Opening again in Cambodia in December! “KAWAII-CON 2024” –
Disseminating the charm of Japanese culture with the theme of Ukiyo-e and Edo
JCI LAB CO., LTD Press release: November 8, 2024 It will open again in Cambodia in December! “KAWAII-CON 2024” – Disseminating the charm of Japanese culture with the theme of Ukiyo-e and Edo The large-scale event “KAWAII-CON” themed on Japanese culture and KAWAII will be held again in Phnom Penh, Cambodia! As a place for cultural exchange and business, an even richer program and special guests will appear
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/147889/6/147889-6-f465efbc1e05d81fc70c28bb1354e6d5-1280×640.jpg Sponsored logo of the Embassy of Japan in Cambodia The organizer, JCI LAB, will hold the event with the full support of the Embassy of Japan in Cambodia as a meaningful venue for cultural exchange between the two countries. Officials from the embassies of Cambodia and Japan are scheduled to attend the opening ceremony. Through this event, Japanese companies will deepen their understanding of the Cambodian market, and we also plan to provide test marketing support for companies aiming to expand business in Cambodia. . First event – Experience the fusion of Japan and Cambodia at Factory Phnom Penh The first round will be held at Factory Phnom Penh from December 7th to 8th, featuring Japanese and Cambodian performances, live performances by Avex artists, cosplay shows, sumo and tea ceremony workshops, kimono try-on experiences, raffles and games. A variety of programs are planned. Special guests from Japan include rapper MOTSU, singer Natsumi Aoi, DJ Yuzuki Aoi, cosplayers Negi Kujo and Mea Shimotsuki, 8 sumo wrestlers from the Fukuoka City Sumo Federation, tea ceremony master Hisaka Yasushima, and kimono dresser. Professor Reiko Yajima and others will be attending.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/147889/6/147889-6-8edff073b0a53589f9f275063c799424-1080×1080.jpg Natsumi Aoi (singer): Debuted in 2014 as the main vocalist “Maiko” of “King Crimsoda”, who sings the opening theme for the TV anime “Yo-kai Watch” series.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/147889/6/147889-6-8dc128d7498dc04227050a4c57eff9ae-1080×1080.jpg Yuzuki Aoi (DJ): Active as a Jamboli girl at an anime song disco that has been going on for 14 years in Tokyo.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/147889/6/147889-6-0efc13d79ecee8bb4778dc7bf743f219-1080×1080.jpg motsu (rapper): Participated in m.o.v.e since 1997 and was in charge of the opening song for the popular anime “Initial D.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/147889/6/147889-6-cd1a491ef8d954d1aaba14152690165c-1080×1080.jpg Negi Kujo: Appeared in numerous media as a gravure model and cosplayer. Over 550,000 IG followers.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/147889/6/147889-6-7b2c44b05406c35a1cd627c2dd642266-1080×1080.jpg Mea Shimotsuki: A gal gamer cosplayer born in Sendai. Over 100,000 IG followers.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/147889/6/147889-6-897198d28589ba0e10b245998b7b75e7-1080×1080.jpg The Fukuoka City Sumo Federation, an amateur sumo organization in Fukuoka City, will be participating in KAWAII-CON with eight sumo wrestlers and holding a sumo workshop.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/147889/6/147889-6-f185a2232a34a6186c01b1eff58c5275-1080×1080.jpg Hisaka Yasushima Sensei: A 45-year veteran tea ceremony teacher who was drawn to the charm of tea ceremony. A tea ceremony workshop will be held at KAWAII-CON. Buy tickets 2nd event – A special Edo period x Christmas festival will be held at Aeon Morsen Sok City The second event, which combines Edo period and Christmas festivals, will be held from December 14th to 15th at Aeon Mall Sen Sok City. Famous Japanese magician JYUNYA will appear and perform a Christmas-themed magic show. There will also be a performance by a local Phnom Penh choir, making for a special occasion.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/147889/6/147889-6-90fce2822e65445c650509fab08b307d-1080×1080.jpg Magician JYUNYA From young designers to runners and singers! A stage full of charm with a variety of contests KAWAII-CON 2024 has added three new contests where participants can showcase their talents. On December 7th, ” ” (remade into Cambodian traditional costume), “KAWAII RUN” will be held on December 8th, and “Singing Contest” will be held on December 14th. More than 40 young designers are already scheduled to participate in the remake contest, and the winners will receive luxurious prizes and an opportunity to exhibit at Aeon Mall 2. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/147889/6/147889-6-49e3d8b070916c1f8eed4c4c260d3147-978×645.jpg Last weekend, on November 2nd and 3rd at Factory Phnom Penh, we held a hand-over event for used kimonos to designers who will be
participating in the kimono remake contest to be held on December 7th. A venue decorated with a 6-meter-tall Mt. Fuji object – Get a 1-day admission ticket with a clothing donation! A 6-meter-tall Mt. Fuji object will appear at the venue, allowing you to feel the atmosphere of Edo and Ukiyo-e. The blue and white parts of Mt. Fuji will be made from clothing collected from Cambodia, which will be donated to places in need after the event. Scheduled for late November, those who donate two items of blue or white clothing at Factory Phnom Penh will receive a one-day admission ticket to KAWAII-CON 2024. We have 100 admission tickets available with a goal of 200 items of clothing.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/147889/6/147889-6-6142aceadc96f5d76154fc77a670ac9e-2028×1390.png Object of Mt. Fuji (image of Fuji Pavilion). The project was designed by Ek Anusa, a talented Cambodian architect who graduated from Raffles International University. We are preparing for even more excitement this year. Tickets are currently on sale, so be sure to get yours as soon as possible. Ticket information ・ December 7-8, 2024 (Factory Phnom Penh) :Paid ticket is required. For details and purchase, please check the official website or the link below. ・ December 14-15, 2024 (Aeon Mall Sensok) :You can participate for free. Click here to purchase tickets: https://live.wonderpass.asia/event/kawaiicon24 Continuing from last year, we have prepared content that allows you to enjoy the fusion of Japanese and Cambodian culture this year as well. Please purchase your tickets as soon as possible! For more information about KAWAII-CON 2024: For more information on contests and events, please check the official website below, as well as Facebook and Instagram. ・ Official website : https://khmerfes-kawaii.com/ ・ Facebook page :” Kawaii-Con Cambodia 2024 ” ・ Instagram :”
khmerfes_kawaiicon ” If you are a company that would like to promote your products and services to fans of Japanese culture, please consider exhibiting at an exhibition booth. Please feel free to contact the organizers for details. Contact us
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/147889/6/147889-6-d617d091403c4a5767b0176b9c2ffa18-500×500.png JCI LAB CO., LTD JCI LAB’s mission is to serve as a bridge between businesses in Cambodia and Japan, and we work with the aim of strengthening the economic ties between the two countries and creating more fans of Cambodia. JCI LAB, which specializes in Cambodian market development and business support, supports the expansion of Japanese companies into Cambodia and plays an important liaison role in contributing to sustainable economic growth. Company name: JCI LAB CO., LTD. Established: October 12, 2023 Representative Director: Yan Huang Address: 41 St 322, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Business details: Holding an event to introduce Cambodian culture Support for entering Cambodia and on-site inspection Import and export in Japan and Cambodia Introduction of Cambodian real estate and sales agency services Marketing, planning, information provision and promotional activities related to real estate URL: https://jci-lab.com/ [Contact information] JCI LAB CO.,LTD Email: contact@jci-lab.com
