I often receive a lot of inquiries from business people from various industries regarding the popularity of Japanese culture overseas and international events that showcase Japanese pop culture.
Maid izakaya, “Yaneura,” is a Japanese style pub in Beijing where the waitresses are all dressed as French maids. They’ve been featured on various TV programs and are quite well known now, even in Japan.
Zhongxin cup COSPLAY Convention Phoro Report
“I just love manga and cosplay. Manga is now sold all over the world and I want to go and see people in other countries cosplaying Japanese manga and anime characters for myself.”Soon after meeting Kanna, this is the email she sent me.
On December 14-16 2012, the city of Chengdu in China (home to the Giant Panda) launched its first anime comics and game event, the CAF (Chengdu ACG Fair).
Moscow's "J FEST" has become a signature event of the winter season in Moscow and is now in its fourth year – the most recent installment being held in December last year (2012). It’s the largest Japanese pop culture event of its kind in Moscow and the main attraction has remained constant from the very beginning: the fashion show.
Photo report from Kitakyushu's (Fukuoka prefecture) Aru Aru City "Naruto Shippuden Play Stadium" and the Kitakyushu Manga Museum's "Kaiyodo Figurine Exhibition"!
“When I stood up on stage, I found out just how much love for Japan there is.”
That’s what singer and voice actress, Makino Yui, said to me backstage after her performance at J FEST in Moscow.
Hong Kong proving its cosplay prowess once again! Cosplayers heralding in the Chinese New Year (2012) in style at "Comic World Hong Kong 33"!
Right before Linlin was to return to China after graduating from Morning Musume I interviewed her for a newspaper article. During the interview I showed her a photo from a ‘doujin’ event held in Shanghai called “ComiCup” and it nearly bowled her over.
What is it about cosplay that is so important to anime cultural diplomacy? That’s what I want to talk about this week.
Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong 2012 - Photo Report
It may just be my personal opinion, but I think China is the world’s biggest cosplay superpower. Their love of cosplay is second to none. Young people in China always look so happy when they talk about cosplay. It’s such a pleasant sight to see.
“Rainbow Gala 9” @ Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre (KITEC), Hong Kong - April 8, 2012.
June 18-22 , 2012 “Shenzhen Comic Anime Festival 2012” was held. This is the photo report.
Cosplay snaps from the “Comic World Taiwan HongKong Fanzine Market #3” in Hong Kong.
On October 2nd 2012, Hatsune Miku perfomed to some 3000 fans over two shows (midday and night) at Hong Kong’s KITEC Star Hall.
“FIREFLY ACG FESTIVAL 03” photo report
Hana * hana HANA * -Taiwan Japan anime manga festival- photo report
China Championship of WCS Cosplay Summit 2012 photo report