J-POP SUMMIT Announces Japanese Pop Culture Fun For S.F.

J-POP SUMMIT 2017 ANNOUNCES FESTIVAL PROGRAMMING LIVE MUSIC CONCERT PERFORMANCES AND OTHER KEY EVENTS

The San Francisco Bay Area’s Premiere Japanese Pop Culture Event Delivers ARTS, EATS, And INNOVATIONS With Live Music Concerts, Ramen & Sake Summits, A Travel Pavilion, And A Showcase Of The Latest In Japanese Technology And Consumer Product Innovation

2017 J-POP SUMMIT In S.F. Announces Authentic Ramen & Sake Attractions

J-POP SUMMIT 2017 ANNOUNCES ITS PREMIUM LINE-UP OF RAMEN, SAKE AND FOOD VENDORS AT THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL

The San Francisco Bay Area’s Premiere Japanese Pop Culture Event Announces A Slate of Japanese Food and Drinks Participants at Fort Mason Center For Arts and Culture This September

San Francisco, CA, August 15, 2017– J-POP SUMMIT 2017, one of the world’s biggest Japanese pop culture events, announces another exciting year with a diverse line-up of Japanese ramen chefs, sake producers, and food and drink vendors to be featured on Saturday, September 9^th and Sunday, September 10^th starting at 11:00am at the Fort Mason Center For Arts and Culture’s Festival Pavilion, located at 2 Marina Blvd in San Francisco, CA. The two-day slate of Japanese food and drinks are paired alongside an extensive roster of attractions, participants, exhibits, and other live programming. Tickets are available now starting at $35 for adults and $15 for kids ages 6+ at: www.J-POP.com.

J-POP SUMMIT Previews Just-Added Dance & Music Artists To Perform At SF Pop Culture Event

J-POP SUMMIT 2017 ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL MUSIC AND DANCE ARTISTS AND OTHER KINETIC LIVE PERFORMERS

The San Francisco Bay Area’s Premiere Japanese Pop Culture Event Presents Anison Singer May’n, Kendama Performers Zoomadanke, Vogue-Inspired Dance Team TOKYO GEGEGAY, And Renowned Studio Ghibli Singer Azumi Inoue And Daughter Yuyu

San Francisco, CA, July 14, 2017 – J-POP SUMMIT 2017, one of the world’s biggest Japanese pop culture events, has announced additional dance and music artists set to perform at this year’s festival.

J-POP SUMMIT Announces On-Sale Tix And Music Artists For SF Japanese Pop Celebration

J-POP SUMMIT 2017 ANNOUNCES ON SALE TICKETS AND INITIAL ROSTER OF LIVE MUSIC ARTISTS AND PERFORMERS

The San Francisco Bay Area’s Premiere Japanese Pop Culture Event Announces Advance Tickets and First Musical Guests of Honor;

BAND-MAID, Babyraids Japan, Misaki Iwasa And YANAKIKU To Perform

San Francisco, CA, May 25, 2017 – J-POP SUMMIT 2017, one of the world’s biggest Japanese pop culture events, has announced advance tickets for this year’s 2-day festival will go on sale on Friday, May 26^th exclusively at: www.J-POP.com.

J-POP SUMMIT 2016 Details Japanese Pop Inspired Fashion Events & Programming

J-POP SUMMIT TO SHOWCASE COLORFUL JAPANESE FASHION TRENDS AND EDGY APPAREL BRANDS AT THIS MONTH’S EXPLOSION OF POP CULTURE

The San Francisco Bay Area’s Premiere Japanese Pop Culture Event Celebrates “Harajuku” And “Kawaii” Fashion With Guests Of Honor And Unique Opportunities To Purchase Products From A Dynamic Array Of Fashion Brands

San Francisco, CA, July 15, 2016 – J-POP SUMMIT 2016, one of the world’s biggest Japanese pop culture events, announces a dynamic showcase of inspired Japanese fashion at this year’s festival.

J-POP SUMMIT 2016 ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL TRAVEL TO JAPAN

J-POP SUMMIT 2016 ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL TRAVEL TO JAPAN

The San Francisco Bay Area’s Premiere Japanese Pop Culture Event

Introduces A “Virtual Trip to Japan” Featuring Pop-Up Experiences

San Francisco, CA, July 11, 2016 – J-POP SUMMIT 2016, one of the world’s biggest Japanese pop culture events, has announced an expanded Travel Pavilion featuring “JAPANKURU’s VIRTUAL TRIP” an-only-at-J-Pop-experience. Guests can dive deep into Japanese culture and “visit” three Zones featuring interactive experiences showcasing what makes Japan a travelers’ delight, fusing the past, present and future. More details are available at http://www.j-pop.com/japankuru-virtual-trip.

