Overview
Kamiesai -15th Anniversary-, an illustration festival organized by Art Vivant Co., Ltd., runs from Friday, September 18 to Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at AKIBA_SQUARE on the 2nd floor of Akihabara UDX. Admission to the print and goods exhibition and sale is free, and the Akihabara venue opens the 15th anniversary tour.
Kamiesai started at Makuhari Messe in 2012 and tours locations across Japan every year. The 15th edition begins in Akihabara before traveling on.
Highlights
The venue exhibits and sells art prints by popular illustrators known as kamieshi, ranging from the newest works to long-loved classics, including prints drawn specially for Kamiesai.
- Free-admission art print and goods exhibition and sale
- Newly drawn prints alongside new and popular works
- Original 15th anniversary goods on sale
- One shikishi board of your choice for every 6,000 yen (tax included) in goods purchases
- A 15th anniversary catalog for visitors who reserve in advance
Illustrator Round-Table
The opening Akihabara venue hosts the annual illustrator special round-table on Sunday, September 20. Those who want to attend must collect a viewing lottery ticket at the venue entrance reception between opening time and 15:00 on the day.
Event Details
- Venue: AKIBA_SQUARE, Akihabara UDX 2F
- Dates: September 18-22, 2026
- Admission: Free
- Round-table: Sunday, September 20, 2026, lottery tickets distributed on the day
- Organizer: Art Vivant Co., Ltd.
Recommended For
- Anyone who wants to see prints by favorite illustrators in person
- Visitors looking for free-admission exhibitions
- People following events at Akihabara UDX
