Shibaura House, Minato, Tokyo
Dec 19–21, 2025
Listen to Stories, Meet Their Tellers
A Space Where Creation Sparks Understanding
Listen to Stories, Meet Their Tellers
A Space Where Creation Sparks Understanding
Listen to Stories, Meet Their Tellers
A Space Where Creation Sparks Understanding
Chinese-language Non-fiction Creators Annual Dialogue
"Damn True Festival" - December 2025 in Tokyo, a groundbreaking gathering bringing together nearly thirty Chinese-language creators and audiences from diverse regions. Their authentic, documented stories captivate our senses through books, music, visuals, drag art, and more.
They are Chizuko Ueno, Panai Kusui, Yifan Li, Qin Wu, Yinling Wu, Qi Wu, Sim Chiyin , Eileen Chengyin Chow, Qiuming Lin, Yan Gao, Dora Choi, Juilin Chuang, Peishan Huang, Chang-Yuan Chen, Mengqi Zhang, Aizhe Kou, Ian Johnson, Jieping Zhang, Yun Chen, Yuqing Huang, Shuya Yang, Draggy Booboo, Jason Liu, Shao-hua Liu, Ding Xie, Po-Fen Tai, Hsiao-wei Chiu (ipa), Vivian Tam, Yu-ling Ku... (the list is still Updating)
DAMN GOOD & SO TRUE. JOIN US at DAMN TRUE FESTIVAL!
- 40 global creators
- 3 days and 2 nights in Tokyo
- 15 in-depth talks
- 7 fireside chats
- 6 workshops
- Music and documentary night
- Market exhibition
Choose a Plan
Whether you prefer to join a single event or are interested in one specific day's program, there are flexible options for you to choose from. Purchase a full-pass ticket to receive an exclusive limited-edition gift and enjoy the complete three-day, two-night experience. What are you waiting for? Get your ticket now!
Early Bird Ticket
Access to all activities for 2 days- Ticket for 1 music performance *
- Access to the Market
- Limited swag (first come, first served)
- 15 minute priority entry for activities
All-Access Pass Ticket
- Access to all activities for 2 days
- Ticket for 1 music performance *
- Access to the Market
- Limited swag (first come, first served)
- * A minimum beverage spend is required at the venue(600yen).
Single Day Ticket
Access to all Dec Dec 20th activities- Dec 20th Market Admission
- Limited swag (first come, first served)
Single Day Ticket
- Access to all Dec 21st activities
- Dec 21st Market Admission
- Limited swag (first come, first served)
Music Performance Ticket
Access to the Dec 19th evening music performance- * A minimum beverage spend is required at the venue(600yen).