10.12MON / HOL
J.C.F.W. 2026 · ONE DAY
J.C.F.W. 2026 Main Event & Runway Show
Shibuya Hikarie 9F · Hikarie Hall A
A FULL HOUSE · EVENT CONCLUDED2026 SHOW REPORT
A FULL HOUSE · SHOW CONCLUDED
WITH OUR HEARTFELT THANKS
A full house, with heartfelt thanks.
JAPAN COUTURE FASHION WORLDA FULL HOUSETHANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT2026.10.12SHIBUYA HIKARIE
Thank you for being part of J.C.F.W. 2026.
J.C.F.W. 2026 concluded with a full house at Shibuya Hikarie on October 12, 2026. Thank you for your support.
Our heartfelt thanks go to everyone who attended, to our models and designers, and to the partners, sponsors and teams who made this event possible.
HERITAGE · TALENT · GLOBAL
Inspired by your warm encouragement, we will continue connecting Japanese heritage and emerging talent with the world.
J.C.F.W. 2026 PROGRAM
The 2026 event at a glance.
Event date and venue details are retained below. Visitor ticket sales and applications for the 2026 event are closed.
REVISIT J.C.F.W. 2026
Revisit the world of J.C.F.W. 2026.
Meet the creators and discover the collections and ideas featured in the official 2026 programme, from Japanese heritage to emerging talent.
- FEATURED DESIGNERS
- 10DESIGNERS
- OFFICIAL PROGRAMME
- 40PAGES
FROM THE OFFICIAL PROGRAMME — DESIGNER SHOWCASE
HERITAGE × FUTUREABOUT J.C.F.W.
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 MISSIONHERITAGE
Carry Japanese aesthetics and craftsmanship forward
TALENT
Discover emerging designers and models
GLOBAL
Create pathways from Tokyo to the world
RE・FASHION
Give materials and stories new value
2026 STATEMENT
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.
EVENT 2026
From Shibuya to the world.
Held at Shibuya Hikarie on October 12, 2026, the event brought Japanese beauty and emerging talent together on a runway connecting Tokyo to the world.
VISITOR TICKETSTICKET SALES CLOSED
Concept visual expressing the world of J.C.F.W.
YUNA HATTORI × J.C.F.W.YUNA’S VISION
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
KANON — KIMONO COUTURE
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.ENTRY 2026 · ARCHIVE
To everyone who helped create this stage.
Applications for J.C.F.W. 2026 are closed. Thank you to our models, designers and kids models for your participation and support. The information below is retained from the event.
VIEW THE 2026 ENTRY ARCHIVEModels, designers and kids models · applications closed
ENTRY CLOSEDMODEL
Model Entry
- Deadline: Aug 10
- Age 14+
- International terms differ
- Screening required
The published English and Japanese entry terms differed. Applications for the 2026 event are closed.
2026 ENTRY INFORMATION
ENTRY CLOSEDDESIGNER
Designer Entry
- Deadline: Sep 30
- 12 LOOKS
- JPY 650,000 incl. tax
- Document screening
These were the entry conditions for the event. Designer applications for 2026 are closed.
2026 ENTRY INFORMATION
ENTRY CLOSEDKIDS
Kids Model
- 2026 applications closed
- Event date: October 12, 2026
- Thank you for your support
Thank you to our kids models and everyone who supported their participation.
2026 ENTRY INFORMATIONEntry conditions are retained as event information. Applications for J.C.F.W. 2026 are closed.
LATEST NEWS
Official updates
Read the event announcement and earlier updates. Future official announcements will also be shared here.
ALL NEWSDISCOVER J.C.F.W.
Discover the world of J.C.F.W.
Explore dedicated pages for the lineup, visitor information, partnerships and press enquiries.
J.C.F.W. 2025
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 · TOKYOVENUE & ACCESS
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
INFORMATION
Frequently asked questions
Has J.C.F.W. 2026 concluded?
Yes. J.C.F.W. 2026 concluded with a full house at Shibuya Hikarie on October 12, 2026. Thank you for your attendance and support.
Where can I read the 2026 programme?
Visit Designers & Programme to meet the featured designers and explore all forty pages of the official programme.
READ THE OFFICIAL PROGRAMMEWhere was the event held?
The event was held at Shibuya Hikarie 9F, Hikarie Hall A, directly connected to Shibuya Station.
Can I buy visitor tickets?
General and VIP ticket sales are closed following the conclusion of the event.
Can I apply as a model or designer?
Model, designer and kids model applications for J.C.F.W. 2026 are closed.
How can I discuss sponsorship or press enquiries?
Contact the operations office about future partnerships, collaboration or media enquiries. The 2026 sponsorship details remain available as an event archive.
CONTACT THE OPERATIONS OFFICE
THANK YOU · J.C.F.W. 2026
With gratitude, toward the future.
Inspired by your warm encouragement, we will continue connecting Japanese heritage and emerging talent with the world.