The 10th Japonism Festival takes place at Dom omladine Beograda (Belgrade Youth Center) from 22nd to 25th June. The convention will be held on both floors of Dom omladine. During four days, visitors will have the opportunity to attend very rich programme. The theme is jubilee celebration so debates, dedicated to the ten years of organizing Japonism, will be organized.
This convention is organized by Sakurabana, Society for promotion of Japanese pop-culture with the collaboration of Belgrade Youth Center and the Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Serbia.
This jubilee will be marked by numerous discussions, workshops, lectures, film screenings, VIP party, social and video games, sales fair and exhibition of works, the best of which will be awarded. Cosplay competition will close the Festival this year as well. Special guests from region and far destinations have announced their coming in larger number than previous years.
Sakurabana Society was founded by lovers of anime, manga, Japanese music, film and culture in general. The reason of its foundation was connecting local population with modern culture coming from Asia in form of comics, animated films, cosplay, video games, fashion, music and other spheres. The primary goals are promotion of Japanese pop culture, organization of Japonism convention, organization of ChibiCon convention, gathering and meeting individuals who are interested in Japanese culture.
