You know what? It is running short of time before The World Cosplay Summit Nagoya 2018 starts. Nagoya is one of the sacred cities in Japan, which love Manga and Anime (English: Animation). Not just read and watch Manga and Anime, you can actually take part in them by becoming one of the Manga/Anima heroes and heroines.
Cosplayers from 36 countries compete each other for the championship at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium (near Nagoya Castle) on August 5th (Sun.). The ticket for viewing the competition costs 2700 yen. The ticket information is here. Of course, you can wear your own costume to view the competition. Or, you can watch the championship live on niconico live stream.
Prior to the competition on August 5th, 2 interesting cosplay parades in Nagoya are taking place.
1) Procession at the Underground Shopping Market at Sakae (Central Park Underground), On August 3rd.
This parade ends at Oasis 21, which is a very unique oval-shaped modern architecture, in Sakae (two stops from Nagoya Station by Subway). It is called "Space Ship floating in the water", which is a very popular spot for travelers. After the parade, pictures are to be taken with other cosplayers at the lightened-up Oasis 21. You can take part in or view the procession.2) Procession at Osu Shopping Arcades (near Osau Kannon Temple), on August 5th.
This parade starts from Osu Kannon Temple and proceeds though the shopping arcades. You can join the parade as well for free of charge. Also, this Osu Shopping Arcades have pretty popular cosplay stores. Please check out the following three;
- Zouma 名古屋店 (for wigs or dying wigs to match your costume)
Finally, at Osu Shopping Arcades, you can buy souvenirs, something very Japanese, such as Kimono fabric purses/wallets, tapestry with Ukiyoe paintings, folding fans, and others. We bet that you can enjoy "regular" shopping as well.
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