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Convention for Japanese anime "Pacific Media Expo" to be held in Pasadena, Sept 5-7

Forwarded for Pacific Media Expo
 
Greetings from Pacific Media Expo, the Crossroads of Asian Pop Culture! PMX 2015 will be held on September 5-7, at the Pasadena Convention Center. Link: http://PacificMediaExpo.com/
 
Latest news:
 
* Program Guide and Schedule: The digital convention guide, and DRAFT Revision 2 of the programming schedule are up! Link: http://PacificMediaExpo.com/info/program.html
 
* Updated information about Parking options, local restaurants, and public transit. Link: http://PacificMediaExpo.com/info/location.html
 
* Expanded Cosplay Website: Have you seen it yet? Featuring Masquerade (still accepting entries), Iron Cosplay, Gatherings info, and more. Link: http://cosplay.pacificmediaexpo.org/
 
* Jin (behindinfinity) Fan Events: tickets for the Photo Shoot and the Meet and Greet are still available. Link: http://PacificMediaExpo.com/info/jinevents.html
 
* Music Guest VIP Passes: Some Femme Fatale VIP Passes are still available (VIP PLUS is sold out). Link: http://PacificMediaExpo.com/info/music_policy.html
 
* Mahjong Nights: learn Hong Kong and Japanese style mahjong in a friendly environment. Link: http://PacificMediaExpo.com/info/mahjong.html
 
* Fashion VIP Packages and Chou no Enraku Tea Party: Today (Tuesday Sept. 1st) is the last day to get Fashion VIP Packages (they are not quite sold out). The Tea Party is sold out. Link: http://pmxfashion.com/category/events/
 
* Fashion Show: this year is our largest ever. All brands have been confirmed and several of the indie brands will be debuting dresses here at PMX! Link: http://pmxfashion.com/fashion-show-2015/
 
* Vocaloid Tickets: Entrance tickets for the Fan Made Vocaloid concert are still available. Link: http://PacificMediaExpo.com/info/vocaloid.html
 
* Please read the Policies & FAQs (Autographs, Weapons, Code of Conduct). Link: http://PacificMediaExpo.com/info/policy_faq.html
(Kira Imai fans please also see http://pmxfashion.com/autographs/ )
 
* Want to see the con for free? You can if you help out! Become a PMX Volunteer. Link: http://PacificMediaExpo.com/info/volunteer.html
 
 
Register online now for the best rates-- groups of 5 or more registering together automatically get a 20% discount, and you can save an additional $5/person when you register online with coupon code: QLAST
 
This year's guests include:
* Femme Fatale (Music Guest of Honor)
   - U.S. Debut of the new Visual Kei band, helmed by PMX 2008 Music Guest Kaya
* Kyoko Hikami (Anime Guest of Honor)
   - Voice of Rabi~en~Rose and Yurika Dojima
* Kira Imai (Fashion Guest of Honor)
   - Illustrator of Gekko Shojo and for Angelic Pretty
* Lorina Liddell (Featured Fashion Guest)
   - J-fashion shop offering Sheglit, EXCENTRIQUE, Tokimeki Gabriel, and more
* Jin (behindinfinity) (Featured Cosplay Guest)
   - Known for super accurate cosplays, including Kenshin Himura and Naruto
* Hatsune Miku (Virtual Singer)
 
What else is in store for you at PMX 2015? Well...
 
Anime and Video Programming
* Anime Music Video Contest 2015
* Anime Video Rooms
 
Asian Culture
* Ball-Jointed Doll Panel and Swap Meet
* Craft Workshops
* Kigurumi Pajama Party
* Martial Arts Workshops
* ... more!
 
Cosplay
* Cosplay Gatherings
* Cosplay Lounge
* Cosplay Photography Guide for the venue
* Iron Cosplay
* Hall Cosplay
* Photoshoot Room
* CosFest Masquerade, PMX's official Cosplay Competition
 
Fashion
* Fashion Boutique (Brand shops)
* Fashion Night Market (a swap meet style event)
* Fashion Show
* Chou no Enraku (Butterflies' Merrymaking), a Tea Party event
 
Games
* Console Gaming Room
* Gaming Tournaments
* Learn & Play "Go"
 
Music
* Concert featuring Femme Fatale
* Fan Made Vocaloid Concert (feat. Hatsune Miku, Gumi, and Yuzuki Yukari)
 
Shopping
* Artists Market
* Exhibit Hall
* Swap Meet (flea market style)
 
.. and dozens of Panels and Workshops!
 
For more information throughout the year, please visit our social media sites at:
 
 
 
 
 
Pacific Media Expo 2015
September 5-7, 2015
Pasadena Convention Center


Shige Higashi
Cultural News 2015 September Issue 
will be published on September 9

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