Jakarta – Fans of Japanese pop culture and Trading Card Games (TCG)? There’s another major hobby festival in Jakarta, Hobbystation Fest 2026, taking place this weekend on April 18-19, 2026, at the Jakarta International Equestrian Park (JIEPP) Pulomas, East Jakarta.

This grand event for community members is free of charge.

As one of the pioneers of TCG stores in Indonesia and the only branch store from Japan, Hobbystation presents a series of prestigious national-scale TCG competitions spread over two days. Following yesterday’s success, on Sunday (April 19) there will be the Duel Masters Championship, Pokémon Great Ball League, and Yu-Gi-Oh! Grand Tournament JP.

Hobbystation Fest 2026 won’t be complete without a lineup of international guest stars greeting Japanese pop culture enthusiasts. Special guest cosplayers include Nekonoi Katsu, Rukaaci, Jetsukii, and Erria Eri.

Music performances and talk shows will be filled by renowned musician Yosuke and the band Evernight. Attendees will also have the chance to meet the favorite Pokémon icon through a meet and greet with Pikachu.

In addition to the excitement above, this festival serves as a platform for creativity through the Itasha & Itansha Showcase Competition, an exhibition of cars and motorcycles with anime character graphic designs, with total prizes exceeding Rp 10 million. There is also a cosplay parade in collaboration with the community, offering total prizes of Rp 20 million, as well as community booths and a TCG Workshop for learning to play cards and interacting with various hobby communities.

Come on over to Hobbystation Fest 2026!

Jakarta International Equestrian Park (JIEPP) Pulomas

The Jakarta International Equestrian Park (JIEPP) Pulomas is a major equestrian facility located in East Jakarta, Indonesia. Originally developed to host the equestrian events for the 2018 Asian Games, it was built on the site of the former Pulomas horse racing track. Today, it serves as a modern sports complex for horse riding competitions and recreational activities.

East Jakarta

East Jakarta is a large administrative city within the Indonesian capital, known for its mix of modern development and historical sites. It was historically part of the ancient kingdom of Tarumanagara and later became a key area during the Dutch colonial era, with landmarks like the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah cultural park and the old colonial-era buildings in Jatinegara. Today, it serves as a major hub for industry, trade, and residential communities, reflecting Jakarta’s rapid urbanization.