cosplay Competition 2025 in the japanese gardens
MARCH – JUNE 2025
- Dress up in your cosplay character to the Japanese Gardens anytime during March to June 2025
- Do a photoshoot in the gardens
- Send us your photos with some background information on your character
- A winner will be chosen in July during the cosplay gathering at the Legends and Lore festival
FAQs
What are the rules for creating my character?
Your character can be from any realm of fiction. Have fun with it! We will be looking for creativity, authenticity, and style when picking a winner. Characters related to Japan could get you bonus points with the judges! Prize for best child’s costume and best adult costume.
Can I change into character at the gardens?
There is unfortunately no large indoor space at the gardens for changing. It would be preferable for you to arrive with most of your costume ready to go.
What is the cosplay gathering?
On the last day of the Legends and Lore festival, our staff members will be getting into costume and we encourage our visitors to do the same. Any entrants to the cosplay competition can attend the gathering for free, once they have already submitted their photos between March to June.
What are the rules for my photoshoot?
Your photoshoot must be inside the Japanese gardens. Normal admission prices apply for competition entrants. (Excluding the cosplay gathering, as mentioned above in July) Photos must be sent to the gardens digitally, and may be used for gardens’ promotional material in the future.
How can I send my photo in?
You can email the gardens on info@lafcadiohearngardens.com. Alternatively, you can upload your photos to Facebook or Instagram, making sure to tag the gardens so we can find it.
