Modern Japanese culture has helped introduce a new generation to Japan! Our Japan Now section of the festival has the latest and greatest in modern Japanese fashion, anime-inspired hats and accessories and the Japan Wow! Pavilion to experience the latest in video games and hip, urban fun!

• Alicia’s Anime
  
  Come check out our anime & video game t-shirts and accessories for all of your nerdy needs!
• Anime Gift
  Browse a wide range of anime plushies, key chains, figures with parasols, and traditional arts and crafts!
• Collectors Anime LLC
  Local vendor specializing in anime Blu-Rays/DVDs, figures, and imported merchandise direct from Japan, including event exclusives.
• DC Kawaii Style
  We are making a splash as the DC area’s only organization dedicated to Harajuku street fashion and kawaii (cute) culture. Stop by for a quick dose of cuteness, some photo kira kira fun with our members, and a sample workshop! ^.^
• HKT Import Toys
  Enjoy a wide selection of directly-imported Japanese toys and collectibles.
• Holy Cow Anime
  Holy Cow Anime specializes in rare and vintage Japanese anime products from series such as Yu Yu Hakusho, Trigun, and Sailor Moon. Holy Cow Anime – where it’s cool to be old school!
• IT Cosplay
  Browse cosplay accessories, trading figures, plushies, and keychain – all imported from Japan.
• JET Program USA
  The JET Program is a Japanese government program that sends over 1000 Americans to Japan to teach English in schools. Together with the local alumni association, we will be showcasing Japan’s rich culture!
• Kawaii Gifts
  Get your cuteness overload here shopping Japanese cute characters and fancy goods from brands like Rilakkuma, Sentimental Circus, Hello Kitty, Gudetama, Aggretsuko, Alpacasso, and more!
• Kyoshiki
  We’re a local indie brand offering a variety of lifestyle apparel inspired by Japanese pop- culture.
• Lunar Toy store
  Offering the latest collectible toys from Japan.
• Mintandapple
  A small company run by two Japanese culture and fashion-loving geeks who want to bring the cuteness of Japanese fashion to a mainstream American audience through their own original artwork and designs.
• Otakon
  Come learn about the largest anime convention in the area and their plans for this year.
• Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
  Come learn about this international university in Japan that welcomes students from all over the world!
• SigToys
  Check out our model kits, action figures, collectibles, and cosplay merchandise.
• Stuffed Sushi
  Home of handmade huggable, deliciously adorable sushi roll and riceball plushies and other kawaii creations!
• Temple University – Japan Campus
  TUJ, the oldest and largest foreign university in Japan, offers comprehensive programs in English for students to earn American degrees in Tokyo.