This is an open invite to all, especially Cos-Players, looking for a place to meet up and do stuff on this day.
Date: Saturday, September 26th, 2009
Time:10am - 5pm
Place: 6th Street and Jackson St., San Jose Nihonmachi
Admission: FREE
Hosted by:Japantown Community Congress of San Jose (JCCsj), City of San Jose, and Various Supporters
Live Entertainment on 3-stages.
Food
Martial Art Demonstrations
Vendors
Art/Craft Exhibits
Import Car Exhibit
Silent Auction
Raffles
Children's Activity Zone
...And much more!
More Info at: http://www.spiritofjapantownfestival.com/
I'm planning on going! :D
I'll be seeing white on rice same day! :P
Since I live near it, lets go go! (∴`▽´)
Last year it rained a little in the morning and put a damper on the festival... because of it, not too many Cos-Players showed up... Excluding Animemyu, I counted 12 all together... I'm hoping for more pleasant weather and a larger showing of Cos-Players this year... More Cos-Player's in attendance shows interest, and with this interest I'm hoping to get the festival planners to do more activities... I mean aside from FanimeCon's participation in the Children's Activity Zone.
On a related note... I have a question, "Anyone out there (San Jose and neighboring cities) do 'Period' Cos-Play?"
I'm gonna be goin' :P
I'll be volunteering here-and-there at the festival... Especially in the Children's Activity Zone... I won't be able to meetup with any of you, but I'm sure our paths will cross.
I was looking into planning a theatrical cosplay project for this festival, but no one here is interested in 'Period' Cos-Play... Well, there's always next year.
I may go now that I have a temp job and thus will have money.
Ah yes, money.
I'll be there. Hope to see you guys around. ^_^
I'll be attending again this year, can't wait!
Quote from: Jidai Geki on September 01, 2009, 04:05:35 PM
I'll be volunteering here-and-there at the festival... Especially in the Children's Activity Zone... I won't be able to meetup with any of you, but I'm sure our paths will cross.
I was looking into planning a theatrical cosplay project for this festival, but no one here is interested in 'Period' Cos-Play... Well, there's always next year.
What do you mean by 'Period' cosplay? Do you mean from an anime that is set in a different time period, like feudal Japan as opposed to present day? e.g., Peacemaker vs Deathnote? And not fantasy or sci-fi settings?
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What do you mean by 'Period' cosplay? Do you mean from an anime that is set in a different time period, like feudal Japan as opposed to present day? e.g., Peacemaker vs Deathnote? And not fantasy or sci-fi settings?
'Period' Cos-Play is a seperate category from 'Anime', 'Game' or 'Tokusatsu' Cos-Play. 'Period' (historical) Cos-play is more like the Renaissance Fair. You can choose to be a historical figure or create your own individual character... and through acting, interact with event visitors. Characters can be, nobels, warriors, religious worshipers, townspeople, geisha, gamblers, machi-yakko, kabuki-mono... and more.
Well, just about one week out from festival day... The upcoming week is going to be a HOT one. I keep monitoring the weather forecasts and hope the Hot weather dosen't overlap the festival...
I hope many of you can attend, Cos-Play or not... Hope is all I can do for now.
I'll be there to help out with the mini-FaniMaid Cafe. ;)
Totally going to this!
Anyone going to cosplay?
I'll be there.
I guess I'll be going, but I don't recognize anyone (in real life) in this thread XD
I'll probably go
I'll be there working at the maid cafe
Come visit us c:
Quote from: cherryteagirl on September 17, 2009, 11:01:19 PM
I'll be there to help out with the mini-FaniMaid Cafe. ;)
Quote from: Kazuko on September 19, 2009, 03:18:49 AM
I'll be there working at the maid cafe
Come visit us c:
Thanks CherryTeaGirl :D and Kazuko :D for volunteering at this year's festival... Our side of the festival will have the most "Moe"... Ganbaru!!!
And thanks to all of you who have expressed interest in attending... ;D
Quote from: Kites-kun on September 17, 2009, 11:34:26 PM
Totally going to this!
Anyone going to cosplay?
I
HAVE TO Cos-Play... My commitment made to the Spirit of Japantown Main Chairperson, Kathy Sakamoto four months ago. I'll be wearing a 'Period' Costume... It's more weather friendly... If it were going to be cooler, I would consider wearing my only 'Anime' Costume... But It's all black and I don't feel like roasting in the late-summer heat... ;) San Jose Nihonmachi is a nice little community, and their festivals provide a good place to meet new people and learn different things. I hope you're all able to spend some time here.
Sweet :3
If I still had my "period" costume II'd totally wear it! D:
But, I'll either be going as Sasori or Kaito~
Quote from: Jidai Geki on September 19, 2009, 08:26:02 AM
Quote from: cherryteagirl on September 17, 2009, 11:01:19 PM
I'll be there to help out with the mini-FaniMaid Cafe. ;)
Quote from: Kazuko on September 19, 2009, 03:18:49 AM
I'll be there working at the maid cafe
Come visit us c:
Thanks CherryTeaGirl :D and Kazuko :D for volunteering at this year's festival... Our side of the festival will have the most "Moe"... Ganbaru!!!
And thanks to all of you who have expressed interest in attending... ;D
Quote from: Kites-kun on September 17, 2009, 11:34:26 PM
Totally going to this!
Anyone going to cosplay?
I HAVE TO Cos-Play... My commitment made to the Spirit of Japantown Main Chairperson, Kathy Sakamoto four months ago. I'll be wearing a 'Period' Costume... It's more weather friendly... If it were going to be cooler, I would consider wearing my only 'Anime' Costume... But It's all black and I don't feel like roasting in the late-summer heat... ;) San Jose Nihonmachi is a nice little community, and their festivals provide a good place to meet new people and learn different things. I hope you're all able to spend some time here.
