Would you like to learn how to wear the Kimono?  Register for the Self Dressing Kimono Workshop at Otakon 2017.  The workshop is being presented by Kuniko Kanawa, Shinto Priestess, Certified Kimono Consultant, and Otakon Guest.

While all are welcome to attend, participation will be extremely limited due to supply.

The Programming Schedule for Otakon 2017 has been released on our website.  Just click on the "Schedule" button on the top of any page or follow this link: https://www.otakon.com/schedule/.

As with previous years, we will also be making the schedule available on the Guidebook application.  We'll announce on our website when the download for Guidebook is available.

Capital Area Budokai is dedicated to the proliferation of Japanese Budo and Martial Ways. They are students of Kendo, Atarashii Naginata, Kyudo, Shindo Muso Ryu Jodo, Nakamura Ryu Battodo, Toyama Ryu Iaido, and Mugai Ryu Iaihyodo.  Otakon is please to be able to feature live demonstrations as part of the Otakon Matsuri Cultural Celebration at Otakon 2017!

The self-described “Greatest Live Art Competition in the Known Universe”, Super Art Fight is coming to Otakon.

Find out more here: https://www.otakon.com/activities/super-art-fight/