<p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">From anime conventions to the streets of Akihabara, cosplay has become a vibrant part of Japan’s cultural scene. Join Jason and Paul as they dive into how it all started and what it means today.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Topics Covered:</strong></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>History</strong></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>How to Cosplay</strong></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Where to Cosplay</strong></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Are There Rules?</strong></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Controversies</strong></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Where to See Cosplay</strong></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Podcast Meetup 2026:</strong> Saturday Feb 7th, 2026 at 6:00pm under the <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/VGJPTvJKaWroRyMf9"><strong>Nikka Whisky Sign in Susukino, Sapporo</strong></a>.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://discord.gg/7f2NvqD9wg"><strong>Join our Discord community!</strong></a></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SightseeingJapanPodcast"><strong>Become a member on Patreon!</strong></a></p>