O: がんばって！ with your Sengoku cosplay! I bet it will be awesome
I'll be there since I have no plans. Anyone willing to meet up?
Quote from: RyuHayabusa on September 21, 2009, 01:11:16 AM
I'll be there since I have no plans. Anyone willing to meet up?
Sure. When and where?
Quote from: Barnes on September 21, 2009, 03:59:40 PM
Quote from: RyuHayabusa on September 21, 2009, 01:11:16 AM
I'll be there since I have no plans. Anyone willing to meet up?
Sure. When and where?
I dont mind ^^
But I have been to SJ Japaen town in years so I dont remember the stores. ^^
Quote from: RyuHayabusa on September 21, 2009, 01:11:16 AM
I'll be there since I have no plans. Anyone willing to meet up?
I don't mind a meetup
If I can convince a friend for a ride I'll go XD
We could meet up at the Fanimaid booth, if there is one. I'll scout the location and I know Barnes has my phone number, so he can contact me if he sees it 1st. I'll probably be getting there like around noon or so, so I guess an hour later would be fine, like around 1 p.m?
@Oniko: I hope You can come. I haven't seen you in a while hehehe
Quote from: RyuHayabusa on September 22, 2009, 11:36:59 AM
We could meet up at the Fanimaid booth, if there is one. I'll scout the location and I know Barnes has my phone number, so he can contact me if he sees it 1st. I'll probably be getting there like around noon or so, so I guess an hour later would be fine, like around 1 p.m?
@Oniko: I hope You can come. I haven't seen you in a while hehehe
If only I didnt sell out of buttons I would bring you all some again.
Quote from: Oniko on September 22, 2009, 12:37:45 PM
Quote from: RyuHayabusa on September 22, 2009, 11:36:59 AM
We could meet up at the Fanimaid booth, if there is one. I'll scout the location and I know Barnes has my phone number, so he can contact me if he sees it 1st. I'll probably be getting there like around noon or so, so I guess an hour later would be fine, like around 1 p.m?
@Oniko: I hope You can come. I haven't seen you in a while hehehe
If only I didnt sell out of buttons I would bring you all some again.
You sell buttons at cons? O:
I'll be there either as Orihime or Hinata:P Either way, cant wait to see others there X3
Quote from: RyuHayabusa on September 22, 2009, 11:36:59 AM
We could meet up at the Fanimaid booth, if there is one. I'll scout the location and I know Barnes has my phone number, so he can contact me if he sees it 1st. I'll probably be getting there like around noon or so, so I guess an hour later would be fine, like around 1 p.m?
@Oniko: I hope You can come. I haven't seen you in a while hehehe
works for me.
Quote from: RyuHayabusa on September 22, 2009, 11:36:59 AM
We could meet up at the Fanimaid booth, if there is one. I'll scout the location and I know Barnes has my phone number, so he can contact me if he sees it 1st. I'll probably be getting there like around noon or so, so I guess an hour later would be fine, like around 1 p.m?
@Oniko: I hope You can come. I haven't seen you in a while hehehe
If the Fanimaid area is in the same place as last year, I'll be located on 5th Street near the Children's Zone Stage (Across from the SJ Buddhist Temple).
Quote from: Kites-kun on September 20, 2009, 02:48:58 AM
Sweet :3
If I still had my "period" costume II'd totally wear it! D:
But, I'll either be going as Sasori or Kaito~
That's okay, Kites-kun, at least I know you had a period costume... :)
This is what I like to see... People wanting to have fun... Again, thank you ALL for your interest in attending The Spirit of Japantown Festival... :D
I'm definitley going to try and go! If it's warmer, I'll most likely be Yuffie, if not then I'll be yuki sohma or Xion!
=p
@Jidai: thanks for the info. If you want to meet up with us too, that would be cool ;3
@Barnes: Thanks dude. If you do see it, please call me, ok?
@Oniko: If I see you on aim tomorrow morning, I'll aim you, ok?
so I guess meet up time is 1 p.m then?
I should be there around 1 or so as well. :D See everyone there! :D
Try and find me if you want ^^
I'll be in a maid outfit with sleeves of a kimono and a silver hair/wig
Just call be like "Hey Unyuu!"
Quote from: RyuHayabusa on September 22, 2009, 11:34:20 PM
@Jidai: thanks for the info. If you want to meet up with us too, that would be cool ;3
Thanks for the invite, but an old guy like me might ruin the fun... I'm 4 decades old...;D All of you go and have fun... That's what I want... I'm sure we will cross paths at the festival... If so, say hi... If you wave and I don't see you, It's because I'm not wearing my glasses... Just keep trying...::)
*** Special notes to those driving in- Local parking will be scarce, if not non-existant, later in the day. Public transportation is recommended, but if you should choose to drive in you might have to park a few blocks away and walk in. I sometimes park near an elementary school on Mission St and 4th Street, and walk south on 4th St. two blocks to the westside of SJ japantown... I wish you luck!!!
- Be mindful of parking regulatory signs (i.e. 2-hour limit)... Parking Control will enforce parking limits on Saturdays.
- Following roads will be closed to through traffic from 7am-7pm: Jackson Street : Between 3rd St. --- 7th St.
4th St., 5th St. and 6th St.: Between Taylor St. --- Empire St.
@Unyuu: Ok, I'll do that then. I'll shout your name and act like you're lost or something lol
@Jidai: Oh, that's cool dude. Just look for me wearing a red chobits bag if you see me. Just HOLLA lol
Hmmm. Parking. **wakes up earlier than 7AM** XD
Anyhow, questions for those going to Spirit of Japan, as eGaming co-head, though space is limited, what games would you like to see?
