Some local PR and marketing firms are under the mistaken impressions that cosplayers are nothing more than unpaid mascots, who can be called upon to hawk their products.
Author: Rochelle
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MAY’N Wraps Up Asian Tour with Taiwan Leg
The final concert was held last Sunday, 21st March 2010 at the Legacy Taipei.
Hong Kong Leg of MAY’N’s BIG WAAAAAVE Asian Tour Today!
The concert will be on 19th March 2010 (Friday) at Rotunda 3, Sixth Floor, Hong Kong International Trade & Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong.
Of Perks and Pains at Local Cosplay Events
Some local cosplayers are demanding that dressing rooms, lounges, seating, and meals must be provided for all cosplayers during events.
Tokyo Government to Enact “Virtual Child Porn” Legislation
Tokyo’s Metropolitan Government has submitted a proposal to amend current laws on child pornography.
2010 Philippine Cosplay Convention
HOBBIWORX, INC. in cooperation with COSPLAY.PH is proud to present The 3rd Philippine Cosplay Convention.
Japanese Firm Gives “Heartbreak Recovery Holidays” to Employees
According to very old news article in Reuters, there is a company in Tokyo that gives time off to its employees for the most unusual reasons.
White Day, and Other Crazy Japanese Holidays
Let’s talk about White Day, Moe no Hi, and other wacky, totally unofficial Japanese holidays.
JASRAC to Charge for Tweets with Japanese Lyrics
JASRAC is considering charging Twitter users who post lyrics from Japanese songs on the JASRAC catalogue with royalty fees.
New Terminal Outside Tokyo To Service Budget Philippine Carriers?
If all plans go through, the new airport will function as a low-cost hub to those who want to fly to Tokyo on a tight budget.
2010 JAL Scholarship Programme
One participant from the Philippines will fly to Japan and take part in the programme designed around this year’s main theme: ”Tourism and cross-cultural understanding”.
How to Spot Fake Nendroid Figures
If you are a new collector, how can you tell the fakes apart from the originals?
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