Join us Saturday, Nov 8, at the Uptown Matsuri Festival at Uptown Market in Independence, MO! Visit the festival site for info on performers, vendors, & to purchase tickets. buff.ly/as2fvp7 #nakakon #UptownMatsuri #JapanFestival #IndependenceSquare #IndependenceMO #CulturalExchange #JapanSisterCity

Nakama Idols - the time has come! The 2026 Sunflower Idol Festival portfolio submissions are open! If you or anyone you know wants to strut their stuff on the largest Idol stage in the Midwest please fill out the form. naka-kon.com/programming/... #nakakon #nakakon2026 #sunfloweridolfest

Nakama! Don't forget about Naka-ween, October 31 (Halloween Night) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm, co-hosted by our friends at the Lolita Collective! Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/20128... RSVP HERE: forms.gle/UN2hKnnPE5dr...

Nakama, join us TODAY at 4pm for Shin Godzilla and then later at 7pm for Perfect Blue! We'll see you all at Glenwood Arts Theater. Don't miss out! Admission: $10 per movie Event: www.facebook.com/events/19025... #NakaKon #JapaneseCinema #ShinGodzilla #PerfectBlue #KansasCity #Anime #Kaiju

Nakama! This Friday we're hosting a Japanese Double Feature! 🎬 Shin Godzilla is showing at 4 PM and Perfect Blue at 7 PM at Glenwood Arts Theater. Don't miss out on these thrilling films! Admission: $10 per movie Location: 3707 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 66206 Event: buff.ly/b5cuPpc

The 2025 KC Japanese Festival will be held at Glenwood Arts Theater on Sunday, October 26. The festival will screen Princess Mononoke & The Night is Short, and Walk on Girl. To purchase tickets, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6720821. #filmfestival #anime #jetaa

Happy Naka-ween! Looking for a free, family-friendly spot for Halloween? Join us on Oct 31, Halloween night, from 6-9 p.m. for treats, games, photos, a costume contest, & an exclusive "early-bat" Naka-Kon 2026 ticket discount just for those who attend! Event: www.facebook.com/events/20128...

Nakama - our Japanese manga guest this year, Misako Rocks!- will be back in Kansas this week. Check out event websites for more details. rainydaybooks.com/event/2025-10-16/misako-rocks-sew-totally-nala, jocolibrary.org/writers-conference/ #nakakon #nakakon2026 #rainydaybooks #jocolibrary

Nakama, get ready for a Japanese Double Feature 🎬 with Shin Godzilla at 4PM & Perfect Blue at 7PM on October 24th @ Glenwood Arts Theater. Don't miss out! Admission: $10 per movie Location: 3707 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 66206 #NakaKon #JapaneseCinema #ShinGodzilla #PerfectBlue #Anime #Kaiju

Nakama - the Sheraton Hotel room block is sold out on Friday and Saturday nights! Please check our website for overflow hotel options. naka-kon.com/hotels #nakakon #nakakon2026

Nakama, are you ready to face fears? Naka-Kon's dragging a pair of fantastic horror movies from the shadows later this month! The identities of these spooky surprises remain hidden for now... $10 per movie @ 3707 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 66206 #NakaKon #JapaneseCinema #FilmScreening #KansasCity

Nakama Idols, it’s that time again! We want you to put your best dancing foot forward and submit your portfolio for Sunflower Idol Festival 2026! The application form will open Saturday November 1st 2025. For further information check out the Naka-Kon website! naka-kon.com/programming/... #nakakon

Naka Underground, Naka-Kon’s electronic music event series, continues on to its third episode on October 18th! Saturday, Oct 18 - 9PM-1AM @ Otaku Lounge, 640 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108 $10 for the general public $5 with a ticket from Naka-Kon 2025 or 2026 www.facebook.com/events/66749...