Quote from: xxxplizit (pogi1kenobi) on September 23, 2009, 11:44:08 PM
Hmmm. Parking. **wakes up earlier than 7AM** XD
Anyhow, questions for those going to Spirit of Japan, as eGaming co-head, though space is limited, what games would you like to see?
Do you live in SJ Jonas?
Anyways, how about Naruto? <3
Any are fine!
Quote from: RyuHayabusa on September 23, 2009, 11:36:35 PM
@Unyuu: Ok, I'll do that then. I'll shout your name and act like you're lost or something lol
@Jidai: Oh, that's cool dude. Just look for me wearing a red chobits bag if you see me. Just HOLLA lol
Lool >w<
Hooray!
Hi Everyone,
we will be showing anime in the japaptown school across the street from the buddest temple on 5th and jackson right behind the happy house.
Spirit of Japan Town Festival 2009 Video Room schedule
to name a few titles and amvs as filler
Kids room
10:00am to 6:00pm
Card Captor Sakura Movie 2: The Sealed Card 1 hr 30min (English)
Age Rating: All
Jungle Emperor Leo: The Movie 1hr 40 min (English)
Age Rating: 3 & Up
K-ON! Eps 1-5 2 hrs (subbed in English)
Age Rating: PG
Teenager room
10:00am to 6:00pm
Major the movie : The ball of friendship 1 hr 40 min (subbed in English)
Age Rating: All
Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei eps 1 – 5 2 hrs (subbed in English)
Age Rating: PG-13
07-ghost eps 1-5 2 hrs (subbed in English)
Age Rating: PG-13
Quote from: Kites-kun on September 24, 2009, 09:14:35 AM
Quote from: xxxplizit (pogi1kenobi) on September 23, 2009, 11:44:08 PM
Hmmm. Parking. **wakes up earlier than 7AM** XD
Anyhow, questions for those going to Spirit of Japan, as eGaming co-head, though space is limited, what games would you like to see?
Do you live in SJ Jonas?
Anyways, how about Naruto? <3
Any are fine!
Nope. I don't live in San Jose.
Naruto: Ummm...which one? There's a lot of Naruto games out there. hehe
Gonna see about going on Saturday, gotta support the community and fanimecon!
Quote from: the otaku god on September 24, 2009, 07:14:20 PMstuff
Question? Why are you showing K-On in the kids room? It's not exactly a kids cartoon(far from it actually).
And why show Zan for Zetsubou sensei. The series was never released in America, so wouldn't you want to show S1? If they're watching Zan, it assumes the watchers have seen S1/S2/OAVs prior so A LOT of the jokes as well as plot devices will completely go over the heads, to an already incredibly hard to understand series.
K-ON as kids anime... I think you should screen first before throwing stuff up.
In other news, scorching weather reaching 92 degrees to be expected...yay
well lets see here,
k-on in the kids and why
1. k-on is a popular anime and the time we plan on showing it most of the kids will have left (probly 4pm)
2. theres really nothing bad in the ser its a fairly innocent anime like lucky star
Zan for Zetsubou sensei why screen it
main reason the other ser to Zetsubou sensei have been out for a long time already. plus like you said Zetsubou sensei make no sence so what would showing it from the start make any sence for.
Quote from: the otaku god on September 25, 2009, 12:33:26 PM
well lets see here,
k-on in the kids and why
1. k-on is a popular anime and the time we plan on showing it most of the kids will have left (probly 4pm)
2. theres really nothing bad in the ser its a fairly innocent anime like lucky star
Zan for Zetsubou sensei why screen it
main reason the other ser to Zetsubou sensei have been out for a long time already. plus like you said Zetsubou sensei make no sence so what would showing it from the start make any sence for.
Here are some things why I feel that it should not be in the kids section, even if kids have left after 4pm. Ep1 has the DMC reference, although it's not particularly bad at all, it already sets the tone that they're making a ref on an anime that shouldn't even be near kids. There's always the popular Mio "exploitation" aka breasts, Sawako's crazy character, and pretty much generally every theme in the show no kid will get (because the moe stuff is generally an older person kind of thing.) I can go on, but I think you should get the point. And for the Zetsubou Sensei, then why show it if no one will get it? Get something else.
Quote from: the otaku god on September 25, 2009, 12:33:26 PM
well lets see here,
k-on in the kids and why
1. k-on is a popular anime and the time we plan on showing it most of the kids will have left (probly 4pm)
2. theres really nothing bad in the ser its a fairly innocent anime like lucky star
Zan for Zetsubou sensei why screen it
main reason the other ser to Zetsubou sensei have been out for a long time already. plus like you said Zetsubou sensei make no sence so what would showing it from the start make any sence for.
K-On isn't exactly innocent, but besides that point... it's not geared towards kids in anyway shape or form. The jokes and the appeal are very geared towards older teen men. It's a moe anime, in the same sense that Ichigo Mashimaro is. There's nothing directly bad, as in, there's no violence, sex, or the such... but the humor and mentallity are for an older group.
As for zZetsubou... you realize that you're basically saying. "Well the first series is kinda old, and no one is going to understand it anywas, regardless of what part of it we show, so who gives a damn what the audience watches, nor if they get it, can follow it, or anything at all.
You're telling the audience, you don't give a damn what they think, you don't give a damn what they might enjoy, and are putting up something because "you want to put it up" and for no other reason.
Why even bother showing it at that point? There's 39287429385798436 other things you can show, that the audience might actually understand, or even... enjoy?
Thank you so much for your thoughts and concerns I will put them in to consideration.
