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Kemocon (KC)

Gotemba, Japan
November 2026
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Quick Facts 2026

When
Nov 6-8, 2026
Where
Gotemba, Japan
Theme
GAME ON!
Status
Confirmed

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Did You Know?

  • *Held at resort at foot of Mount Fuji with hot springs and on-site brewery
  • *Uses both Toki no Sumika resort and the adjacent Gotemba Kogen Beer venue facilities
  • *Paper PASSes are posted out in mid-October, weeks ahead of the November dates

2026: GAME ON!

Kemocon (KC) 2026 is scheduled for Nov 6-8, 2026 in Gotemba, Japan. The announced theme is GAME ON!.

What Are the Highlights of Kemocon?

  • Resort setting at the base of Mt. Fuji, offering a distinctive natural backdrop.
  • Primary gathering for kemono art and fursuiting, celebrating the Japanese stylistic tradition.
  • Resort-focused format emphasizing scenic community interaction over urban convention layouts.
  • Organized by KEMOCONPROJECT, a non-profit running the event since 2008.

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Schedule & Programming 2026
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Tickets & Pricing 2026

  • Supporter PASS¥12,000

    All three days, any night at the hotel, pre-party eligible, advance shipping of materials

  • Member PASS¥5,000

    All three days, any night at the hotel, pre-party eligible

  • One-day PASS¥2,500

    Pre-registration only. Saturday or Sunday, one day of your choice

Day pass ¥2,500

Kemocon 19 runs 6-8 November 2026. Supporter and Member passes are pre-registration only; a one-day pass bought at the door is JPY 3,000 rather than 2,500 and covers 7 or 8 November only. Friday programming requires a Supporter or Member pass. The official page also lists a JPY 3,000 pre-party and a provisional JPY 6,000 after-party, each capped at 700 and requiring a qualifying pass. One flat price from high-school age upward; under that age there is no fee unless the attendee wears a fursuit, and minors must be accompanied by an adult. Hotel nights are charged separately.

How Do I Get to Kemocon?

Gotemba is a city in Shizuoka Prefecture at the foot of Mount Fuji:

  • Flying: Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) and Haneda Airport (HND) are the main international gateways. From Tokyo, Gotemba is roughly 100 km southwest.
  • Train & Bus: Take the JR Tokaido Shinkansen to Mishima Station, then transfer to the JR Gotemba Line. Alternatively, direct highway buses run from Shinjuku Bus Terminal in Tokyo to Gotemba (about 90 minutes).
  • Driving: The Tomei Expressway connects Tokyo to the Gotemba interchange. The resort is a short drive from the IC exit.
Where is Kemocon (KC)?
Gotemba, Japan
Toki no Sumika, Gotemba Kogen Resort
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Where Should I Stay for Kemocon?

  • Toki no Sumika Gotemba Kogen Resort: The convention venue is an integrated resort with on-site hotels, hot springs, and dining. Staying at the resort provides the full immersive experience against the Mount Fuji backdrop.
  • Gotemba City: The nearby city has additional hotels and ryokan (traditional inns) for those seeking alternatives or lower pricing.

Convention history

A year-by-year record of this convention

Convention archive13 editionsPrices, places, sources, and moments by yearOpen archive

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2027Past editionDates TBADetails
Dates
Dates TBA
Date status
Not confirmed
2026Current editionNov 6-8 · GAME ON!Details
Dates
Nov 6-8
Date status
Confirmed
Theme
GAME ON!
2025Past editionNov 7-9 · Fairy TalesDetails
Dates
Nov 7-9
Date status
Confirmed
Theme
Fairy Tales
Attendance
4,286
Charity raised
¥1,140,200
2024Past editionDates TBADetails
Dates
Dates TBA
Date status
Not confirmed
Attendance
2,633
2023Past editionDates TBADetails
Dates
Dates TBA
Date status
Not confirmed
Attendance
1,456
2022Past editionDates TBADetails
Dates
Dates TBA
Date status
Not confirmed
Attendance
599
Charity
Internal operating costs
Charity raised
¥81,253
2021Past editionDates TBADetails
Dates
Dates TBA
Date status
Not confirmed
Attendance
220
2020Past editionDates TBADetails
Dates
Dates TBA
Date status
Not confirmed
Attendance
150
2019Past editionDates TBADetails
Dates
Dates TBA
Date status
Not confirmed
Attendance
650
2018Past editionDates TBADetails
Dates
Dates TBA
Date status
Not confirmed
Attendance
454
2017Past editionDates TBADetails
Dates
Dates TBA
Date status
Not confirmed
Attendance
380
2016Past editionDates TBADetails
Dates
Dates TBA
Date status
Not confirmed
Attendance
412
2015Past editionDates TBADetails
Dates
Dates TBA
Date status
Not confirmed

At a glance

Past years

Compare dates, themes, attendance, charity, and guests across the record.

