be _Progress Report Nippe@n 2007 Ver.O.I (English) A Bid for first Worldcon in Japan July, 2OO!
Aswestand in the year 2001, the dawn of a new century, Japanese SF fandomis trying to reach out further across the world. HIROAKI INQUE Profile
Wehavealready been interacting regularly with SF lovers overseas, 1958 born in Tokyo. and there have been many Japaneseparticipants at foreign SF con- 1977 SF fan group "SPACE FORCE" wasestablished. He was one of ventions. Many Japanese creative talents who have been influenced the original members. by Science Fiction have begunto receive acclaim overseas as well. 1978 representative of "SPACE FORCE."(-1987) International interest in 1979 entered in the TEZUKAproduction. Japanese SF has beenincreasing year by year. 1983 "SPACE FORCE"starts to present a Local convention "SF Christ- However, there are significant linguistic and geographical barriers mas"(in Tokyo) . He is main staff ("SF Christmas" continues which have limited the overseas popularity of Japanese Science Fic- every year) tion. There also hasn't been much of an opportunity forusto actively 1984 produced "Lensman"(animationfor theater) promote it up until this point. chaired "the 6th Japan SF show" (In Tokyo)
We well recognize that introducing Japanese SFto the rest of the invited to "LACON II" to show "Lensman" world will be a difficult and time-consumingactivity. However, we 1985 An animation production "GAINAX" was founded. He was one believe that --- in addition to its significance for Japanese fans --- it of the founders. will also provide an opportunity to express our gratitude for the many 1988 married TAMIE TAKEI, a member of "SPACE FORCE". benefits which we havereceived from overseas pelence Fiction works and overseas Sci-Fi fans. Mainstaffof 27th Japan nationa! convention "Mig-Con"
We want to make the World Science Fiction Convention in Japan a 1989 established the animation company "ONIRO"(representative di- milestone in the introduction of Japanese SFto the world. rector) 1990 "Captain Future Con"(celebrate the birth of Captain Furure ,in Webelieve that holding the World Science Fiction Convention in Tokyo) main staff : Japan-will give SF fans of the world an opportunity to gain a greater understanding of both Japanese SF and Japanese SF fans. With this 2001 40th Japan national convention main staff will come opportunities for new international exchange as well as
the recognition ofnew talent, and weare sure that this will benefit us mostfavorite SF: Arthur C. Clarke "The resque party" all. When he waschild, he read Doc Smith's "SKYLARK"”series for chil- Technological advances are making the world a smaller and smaller dren edition.
place. Communications between SF fans, who havetold of future In elementary school, charmed with many SF novels. (Edmond Hamilton, worlds and of their own dreams, will without doubt generate many A.E.van Vogt, Sakyo Komatsu and so on) Since then,helives a typical new ideas and new connections between people. "fandom-life". Thus,it is our strong hope and intention to ensure that, should the As an Animation Producer, produced:[Phoenix2772](1979), [Star Worldcon come to Japan,it will be something to be remembered for Watchers](1987),[Gun Buster](1988), [Tenchi Muyou] (1991), a long time to come. [Memorieds](1995), [Perfect Brue] (1998), most of eo have samething to do with Sci-Fi. Chairman Hiroaki Inoue
SF Conventions in Japan If you have a chanceto travel to Japan, plan your scheduleto fit following yearly SF convention calendar in Japan! Dates and e-mail address can be found at SF Material Research Association's Web-Site ( http://www.mmjp.or.jp/sfmra/db/events/index.html.en), or send an e-mail or postal mail to us, Japan Bid Committee.
Month Name Site / etc. not periodical
March T-Con Utsunomiya, Tochigi Noda Kurse May SF Seminar ‘Tokyo / Panels and Night programs aaoe ; ; ea ontact Japan June Local Refresh Convention Nagano / Ski Resort near OlympicSite Nagoya, etc / First Contact Simulation July Seigun Festival Kyoto / SF Writings and Critiscism rakicon July-Aug Japan National Convention bysite selection / 2002 U-Con Hiroshima/ Recently started
October Daina---con Nagoya / Night Program is E = Bidding Committee Hamana-con Hamamatsu, near Lake Hamana-ko = - for Worldcon Nippon Gatacon Nagaoka, Niigata November Kyoto SF Festival Kyoto / Panels & Night Program Kichijoji-minami-cho 3-36-10 Room #302 ; poner Musashino, Tokyo 180-0003 JAPAN Uncon Shimane/ Just allnight Party E-Mail: [email protected] December SF Christmas Tokyo / Non-religious event http:/Avww.Nippon2007.org/
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