Quote from: the otaku god on September 25, 2009, 03:07:56 PM
Thank you so much for your thoughts and concerns I will put them in to consideration.
Jerry... you ralize I'm friend's with a lot of staff... and posting on facebook about this isn't the most intelligent thing to do.
As for "when to" and when not to... this seemed more apparent that it was a time to.
I'm wondering more why you're so offended that I pointed out how your choices are rather flawed, unless you seem to be realizing that what I said is rather true, you really had no reason to be offended. But whatever.
And no, I'm not going to the fest tomorrow. Jun and I are going to visit my family this weekend. Feel free to take it up with Mizuki. I'm sure he'll take notes for me and he can reppeat it back to me later.
I will say this right here, right now, if this goes on and I have to start deleting posts or I have to lock this topic I will not be happy, as people are trying to get gathering info together, and PyronIkari for once is being nice for once. DON'T MESS THIS UP.
EDIT: There we go
Good lord, I don't need people adding flames to the non existent fire, grow up. Anything off topic will be deleted.
Also, on topic...
Quote from: xxxplizit (pogi1kenobi) on September 23, 2009, 11:44:08 PM
Hmmm. Parking. **wakes up earlier than 7AM** XD
Anyhow, questions for those going to Spirit of Japan, as eGaming co-head, though space is limited, what games would you like to see?
Melty Blood Actress Again.
Hey, If everyone dosen't settle down... I'll get >:(
My words may not have much weight here... They may even fall upon deaf ears, but here it goes...
I'm not familiar with K-on or any of the other anime mentioned prior... I really haven't viewed a complete series since '85... BUT, I don't want a repeat of what happened at last year's festival... A mother dragged her two young kids out a video room showing Soul Eater... and she was a bit pissed that no one was watching the entrance and allowed her kids to watch the show... I overheard her complaint (Cos-Play has it's advantages) last year and I did't take this complaint very well because it reflects upon the whole Japantown community. I reminded Chairperson Kathy S. about this 3 months ago, and suggested improvements... I see little/nothing has been done. Otaku God, is the one overseeing the Video rooms, so he sets the programming... One questionable video selection will not end the world... What titles he selects to show reflects his judgement... What is allowed to be shown reflects the Festival Committee's judgement... The rest remains to be seen.
The Spirit of Japantown Festival is supposed to be a family oriented, community sponsored event and should be planned and executed as such... I spend the better part of the day interacting with children, families and tourists... This is what I do for the festival... I challenge others to help do the same in finding ways to give back to the community...
Now, since I've been looking forward to this event since New Years... I'm going to enjoy it as much as I can... Because, who knows, I can lose my life at any time... And it won't come back like in all your Anime.
Quote from: shy-cosplayer on September 22, 2009, 10:50:15 PM
I'm definitley going to try and go! If it's warmer, I'll most likely be Yuffie, if not then I'll be yuki sohma or Xion!
=p
Hey I'm going to be cosplaying as Mine, Ayame's assistant.
Quote from: Jidai Geki on September 25, 2009, 08:50:39 PM
Since I've been looking forward to this event since New Years... I'm going to enjoy it as much as I can.][/b]
Me and Walter are coming. and maybe Panda and Allan. Can't wait to see you again!
Quote from: Mizuki on September 25, 2009, 07:32:11 PMMelty Blood Actress Again.
We'll definitely take a look and see if we have that in our current storage. Hopefully, we'll be able to display the game during the show. ^_^
Quote from: xxxplizit (pogi1kenobi) on September 26, 2009, 12:56:59 AM
Quote from: Mizuki on September 25, 2009, 07:32:11 PMMelty Blood Actress Again.
We'll definitely take a look and see if we have that in our current storage. Hopefully, we'll be able to display the game during the show. ^_^
You bringing any ps2 fighters that require ps2 stick? I kinda wanna bring mine, but want some confirmation so I don't lug mine out there for nothing.
Quote from: Mizuki on September 26, 2009, 01:18:05 AM
Quote from: xxxplizit (pogi1kenobi) on September 26, 2009, 12:56:59 AM
Quote from: Mizuki on September 25, 2009, 07:32:11 PMMelty Blood Actress Again.
We'll definitely take a look and see if we have that in our current storage. Hopefully, we'll be able to display the game during the show. ^_^
You bringing any ps2 fighters that require ps2 stick? I kinda wanna bring mine, but want some confirmation so I don't lug mine out there for nothing.
Besides the mentioned Melty Blood, what games would you be interested in? I will take a look at finalization before leaving from Sacramento. If you reply before 7:30 AM or so, I can probably post a list or PM you the games, whichever is more convenient.
Quote from: xxxplizit (pogi1kenobi) on September 26, 2009, 01:56:12 AM
Quote from: Mizuki on September 26, 2009, 01:18:05 AM
Quote from: xxxplizit (pogi1kenobi) on September 26, 2009, 12:56:59 AM
Quote from: Mizuki on September 25, 2009, 07:32:11 PMMelty Blood Actress Again.
We'll definitely take a look and see if we have that in our current storage. Hopefully, we'll be able to display the game during the show. ^_^
You bringing any ps2 fighters that require ps2 stick? I kinda wanna bring mine, but want some confirmation so I don't lug mine out there for nothing.
Besides the mentioned Melty Blood, what games would you be interested in? I will take a look at finalization before leaving from Sacramento. If you reply before 7:30 AM or so, I can probably post a list or PM you the games, whichever is more convenient.
Capcom vs SNK 2, Guilty Gear Accent Core, King of Fighters 98 Ultimate Match, can't really think of anything else. I will check up on this thread before I head out tomorrow.
