The 28th Annual Nan Desu Kan Convention (August 29-31, 2025)

August 29th to 31st, 2025, marked the 28th year of the annual anime convention, “Nan Desu Kan” in Aurora, Colorado.

Nan Desu Kan is the largest anime convention in the Rocky Mountain region, attracting anime and game industry professionals and fans from across the United States.

The Consulate-General participated as one of the sponsors. This year, Consul-General Okajima delivered remarks at the opening ceremony. The Consulate also supported seminars on Japan's content industry and VTuber-related topics, sanshin (a traditional Okinawan instrument) performances, and a cosplay contest where consular staff served as part of the judging panel.

The Consulate-General also collaborated with the JET Alumni Association of the Rocky Mountains (JETAARM) to hold a booth where visitors could learn about Japan and the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program. Thank you to everyone who stopped by!