TOKYO · SHIBUYA · 2026

Heritage, reimagined for the world.

日本の伝統を、世界が憧れる未来へ。

Inherited beauty, craftsmanship and emerging talent meet on a new couture stage connecting Tokyo to the world.

EVENT 2026
DATEOCT 11 SUN — 12 MON/HOL · 2026
VENUESHIBUYA HIKARIE 9F · HALL A

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DAYS
HOURS
MINUTES
SECONDS

TWO DAYS, ONE VISION

An exhibition and sale, followed by the runway. Two days bringing creators, wearers, supporters and audiences together.

10.11SUN

DESIGNER EXHIBITION & SALE

Designer exhibition, sale and order event

Detailed hours and exhibitors will be announced.
10.12MON / HOL

RUNWAY SHOW

J.C.F.W. 2026 Runway Show

Doors, showtime and ticket details will be announced.
Concept visual of Japanese artisans and a new-generation designer creating coutureHERITAGE × FUTURE

Where heritage meets the future, new couture begins.

JAPAN COUTURE FASHION WORLD connects Japan’s inherited aesthetics and craftsmanship with contemporary creativity, new materials and emerging talent.

From Tokyo, we build a stage where designers, models, artisans, businesses and audiences meet—and Japanese creativity takes its next step into the world.

OUR MISSION
01

HERITAGE

Carry Japanese aesthetics and craftsmanship forward

02

TALENT

Discover emerging designers and models

03

GLOBAL

Create pathways from Tokyo to the world

04

RE・FASHION

Give materials and stories new value

RE・FASHION RECONSTRUCTING THE FUTURE

Not preserving the past unchanged, but transforming inherited materials, techniques and stories into expressions for today. J.C.F.W. brings cultural continuity and sustainable creation onto one stage.

From Shibuya to the world.

At Shibuya Hikarie—where fashion, culture and business intersect—our two-day program connects encounters with new work, business possibilities and international ambition.

VISITOR TICKETSCOMING SOON
Concept visual of the J.C.F.W. runwayConcept visual expressing the world of J.C.F.W.
Concept visual expressing Yuna Hattori and kimono coutureYUNA HATTORI × J.C.F.W.

Japanese beauty has the power to move the world.

Honouring inherited traditions while connecting them with contemporary sensibility and new talent. J.C.F.W. began with Yuna Hattori’s belief in creating couture the world has never seen.

YUNA HATTORIExecutive Organizer / Designer of KANON
ABOUT YUNA HATTORI

Giving inherited kimono a new life on the world stage.

KANON is Yuna Hattori’s kimono couture brand, reimagining the dignity and stories of inherited kimono through contemporary silhouettes. Its philosophy resonates with J.C.F.W.’s commitment to heritage, innovation and RE・FASHION.

KANON GALLERYConcept visual expressing the world of J.C.F.W.

Take your next step toward the world.

The latest published information is organised below. Please confirm all conditions, fees and inclusions with the official office before applying.

INTERNATIONAL ENTRY

MODEL

Model Entry

  • Deadline: Aug 10
  • Age 14+
  • International terms differ
  • Screening required

The published English and Japanese fee and height conditions differ. Please follow the English application page and confirm with the office.

ENGLISH ENTRY FORM
ENTRY OPEN

DESIGNER

Designer Entry

  • Deadline: Sep 30
  • 12 LOOKS
  • JPY 650,000 incl. tax
  • Document screening

Please confirm production scope, logistics, cancellations and all deliverables directly with the office before payment.

ENTRY FORM
DETAILS PENDING

KIDS

Kids Model

  • Age: to be confirmed
  • Fee: to be confirmed
  • Guardian consent required
  • Full terms pending

Please contact the office before payment until age, fees, safeguarding and guardian-consent terms are formally published.

CONTACT THE OFFICE

Information reflects official public sources checked on July 28, 2026.

From the first stage to the next world.

The inaugural event was held at Tokyo American Club on October 18, 2025. According to the organiser’s announcement, approximately 400 guests attended and nine designers from around the world participated.

400VISITORS / ORGANISER ANNOUNCEMENT
9DESIGNERS / ORGANISER ANNOUNCEMENT
TOKYOFIRST EDITION / 2025
SHIBUYA · TOKYO

Directly connected to Shibuya Station.

SHIBUYA HIKARIE 9F HIKARIE HALL A

2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8510

  • Direct connection from JR and Keio Inokashira Line via the 2F passage
  • Direct connection from Tokyo Metro Ginza Line on 1F
  • Direct connection from B5 exit for Tokyu and Tokyo Metro lines

Frequently asked questions

When will the event be held?

The designer exhibition, sale and order event is planned for Sunday, October 11. The runway show is planned for Monday, October 12, a Japanese public holiday.

Where is the venue?

Shibuya Hikarie 9F, Hikarie Hall A. The venue is directly connected to Shibuya Station.

Can I buy visitor tickets?

Ticket prices, categories, release date and sales channel have not yet been announced. Updates will follow on the official website and social media.

When is the model entry deadline?

The final entry period closes on August 10, 2026, but may end earlier if capacity is reached.

Can children apply as models?

An application page is public, but age, fee, guardian consent and safeguarding details require confirmation. Please contact the office before payment.

How can I discuss sponsorship or press coverage?

Email info@tlmv.jp with your company or media name and the nature of your enquiry.

Where your talent meets the world.

Designers, models, artisans, businesses and audiences—new stories begin with every encounter.