Quote from: Lady_Hoshi on September 25, 2009, 11:23:59 PM
Me and Walter are coming. and maybe Panda and Allan. Can't wait to see you again!
Hoshi-sama,
I've been up since 4am... Starting to load things up... I'll be looking out for you all... Sorry, we haven't gotten together much lately... Work has really picked up and I'm back to my regular 12hr/6day schedule. If you don't see me in my usual spot, I'll either be at Nichi Bei Bussan or tending to Group Animemyu...
Quote from: Mizuki on September 26, 2009, 02:05:13 AM
Quote from: xxxplizit (pogi1kenobi) on September 26, 2009, 01:56:12 AM
Quote from: Mizuki on September 26, 2009, 01:18:05 AM
Quote from: xxxplizit (pogi1kenobi) on September 26, 2009, 12:56:59 AM
Quote from: Mizuki on September 25, 2009, 07:32:11 PMMelty Blood Actress Again.
We'll definitely take a look and see if we have that in our current storage. Hopefully, we'll be able to display the game during the show. ^_^
You bringing any ps2 fighters that require ps2 stick? I kinda wanna bring mine, but want some confirmation so I don't lug mine out there for nothing.
Besides the mentioned Melty Blood, what games would you be interested in? I will take a look at finalization before leaving from Sacramento. If you reply before 7:30 AM or so, I can probably post a list or PM you the games, whichever is more convenient.
Capcom vs SNK 2, Guilty Gear Accent Core, King of Fighters 98 Ultimate Match, can't really think of anything else. I will check up on this thread before I head out tomorrow.
We do have Capcom Vs. SNK 2 and Guilty Gear Accent Core. KoF 98 is uncertain.
We should also have SF Anniversary edition as well and a couple of other fighters.
Ive decided I'll be attending the event as Sasori ^^
Quote from: xxxplizit (pogi1kenobi) on September 26, 2009, 07:19:16 AM
Quote from: Mizuki on September 26, 2009, 02:05:13 AM
Quote from: xxxplizit (pogi1kenobi) on September 26, 2009, 01:56:12 AM
Quote from: Mizuki on September 26, 2009, 01:18:05 AM
Quote from: xxxplizit (pogi1kenobi) on September 26, 2009, 12:56:59 AM
Quote from: Mizuki on September 25, 2009, 07:32:11 PMMelty Blood Actress Again.
We'll definitely take a look and see if we have that in our current storage. Hopefully, we'll be able to display the game during the show. ^_^
You bringing any ps2 fighters that require ps2 stick? I kinda wanna bring mine, but want some confirmation so I don't lug mine out there for nothing.
Besides the mentioned Melty Blood, what games would you be interested in? I will take a look at finalization before leaving from Sacramento. If you reply before 7:30 AM or so, I can probably post a list or PM you the games, whichever is more convenient.
Capcom vs SNK 2, Guilty Gear Accent Core, King of Fighters 98 Ultimate Match, can't really think of anything else. I will check up on this thread before I head out tomorrow.
We do have Capcom Vs. SNK 2 and Guilty Gear Accent Core. KoF 98 is uncertain.
We should also have SF Anniversary edition as well and a couple of other fighters.
Cool stuff, seems like I'll bring my arcade stick.
Heading out that way now ^^;;
Thanks to all of you that attended the festival today... ;D Way more people than last year and with the heat. I saw a lot more Cos-Players this year... Anime, Maids, Gothic Lolitas and some traditional festival wear. I hope more will choose to attend future festivals in San Jose Nihonmachi.
Hopefully see some you again for Nikkei Matsuri, Sunday, April 25, 2010
Mizuki-san, Kazuko-san, and Cherry Tea Girl... Please let me know if your envelope was empty... If it was please let me know so I can credit you... I apologize for any error in advance.
Ugh sounded so fun.... stupid Boston never has any of these cool things...~_~..
I had fun, but I have a headache now. Shout outs later.
i couldnt make it originally i was supposed to be there with Bahamutknightzero but my plans got messed up like the legend of chunli movie
;D( im a bad bad girl :D)
Quote from: Jidai Geki on September 26, 2009, 09:57:53 PM
Thanks to all of you that attended the festival today... ;D Way more people than last year and with the heat. I saw a lot more Cos-Players this year... Anime, Maids, Gothic Lolitas and some traditional festival wear. I hope more will choose to attend future festivals in San Jose Nihonmachi.
Hopefully see some you again for Nikkei Matsuri, Sunday, April 25, 2010
Mizuki-san, Kazuko-san, and Cherry Tea Girl... Please let me know if your envelope was empty... If it was please let me know so I can credit you... I apologize for any error in advance.
Thank you so much for the envelope ; ; that was so nice of you. I didnt know what was inside till I opened it later.
Quote from: Kazuko on September 27, 2009, 12:56:42 AM
Thank you so much for the envelope ; ; that was so nice of you. I didnt know what was inside till I opened it later.
Do itashimashite... ;D
This was so fun<3 I loved seeing all the cosplayers, and all the other events and booths! It was really quite hot though ^^; I was Orihime Inoue with the BRIGHT orange hairXD
Quote from: Barnes on September 26, 2009, 10:53:20 PM
I had fun, but I have a headache now. Shout outs later.
Quote from: Tabbychan on September 27, 2009, 07:21:15 PM
This was so fun<3 I loved seeing all the cosplayers, and all the other events and booths! It was really quite hot though ^^; I was Orihime Inoue with the BRIGHT orange hairXD
I'm happy the two of you enjoyed the event and I hope many others were able to enjoy it too. It's funny, in 2008 we had rain... In 2009 we had heat... Anyone want to guess what we might have in 2010?
