Convention series
Japan’s annual furry convention, held in Aichi Prefecture. The organizer’s complete history documents in-person editions for 2013–2020 and 2022–2026, cancellation of the 2021 in-person event, and the announced 2027 move to Aichi Sky Expo; VR JMoF is recorded separately where applicable. Source: https://www.jmof.jp/en/history.
The inaugural JMoF was held January 12–13, 2013 at Hotel Sunroute Hikone in Hikone, Shiga. The organizer records 100 attendees. Official history: https://www.jmof.jp/en/history.
JMoF 2014 took place January 11–12 at Loisir Hotel Toyohashi in Aichi. Its theme drew on The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō; the organizer records 232 attendees and ¥9,000 in donations to the Japan Guide Dog Association. Official history: https://www.jmof.jp/en/history.
JMoF 2015: Once Upon a Time in the West ran January 10–11 at Loisir Hotel Toyohashi in Aichi. Guests included manga artist duo Akira Himekawa and Toyohashi Zoo director Fujio Saitō. The organizer records 408 attendees and ¥262,950 donated to Toyohashi Zoo & Botanical Park (Nonhoi Park). Official history: https://www.jmof.jp/en/history.
JMoF 2016: The Extra-Furrestrial ran January 8–10 at Loisir Hotel Toyohashi in Aichi. The special guest was Toyohashi Zoo director Fujio Saitō; the organizer records 588 attendees and ¥418,600 donated to Toyohashi Zoo & Botanical Park (Nonhoi Park). Official history: https://www.jmof.jp/en/history.
JMoF 2017: Dial “M” For Murder ran January 6–8 at Loisir Hotel Toyohashi in Aichi. Guest of Honor Hiroshi Matsuyama, CEO of CyberConnect2, joined the convention. The organizer records 845 attendees and ¥732,050 donated to Toyohashi Zoo & Botanical Park (Nonhoi Park). Official history: https://www.jmof.jp/en/history.
JMoF 2018: Armageddon ran January 5–7 at Loisir Hotel Toyohashi in Aichi. Guest of Honor Latin Vixen represented MixedCandy; the organizer records 998 attendees and ¥1,025,050 donated to Toyohashi Zoo & Botanical Park (Nonhoi Park). Official history: https://www.jmof.jp/en/history.
JMoF 2019: The Dogfather ran January 11–13 at Loisir Hotel Toyohashi in Aichi. Guests included composer Camellia and Tokyo Afterschool Summoners by Lifewonders. The organizer records 1,332 attendees and ¥1,571,700 donated to Toyohashi Zoo & Botanical Park (Nonhoi Park). Official history: https://www.jmof.jp/en/history.
JMoF 2020: Energy Drink BITERS—Good Fur Con Tastes BITTER ran January 10–12 at Loisir Hotel Toyohashi in Aichi. Guest of Honor Uncle Kage (Dr. Samuel Conway) joined the event; the organizer records 1,372 attendees and ¥1,383,100 donated to Toyohashi Zoo & Botanical Park (Nonhoi Park). An in-person and online VR Lounge also ran during the convention. Official history: https://www.jmof.jp/en/history.
The in-person JMoF 2021 convention was canceled. The organizer held VR JMoF online on VRChat from January 7–10, 2021 as a separate event; it did not count as an in-person JMoF edition. Official history: https://www.jmof.jp/en/history.
JMoF 2022: The Seven Samurai ran January 8–9 at Loisir Hotel Toyohashi in Aichi. A simultaneous VR JMoF program was held online on VRChat and at the convention venue. The organizer records 556 attendees and ¥1,928,716 donated to Toyohashi Zoo & Botanical Park (Nonhoi Park). Official history: https://www.jmof.jp/en/history.
JMoF 2023: Back to the JMoF ran January 5–8 at Loisir Hotel Toyohashi in Aichi. Guest of Honor Horimon joined the event; the organizer records 1,423 attendees and ¥2,206,750 donated to Toyohashi Zoo & Botanical Park (Nonhoi Park). A simultaneous VR JMoF program ran on VRChat, Neos VR and at the venue. Official history: https://www.jmof.jp/en/history.
JMoF 2024: Ghostbusters ran January 5–7 at Loisir Hotel Toyohashi in Aichi. Guest of Honor illustrator Ryōta Murayama joined the event; the organizer records 1,949 attendees and ¥3,290,150 donated to Toyohashi Zoo & Botanical Park (Nonhoi Park). VR JMoF was held simultaneously online and at the venue. Official history: https://www.jmof.jp/en/history.
JMoF 2025: Everything Everywhere All At JMoF ran January 10–12 at Loisir Hotel Toyohashi in Aichi. Guests included voice actor Kappei Yamaguchi and Furscience, an interdisciplinary research team. The organizer records 2,417 attendees and ¥3,912,300 donated to Toyohashi Zoo & Botanical Park (Nonhoi Park); VR JMoF was held simultaneously online and at the venue. Official history: https://www.jmof.jp/en/history.
JMoF 2026: Ocean’s Furteen ran January 9–11 at Loisir Hotel Toyohashi in Aichi. Guest of Honor illustrator and character designer Kenji Watanabe joined the convention; the organizer records 2,524 attendees and ¥5,229,650 donated to Toyohashi Zoo & Botanical Park (Nonhoi Park). VR JMoF was held simultaneously on VRChat, Resonite and at the venue. Official history: https://www.jmof.jp/en/history.
JMoF 2027: Lost in Transit — Adrift at Centrair is scheduled for January 8–10, 2027 at Aichi Sky Expo (Aichi International Exhibition Center) in Tokoname, Aichi, Japan. The organizer’s history confirms the theme, dates and venue; this is the first JMoF planned at the exhibition center after the Toyohashi editions. Official source: https://www.jmof.jp/en/history.