One of the best things about shopping in Japan is the chance to come across some unusual products you’d never be able to find back home. And if you’re looking for something that’s cute, compact, and ...

KimoKawaii is Conroe’s only anime convention — and it’s anything but ordinary. Blending “creepy” and “cute,” the annual event celebrates anime, cosplay, and Japanese pop culture with a fashion show, ...

Halloween is coming up soon, and between Japan’s recent embrace of the spooky celebration and its preexisting cosplay culture, a lot of people are looking to transform themselves for a special night ...

Within the anime fandom, cosplay is one of the most popular ways for fans to express their love for various characters. A newly-conducted online survey has officially revealed which anime characters ...

Japan’s cosplay culture has attracted fans all over the world. And one photographer at the center of this culture is Yuji Sudo. This August he is holding his first solo exhibition for a series called ...

This fantasy look for the characters was introduced in a special color spread that Horikoshi once used in the manga. Horikoshi often goes the extra mile for these color spreads and shares all kinds of ...

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 ...

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