[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#35 Fahion, Beauty and the Moscow J FEST

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.

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2013.01.23

[Cosplay Snap] Comic World HongKong 33

Hong Kong proving its cosplay prowess once again! Cosplayers heralding in the Chinese New Year (2012) in style at "Comic World Hong Kong 33"!

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2013.01.10

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#32 Why is Cosplay so Important to Anime Cultural Diplomacy? – Russia's “J FEST”

What is it about cosplay that is so important to anime cultural diplomacy? That’s what I want to talk about this week.

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2013.01.02

Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong 2012

Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong 2012 - Photo Report

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2012.12.27

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#29 Xiamen (Amoy) International Cartoon and Anime Festival is a Cosplay Paradise.

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.

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2012.12.12

Rainbow Gala 9 - Hong Kong

“Rainbow Gala 9” ＠ Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre (KITEC), Hong Kong - April 8, 2012.

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2012.12.08

Shenzhen Comic Anime Festival 2012

June 18-22 , 2012 “Shenzhen Comic Anime Festival 2012” was held. This is the photo report.

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2012.11.24

Kawaii Cosplay in Hong Kong

Cosplay snaps from the “Comic World Taiwan HongKong Fanzine Market #3” in Hong Kong.

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2012.11.17

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#25 Magic Miku. Hatsune Miku’s 3D Concert in Hong Kong and Taiwan

On October 2nd 2012, Hatsune Miku perfomed to some 3000 fans over two shows (midday and night) at Hong Kong’s KITEC Star Hall.

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2012.11.14

“FIREFLY ACG FESTIVAL 03”　Photo Report

“FIREFLY ACG FESTIVAL 03” photo report

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2012.11.10

Hana * hana HANA * -Taiwan Japan anime manga festival-

Hana * hana HANA * -Taiwan Japan anime manga festival- photo report

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2012.11.03

China Championship of WCS Cosplay Summit 2012 photo report

China Championship of WCS Cosplay Summit 2012 photo report

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2012.10.27

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#22 What’s Currently the Most Popular Japanese Anime at Cosplay Events in Hong Kong?

For one day during China’s golden week at the beginning of October 2012, some local girls in Hong Kong, who I met during a visit in April the previous year, showed me around their city.

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2012.10.23

Comic World Hong Kong 34

August 25-26,2012 “Comic World Hong Kong 34 ”was held. This is the cosplayers photo report.

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2012.10.18

“YACA2012 Summer Live Animation Manga Festa”

August 4-5 , 2012 “YACA2012 Summer Live Animation Manga Festa” was held. Yaka means Young Animation and Comic Association. This is the photo report!!

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2012.10.13

The Cosplayers Serving Up Handmade Riceballs in Shinjuku’s Golden Gai.

Golden Gai in Shinjuku, Tokyo, remains to this day a reflection of 1950s Japan. So naturally, I found it quite an interesting contrast when I learned that there were cosplayers here, running their own cosplay café.

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2012.10.09

“Machi★Asobi vol.6” vol.2

On 2011 March 3-5“Machi★Asobi” vol.6 in Tokushima was held.This is the cosplay snap is the latter half.

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2012.10.06

ChinaJoy 2012 photo report

“ChinaJoy” is the biggest event of digital entertainment in China.This is the photo report.

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2012.09.30

Cosdol Asia convention @Fukuoka Photo vol.1

July 18,2011,“Cosdol Asia convention”was held @ Tenjin Central Park (Fukuoka).This is the cosplay snap the first half.

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2012.09.14

"Comic Party" Photo Report Vol.3 & Neko Jump Interview

The passion for Japanese pop culture in Bangkok is fierce and here is the photo report from Bangkok’s “Comic Party” held on February 20-21 (2010) to prove it! Be sure to read our exclusive interview with Neko Jump as well!

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2012.09.08