Con-Nichiwa facts for kids

Con-Nichiwa is a super fun yearly event for fans of anime and Japanese culture! It happens every April in Tucson, Arizona, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson - Reid Park. People come together to celebrate their favorite shows, comics, and all things related to Japanese pop culture.

What Happens at Con-Nichiwa?

Con-Nichiwa is packed with exciting activities for everyone! Here are some of the cool things you can do:

• Cosplay Cafe: Imagine a special cafe where people dressed as their favorite characters serve you! It's a unique experience.
• Cosplay Parade: This is where everyone gets to show off their amazing costumes. You'll see characters from all sorts of anime and games.
• J-Fashion Show: See cool and unique Japanese street fashion styles come to life on a runway.
• Maid Cafe: Another themed cafe, often with servers dressed as maids or butlers, which is a popular trend in Japan.
• Masquerade: A big costume contest where cosplayers perform short skits or show off their detailed outfits on stage.
• Panels: These are like mini-classes or talks about anime, manga, and Japanese culture. Sometimes, special voice actors or artists are guests!
• Vendors: Lots of shops selling cool anime merchandise, comics, artwork, and other fun collectibles.

Con-Nichiwa's Journey

Con-Nichiwa started small but quickly grew! In 2014, it moved from the Holiday Inn Palo Verde to the much larger Tucson Convention Center. This move was needed because so many more people wanted to attend.

One year, in 2016, Con-Nichiwa even shared the Tucson Convention Center with a big political event. It was a busy time for the center!

Like many events around the world, Con-Nichiwa faced challenges. The 2020 convention had to be moved from June to November because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sadly, it was later cancelled completely for that year to keep everyone safe. But the convention has continued to bring fun to fans in other years!