Tomorrow is the Greater Kansas Japan Festival at JCCC! Please note that this year, the anime and game activities and vendors will be at the Regnier Center. Visit www.kcjapanfestival.org for more details. #kcjapanfestival #hoajas #nakakon

Are you interested in being a Fan Panelist at Naka-Kon 2026? Head on over to naka-kon.com/programming and fill out a panel application before January 20, 2026! We know you have been sitting on some amazing ideas and we can't wait to see what panels you all bring to the table! #nakakon #nakakon2026

Nakama! The Naka-Kon 2026 registration and hotel blocks are now open! Visit naka-kon.com to register and to book your rooms now! #nakakon #nakakon2026

Nakama - mark your calendar, we will be opening 2026 registration and hotel room block next week on October 1st. Visit naka-kon.com to see updates to rules, registration, and hotel information. #nakakon #nakakon2026

The KC Japan Festival is coming up on October 4 and will feature a full slate of great performances, workshops, and presentations! Visit www.kcjapanfestival.org for more details on tickets, programming, and volunteer opportunities! #kcjapanfestival #hoajas #nakakon

Ready for Episode 2 of Naka Underground? Then get ready because DJ Amamiya and special guest DARKSKIES are bringing it back next weekend: Saturday, Sept 20th, 2025 - 9PM -1:30AM Where: Otaku Lounge, 640 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108 Door Cover: $10 Event: buff.ly/clhFGCv

Nakama Artist and Vendors: Exhibit Hall applications are now open for Naka-Kon 2026! The applications will be open for the rest of the month and close on October 7th, 2025. The process is juried so we will review all applications. Application Form: forms.gle/ZTZfaaRFMCJR... #nakakon2026 #nakakon

Nakama - please join Naka-Kon this Sunday, August 31, at the Marriam Marketplace for Natsu Matsuri(夏祭り)! For more information on the festival and to purchase tickets ($5 pre, $7 at-door), visit www.yukarikc.org/natsumatsurikc #yukarikc #nakakon

Ready to party, Nakama? Join us this Saturday, August 23rd, for the launch of Naka Underground! We're kicking things off at the Otaku Lounge from 9:00 PM to 1:30 AM. Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/12989... #nakakon #nakakon2025 #nakakon2026 #otakulounge

Nakama, did you hear? We're holding a dance party on Saturday, August 23rd at the Otaku Lounge! Our yearly dance party just wasn't enough. When: Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 Time: 9:00 PM - 1:30 AM Where: Otaku Lounge, 640 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108 Event: www.facebook.com/events/12989...

Nakama, our friends at Heart of America Japan-America Society, need volunteers to help run the Japan booth at the upcoming Ethnic Enrichment Festival at Swope Park on August 15 - 17! Visit kcjas.org to sign up and learn more. #kcjapanamericasociety #nakakon #ethnickc

Nakama! We've decided that our yearly dance parties at con just aren't enough so check out the brand new Naka Underground, a new series of electronic music events hosted by Naka-Kon! First Event: Wed, Aug 20, 2025 Details below ↓↓

Nakama! Come hang with us at Animeverse today. We're giving away tote bags and running a drawing for a chance to win a pair of Naka-Kon 2026 badges. You can find us at the KCI Expo Center near the airport. We'd love to see you out here! #nakakon #animeverse #kansascityanime

Calling all support class Nakama, staff applications are now open! We are seeking volunteers in all parts of the convention. Apply now @ www.jotform.com/form/2507366... #nakakon #nakakon2026

Nakama, Johnson County Community College will host the 1st annual Japanese Shorts Festival this Saturday, April 12, at 1 PM. The festival is open to the public. For more details, visit www.jccc.edu/conferences/... #nakakon

Nakama, thank you for joining us for Naka-Kon 2025. It was an honor celebrating our 20th anniversary with you. Naka-Kon will be back in 2026. Mark your calendars for March 13-15, 2026! See you then. #nakakon #nakakon2025 #nakakon2026

Grab your penlights and join us in Ballroom A-B Nakama! Sunflower Idol Fest starts in just under an hour at 11:30 am! It's time to cheer on your favorite idols! See you there! #nakakon #nakakon2024 #sunfloweridolfest

Nakama - Getty's meet and greet tonight, starting at 10:30pm (1 hour before the dance party), will now be at Ballroom A pre-function. Swing by for your chance to purchase exclusive Getty merchandise! #nakakon #nakakon2025 #getty8getty

Nakama - did you miss last night's Anison Disco by BAN BAN BAN and Sasara Sekine, who cosplayed as Naka-Kon's mascot Tomo? You have another chance to see them perform and meet them at 7 PM tonight @ OPCC Ballroom A/B! #nakakon2025 #sasarasekine #banbanbanyama #banbanbansame #anison #anisondisco

