheim Gardenwalk this year 🌤️Find our booth at Upper Sky Level S-9 from June 13-15!

Booth Hours 🎀
• Fri, 6/13: 2PM–9PM
• Sat, 6/14: 12PM–9PM
• Sun, 6/15: 12PM–6PM

Performances 🎤
• 6/13 at 7pm: Moe↗Age! (Main Stage)
• 6/14 at 6pm: Asayoru Cafe (Sky Stage)

Time to turn up the heat and kick off summer with a bang 💥
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#maid #maidcafe #asayoru #asayorucafe #maidoutfit #socal #losangeles #la #cute #コンカフェ #メイド #メイド服 #メイドカフェ #メイド喫茶 #あさよる

https://instagram.com/p/DKFvpw6heJo

https://events.akiba.party/event/taste-of-japan

Hot Himekajı Summer gal meet! Lavender Festival

123 Farm, Saturday, June 14 at 05:00 PM PDT

@kirakiragals_la: Let’s celebrate the start of summer at a SoCal lavender festival! ☀️🪻💜
💜Himekaji/roma gal co*de theme!💐🌷🌼
💜Located at 123 Farm in Beaumont(Cherry Valley) CA.
💜Tickets required (can be purchased at entrance or on website)
https://www.123farm.com
10600 Highland Springs Ave.
Cherry Valley, California
92223
🪻🪻🪻
#gyarumeetup #gyarumeet #losangelesgyaru #jfashion #japanesefashion #jfashionmeetup #himekaji #romagyaru #himekajigyaru #gyaru #gaijingals #kirakiragals #gyarusa

https://instagram.com/p/DKXi3IOSyJM

https://events.akiba.party/event/hot-himekaji-summer-gal-meet-lavender-festival

MAGWest Mini Fest

Level Beer, Friday, August 8 at 12:00 PM PDT

@magwestofficial: Portland, we’re coming for YOU! 🫵
Come rock out with us next month at MAGWest Mini Fest where we’re bringing some MAGWest magic to Level Beer in a day jam-packed full of music performances & indie games!

#MAGWest #MAGWest2025 #SanJose #MAGFest #Portland #vgm #chiptune #events #videogames

https://instagram.com/p/DJdMai9sJHP

https://events.akiba.party/event/magwest-mini-fest