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The September 2026 State of Play Japan began at 10:00 p.m. JST on Thursday, September 3, 2026. It followed the main State of Play immediately, so PlayStation did not announce a separate start time for the Japan episode. The event has ended; there is no active countdown to it. Watch the official recap and replays.
State of Play Japan start time in Japan
PlayStation’s August 31, 2026 announcement scheduled the broadcasts for September 3. The listed time was 10:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time (JST). The Japan episode followed the main State of Play immediately, without a separately announced start time.
| Broadcast | Scheduled time | How the episodes were sequenced |
|---|---|---|
| Main State of Play | September 3, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 a.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. CEST / 10:00 p.m. JST | Aired first |
| State of Play Japan | No separate start time announced | Followed the main State of Play immediately |
These schedule details are from PlayStation’s announcement.
Is State of Play Japan today, or is there a countdown?
No. The September 3, 2026 broadcast is over. As of October 8, 2026, the official PlayStation sources cited here do not establish another State of Play Japan date or time, so there is no verified future event for a countdown. Check PlayStation’s official announcements for any new schedule rather than inferring a date from past event timing.
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Where to watch the State of Play Japan replay
PlayStation’s recap includes rewatch access for both broadcasts: State of Play & State of Play Japan: all announcements and trailers. The original announcement listed YouTube and Twitch for the live broadcasts.
Language and host
PlayStation described the Japan episode as a Japanese-language broadcast with English subtitles. Yuki Kaji hosted the episode, which focused on upcoming games from studios in Japan and Asia. The main State of Play was in English with Japanese subtitles, according to PlayStation’s schedule announcement.
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