This calendar has been established to keep people up to date on new and upcoming Japan-related cultural events in the UK.
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There are 3 categories + 2 formats in the UK's No. 1 Manga Competition Visit the Official Website: https://www.mangajiman.co.uk/
3 January 2026
London
3 December 2025 - 10 May 2026
London
9 December 2025 - 16 January 2026
London
Application Deadline: 14 January 2026
Japan
22 December 2025 - 2 January 2026
London
Application deadline: 18 January 2026
Japan
This calendar has been established to keep people up to date on new and upcoming Japan-related cultural events in the UK.
The 19th Manga Jiman Competition Has Launched! Learn more about this year’s Manga Jiman and Yonkoma competitions, hosted by the Embassy of Japan in the UK and open to UK residents.
Shared Roots, Shared Futures is an exhibition that highlights the deep connections between the two nations during the Year of Wales and Japan 2025..
THE JAPAN-UK EVENT CALENDAR
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