October 1, 2009
Cofesta
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2009 Seizing on the booming market for manga, anime, J-pop, fashion and anything else that qualifies as “Cool Japan,” the government has for the last few years lumped together a series of autumn events under the title Japan International Contents Festival (“Cofesta” for short). A variety of sessions target […]
By Metropolis
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2009
Seizing on the booming market for manga, anime, J-pop, fashion and anything else that qualifies as “Cool Japan,” the government has for the last few years lumped together a series of autumn events under the title Japan International Contents Festival (“Cofesta” for short). A variety of sessions target entertainment industry professionals, while the Akihabara Entamatsuri attracts otaku by focusing on manga and anime. Film buffs can get their groove on at the Tokyo International Film Festival, and for music hounds there’s the Tokyo Asian Music Market. This year, Japan Fashion Week (pictured) also falls under the Cofesta rubric.
Akihabara Entamatsuri
Celebration of manga, video games, movies and other “advanced soft contents culture.” Oct 17-25, times and prices TBA. Akihabara UDX Bldg and other locations. Nearest stn: Akihabara. www.entama.com
Tokyo Asia Music Market
Music business events and seminars, plus Animesong Live show on Oct 23. Oct 19-23, various times. Registration required. Shinagawa Stellar Ball, Shinagawa Prince Hotel. Nearest stn: Shinagawa. www.tamm.jp/en
Japan Fashion Week
Over 50 fashion houses present their 2010 spring and summer collections. Oct 19-25, various times. Tokyo Midtown Hall A/B, Bellesalle Roppongi and other venues. Nearest stn: Roppongi. www.jfw.jp/en
