J-Popcon[1] is the oldest and largest convention in Denmark with focus on anime, manga, cosplay and other aspects of the Japanese popular culture.[2] It is held in Copenhagen,[3] and hosts the Danish qualification round for the World Cosplay Summit in Nagoya, Japan,[4] one of the Danish qualification rounds for EuroCos in London, England, and the Danish qualification round for ECG[5] in Paris, France.

J-Popcon
StatusActive
GenreJapanese Culture
VenueDGI-byen
Location(s)Copenhagen, Denmark
CountryDenmark
InauguratedOctober 2000
Attendance3,700 in 2016
Organized byJ-Popkai
Filing statusNonprofit
Websitehttp://www.j-popcon.dk/

History

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Dates Location Atten. Guests
October 20–22, 2000 Valby Medborgerhus
Copenhagen
200
Oct 22 - Nov 2, 2003 Valby Medborgerhus
Copenhagen
November 5–7, 2004 Valby Medborgerhus
Copenhagen
November 4–6, 2005 Valby Medborgerhus
Copenhagen
Junko Mizuno
November 3–5, 2006 Valby Medborgerhus
Copenhagen
Kazuki Takahashi
November 2–4, 2007 Valby Medborgerhus
Copenhagen
Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, Hiroyuki Yamaga, Michihiko Suwa and Nimura - judge from World Cosplay Summit
November 7–9, 2008 Valby Medborgerhus
Copenhagen
Kenjiro Morimoto
November 6–8, 2009 Valby Medborgerhus
Copenhagen
November 12–14, 2010 DGI-byen
Copenhagen
2,200Cécile Auclair, Eva Alaime, Haruko Momoi, Iris Rönkkö, Katharina O., Laura Salviani, Vic Mignogna
November 11–13, 2011 DGI-byen
Copenhagen
2,390Yamazaki Urita
March 15–17, 2013 DGI-byen
Copenhagen
2,303Yaya Han, John Catho Kristiansen, Jenni Källberg, Ronald Boom, Kimberley van den Hurk
March 27–29, 2014 DGI-byen
Copenhagen
2,500YOHIO, Reika
February 20–22, 2015 DGI-byen
Copenhagen
3,000Charles Martinet, Lisle Wilkerson, Yuegene Fay, JHart, Ameno Kitarou
March 18–20, 2016 DGI-byen
Copenhagen
3,700Color-Code, Ann Hjort, Thomas Kirk, Peter Zhelder
April 21–23, 2017 DGI-byen
Copenhagen
3,500FEMM, PLASTICZOOMS, LucioleS, Team Paraluna, Major Sam, Rinaca, Silje Danielsen, YumiKoyuki
April 27–29, 2018 DGI-byen
Copenhagen
2,700TBA

Activities

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The event has hosted several activities in the past including a calligraphy event hosted by the Japanese embassy.[3] The event also has featured a maid cafe.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Severino, Filipe Segurado; Silva, Francisco (2023-08-08). "The trend of Japanese pop culture and its differentiating approach through event tourism". International Journal of Event and Festival Management. 14 (4): 475–487. doi:10.1108/ijefm-01-2023-0001. hdl:10451/59259. ISSN 1758-2954. S2CID 260754763.
  2. ^ "Manga, Babymetal og øre-rens: 5 sjove og vilde kultur-trends fra Japan". DR (in Danish). 2016-03-15. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
  3. ^ a b "Japan pop culture event: Introduction of Japanese Culture at J-popcon". Embassy of Japan in Denmark.
  4. ^ Maier, Claudia (2017-04-16). "Turning Japanese, we really think so!". The Copenhagen Post. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  5. ^ "Selections resuming in Denmark: who won?". www.ecg-cosplay.com. 2021-12-02. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
  6. ^ Bosche, Lara (2014-03-26). "Japanese manga to invade Copenhagen – University Post". University Post – Independent of management (in Danish). Retrieved 2023-11-20.
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