News & Announcements

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 DC Gurly Show is the Capital’s oldest queer burlesque troupe, and the preeminent burlesque training troupe for the DC Metro area.   But be sure not to miss them at the Otakon Matsuri on August 12!  D.C. Gurly Show's performance will be featuring Stella Chuu!

Stella Chuu is a cosplayer from Los Angeles and New York. She makes brilliantly detailed costumes, travels to conventions around the world, and works to promote geek culture.

The Otakon Matsuri will be running as a cultural track all weekend long.  Find out more on our website: https://www.otakon.com/matsuri/