When Is Tokyo Fashion Week?
What to Expect from Japan’s Biggest Fashion Event
Tokyo Fashion Week (Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO) runs in two main seasons each year. The Autumn/Winter (A/W) 2026 season took place March 16 – 21, 2026. The current season, Spring/Summer (S/S) 2027, runs August 31 – September 5, primarily at Shibuya Hikarie.
Many “off-schedule” shows will pop up in creative spaces like Shibuya Hikarie’s 8/CUBE and 8/COURT and Chiba University’s Sumida Satellite Campus.
Key Dates for 2026:
- 2026 A/W (Completed): March 16 – 21, 2026
- 2027 S/S (Current): August 31 – September 5, 2026
As one of the most anticipated events in the fashion world, it offers a platform for both emerging and established designers to showcase their work. With Japan’s unique blend of tradition and futuristic design, this year’s event promises to be a spectacle unlike any other.
What’s New in 27SS?
This season marks a new chapter for Tokyo Fashion Week, with a total of 28 collections being presented—25 official designer shows, four of them first-time participants, and three partnership shows featuring nine overseas brands. The Japan Fashion Week Organization (JFWO) is also deepening its international partnerships and expanding the range of presentation formats brands can use to share their vision.
Tokyo Fashion Week deepens its partnership with Shibuya Hikarie, the event’s official venue, with a street snap project, a ticket giveaway campaign, and an official cocktail night hosted by new partner Silent Pool Gin. The podcast RE;MODE_ROOM20 continues into its new season, now guided by Mitorizu’s Lily.
Trending Highlights
- Global Talent Takes the Runway: French designer Anthony Calydon, winner of the 2026 ANDAM Pierre Bergé Prize, and Spain’s Sonia Carrasco, fresh off a June show in Paris, both make their Tokyo debuts this season through a continued partnership with RUN x ANDAM FASHION AWARDS PARIS.
- A Philippine Fashion Showcase: Marking 70 years of diplomatic ties between Japan and the Philippines, “BENCH/ Presents Threads of Dreams” brings together designers Jaggy Glarino, Joey Samson, and Rhett Eala to spotlight Philippine fashion.
- Familiar Faces, Long Absences: YUKIHERO PRO-WRESTLING returns for the first time since 2019 A/W, while soduk is back for the first time since 2023 S/S—both welcome comebacks to this season’s lineup.
How to Get Tickets for Tokyo Fashion Week S/S 2027?
Many of the runway shows are invite-only. However, fashion enthusiasts can still catch pop-up events, exhibitions, and street fashion showcases around Shibuya Hikarie and the surrounding Shibuya area throughout the week. Live streams of certain shows make it accessible to a global audience. You can find out more information about tickets here.