J-POP SUMMIT 2016 Announces Meet & Greet Sessions With Festival Guests Of Honor

J-POP SUMMIT 2016 ANNOUNCES UNIQUE ARTIST MEET & GREET AND AUTOGRAPH OPPORTUNITIES FOR ATTENDING FANS

The San Francisco Bay Area’s Premiere Japanese Pop Culture Event Offers The Fan Experience With Options To Meet This Year’s Dynamic Roster Of Artists And Performers For Autographs And Photo Sessions

San Francisco, CA, June 28, 2016 – J-POP SUMMIT 2016, one of the world’s biggest Japanese pop culture events, has detailed an exciting array of Guest of Honor Meet & Greet sessions and unique autograph and/or photo opportunities to take place at this year’s festival.

J-POP SUMMIT 2016 will take place Saturday and Sunday, July 23^rd and 24^th at the historic Fort Mason Center located in San Francisco’s Marina district. Full festival details are available at: J-POP.com.

J-POP SUMMIT 2016 Welcomes Popular Japanese TV Personalities To S.F. Pop Culture Event

NHK WORLD’s Chef Tatsuo Saito and Show Host Yu Hayami,

Artist/Japanese Pop-Culture Provocateur Sebastian Masuda and Domobics to Highlight San Francisco’s J-POP SUMMIT 2016

Prominent Japanese Chef, Renowned Kawaii International Art Director and Domo/Dance Group Join Annual Festival to Celebrate Japanese Culture

 
(New York, NY)  JUNE 9, 2016 – NHK, Japan’s sole independent public broadcaster, will bring NHK WORLD culinary and pop culture personalities to the 8^th annual J-POP SUMMIT in San Francisco.

J-POP SUMMIT 2016 takes place Saturday and Sunday, July 23^rd and 24^th at the historic Fort Mason Center located in San Francisco’s Marina district.

J-POP SUMMIT 2016 Announces Japanese Pop Culture Inspired Song & Dance Contests

J-POP SUMMIT 2016 ANNOUNCES A FUN VARIETY OF JAPANESE POP CULTURE INSPIRED SONG AND DANCE CONTESTS

The San Francisco Bay Area’s Premiere Japanese Pop Culture Event Announces The Return Of J-POP IDOL Karaoke Contest, Odottemita Dance Contest And Popular Cosplay Masquerade; First-Ever “J-POP Queen” Drag Contest Also Announced

San Francisco, CA, May 26, 2016 – J-POP SUMMIT 2016, one of the world’s biggest Japanese pop culture events, has detailed a fun and colorful variety of festival contests, open to attendees and set to be hosted and judged by notable festival Guests of Honor.

J-POP SUMMIT 2016 takes place Saturday and Sunday, July 23^rd and 24^th at the historic Fort Mason Center located in San Francisco’s Marina district. This year, J-POP SUMMIT attendees will be able to experience a vibrant 2-Day celebration of Japanese pop-influenced culture including edgy fashion events, pop art exhibits, live music, interactive showcase and session, accented by ramen vendors, sake-tasting, and additional attractions also highlighted by celebrity Guests of Honor. Full details on 2016 J-POP SUMMIT are available at: www.J-POP.com.

Artist Kaori Wakamatsu As A Guest Of Honor at J-POP SUMMIT

J-POP SUMMIT 2016 WELCOMES JAPANESE POP ART ILLUSTRATOR KAORI WAKAMATSU AS A GUEST OF HONOR

The San Francisco Bay Area’s Premiere Japanese Pop Culture Event Presents The Renowned Artist And Illustrator For Her First-Ever U.S. Professional Appearance As A Special Guest Of Kinokuniya Bookstores

San Francisco, CA, May 19, 2016 – J-POP SUMMIT 2016, one of the world’s biggest Japanese pop culture events, has announced that it will welcome pop art creator – Kaori Wakamatsu – as a Guest of Honor at this year’s festival.

J-POP SUMMIT 2016 will take place Saturday and Sunday, July 23^rd and 24^th at the historic Fort Mason Center located in San Francisco’s Marina district.

