# Japan-Korea Exchange Festival 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japan-korea-exchange-festival-2026
> Updated: 2026-09-02T16:00:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The 18th annual Japan-Korea Exchange Festival is scheduled to be held in Tokyo from September 25 to September 27, 2026. Moving from Komazawa Olympic Park to the Korean Cultural Center in Shinjuku, the event operates under the theme ‘A New Step Toward a Better Future.’

Program highlights include K-pop performances, street dance collaborations between 1MILLION and Valuence INFINITIES, and classical music sets. The festival aims to foster connections through Korean cuisine, K-Beauty, and various interactive cultural experiences.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: K-Royal Culture Festival Fall 2026 to held in Seoul

The K-Royal Culture Festival Fall 2026 will run from October 7–11 at Seoul’s royal palaces and Jongmyo Shrine, featuring new workshops, nighttime programs, and a special K-pop performance.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/k-royal-culture-festival-fall-2026-to-held-in-seoul

### 2026-08-28: Japan-Korea Exchange Festival 2026 to be held in Tokyo

The 18th Japan-Korea Exchange Festival will be held from September 25–27, 2026, at the Korean Cultural Center in Japan, featuring K-pop, dance, and traditional cultural experiences.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-korea-exchange-festival-2026-to-be-held-in-tokyo

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Cite as: Japan-Korea Exchange Festival 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/japan-korea-exchange-festival-2026