The World Cosplay Summit began in 2003 in Nagoya, Aichi and this year’s Summit marks its 22nd year. The event aims at contributing to the creation of international exchange through youth culture originated in Japan, such as Japanese anime, manga and video games. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, together with Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City and others serves as member of the World Cosplay Summit Executive Committee. The World Cosplay Championship has been held since 2005 and is competed by teams representing Japan and other countries and regions.