13 editions

Attendance Trend

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Kemocon (KC) attendance over time includes 10 reported years.
  1. 2027

    Dates TBA

    Attendance
    TBA
    Charity raised
    TBA
    Guest of honor
    Not announced
  2. 2026

    Nov 6-8

    Theme

    GAME ON!

    Attendance
    TBA
    Charity raised
    TBA
    Guest of honor
    Not announced
  3. 2025

    Nov 7-9

    Theme

    Fairy Tales

    Attendance
    4,286
    Charity raised
    ¥1,140,200
    Guest of honor
    Not announced
  4. 2024

    Dates TBA

    Attendance
    2,633
    Charity raised
    TBA
    Guest of honor
    Not announced
  5. 2023

    Dates TBA

    Attendance
    1,456
    Charity raised
    TBA
    Guest of honor
    Not announced
  6. 2022

    Dates TBA

    Attendance
    599
    Charity raised
    ¥81,253
    Guest of honor
    Not announced
    Charity
    Internal operating costs
Year
Dates
Theme
Attendance
Charity Raised
Guest(s) of Honor
2027
TBATBATBATBANone Announced
2026
Nov 6-8GAME ON!TBATBANone Announced
2025
Nov 7-9Fairy Tales4,286
¥1,140,200
None Announced
2024
TBATBA2,633TBANone Announced
2023
TBATBA1,456TBANone Announced
2022
TBATBA599
¥81,253(Internal operating costs)
None Announced

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Past Years

2025: Fairy Tales

Kemocon 18 celebrated Japanese kemono culture and logged 4,286 cumulative attendees across its three days, per the /record/report/ archive. That figure is a daily total, not a unique headcount. The convention raised ¥1,140,200 for charity and featured kigurumi performer Kagetsu.

Kemocon FAQ

When is Kemocon 2026?
Kemocon 2026 is scheduled for Nov 6-8, 2026 (confirmed).
Where is Kemocon held?
Kemocon takes place in Gotemba, Japan at Toki no Sumika, Gotemba Kogen Resort.
How many people attend Kemocon?
Kemocon had 4,286 attendees in 2025.
How much are tickets for Kemocon?
Registration for Kemocon starts at 5000 JPY.

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Notes on Kemocon

3 quirks & policies that don't fit the highlights grid.

  • KemoconProject, the volunteer non-profit behind the con since 2008

    Kemocon is run by KemoconProject, the non-profit volunteer body that has produced the convention once a year since 2008, which makes it the oldest Japanese furry convention we have documented. The about page defines the mission as "continuously providing a place where anyone can casually enjoy kemono" and frames staff and attendees as equals working together to build the space.

  • Kemocon's own commissioned theme music catalogue

    Most furry conventions reuse stock music. Kemocon commissioned and credits its own theme suite on the official about page: the main theme "Doremifa-Sol-a-Synphony" by composer Rashi (mixed by Yume), a jazz arrangement called "Inversion", an ethnic-music arrangement titled "Furry Dance" by Akihare, a happy-hardcore remix by Oji-san, and a closing theme "Doremifa-Sol-a-Synphony: CODA".

  • KC18 tier ladder: ¥5,000 Member, ¥12,000 Supporter, no Friday walk-in

    Kemocon publishes its full ticket ladder verbatim on `/kc18_entry/` ahead of every edition, and the structure is unusually rigid for a Japanese furry con. Four attendee tiers: Supporter PASS ¥12,000, Member PASS ¥5,000, One-Day pre-pay ¥2,500, One-Day walk-in ¥3,000. Supporter adds a non-sale neckstrap, a commemorative T-shirt, a supporter-only changing room, and a name in the closing-ceremony credit roll. Members get the changing room on Saturday and Sunday only. Friday is locked to pre-pay Member or Supporter, there is no Friday walk-in tier. Walk-in attendance is allowed Saturday and Sunday at the One-Day desk only.

Sources · 3
  1. KemoconProject, the volunteer non-profit behind the con since 2008 ↗
  2. Kemocon's own commissioned theme music catalogue ↗
  3. KC18 tier ladder: ¥5,000 Member, ¥12,000 Supporter, no Friday walk-in ↗
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Last Updated: August 29, 2026

Sources: Official site (kemocon.com /about, /record/report, /kc18_readme, /kc19_eventinfo), Wayback /kc18_entry/

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