For a long time, however, cosplay was seen as nothing but a pastime by some fans because many “adults” raised an eyebrow at ...

The country's anime, manga, and video games hold soft power with its worldwide following. Soon, cosplaying will likely become ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Ollie Barder covers Japanese pop-culture and gaming from Tokyo. This year was a fantastic year for gaming, and Japan had a lot to offer.