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[Jidai Geki]

I know it's been a while since I've posted any event information here, but it's a new year and the festivals have begun...  If any of you still have energy left from SF-Sakura Matsuri, and you're in the neighborhood, San Jose Japantown will be holding it's 1st festival of the year.

Event: 33nd Annual Nikkei Matsuri
Place: Jackson St. @ 6th St., San Jose, CA.
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Date: Sunday, April 25th, 2010.

Activities:
1 to 3mile charity walk/run
arts & crafts
music and live entertainment
food
health fair
cultural displays

Gather... Have fun... Make new friends... Enjoy life.

For more info, please visit the official website:
http://www.nikkeimatsuri.org/

Cosplayers are very much welcome to attend.

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For those of you making the extra effort to attend our festival in cosplay, there'll be a special prize raffle for you.  

Location: Nichi Bei Bussan - Store Front, Jackson St. @4th St.
Time: 2:30pm, April 25th, 2010.
Tickets: Available 10am - 2:25pm (Inside Nichi Bei Bussan).  One (1) ticket per individual, no purchase necessary.
Conditions: Must be in Costume*. All ages welcome to participate. Ticket holders have until 4:30pm, April 25th, 2010, to validate ticket and claim prize.

All forms* of Cosplay welcomed: Anime, Live-Action, Game, Maido-san, Period...etc.

*"Family-Friendly" Cosplay rules enforced during this event.

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*** NOTE: Street access into SJ Japantown will be limited in the morning because of the Nihonmachi Run/Walk event.  If you drive, remember that local street parking will be limited in the surrounding neighborhoods... Please consider using VTA/VTA Light Rail, car pooling or passenger drop-off options if attending.***

[Kertus]

Sunday, April 25, 2010 ?

Is that the right day? Just checking cause you didn't say which day in your post

[Jidai Geki]

Sunday, April 25, 2010 ?

Is that the right day? Just checking cause you didn't say which day in your post

Thanks for pointing that out... I shouldn't type these things after working 14hrs...

[Barnes]

I can most likely make it to this.

[Sunara Ishi]

I'll most likely attend this... maybe with a friend(s)

Whether I meet up with fanime peeps will depend on luck. XP

[prototypem]

I might drop by if I'm not in SF on the weekend.

[mochisnack]

I should be attending in cosplay this year~ it'll probably end up being Ranma 1/2?

[Tabbychan]

I should be able to attended as well^^

[Jidai Geki]

I'm glad some of you out there are expressing interest in attending Nikkei Matsuri.  Your attendance will be much appreciated... If you choose to attend in cosplay, I thank you in advance for helping our festival to be brighter.

[lunarknight]

 I can make that, no problem

[Jidai Geki]

Planning on having a contest, but waiting for approval...

[Foxberry]

I might go but I can't be 100% sure since I'm in SF.

Would it be alright if I post this on the Nor-Cal Conventions Facebook? We have over 160 members and I'm sure those who are in the SJ area would like to know about this. That is if it's alright, I won't post it otherwise.

[Jidai Geki]

I might go but I can't be 100% sure since I'm in SF.

Would it be alright if I post this on the Nor-Cal Conventions Facebook? We have over 160 members and I'm sure those who are in the SJ area would like to know about this. That is if it's alright, I won't post it otherwise.

Foxberry-san,

Thank you for your interest in our little community events, and you are more than welcome to post this event on the Nor-Cal Conventions Facebook page.

Domo arigatou gozaimsu!

[Foxberry]

Jidai;

You're most welcome, I just like to help cosplay expand in the Bay Area it's a lot of fun. ^_^ I hope it helps your community event! I'll try to post it up Sunday, I am very exhausted from Wondercon. In any case I hope I can attend, but if not I hope that you all have a WONDERFUL SJ event!!

Again, hehe you are welcome!~

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=114952461850077&index=1 Here's the event page. ^^

[cherryteagirl]

I might go to this, it'll be fun.  ^__^

[Jidai Geki]

I might go to this, it'll be fun.  ^__^

CherryTeaGirl-sama,
Thank you for supporting SJ Nihonmachi and thank you again for volunteering as a maid during last year's 'Spirit of japantown' Maid Cafe...

[TC_X0_Lt_0X]

Well despite the fact that I'm a total flake when it comes to Forum Gathering, I am totally down to go to this.

[Jidai Geki]

I know this short notice to all of you out there, but it's been approved!!!

I can now confirm that there will be a special raffle for those of you who come to SJ Nihonmachi - Nikkei Matsuri in cosplay... Please refer to the initial posting for details...

Remember, it dosen't have to be "New" cosplay... Save that for Fanime in May.
We're just looking for cosplayers to brighten the festival.

I hope to see you there.

[mochisnack]

Change of plans! I'll still be attending, but I will PROBABLY be wearing Toradora instead of Ranma 1/2?
I'm glad Nichi Bei Bussan is having a raffle for cosplayers, they're my favorite store~

[Jidai Geki]

Change of plans! I'll still be attending, but I will PROBABLY be wearing Toradora instead of Ranma 1/2?
I'm glad Nichi Bei Bussan is having a raffle for cosplayers, they're my favorite store~

A fan of NB Store...  ...
... have we met before?
If not, we probably will during the festival...

Yes, the managers and staff of Nichi Bei Bussan are very supportive of my plans for cosplay at SJ Nihonmachi. They are allowing me to use their name and facility to conduct this little test, and I'm very greatful to them all.