J-POP SUMMIT 2016 Announces On-Sale Tickets and VIP Special Packages

J-POP SUMMIT 2016 ANNOUNCES ON SALE TICKETS AND V.I.P SPECIAL PACKAGES

The San Francisco Bay Area’s Premiere Japanese Pop Culture Event Announces Advance Tickets Including Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Opening Night Bundles; 1-Day & 2-Day Festival Passes; Artist Meet & Greet Packages

San Francisco, CA, May 4, 2016 – J-POP SUMMIT 2016, one of the world’s biggest Japanese pop culture events, has announced advance tickets for this year’s 3-day festival will go on sale on Friday, May 6^th at 12pm (PST) at: www.J-POP.com.

J-POP SUMMIT 2016 Announces First Line-Up Of Live Artists To Play SF Festival In July

J-POP SUMMIT 2016 ANNOUNCES FIRST LINE-UP OF LIVE CONCERT AND MUSICAL ARTISTS SET TO PERFORM AT THIS SUMMER’S FESTIVAL

The San Francisco Bay Area’s Premiere Japanese Pop Culture Event Announces Exciting Slate Of Top Japanese Pop/Rock/Electronica/Dance Artists To Play at Fort Mason Center This Summer

San Francisco, CA, April 27, 2016 – J-POP SUMMIT 2016, one of the world’s biggest Japanese pop culture events, has announced an exciting and diverse first line-up of music artists set to perform this year. This summer’s festival will be highlighted by an exciting 3-day slate of live music from a wide range of top Japanese pop idol, ani-pop (anime pop), electronica, and rock artists that will complement an extensive roster of attractions, participants and exhibits, and other live programming. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, May 6^th at: www.J-POP.com.

J-POP SUMMIT 2016 starts with “Kyary Pamyu Pamyu LIVE at J-POP SUMMIT OPENING NIGHT - KPP 5iVE YEARS MONSTER WORLD TOUR 2016 in San Francisco” on Friday, July 22^nd at The Regency Ballroom. Other musical guests to perform at J-POP LIVE concert on Saturday and Sunday July 23^rd and 24^th at Fort Mason Center include electronic dance group, WORLD ORDER, all-female pop rock band, Silent Siren, pop house unit, Wednesday Campanella, and ani-pop duo, GARNiDELiA. Additional live artists and specific set times will be announced soon.

JAPAN's POP PRINCESS KYARY PAMYU PAMYU TO OPEN 2016 J-POP SUMMIT IN SF

J-POP SUMMIT 2016 ANNOUNCES OPENING NIGHT LIVE CONCERT WITH JAPAN’S POP PRINCESS KYARY PAMYU PAMYU

Premiere Japanese Pop Culture Festival Welcomes Return Of Edgy Pop Singer For Special Live Concert Performance In San Francisco At The Regency Ballroom For “KPP 5iVE YEARS MONSTER WORLD TOUR 2016”

San Francisco, CA, April 21, 2016 – J-POP SUMMIT 2016, one of the world’s biggest Japanese pop culture events, proudly presents pop princess -- Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – for a very special live concert performance in San Francisco at the Regency Ballroom on Friday, July 22^nd to kick off the weekend-long J-POP festivities.

JAPANESE POP/ROCK BAND GACHARIC SPIN COMES TO U.S. FOR SPECIAL CONCERT

Flamboyant All-Girl Pop Rock Outfit Plays West Coast Show In San Francisco In Support Of Latest Single “Don’t Let Me Down” Featured On Dragon Ball Kai Anime Series

2015 J-POP SUMMIT Details Kawaii Fashion Events w/ MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON

2015 J-POP SUMMIT PRESENTS FRESH AND VIBRANT NEW SIDES OF JAPANESE POP FASHION WITH MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON FESTIVAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING

S.F.’s Annual Japanese Pop Culture Festival Partners With ASOBISYSTEM To Showcase Fast Rising Stars Of The Harajuku Fashion Scene With Model Runway Shows, Live Musical Performances, Karaoke Fun, Photo Sessions And Special Shopping Opportunities

2015 J-POP SUMMIT Announces Japanese Pop Fashion Programming & Events

2015 J-POP SUMMIT SHOWCASES ECLECTIC AND EDGY SIDES OF JAPANESE FASHION WITH A UNIQUE ARRAY OF PROGRAMMING, FASHION CONTESTS AND SPECIAL SHOPPING OPPORTUNITIES

S.F.’s Annual Japanese Pop Culture Festival Presents Stylish Exclusive Products And Special Live Programming From MARUQ, BABY THE STARS SHINE BRIGHT, SOU • SOU, JINS and MIKIHOUSE

The 2015 J-POP SUMMIT, the Japanese pop culture event held annually in San Francisco, has announced a colorful and exciting program of fashion shows, contests, celebrity meet-and-greet sessions and shopping opportunities that highlight the eclectic and edgy new sides of Japanese pop apparel. The 2015 J-POP SUMMIT takes place on Saturday and Sunday August 8^th & 9^th at the historic Fort Mason Center in San Francisco’s Marina district.

