SHIBAURA HOUSE, Tokyo
Dec. 4-6 2026
For People We Love, For Places We Call Home.
For People We Love, For Places We Call Home.
For People We Love, For Places We Call Home.
Chinese-language Non-fiction Creators Annual Dialogue
For People We Love, For Places We Call Home
In times of uncertainty, witnessing Chinese-language nonfiction under pressure, being tempered, and coming into bloom.
The 2nd Damn True FestivalDec. 4–6, 2026 · Tokyo
Art Forms: Writing, Film, Music, Games & Drag Gathering Formats: Annual Dialogues among Chinese-language Nonfiction Creators, Book Fair & Film Screenings
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It all began in Tokyo in 2025, bringing together creators and readers from across borders. As we prepare for our second edition, take a look back at where it all started.
- 40 global creators
- 3 Days, 2 Nights in Tokyo
- 10+ in-depth conversations
- Market
- Documentary Film Screening
- Book Fair
- 4 Languages
Regular ticket sales open
Our venue is small and tickets are limited. Regular tickets, including festival passes and single-day tickets, go on sale Sept. 21 at 7 PM (UTC+8).
Early Bird Ticket
- Access to all activities for 2.5 days
- Access to the Market
- Limited swag (first come, first served)
- 15 minute priority entry for activities
JP¥16875
JP¥ 12,500
All-Access Pass
- Access to all activities for 2.5 days
- Market access
- Limited swag (First come, first served)
JP¥ 16,875
Half-Day Pass (Dec 4)
- December 4 afternoon & evening access
- December 4 Market access
- Limited swag (First come, first served)
JP¥ 4,500
One-Day Pass (Dec 5)
- Access to all-day activities on December 5
- December 5 Market access
- Limited swag (First come, first served)
JP¥ 7,500
One-Day Pass (Dec 6)
- Access to all-day activities on December 6
- December 6 Market access
- Limited swag (First come, first served)
JP¥ 7,500