ACF2026, an international culture festival, will be held in Tokyo on June 9-10, 2026, celebrating Asian music, fashion, and culture.
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The large international event "ASIA CULTURE FESTIVAL 2026" (hereafter "ACF2026"), where music, fashion, and culture from various Asian countries gather, will be held on June 9 (Tuesday) and 10 (Wednesday), 2026, at the Tokyo Garden Theater. This event is launched as a new international event IP to promote the cultures of Asian countries centered around Japan and Korea, against the backdrop of the 60th anniversary of the normalization of Japan-Korea relations in 2025. Through music live performances, fashion shows, and awards, it aims to create cultural exchanges that transcend borders. The event will feature diverse content centered around three areas: "AWARD," "FASHION," and "LIVE." The "ASIA AWARD" will honor top runners in music, fashion, and culture from Asia, celebrating the achievements and influence of representatives from Asia and introducing new cultural icons to the world. The "ASIA FASHION SHOW" will see participation from models, designers, and talents from various Asian countries, in collaboration with the Korean Model Association, which hosts the "Asia Model Festival," one of Korea's largest fashion events celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025. The show will present an international stage where fashion and culture merge. The "ASIA LIVE STAGE" will feature live performances by representative artists from Asia, delivering a special live stage with diverse artists crossing genres, generations, and borders. The MCs for this event will include Akane Osawa and Masayuki Furukawa for the "ASIA CULTURE AWARDS" on June 9, and Rina Kawaei and Masayuki Furukawa for the "ASIA CULTURE COLLECTION" on June 10. The MCs, active in various fields such as acting, talent, and hosting, will highlight the charms of artists and models, coloring the two days of Asian culture fusion. The "ASIA FASHION SHOW," held in collaboration with the Korean Model Association, will feature models from various Asian countries, including Japan and Korea. Participants include ISSEI, who is highly supported by Generation Z, Cho Seong-il from 82MAJOR, Park Seok-jun, and others like Sae Murase and Lin Ping. The fashion stage will reflect the cultures and trends of various Asian countries, creating an international runway that merges music and entertainment. The stage will feature globally popular girl group Kep1er, FRUITS ZIPPER leading the "NEW KAWAII" culture, and representatives of Korean girl groups like Apink and EXO member Xiumin. Additionally, diverse artists such as CUTIE STREET, 82MAJOR, ANJULUM, Juice=Juice, DXTEEN, Takamine no Nadeshiko, CLASS SEVEN, and Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora will enhance the event across genres and borders. - EXO's Baekhyun, Xiumin, and Chen demand contract termination from their agency, citing contract violations and unpaid fees. - Apink members gather to attend Yoon Bomi's wedding, sharing memorable photos and tears. ■ Event Overview "ASIA CULTURE FESTIVAL 2026 (ACF2026)" 【Date】June 9 (Tuesday) ◎ Award 12:30～ ◎ Live - Doors open 17:00～ - Start (including opening act) 18:00～ June 10 (Wednesday) ◎ Fashion Show - Doors open 10:30～ - Start 11:00～ ◎ Live (including OA) - Doors open 16:30～ - Start (including opening act) 17:30～ 【Venue】Tokyo Garden Theater (2-1-6 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo) 【Ticket Sites】 - ASIA CELEBRATION LIVE June 9 - ASIA CELEBRATION LIVE June 10 - ASIA CULTURE COLLECTION June 10 【Ticket Details】 <ASIA CELEBRATION LIVE> VVIP seat: 55,000 yen (tax included): Front rows 1-3 in 1F area / priority entry / commemorative goods (not for sale) VIP seat: 35,000 yen (tax included): Designated seat in front of 1F area / priority entry / commemorative goods (not for sale) S seat: 16,000 yen (tax included): Designated seat in 1F area A seat: 12,000 yen (tax included): 2F area B seat: 9,500 yen (tax included): 3F area Obstructed view seat: 3,500 yen (tax included) <ASIA CULTURE COLLECTION> S seat: 9,000 yen (tax included): Front area of 1F A seat: 5,000 yen (tax included): Rear area of 1F 【Models】 Asaki, ANAMI (GPP), Natsuki Abe, ISSEI, Nana Kato, Yurina Kawaguchi, konon, Arisa Sakamaki, Miru Shiroma, Aoi Seike, Cho Seong-il (82MAJOR), Momiji Nakagawa, Ena Nakano, Keisuke Nakamura, Ryushi Nishihiro, HANJJI, Park Seok-joon (82MAJOR), Heitetsu, Hoshikawa Matsukawa, Sae Murase, Yoo Hae-won, Miyu Yoshii, Ai Yamada, Ran, RINKA (GPP), Lin Ping 【Artists】 ◎ June 9 (Tuesday) Apink, XIUMIN, Juice=Juice, Takamine no Nadeshiko, CLASS SEVEN, Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora, D-51, Monaki OPENING ACT BURVEY, sherbet, Wonder Weed, Full Course ◎ June 10 (Wednesday) Kep1er, FRUITS ZIPPER, CUTIE STREET, 82MAJOR, ANJULUM, DXTEEN, SWEET STEADY, GPP OPENING ACT fav me, MORE STAR, JAM HEADS, Hanairoha, Protea*, Chou☆Yankees *All artist and model names are in alphabetical order 【Organizer】 ASIA CULTURE FESTIVAL Executive Committee 【Planning, Production, Copyright】 Z Holdings Corporation 【Support】 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Korean Model Association, etc. ■ Related Links "ASIA CULTURE FESTIVAL 2026" Official Site "ASIA CULTURE FESTIVAL 2026" Official X
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