Nakama, are you hungry? The Sheraton Overland Park Hotel is offering great food and Naka-Kon special menu items that you should check out! #nakakon #nakakon2025 #SheratonOverlandPark

Nakama – looking for something to eat inside the exhibit hall? We have great food options available this year: KC Craft Ramen, JINYA Ramen, Boba Love, Fat Bee Café, and the Overland Park Convention Center! #nakakon #nakakon2025 #overlandparkcc #kccraftramen #bobalovekc #fatbeecafedowntownkc #JINYAKC

Nakama, we know the ballroom gets very full during the cosplay contest. But don't worry, we are going to be streaming it on our YouTube and Twitch channels. www.youtube.com/@naka-kon www.twitch.tv/nakakonanime #nakakon #nakakon2025 #nakakoncosplay #cosplay

Nakama, check it out! We've got a really cool photo booth in the vendor hall. Get your picture with Inari-kun and Tomo. Just watch out for Truck-kun!!! #nakakon2025 #nakakon

Nakama, we know you're excited and rushing to hang out at the convention, but please remember to pay attention to your parking. One spot per car, and park only in marked spaces. Cars will be ticketed soon. #nakakon #nakakonparkingmadness

Nakama, are you ready for something Loud, Annoying, and Very Annoying? Join us in Ballroom AB for L.A.V.A. Presents: “L.A.V.A. LIVE!” at 2PM #nakakon #nakakon2025 #LAVA #raychase #robbiedaymond #maxmittelman

Good morning Nakama! It's Saturday morning of Naka-Kon 2025. We got a lot of stuff on the schedule so who's ready to have some fun? #nakakon #nakakon2025

Nakama, opening ceremonies starts soon. Join us in welcoming the official open to Naka-Kon 2025! #nakakon #nakakon2025

Nakama, the game room is now open! And we've got tournaments! Come play a few games withs your friends and fellow attendees. Paper sign ups in game room or sign up via the link below www.start.gg/tournament/n... #nakakon #nakakon2025

Nakama, we're excited to kick off Friday with a warm greeting from our amazing guest, Sasara Sekine! Get ready for her fantastic panel and the concert with another special guest, BAN BAN BAN! youtu.be/eSSrP4h2hJo #nakakon #nakakon2025 #sasarasekine #関根ささら #jpop #japanesemusic #japaneseidol

Naka-Kon staff enjoyed great Japanese ramen and food at JINYA Ramen Bar Overland Park while preparing for the upcoming convention. Visit JINYA and show your Naka-Kon badge for a FREE Small Plate of Mini Tacos from 3/14 to 3/20 (with purchase)!! #NakaKon #NakaKon2025 #JINYAKC

Nakama, get ready for some food trucks! In the courtyard, we'll have: GO CHEW Burger & Sandwich, Irvzilla's Hawaiian Grill, and One More Scoop #nakakon #nakakon2025

WELCOME TO HI-NAKTANE! The Naka-Kon dance party is back again with a brand new energy! This year we have a double performance featuring Japanese artist and UK Hardcore legend GETTY. naka-kon.com/news/2025-03... #nakakon #nakakon2025

Nakama, our screenings schedule is now available. We've got anime running from 3pm on Friday until 4:30pm on Sunday. Screenings schedule: naka-kon.com/screenings/2... #nakakon #nakakon2025

Con crunch in full swing Nakama? 😅 Only 3 days until Naka-Kon 2025! We're feeling the cosplay chaos too! Come say hi to our special cosplay guests and contest judges! Let's celebrate all that hard work together! Don't have tickets yet? Get them at naka-kon.com/registration #nakakon #nakakon2025

Four days, Nakama! Four days! We've got some of the voices behind your favorite characters! Which ones, well take a look because we've got a ton: naka-kon.com/guests Join us for Naka-Kon's 20th anniversary this weekend, March 14th-16th. #nakakon #nakakon2025 #animeconvention

Nakama, Cosparade just leveled up! Check this vid from BAN BAN BAN, who will be joining the parade! The route will end at the Anison Disco, where you can kick off Naka-Kon’s 20th anniversary with your favorite anime song mixes! youtu.be/dpEbbV540tI?... #nakakon #nakakon2025 #anison #anisondisco

Nakama, charity ball tickets are still available! Join us Saturday night and waltz the evening away. Get your tickets now: naka-kon.com/program.../t... #nakakon #nakakon2025 #charityball