These days, cosplay functions as a 40 billion yen industry and has a large impact on Japan’s economy. Now, before moving on, please allow me to clarify that "cosplay" to Japan does not only refer to ...

It’s time to start preparing for some horror-filled festivities on Oct 31. Japan is getting all geared-up with ghosts and skeletons clearly on display and plenty of Halloween parties planned for the ...

World Cosplay Summit WCS is the annual international cosplay event held in Japan, considered as the most vibrant and popular part of Tokyo’s pop culture and it promotes global interaction through ...

Scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026 AWAJI, JAPAN, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hyogo Prefectural ...

NAGOYA, Japan — It takes intense dedication, hours of prep and a whole lot of sewing: dressing up as Japanese characters may not be an Olympic sport, but these competitors are at the top of their game ...

When it comes to cosplay, there are a number of well-known cosplayers such as Enako from Japan, Baozi and Hana from China, and Hakken from Malaysia. But did you know there is a feline cosplayer from ...

Japan Expo Paris is the largest Japanese pop culture convention outside of the country it honors, so you can always expect some incredible cosplay from the four-day convention. This time around, ...

In the past year or two, there’s been a lot of hype around the subscription commerce market, and the Japan market is no exception. There is Sakelife, which delivers you nice Japanese sake every month, ...

Mexican representatives to the World Cosplay Summit were crowned Grand Champions on Saturday. The pair secured Mexico's first victory with their Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask skit and costumes.

Japan Day made a welcome return on Sunday, February 26 to a full house inside the Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston. Created and hosted by the Japanese Embassy to further cultural exchange and ...

The cosplay market is growing and attitudes towards it are changing Cosplay, or 'costume play', can be a tool for people to gain self-confidence This year's Sydney Manga and Anime Show (SMASH!) sold ...