If you have ever hit Tokyo’s Akihabara, you know it is basically hobby heaven. So, it makes perfect sense that Warhammer is popping up there next.
On January 24th, the district that lives and breathes anime, manga, and games will host The Warhammer Experience. Additionally, it is a brand new one day event, not a long running shop thing. Therefore, it feels like a proper convention style drop that you do not want to miss.
What The Warhammer Experience Is and Why Akihabara Fits
This is described as a one day pop up that shows what Warhammer is all about. So, it is built for total newcomers and longtime players at the same time. Additionally, the location choice is smart, because Akihabara is already a magnet for geek culture. Therefore, the whole thing reads like Warhammer stepping into the middle of Japan’s biggest fandom street and saying, “come try this.”
Beginner Activities: Paint, Play, and Learn the Lore
For beginners, the event is packed with classic gateway activities. You can paint your first Warhammer model and take it home. Additionally, you can play your first games and see how the tabletop actually feels. Then, you can discover the lore through cinematic animations. So, it is trying to hook people through all three doors at once. Hobby, gameplay, and story.
The Collectible Badges: Amulet of Sigmar and Astartes Crest
On top of the starter activities, there is a collectible badge chase. You can earn either the Amulet of Sigmar or the Astartes Crest. Additionally, these badges are built as five separate parts. Each part is earned by completing a different activity. Then the whole badge magnetises together, which is a really slick collector gimmick. So, it is basically a mini achievement system you can wear.
For Existing Players: Combat Patrol and Spearhead Open Play
If you already play, there is organised casual play too. You can join an open play event for Warhammer 40,000 Combat Patrol or Warhammer Age of Sigmar Spearhead. Additionally, there are chances for recognition, including sportsmanship, gameplay, and painting. So, it is not just about winning games, it is also about having a good table presence.
Taking part in the open play event gets you the complete collector’s badge for that game system. So, you skip the piecemeal assembly and walk away with the full magnet badge set, which is a nice perk.
Date, Location, and How to Attend
Everything happens on Saturday January 24th, 2026. The address is 〒101-0021 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Sotokanda, 3−12−8 1F. You can walk in on the day and join from 10am to 6pm. Additionally, the Combat Patrol and Spearhead open play starts earlier. Check in is at 8am for an 8:30am start. You also need to register for free ahead of time via the provided link. Finally, there is a nice bonus for open play participants. You get a chance to see the experience before the main crowd arrives.
Summary
This is a tight one day Warhammer pop up right in the heart of Akihabara. So, beginners can paint a model, play first games, and get lore through animations. Additionally, everyone can chase a magnetised collectible badge, either Sigmar themed or Astartes themed. Meanwhile, existing players can jump into Combat Patrol or Spearhead open play and even earn recognition for sportsmanship and painting. If you are in Tokyo that day, this looks like a fun low pressure way to hobby, roll dice, and grab a cool souvenir.
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