G1 Global Conference 2013
Breakout Panel Session III <C >
Cool Japan : Otaku, Fashion and Art
"Cool Japan" is a government-backed initiative to promote the creativity-based industries both at home and abroad. This session will shed light on popular aspects of Japanese culture to examine how the "Cool Japan" strategy can enhance the competitive edge of Japanese cultural industries. This session features panelists from the world of fashion, contemporary art and the "otaku" subcultures of anime, manga and games.
■ Panelists
Misha Janette
Fashion Director/Journalist/Blogger
Naomitsu Kodaka
Co-Founder & CFO, Tokyo Otaku Mode Inc.
Fumio Nanjo
Director, Mori Art Museum
■ Moderator
Takaaki Umezawa
Managing Director Japan, Director of the Board, A.T. Kearney