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Tokyo’s controversial Yasukuni Shrine is banning military cosplay on its grounds, after the site became a focal point for displays by nationalist groups, often dressed in replica army uniforms or military-style dress.

There’s more to consider than just costuming, makeup, and posing when taking cosplay photos. If you want a really convincing shot, you’re going to need a good background too. Thankfully, for those cosplaying as characters whose outfits draw inspiration from samurai, ninja, yokai, or other symbols of traditional Japanese folklore, there are plenty of places…

The fifth international Comic Con Astana 2026 pop culture festival was held in Astana from Aug. 6 to 9, attracting more than 76,000 visitors from over 40 countries during its four-day run. For the first time, the festival welcomed four international headliners – Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Paul Anderson, Iñaki Godoy and Taz Skylar. The actors met…