# Japanese gaming industry events 2026

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-gaming-industry-events-2026
> Updated: 2026-10-14T03:30:03.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Announcements have been made regarding various gaming industry events scheduled for late 2026 in Japan.

At ‘Game Market 2026 Autumn’ on October 18 at Makuhari Messe, the Yano Research Institute will host a booth dedicated to ‘Kyodo Games’. This exhibit aims to promote regional revitalization by showcasing 16 traditional and locally developed games from regions such as Aomori, Ishikawa, and Okinawa.

Furthermore, the Game Tools & Middleware Forum (GTMF 2026) has released its second wave of exhibitors. The forum, which provides technological solutions for game developers, is set to take place in Osaka on December 2 and in Tokyo on December 8.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Game industry events announced for 2026 in Japan

Japan will host two significant gaming events in 2026: a regional game showcase at Game Market in October and the GTMF developer forum in December.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/game-industry-events-announced-for-2026-in-japan

### 2026-10-02: Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2026 to feature anime and gaming events

The Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2026 will feature a 15th-anniversary celebration for ‘Inu x Boku SS’ and gaming exhibits from Yostar, including ‘Mahjong Soul’ and ‘Stella Sora’.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kitakyushu-pop-culture-festival-2026-to-feature-anime-and-gaming-events

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