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Tokyo Edition Catalog

15, Aug 2024, 15:43

Welcome to our special Tokyo Edition! Inspired by Comiket's long-standing tradition of publishing a comprehensive catalog before each event, we've created our own Tokyo Trip Catalog to guide you through our experiences.

Matthew H.

Welcome to our special Tokyo Edition! We're thrilled to present this rare collection of articles exploring our recent journey through the Greater Tokyo Area, Japan's bustling metropolis and the world's largest urban economy. Inspired by Comiket's long-standing tradition of publishing a comprehensive Catalog before each event, we've created our own Tokyo Trip Catalog to guide you through our experiences.

Just as Comiket's Catalog is an integral part of the event experience, we hope this Catalog will serve as your gateway to our Tokyo adventure. Dive into our experiences by clicking on any title below.

Event Coverage

1. Comiket 104 Day 1: A Comprehensive Report

2. Comiket 104 Day 2: Highlights and Trends

3. Comiket 103 vs 104: Evolution of Crowd Control Strategies

4. Comiket Accommodations: Tokyo Bay Ariake Washington vs Sotetsu Grand Fresa Tokyo-Bay Ariake

5. Comiket 104: Editor's Note and Reflections

6. Comiket 104: Concluding Remarks and Future Outlook

Technology and AI

7. Virtual to Live: Japan's 3D Projection Technology Bringing VTubers to Life

8. Building a Successful AI-Native Startup: Insights from Tokyo's Tech Scene

9. Inception Studio Founder Interview: Perspectives on AI Development

Cultural Insights

10. Netprint: How Convenience Store Printers are Facilitating Fanart Distribution in Japan

11. The Changing Face of Maid/Butler Culture in Japan

12. Tokyo vs Hong Kong: A Comparison of Tech Networking Events

Industry Perspectives

13. Small vs Large Concert Venues: A Comprehensive Comparison

Personal Observations

14. Crypto Divide: Contrasting Opinions from a Tokyo Sidewalk Chat

15. Location-Based Algorithms: How Recommendations Change as Our Editor Travels to Tokyo

Acknowledgements and Partnerships

Concerts:

- Soraru vs MafuMafu by After the Rain

- Kottaro by Starpola

- ヰ世界情緒 by KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO

Events:

- Comiket 104

- Animate Cafe: Crazy Raccoon by CR

- Movie: Strawberry Prince by STPR

- How to Build a Successful AI-Native Startup? (See Below)

Ticketing and Printing Support:

- e+ (イープラス)

- Rakuten (楽天チケット)

- NetPrint (ネットプリント) , Lawson(ローソン) & FamilyMart (ファミマ)

Mobile Service Partner:

- Softbank

- Mobal

Accommodation Partner:

- Sotetsu Grand Fresa Tokyo-Bay Ariake

Airline Partner:

- Cathay Pacific


Event: How to Build a Successful AI-Native Startup? 

ONCE and The Once Times are proud invited members of the event. 

Organised by: 

- JETRO 

Speaker: 

- John Whaley, Founder and Managing Partner from Inception Studio 

Venue offered by: 

- Japan External Trade Organisation 

Supporting Organisations:

- Invest Japan, J-Bridge, J-Startup 

Big Shoutout to all Friendly Founders:

- Inception Studio

- Quantinuum

- Zaimo.ai

- 齋藤創造研究所