Cosplay thrives, inspiring businesses and boosting Japan's pop culture scene


TOKYO (Japan News/ANN): The country's anime, manga, and video games hold soft power with its worldwide following. Soon, cosplaying will likely become one of its central pillars.

Cosplaying is becoming ever more popular. Once treated as only a pastime for enthusiasts, it is gaining ground, with cosplaying events taking place in various parts of the country.

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