2015 J-POP SUMMIT & JAPAN FILM FEST OF S.F. ANNOUNCE GUESTS OF HONOR

2015 JAPAN FILM FESTIVAL OF SAN FRANCISCO WELCOMES ACTOR TADANOBU ASANO, DIRECTOR KOJI MORIMOTO AND TECHNO DJ LEGEND

KEN ISHII AS OFFICIAL GUESTS OF HONOR

Star Of Ichi The Killer, Thor, And Battleship Will Attend To Receive Japan Film Festival Of San Francisco Honorary Award And Joins Renowned Anime Director And Legendary Techno DJ For Special Appearances

San Francisco, CA, July 20, 2015 – The 2015 Japan Film Festival of San Francisco (JFFSF), the first and only fully-dedicated Japanese film celebration for the S.F. Bay Area together with the 2015 J-POP SUMMIT proudly present actor Tadanobu Asano, anime director Koji Morimoto and techno DJ Legend Ken Ishii as official Guests of Honor for San Francisco’s annual Japanese pop culture festival. Tadanobu Asano will attend the opening night event at The Castro Theatre to receive Japan Film Festival of San Francisco Honorary Award.

2015 Japan Film Festival Of S.F. Announces Film Screenings For J-POP SUMMIT Weekend

2015 JAPAN FILM FESTIVAL OF SAN FRANCISCO ANNOUNCES FILM LINEUPS FOR THE J-POP SUMMIT WEEKEND

The Bay Area’s Only Dedicated Japanese Film Festival Complements The 2015 J-POP SUMMIT With Premiere Screenings And Special Guest Appearances At NEW PEOPLE CINEMA; Additional Films To Be Announced Shortly

San Francisco, CA, June 30, 2015  – The 2015 Japan Film Festival of San Francisco (JFFSF), the first and only fully-dedicated Japanese film celebration for the S.F. Bay Area, has announced an exciting schedule of screenings and special guest appearances taking place during the weekend of the 2015 J-POP SUMMIT.

2015 J-POP SUMMIT ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER JAPANESE TECHNOLOGY PAVILION

2015 J-POP SUMMIT SHOWCASES JAPANESE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION AT BRAND NEW “INTERACTIVE PAVILION”

S.F.’s Annual Japanese Pop Festival Adds A First-Of-Its-Kind Showcase Of Companies Creating “Lifestyles Of The Near Future” With Innovative Products And Technology For Home, Work And Mobility Applications

San Francisco, CA, June 25, 2015 – The 2015 J-POP SUMMIT proudly presents a brand new addition to the Japanese pop culture event held annually in San Francisco with the “Interactive Pavilion,” a first-of-its-kind showcase of cutting edge Japanese technology, consumer product design and innovation. The 2015 J-POP SUMMIT takes places Saturday and Sunday August 8^th & 9^th at the historic Fort Mason Center in San Francisco’s Marina district.

J-POP SUMMIT 2015 Announces DAY 1 Live Programming & Music Concerts

2015 J-POP SUMMIT ANNOUNCES DAY 1 PROGRAMMING OFFERING A CAPTIVATING MIX OF LIVE MUSIC AND COMEDY AND OTHER ACTS

First Day Of S.F’.s Annual Japanese Pop Culture Fest Presents Live Performances By JAM Project, Eir Aoi, Gacharic Spin, JinnyOops!, Akabane Vulgars on Strong Bypass, Faint★Star, FES★TIVE, Comedy Duo Jaru Jaru, A Cappella Group Little Glee Monster And More!

San Francisco, CA, June 24, 2015 – The 2015 J-POP SUMMIT, the Japanese pop culture event held annually in San Francisco, has announced DAY 1 programming. This year’s festival is highlighted by live music from a wide range of pop, ani-pop, electronica, punk/alternative, and a cappella artists, as well as live comedy and other acts to complement an extensive roster of attractions, participants and exhibits, and other live programming.