Travel guides for anime & gaming fans
Where to stay, how to get there and what it really costs, for US conventions and Japan trips.
Conventions
Hotel blocks, sold-out workarounds, badge timing and real weekend budgets for MAGFest, Katsucon, Anime Expo, PAX, Otakon and more.
Japan
Akihabara, Nakano Broadway, Ghibli, Pokémon Centers, anime pilgrimage spots, rail passes and what an anime trip to Japan costs.
Big 2027 conventions at a glance
| Convention | 2027 dates | Where |
|---|---|---|
| MAGFest | Jan 7–10 | Gaylord National, MD |
| Katsucon | Feb 12–14 | Gaylord National, MD |
| PAX East | Apr 22–25 | Boston, MA |
| Anime Central (ACEN) | May 14–16 | Rosemont, IL |
| MomoCon | May 27–30 | Atlanta, GA |
| Fanime | May 28–31 | San Jose, CA |
| Anime Expo | Jul 2–5 | Los Angeles, CA |
| San Diego Comic-Con | Jul 22–25 | San Diego, CA |
| Otakon | Aug 6–8 | Washington, DC |
| Dragon Con | Sep 2–6 | Atlanta, GA |
| PAX West | Sep 3–6 | Seattle, WA |
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