I'm also glad I'm the only one here who came down with heat exhaustion... Long story, but it ends with you all saying... Baka!!!!!
Hot as hell working at cafe again, but overall it was alright. Definitely had a lot of attention this year. Also, idle conversation in Children's video screening room near closing time was amusing. Highlight of the day was seeing loli jailbait joining us maids coloring and recognizing Haruhi & K-ON references. I was impressed, yet worried about her future. ww
PS: K-noms--Quality children's programming.
It was really hot ;o;
I was sweating in my costume and under my wig T^T
But it was very fun though >w< Here's a photo from that day~~~
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Besides the heat, it was a great turn-out! I think more people showed up this year~
Did anybody get pictures of Vocaloid cosplayers? I was Len Kagamine, and I had a Rin with me, pictures would be greatly appreciated :D
Quote from: mochisnack on September 28, 2009, 07:36:17 PM
Besides the heat, it was a great turn-out! I think more people showed up this year~
Did anybody get pictures of Vocaloid cosplayers? I was Len Kagamine, and I had a Rin with me, pictures would be greatly appreciated :D
Is this it?
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Quote from: Jidai Geki on September 26, 2009, 09:57:53 PM
Thanks to all of you that attended the festival today... ;D Way more people than last year and with the heat. I saw a lot more Cos-Players this year... Anime, Maids, Gothic Lolitas and some traditional festival wear. I hope more will choose to attend future festivals in San Jose Nihonmachi.
Hopefully see some you again for Nikkei Matsuri, Sunday, April 25, 2010
Mizuki-san, Kazuko-san, and Cherry Tea Girl... Please let me know if your envelope was empty... If it was please let me know so I can credit you... I apologize for any error in advance.
The envelope had a very nice surpise, thank you a lot for the gift.
Quote from: xXunyuuXx on September 28, 2009, 09:00:05 PM
Quote from: mochisnack on September 28, 2009, 07:36:17 PM
Besides the heat, it was a great turn-out! I think more people showed up this year~
Did anybody get pictures of Vocaloid cosplayers? I was Len Kagamine, and I had a Rin with me, pictures would be greatly appreciated :D
Is this it?
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It is! Thank you~
Damn I really shouldve went to this, sounded fun! Haha I was all set on it too...and then I picked apples instead. And bought an Indian cookbook. And got a parking ticket (which I wound't have got if I had goneeeeee :'( )
Quote from: mochisnack on September 29, 2009, 06:41:50 AM
Quote from: xXunyuuXx on September 28, 2009, 09:00:05 PM
Quote from: mochisnack on September 28, 2009, 07:36:17 PM
Besides the heat, it was a great turn-out! I think more people showed up this year~
Did anybody get pictures of Vocaloid cosplayers? I was Len Kagamine, and I had a Rin with me, pictures would be greatly appreciated :D
Is this it?
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It is! Thank you~
No prob ^w^v
Quote from: Atlus on September 29, 2009, 07:00:08 AM
Damn I really shouldve went to this, sounded fun! Haha I was all set on it too...and then I picked apples instead. And bought an Indian cookbook. And got a parking ticket (which I wound't have got if I had goneeeeee :'( )
I love apples~ >w<
Awww...parking ticket?
What you do? Park on the wrong lane or for over staying? >w<
Quote from: Atlus on September 29, 2009, 07:00:08 AM
Damn I really shouldve went to this, sounded fun! Haha I was all set on it too...and then I picked apples instead. And bought an Indian cookbook. And got a parking ticket (which I wound't have got if I had goneeeeee :'( )
loling forever that you picked apples but since you bought an indian cook book you should make some curry ~O:
Haha I got the parking ticket in front of my own house!!! For facing the wrong way, WHILE I was picking apples bahaha in my backyard.
Curry ftw
Lozl, you should bribe them with yummy apples >w<
Quote from: Atlus on September 29, 2009, 11:29:35 AM
Haha I got the parking ticket in front of my own house!!! For facing the wrong way, WHILE I was picking apples bahaha in my backyard.
Curry ftw
wow wtf where do you live? I never heard that before, You should have taken off your shirt like you did at ren faire last year that would have bribed them ;O
Despite the dreaded heat, the event was quite fun. Got there at 10 AM.
Maid Cafe was interesting. This is the first time I ever went to one. Hopefully, none of us caused any disturbances while on break with stuff like funny pictures, Tentacle Grape bottle, and free Venoms. :P
Food was good. Forgot the name of the dish I ate there.
For those who went to eGaming, thanks for stopping by. That was a very small sneak peek on what to expect for FanimeCon's eGaming.
= = = = =
See ya guys at Yaoi-Con, for those who are going. ^_^
Quote from: Kazuko on September 29, 2009, 02:09:45 PM
Quote from: Atlus on September 29, 2009, 11:29:35 AM
Haha I got the parking ticket in front of my own house!!! For facing the wrong way, WHILE I was picking apples bahaha in my backyard.
Curry ftw
wow wtf where do you live? I never heard that before, You should have taken off your shirt like you did at ren faire last year that would have bribed them ;O
Or, judging by my luck, gotten me pepper sprayed/tazered ;D Ren faire was awesome this year, did anybody from the forums or this event go?
Quote from: mochisnack on September 29, 2009, 06:41:50 AM
Quote from: xXunyuuXx on September 28, 2009, 09:00:05 PM
Quote from: mochisnack on September 28, 2009, 07:36:17 PM
Besides the heat, it was a great turn-out! I think more people showed up this year~
Did anybody get pictures of Vocaloid cosplayers? I was Len Kagamine, and I had a Rin with me, pictures would be greatly appreciated :D
Is this it?
