AkumuFest - Interactive Japanese Horror Experience,

About the event

AkumuFest is New York City’s first immersive Japanese horror convention, blending traditional folklore with modern pop culture. For one day, Japan Village in Brooklyn transforms into a haunted Edo-style village filled with:

• A cosplay & kimono contest, with finalists showcased in the dramatic Night Parade of One Hundred Demons (Hyakki Yagyō).

• A Haunted House experience, roaming NPC yokai, and an interactive Adventurer’s Guild quest system.

• A curated mix of vendors, artists, and performances ranging from Japanese storytelling and taiko drumming to comedy, J-fashion, and live music.

• A family-friendly day program (9 AM – 6 PM) followed by AkumuFest After Dark (7 PM – 10 PM), featuring comedy, live music, and the cosplay finals.

The event is free to the public with pre-registration preferred, ensuring strong turnout and broad community engagement.

Why should you sponsor?

Sponsoring AkumuFest means aligning your brand with a unique cultural experience that merges Japanese tradition, horror, cosplay, and community storytelling. As a sponsor, you gain:

• Direct access to a highly engaged audience of anime fans, cosplayers, J-fashion enthusiasts, and New York creatives.

• Brand visibility across multiple touchpoints — posters, programs, social media campaigns, on-site activations, and immersive story elements.

• Association with authenticity and creativity, as AkumuFest is not just a convention but a living story, where even sponsors can be woven into the narrative (from branded haunted areas to quest tie-ins).

• Community goodwill, by supporting an event that celebrates Japanese culture, indie creators, and NYC’s diverse fan community.

In short: AkumuFest is more than an event — it’s an experience. Sponsoring means your brand becomes part of the story, remembered by attendees long after the night ends.

Raymond Mongroo

Kaede Kimonos

Kaede Kimonos is a New York–based boutique and cultural hub dedicated to preserving and reimagining Japanese fashion. We specialize in vintage kimonos, modern gothic-inspired kimono fashion, and cultural events that bring traditional Japanese aesthetics into contemporary spaces. Beyond fashion, Kaede Kimonos regularly produces and hosts immersive experiences, from photo shoots and workshops to large-scale festivals that celebrate Japanese heritage with a creative, modern twist.

Our goal is to make Japanese culture accessible, engaging, and unforgettable, especially for younger audiences who may be experiencing it for the first time.

JapanCultureNYC

JapanCultureNYC is the premier English-language resource for Japanese culture in New York City. Since its founding, it has become a trusted guide for thousands of locals and visitors looking to explore Japanese art, food, fashion, and community events. With a strong readership and established relationships across NYC’s cultural scene, JapanCultureNYC provides both credibility and reach, helping spotlight Japanese creators and organizations in the city.

Together at AkumuFest

By partnering together, Kaede Kimonos and JapanCultureNYC bring:

• Deep cultural knowledge rooted in authentic Japanese traditions.

• Strong community networks of artists, performers, vendors, and fans.

• Proven experience producing events that successfully blend Japanese heritage with modern pop culture.

This partnership ensures that AkumuFest is more than just an event — it’s a cultural bridge, a stage for local creators, and a lasting community tradition in NYC.

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