HIKARI Japan Festival Berlin
Immersive Japanese Culture and Pop Culture Festival
About HIKARI
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Premiere in Berlin
The HIKARI Japan Festival is a comparatively young format from the Berlin production company Dreamlight Experiences, which bundles Japanese culture and Japanese diaspora communities into an immersive one-day festival. After stops in other cities, the festival is coming to Berlin for the first time in 2026, utilizing the Wilhelm Studios at Kopenhagener Straße 60–68 in the Reinickendorf district — an industrial hall with event spaces that spatially separates the different festival components.
Program Components
The festival is clearly designed as a holistic day experience. The street food mile features ramen stands, taiyaki (fish-shaped filled waffles), onigiri, bento variations, mochi, and Japanese bars with sake, matcha, and yuzu cocktails. The market areas showcase arts and crafts, fashion, and Japanese design products. Throughout the day, there are live performances — taiko drummers, J-pop acts, cosplay competitions, anime dance performances. A dedicated anime merchandise area connects the festival with the Berlin anime and manga community.
Workshops and Finale Concert
Parallel to the market and performances, workshops on tea ceremony, origami, the Japanese language, and other topics are held — mostly in 30- to 60-minute formats, sometimes requiring advance registration. The evening concludes with a concert. Admission is €29 for adults, €15 for children. The festival is accessible for people with disabilities.
HIKARI — edition 2026
On August 1, 2026, the Wilhelm Studios in Reinickendorf will open their doors for the Berlin premiere of the HIKARI Japan Festival. 13 hours of programming, from 9 AM to 10 PM, featuring street food, a market, live performances, workshops, and a finale concert. The organizer is Dreamlight Experiences, which has established this format at various German locations. Tickets cost €29 (adults) or €15 (children).
Programme HIKARI 2026
The official day program will be published shortly before the festival on dreamlight-labs.com. Structurally, the festival follows this scheme:
Street Food Mile
- Ramen — various styles (Shoyu, Tonkotsu, Miso, Shio)
- Taiyaki — fish-shaped waffles with various fillings
- Onigiri, Bento variations, Mochi
- Japanese bars with Sake, Matcha drinks, Yuzu cocktails
- Vegetarian and vegan options indicated
Market
- Anime merchandise (figures, prints, plushies, manga)
- Japanese fashion and design products
- Arts and crafts and stationery
Live Performances
- Taiko drummers
- J-pop and J-rock acts
- Cosplay competitions and catwalks
- Anime dance performances
Workshops
- Japanese Tea Ceremony
- Origami classes
- Introductory course in Japanese language
- Further workshops depending on organizer updates
Finale Concert
- Grand evening concert program in Hall B
- Details to be announced before the festival
Program updates via the organizer's website and social media.
Highlights HIKARI 2026
- Berlin premiere of the HIKARI format
- 13 hours of programming (9 AM – 10 PM)
- Street food, market, live performances, and workshops
- Grand finale concert in the evening
- Accessible for people with disabilities
Prices HIKARI 2026
Admission €29 (adults), €15 (children). Booking via the organizer's website recommended. Day pass.
Practical information — HIKARI
Getting There
Wilhelm Studios Berlin, Hall B, Kopenhagener Straße 60–68, 13407 Berlin (Reinickendorf District). S-Bahn S1/S85 to Wilhelmsruh, approx. 10 minutes walk. Bus line 122 nearby.
Tickets
Adults €29, Children €15. Advance purchase via the festival website recommended.
Good to Know
Accessible for people with disabilities. Day pass — no re-entry. Outside food not allowed — the street food stalls cater to all dietary needs (vegan options available).
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Where it takes place HIKARI
Wilhelm Studios Berlin, Halle B
Kopenhagener Straße 60-68, 13407 Berlin