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Naka-Kon 2026 -- March 13th-15th!

Naka-Kon is an annual three-day convention, celebrating anime, manga, cosplay, music, fashion, gaming, and more!

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Naka-Kon is taking you to Nihon! Naka-Kon’s mission has always been to celebrate Japanese culture, & we’re excited to announce a new experience to support that cause. Naka-Kon is sending one outstanding member of the our community on a 5-day, 4-night trip to Tokyo, Japan!
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Nakama! We are so excited to announce an exciting opportunity for the Naka-Kon community! Naka-Kon’s mission has always been to celebrate and educate others on Japanese culture. In honor of that…
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December 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Exhibit Hall status emails have been sent. Please check to make sure you received one. If you did not receive an email, please email vendors@naka-kon.com so we can check your status and get back to you.
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Join us Saturday, Nov 8, at the Uptown Matsuri Festival at Uptown Market in Independence, MO! Visit the festival site for info on performers, vendors, & to purchase tickets. buff.ly/as2fvp7
#nakakon #UptownMatsuri #JapanFestival #IndependenceSquare #IndependenceMO #CulturalExchange #JapanSisterCity
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Nakama Idols - the time has come! The 2026 Sunflower Idol Festival portfolio submissions are open! If you or anyone you know wants to strut their stuff on the largest Idol stage in the Midwest please fill out the form.

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November 1, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Nakama! Don't forget about Naka-ween, October 31 (Halloween Night) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm, co-hosted by our friends at the Lolita Collective!

Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/20128...
RSVP HERE: forms.gle/UN2hKnnPE5dr...
October 28, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Nakama, join us TODAY at 4pm for Shin Godzilla and then later at 7pm for Perfect Blue! We'll see you all at Glenwood Arts Theater. Don't miss out!

Admission: $10 per movie

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#NakaKon #JapaneseCinema #ShinGodzilla #PerfectBlue #KansasCity #Anime #Kaiju
October 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Nakama! This Friday we're hosting a Japanese Double Feature! 🎬 Shin Godzilla is showing at 4 PM and Perfect Blue at 7 PM at Glenwood Arts Theater. Don't miss out on these thrilling films!

Admission: $10 per movie
Location: 3707 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 66206
Event: buff.ly/b5cuPpc
October 21, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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The 2025 KC Japanese Festival will be held at Glenwood Arts Theater on Sunday, October 26. The festival will screen Princess Mononoke & The Night is Short, and Walk on Girl. To purchase tickets, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6720821.

#filmfestival #anime #jetaa
October 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Happy Naka-ween! Looking for a free, family-friendly spot for Halloween? Join us on Oct 31, Halloween night, from 6-9 p.m. for treats, games, photos, a costume contest, & an exclusive "early-bat" Naka-Kon 2026 ticket discount just for those who attend!

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October 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Nakama - our Japanese manga guest this year, Misako Rocks!- will be back in Kansas this week. Check out event websites for more details. rainydaybooks.com/event/2025-10-16/misako-rocks-sew-totally-nala, jocolibrary.org/writers-conference/

#nakakon #nakakon2026 #rainydaybooks #jocolibrary
October 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Nakama, get ready for a Japanese Double Feature 🎬 with Shin Godzilla at 4PM & Perfect Blue at 7PM on October 24th @ Glenwood Arts Theater. Don't miss out!

Admission: $10 per movie
Location: 3707 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 66206

#NakaKon #JapaneseCinema #ShinGodzilla #PerfectBlue #Anime #Kaiju
October 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Nakama - the Sheraton Hotel room block is sold out on Friday and Saturday nights! Please check our website for overflow hotel options.

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October 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Nakama, are you ready to face fears? Naka-Kon's dragging a pair of fantastic horror movies from the shadows later this month! The identities of these spooky surprises remain hidden for now...

$10 per movie @ 3707 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 66206
#NakaKon #JapaneseCinema #FilmScreening #KansasCity
October 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Nakama Idols, it’s that time again! We want you to put your best dancing foot forward and submit your portfolio for Sunflower Idol Festival 2026! The application form will open Saturday November 1st 2025. For further information check out the Naka-Kon website!

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October 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Naka Underground, Naka-Kon’s electronic music event series, continues on to its third episode on October 18th!

Saturday, Oct 18 - 9PM-1AM @ Otaku Lounge, 640 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108

$10 for the general public
$5 with a ticket from Naka-Kon 2025 or 2026

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October 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Tomorrow is the Greater Kansas Japan Festival at JCCC! Please note that this year, the anime and game activities and vendors will be at the Regnier Center. Visit www.kcjapanfestival.org for more details.

#kcjapanfestival #hoajas #nakakon
October 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Are you interested in being a Fan Panelist at Naka-Kon 2026? Head on over to naka-kon.com/programming and fill out a panel application before January 20, 2026! We know you have been sitting on some amazing ideas and we can't wait to see what panels you all bring to the table!

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October 2, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Nakama! The Naka-Kon 2026 registration and hotel blocks are now open! Visit naka-kon.com to register and to book your rooms now!

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October 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Nakama - mark your calendar, we will be opening 2026 registration and hotel room block next week on October 1st.

Visit naka-kon.com to see updates to rules, registration, and hotel information.

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September 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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The KC Japan Festival is coming up on October 4 and will feature a full slate of great performances, workshops, and presentations! Visit www.kcjapanfestival.org for more details on tickets, programming, and volunteer opportunities!

#kcjapanfestival #hoajas #nakakon
September 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Ready for Episode 2 of Naka Underground? Then get ready because DJ Amamiya and special guest DARKSKIES are bringing it back next weekend: Saturday, Sept 20th, 2025 - 9PM -1:30AM

Where: Otaku Lounge, 640 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Door Cover: $10

Event: buff.ly/clhFGCv
September 13, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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Nakama Artist and Vendors: Exhibit Hall applications are now open for Naka-Kon 2026! The applications will be open for the rest of the month and close on October 7th, 2025. The process is juried so we will review all applications.

Application Form: forms.gle/ZTZfaaRFMCJR...

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September 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Nakama - please join Naka-Kon this Sunday, August 31, at the Marriam Marketplace for Natsu Matsuri(夏祭り)! For more information on the festival and to purchase tickets ($5 pre, $7 at-door), visit www.yukarikc.org/natsumatsurikc

#yukarikc #nakakon
August 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Ready to party, Nakama?

Join us this Saturday, August 23rd, for the launch of Naka Underground! We're kicking things off at the Otaku Lounge from 9:00 PM to 1:30 AM.

Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/12989...

#nakakon #nakakon2025 #nakakon2026 #otakulounge
August 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Nakama, did you hear? We're holding a dance party on Saturday, August 23rd at the Otaku Lounge! Our yearly dance party just wasn't enough.

When: Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Time: 9:00 PM - 1:30 AM
Where: Otaku Lounge, 640 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108

Event: www.facebook.com/events/12989...
August 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM