 | This article possibly contains
original research. (November 2011) |
| J-Popcon | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Japanese Culture |
| Venue | DGI-byen |
| Location(s) | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Country | Denmark |
| Inaugurated | October 2000 |
| Attendance | 3,700 in 2016 |
| Organized by | J-Popkai |
| Filing status | Nonprofit |
| Website | http://www.j-popcon.dk/ |
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.
| 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 | 2,200 | Cécile Auclair, Eva Alaime, Haruko Momoi, Iris Rönkkö, Katharina O.,Laura Salviani, Vic Mignogna |
| November 11–13, 2011 |
DGI-byen Copenhagen | 2,390 | Yamazaki Urita |
| March 15-17, 2013 |
DGI-byen Copenhagen | 2,303 | Yaya Han, John Catho Kristiansen, Jenni Källberg, Ronald Boom, Kimberley van den Hurk |
| March 27-29, 2014 |
DGI-byen Copenhagen | 2,500 | YOHIO, Reika |
| February 20-22, 2015 |
DGI-byen Copenhagen | 3,000 | Charles Martinet, Lisle Wilkerson, Yuegene Fay, JHart, Ameno Kitarou |
| March 18-20, 2016 |
DGI-byen Copenhagen | 3,700 | Color-Code, Ann Hjort, Thomas Kirk, Peter Zhelder |
| April 21-23, 2017 |
DGI-byen Copenhagen | 3,500 | FEMM, PLASTICZOOMS, LucioleS, Team Paraluna, Major Sam, Rinaca, Silje Danielsen, YumiKoyuki |
| April 27-29, 2018 |
DGI-byen Copenhagen | 2,700 | TBA |
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]
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Manga, Babymetal og øre-rens: 5 sjove og vilde kultur-trends fra Japan". DR (in Danish). 2016-03-15. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ a b "Japan pop culture event: Introduction of Japanese Culture at J-popcon". Embassy of Japan in Denmark.
- ^ Maier, Claudia (2017-04-16). "Turning Japanese, we really think so!". The Copenhagen Post. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ "Selections resuming in Denmark: who won?". www.ecg-cosplay.com. 2021-12-02. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ Bosche, Lara (2014-03-26). "Japanese manga to invade Copenhagen – University Post". University Post – Independent of management (in Danish). Retrieved 2023-11-20.
| This article possibly contains
original research. (November 2011) |
| J-Popcon | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Japanese Culture |
| Venue | DGI-byen |
| Location(s) | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Country | Denmark |
| Inaugurated | October 2000 |
| Attendance | 3,700 in 2016 |
| Organized by | J-Popkai |
| Filing status | Nonprofit |
| Website | http://www.j-popcon.dk/ |
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.
| 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 | 2,200 | Cécile Auclair, Eva Alaime, Haruko Momoi, Iris Rönkkö, Katharina O.,Laura Salviani, Vic Mignogna |
| November 11–13, 2011 |
DGI-byen Copenhagen | 2,390 | Yamazaki Urita |
| March 15-17, 2013 |
DGI-byen Copenhagen | 2,303 | Yaya Han, John Catho Kristiansen, Jenni Källberg, Ronald Boom, Kimberley van den Hurk |
| March 27-29, 2014 |
DGI-byen Copenhagen | 2,500 | YOHIO, Reika |
| February 20-22, 2015 |
DGI-byen Copenhagen | 3,000 | Charles Martinet, Lisle Wilkerson, Yuegene Fay, JHart, Ameno Kitarou |
| March 18-20, 2016 |
DGI-byen Copenhagen | 3,700 | Color-Code, Ann Hjort, Thomas Kirk, Peter Zhelder |
| April 21-23, 2017 |
DGI-byen Copenhagen | 3,500 | FEMM, PLASTICZOOMS, LucioleS, Team Paraluna, Major Sam, Rinaca, Silje Danielsen, YumiKoyuki |
| April 27-29, 2018 |
DGI-byen Copenhagen | 2,700 | TBA |
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]
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Manga, Babymetal og øre-rens: 5 sjove og vilde kultur-trends fra Japan". DR (in Danish). 2016-03-15. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ a b "Japan pop culture event: Introduction of Japanese Culture at J-popcon". Embassy of Japan in Denmark.
- ^ Maier, Claudia (2017-04-16). "Turning Japanese, we really think so!". The Copenhagen Post. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ "Selections resuming in Denmark: who won?". www.ecg-cosplay.com. 2021-12-02. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ Bosche, Lara (2014-03-26). "Japanese manga to invade Copenhagen – University Post". University Post – Independent of management (in Danish). Retrieved 2023-11-20.