For a long time, however, cosplay was seen as nothing but a pastime by some fans because many “adults” raised an eyebrow at ...

el beso , a renowned Japanese costume brand, showcased their latest collection, "Mermaid," at the All Japan Collection event in Hokkaido. The event was a huge success, with the brand receiving ...

Born in Kyoto, Wada began pursuing a career in costume design after helping out in a theater production directed by her husband Ben Wada, who worked for Japan Broadcasting Corp. (NHK). She married ...

The costume even used yak hair ... including collaborations with biscuit maker Oreo and Japanese public broadcaster NHK. Okabe said he had been fond of the animals since he was young.