Pictures: A visitor's guide to Otakon 2011
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You say you've never been to Otakon, the annual celebration of Japanese pop culture that turns the Baltimore Convention Center into an Asian fantasyland for one weekend every year? Maybe it's time to check it out -- even if it does appear a bit intimidating at first blush.
Otakon 2011 attendance hits new high, 2012 dates announced
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Attendance at Otakon, the annual celebration of Japanese anime, video games and everything between, reached a new high this year, officials announced. More than 31,000 went to Otakon 2011, held at the Baltimore Convention Center. The unofficial tally is 31,348 -- and Otakon will be back again next...
The oddities of Otakon
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Baltimore's ever-growing celebration of Japanese pop has everything from kiddie cartoons to apocalyptic fantasies
Otakon isn't the only game in town
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In the mood for something Japanese that isn't Otakon? Here are a few suggestions
Otakon: It's not just about Japan anymore
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Organizers extend their love for Asian culture to Korea