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It is! Thank you~
Dang, awesome cosplay btw! I didn't know spirit of japantown had a big cosplay event :o
Quote from: Atlus on September 29, 2009, 10:03:33 PM
Quote from: mochisnack on September 28, 2009, 07:36:17 PM
Besides the heat, it was a great turn-out! I think more people showed up this year~
Did anybody get pictures of Vocaloid cosplayers? I was Len Kagamine, and I had a Rin with me, pictures would be greatly appreciated :D
(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net%2Fhs215.snc1%2F8230_146257760893_536050893_3182884_5906693_n.jpg&hash=2d79e42b64ceb659922bfce962a0f18474930fe0)
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Dang, awesome cosplay btw! I didn't know spirit of japantown had a big cosplay event :o
This year's Spirit of Japantown Festival had no official Cos-Play event, but to my apperciation, more Cos-Players showed up this year than last year. If interest grows among Cos-Players to attend events in San Jose Japantown... Cos-Play activities could be incorporated into future festival plans.
Again, I can never say thank you enough to those Cos-Players, Maids and Goth-Lollies that braved the heat to showoff their costuming skills.
Quote from: Jidai Geki on September 30, 2009, 08:18:33 PM
Quote from: Atlus on September 29, 2009, 10:03:33 PM
Quote from: mochisnack on September 28, 2009, 07:36:17 PM
Besides the heat, it was a great turn-out! I think more people showed up this year~
Did anybody get pictures of Vocaloid cosplayers? I was Len Kagamine, and I had a Rin with me, pictures would be greatly appreciated :D
(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net%2Fhs215.snc1%2F8230_146257760893_536050893_3182884_5906693_n.jpg&hash=2d79e42b64ceb659922bfce962a0f18474930fe0)
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Dang, awesome cosplay btw! I didn't know spirit of japantown had a big cosplay event :o
This year's Spirit of Japantown Festival had no official Cos-Play event, but to my apperciation, more Cos-Players showed up this year than last year. If interest grows among Cos-Players to attend events in San Jose Japantown... Cos-Play activities could be incorporated into future festival plans.
Again, I can never say thank you enough to those Cos-Players, Maids and Goth-Lollies that braved the heat to showoff their costuming skills.
I know right? The heat was on that day x_x
Ooo~ I saw you on the way >w< I walk right past you. I was the maid with silver hair.
How I miss this every year I don't know.
Quote from: Kazuko on September 29, 2009, 02:09:45 PM
Quote from: Atlus on September 29, 2009, 11:29:35 AM
Haha I got the parking ticket in front of my own house!!! For facing the wrong way, WHILE I was picking apples bahaha in my backyard.
Curry ftw
wow wtf where do you live? I never heard that before, You should have taken off your shirt like you did at ren faire last year that would have bribed them ;O
I got one of these before.
EDIT: My tiny gallery (if anyone has a bigger set, please post it)
http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f293/CapeBarnes/SoJapanTown2009/
To all,
I apologize for this late update, My health has been going up and down, and I forgot my 13 character password to get into my account... Oops.
I wanted to let you all know that the festival did exceptionally well this year and the preliminary totals show that we are in "The Black." In the next couple of months, planning for next year's festival will begin. There is always a need for volunteers so, if any of you would like to volunteer, the contact information link is below:
http://www.spiritofjapantownfestival.com/contacts.htm
lastly, to all of you that attended the festival, please feel free to post what you liked and didn't like about the festival... PROs and CONs... Items of interest... I'm interested in knowing how your visit to San Jose Nihonmachi went.
Sincerely,
Jidai Geki
I guess the festival was "Perfect" since there are no further replies to this post. :P
San Jose Nihonmachi festivals would love to host Cos-Play events, but the lack of interest among Cos-Players, even the serious ones, confounds festival planners. So, my question to all of you is...
What would Cos-Players be interested in seeing or doing at a Nihonmachi Matsuri (Japantown Festival)?
Heh I wouldn't say it was 'perfect'
It was a bit too sunny and hot out. I expect you to do something about that next year. :-\
Quote from: Kertus on December 03, 2009, 08:27:47 AM
Heh I wouldn't say it was 'perfect'
It was a bit too sunny and hot out. I expect you to do something about that next year. :-\
The remark "Perfect" was a bit of sarcasm on my part because no one was responding to the feedback request... That aside...
Sorry, We can't control the Bay Area weather pattern... I periodically monitor this thread and post information when available. I noted that the weather forcast for that weekend was going to be on the warm side and that those attending should dress appropriately... I was wearing a period costume and wasn't hot at all. Any recommendations you may have I be happy to forward to the event planners, else...
I will forward a request that more shaded areas be in place for festival attendees.Now a re-post of the ORIGNAL question:
What would Cos-Players be interested in seeing or doing at a Nihonmachi Matsuri (Japantown Festival)?
Quote from: Jidai Geki on December 05, 2009, 07:42:28 AM
Now a re-post of the ORIGNAL question:
What would Cos-Players be interested in seeing or doing at a Nihonmachi Matsuri (Japantown Festival)?
well, from past experiences of trying to organize cosplay events, I would always be told that cosplaying might not be respectful to the culture. So maybe if a cosplay event or contest were on the page of the festival it would encourage more cosplayers.
Quote from: Lady_Hoshi on December 09, 2009, 07:44:07 PM
Quote from: Jidai Geki on December 05, 2009, 07:42:28 AM
Now a re-post of the ORIGNAL question:
What would Cos-Players be interested in seeing or doing at a Nihonmachi Matsuri (Japantown Festival)?
well, from past experiences of trying to organize cosplay events, I would always be told that cosplaying might not be respectful to the culture. So maybe if a cosplay event or contest were on the page of the festival it would encourage more cosplayers.
