India's biggest celebration
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...Is back at Chamara Vajra, Bengaluru on January 12, 2025.
...Is back at Chamara Vajra, Bengaluru on January 12, 2025.
What?! Japan Habba is evolving!
We spent over a year planning Japan Habba 2025, to get things right. Here are a few exciting new additions to Japan Habba 2025.
The very best of Japan, in Namma Bengaluru
Ryoma Quartet
With the creed of "communicating the soul and culture of Japan to the world", this is group of "modern samurai", this group of modern samurai is here to rock your soul - not with a sword, but with traditional Japanese instruments that have been in use for hundreds of years.
Ryoma Quartet consists of 4 members — Ryoma the violinist, Masakatsu the Tsugaru Shamisen player, Sui the Japanese traditional flute player and last but not least, Jin the traditional Japanese drummer. A perfect blend of both traditional and modern Japan, Ryoma is the headliner for Japan Habba 2025.
Nanometer
Written as "NM" and pronounced "Nanometer", it is a performance unit composed of solo idol Kanapon and flirty creator Erisuko.
Having made their debut on May 12, 2024, Nanometer is making their first foreign debut live at Japan Habba 2025!
Kanapon
Kanapon is a 4' 9" solo idol whose special skill is the robot (dance style). She is a dancer and choreographer who has appeared on the famous Japanese TV program "Music Station", as well as for performances by Puffy, Glay and Hyadain! She has choreographed performances for the famous hip hop duo "Creepy Nuts" as well!
Kanapon made her Japan Habba debut in 2023, and she's back for something special this year! Stay tuned for more!
Gurukiran
Gurukiran Shetty, is an Indian music director of the Kannada film industry in India. He started his career as a music director of the Kannada movie "A", directed and acted by Upendra. His music for his next movie "Upendra" further consolidated his position in Kannada movie industry.
At Japan Habba, not only will Gurukiran perform his beloved classics, he will also be bringing a special surprise for fans of anime in collaboration with our invited idol guest, Kanapon! Look forward to their electrifying performance on the Japan Habba Grand Stage.
Tokido
Tokido is a legendary figure in the fighting game community, known for achieving 29 EVO Tournament Top 8 placings. Tokido has been a dominant force across multiple fighting game titles, such as Street Fighter, The King of Fighters, Tekken, BlazBlue, Guilty Gear, Capcom vs SNK, Virtua Fighter and Street Fighter X Tekken, showcasing his versatility as a competitor.
His mastery of Akuma in Street Fighter V brought him widespread acclaim, highlighted by his unforgettable victory at EVO 2017, where his emotional display of sportsmanship became iconic. "Fighting game is something so great."
Gackt
Gackt is the best Ness player in the world and is currently the #20 ranked SSBU player worldwide. He is very popular for his aggressive playstyle and high-level technical gameplay. He also has gained a lot of fans from his way of talking and sarcastic attitude, to the point that he is now one of the most popular Smash Bros livestreamers in Japan.
He is a content machine and loves to do creative stunts wherever he goes. He famously challenged Japanese Smash player Paseriman to a Smash Bros Ultimate match atop the summit of Mount Fuji at 6AM. We look forward to see what he does in Bengaluru!
Takera
Takera is considered as one of the best Ken players worldwide in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Known for his technical skill and creative playstyle, Takera has cemented his place as one of Japan's top competitors, ranking highly in the national scene and demonstrating consistent performances in tournaments. He has also simultaneously been playing Street Fighter 6.
At The Versus Festival: Habba Edition Takera will be participating in both the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Street Fighter 6 tournaments!
Neo
Neo, a young rising Japanese Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (SSBU) player, is considered as one of the best Corrin players worldwide in SSBU. He began seriously competing offline in 2022 and has consistently demonstrated high-level play in the competitive scene.
In 2023, Neo made waves in the community when he secured a remarkable 5th place finish at Super Smash Con 2023, almost defeating the #1 ranked player Acola in a very close match. Neo has earned victories in multiple regional and international tournaments and is considered to be the #30 ranked SSBU player worldwide.
Mike "Mike Ross" Ross
A celebrated figure in the fighting game community known for his exceptional skills, charismatic personality, and contributions to the growth of the scene. Rising to prominence in the mid-2000s, Mike gained fame as a competitor in Street Fighter IV, where he mastered the character E. Honda. Mike Ross' dedication culminated to him reaching 4th place at EVO 2010 with his Honda.
Alongside Ryan "Gootecks" Gutierrez, he founded Cross Counter TV and brought fighting games to a broader audience and helped spotlight the culture and passion of competitive gaming. In 2023, he started a new project called "Versus Vortex", along with Xian.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find out more about Japan Habba 2025!
Japan Habba is an annual cultural event celebrating Japanese heritage through multiple stages with live performances, anime and pop culture events, traditional Japanese activities, and a variety of food stalls. Attendees can explore interactive events, participate in workshops, and enjoy performances by featured artists — all designed to provide an immersive experience of Japanese culture.
The event starts at 10:00 AM, but we recommend that you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the event for a seamless entry.
Japan Habba 2025 is suitable for all ages.
Admission is free for children under 10 years old, so families are welcome to bring their young ones along at no extra cost. For attendees aged 10 and above, a ticket will be required.
Early bird tickets were available for a limited time at ₹299. Presently, Phase 1 tickets are available at ₹399. Make sure to get them while they last! Phase 2 tickets will be priced at a higher rate. Once tickets sell out, it will no longer be possible to gain entry to the event (this happened last year, so we advise you to exercise caution).
You can register for select events which require pre-registration from the activities page. Most expert-led seminars, such as Haiku, Ikebana, Origami, language workshops, Chanoyu, and JDM, are walk-in events with first-come, first-served seating.
All events organized by the Japan Habba organizing committee are completely free of cost and included with the ticket. However, entry and participation are on a first come first served basis. Payment will be required only when purchasing goods and services from exhibitors at the event.
Yes, weapons, drugs, alcohol, and any other illegal or hazardous items are strictly prohibited inside the venue. Please ensure you do not bring these items to the event. We also recommend leaving your valuables at home.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at Japan Habba 2025.
Please reach out to us at [email protected].
