The country's anime, manga, and video games hold soft power with its worldwide following. Soon, cosplaying will likely become ...

For a long time, however, cosplay was seen as nothing but a pastime by some fans because many “adults” raised an eyebrow at ...

with many looking to photograph the parading cosplayers. The mercury hit a scorching 33.9 degrees in Nagoya on Aug. 7, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Bengaluru: Imagine stepping off Bengaluru streets straight into the heart of Japan — where Shibuya's neon chaos meets Nara's serene deer paths, and the scent of Dorayaki mingles with the laughter of ...

While in Japan last week, I got an invitation to attend Tokyo Comic Con. When my friends found out, they asked if I’d go in cosplay. First, I was on vacation and, not having attended a Comic Con ...