College campus turns into a space for cosplayers, anime enthusiasts, and Japanese food fans.
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Event organizers say government organization told them foreigners wouldn’t need special visas, arresting officers disagree.
Work visa violations result in participants from four countries being arrested, Japanese cosplayers still being held in custody.
Three-concert series welcomes some of the biggest names in the anime/idol music world to the city of angels.
Device seeks to fire your voice straight at the bull’s eye in anime fans’ selective attention.
Short of carrying a hose to wash down smelly attendees, this tip may be your best defense.
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