Lady Hoshi-sama... Ohisashi buri desu ne! ;D
I have seen this issue from both sides and here's the circluar problem...
Festival Point-of-View: SJ Nihonmachi would like to host cosplay events at their festivals, BUT without a show of interest in the matter, it will remain a thought.
Cos-Player Point-of-View:Why should we attend if there are no events or contest, and people look at us like we are being disrespectful.
Currently:Most of the individuals on the festival planning committees don't know how to appoach the Cos-Play issue and are willing to welcome volunteers to help them coordinate events. I've been volunteering for 3 years now (Nikkei Matsuri, Obon and SoJT) and they appreciate the cos-play ideas I've given them to set our festivals apart from other Bay Area festivals. Most of them would work if I had enough committed individuals.
As for Cos-Play being culturally disrespectful to the Japanese...? One has to remind those offended, mostly Westerners and the ill informed, that Cos-Play is a form of performance art that found its rise in a Japanese Sub-culture. That it tests one's artistic ability to reproduce fashion/technical design from what is seen in Japanese (Or other cultures) media arts or history... But IT is Japanese.
One thing you might want to consider is checking out sites like Cosplay.com and others. There have been plenty of gatherings and organized events set up there, like the SF Japantown Christmas gathering on 12/12 (originally to be held at Golden Gate Park, but moved due to weather), the Christmas in the Park gathering on 12/5, the Fall gathering in Vasona Park on 10/17 (which I helped organize), the Summer gathering in Kelly Park on 8/15, and plenty of others. You'd likely get a lot more interest and input.
I've been to Spirit of JapanTown for the last 2 years, but I disappointed to not see any cosplay events this year. Stage Zero did some fun interviews and games in 2008, so if there were more events in the festivals for cosplayers, the overall festival would be more enjoyable; not just for those dressed up, but the families~
I dance at Obon every year, but if there's cosplay events throughout the year, I'll make sure to come to San Jose more often!
Quote from: Stormfalcon on December 13, 2009, 10:39:19 AM
One thing you might want to consider is checking out sites like Cosplay.com and others. There have been plenty of gatherings and organized events set up there, like the SF Japantown Christmas gathering on 12/12 (originally to be held at Golden Gate Park, but moved due to weather), the Christmas in the Park gathering on 12/5, the Fall gathering in Vasona Park on 10/17 (which I helped organize), the Summer gathering in Kelly Park on 8/15, and plenty of others. You'd likely get a lot more interest and input.
StormFalcon,
Thanks for the info and I'll keep it under consideration. Posting info for gatherings and contests seem simple, so we were looking for something a step higher entertainment wise... Things not seen or done at any other festivals... We need people to actively sit on the festival planning committees to coordinate Cos-Play events... These people are hard to find as are Cos-Players not limited to popular anime.
Subject aside, any 'Period', 'Live-Action' or 'Original' Cos-Players' out there?Quote from: mochisnack on December 13, 2009, 07:41:34 PM
I've been to Spirit of JapanTown for the last 2 years, but I disappointed to not see any cosplay events this year. Stage Zero did some fun interviews and games in 2008, so if there were more events in the festivals for cosplayers, the overall festival would be more enjoyable; not just for those dressed up, but the families~
I dance at Obon every year, but if there's cosplay events throughout the year, I'll make sure to come to San Jose more often!
Mochisnack,
Domo Arigato Gozaimasu, for attending our Matsuri and showing support for San Jose Nihonmachi... I apologize for the inconsistancies in our festivals and hope to change this in future events.
I know firsthand how Cos-Play can make a festival more enjoyable for families... During SJ Obon 2009, I was in Edo period Cosplay. What was supposed to be 4-hours of Cos-play turned into 12-hours on Saturday and 8-hours on Sunday. I was there unofficially at the festival. Locals and visitors kept complementing me on my attire. It's Cos-Play??? I met visitors from around the U.S. and the world... I entertained kids (With stories and games of Cho-Han Bakuchi), answered questions, guided tourist and had the most photos taken of me, ever. The number one question asked was, "Will there be more costumed people?" I replied, "I don't know... I was the only committed one." This was the best use of Cos-Play I could ever have thought of... To use Cos-Play to help others.
I've contacted all of SJ Nihonmachi main Chair-persons during the last festival season... Nikkei Matsuri (Mr. Hayashi), SJ Obon (Mr. McClure) and SoJT (Mrs. Sakamoto)... They all had a positive response regarding Cos-Play during their events... They just expressed a need for volunteers to coordinate the projects.As a side note, only 'Period' Cos-Play would be considered acceptable during Bon dance festivities. NOT anime characters based in a 'Period' anime.
Quote from: Jidai Geki on December 13, 2009, 09:32:28 PM
They just expressed a need for volunteers to coordinate the projects.
So how do I get more involved?
Quote from: Lady_Hoshi on December 15, 2009, 09:25:41 PM
So how do I get more involved?
Easiest way is to contact the festival chair-person and ask about volunteer opportunities or a desire to conduct an event during a festival... I.e. Cos-Play Contest, karaoke show...etc.
Here are the festvals for SJ Nihonmachi:
http://www.nikkeimatsuri.org/ Next Date: Sun. April 25th, 2010
http://www.sjbetsuin.com/Obon/Homepage Next Date: Sat. July 10th & Sun July 11th, 2010
http://www.spiritofjapantownfestival.com/contacts.htm Next Date: TBA
Their response may be a bit slow, because they too are volunteers who have day jobs... So, give them some time to respond.
Well, This thread got a little off track. So, I should end this here... I'll make a new post to address any activities that will occur at San Jose Nihonmachi.
Again, Thanks to all who showed interest in reading this posting.