Tokyo Game Show 2026 shortened by Typhoon Dujuan on September 19

Organizers cited strong winds, rain, and possible disruptions to public transport as risks. In the announcement, the safety of visitors, exhibitors, and other attendees was said to come first.

Refunds were announced for September 21. The event had been planned as the first five-day Tokyo Game Show ever and as the show’s 30th anniversary.

What happened

The Tokyo Game Show 2026 organizers announced on September 19, 2026 that the event would not go ahead as originally scheduled. The program for September 21 was fully canceled because of the approaching Typhoon Dujuan, which was also referred to in coverage as Typhoon No. 25.

According to the organizers, wind and rain were expected to intensify later in the day. They also warned of possible disruptions to public transport, which could make it unsafe for visitors to travel home.

The decision applied to the entire day on September 21. The organization said the measure was taken to protect visitors, exhibitors, and other people involved. Refunds were announced for the canceled day.

Based on the available information, September 20 was still scheduled to go ahead, but that was not confirmed in the provided sources after publication. The sources also did not give any final word on compensation for exhibitors or booth holders.

Background

Tokyo Game Show 2026 was planned as the first five-day edition in the event’s history. The extra day was partly scheduled because of a national holiday in Japan on September 21.

The edition was also billed as the 30th anniversary of Tokyo Game Show. With September 21 canceled, the event ended up shorter than originally planned.

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Sources

• Kotaku: Typhoon Dujuan Forces Tokyo Game Show 2026 To Shut Down A Day Early
• Official Tokyo Game Show announcement on X/Twitter