Nippe@n 2007 A Bid for first Worldcon in Japan As we stand in the year 2001, the dawn of a new century, Japanese SF fandom is trying to reach out further across the world. Wehave already been interacting regularly with SF lovers overseas, and there have been many Japanese participants at foreign SF con- ventions. Many Japanese creative talents who have been influenced by Science Fiction have begunto receive acclaim overseas as well. International interest in Japanese SF has beenincreasing year by year. However, there are significant linguistic and geographical barriers which have limited the overseas popularity of Japanese Science Fic- tion. There also hasn't been much of an opportunity forusto actively promote it up until this point. We well recognize that introducing Japanese SFto the rest of the world will be a difficult and time-consuming activity. However, we believe that --- in addition to its significance for Japanese fans --- it will also provide an opportunity to express our gratitude for the many benefits which we havereceived from overseas pelence Fiction works and overseas Sci-Fi fans. We want to make the World Science Fiction Convention in Japan a milestone in the introduction of Japanese SFto the world. Webelieve that holding the World Science Fiction Convention in 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 will come opportunities for new international exchange as well as the recognition of new talent, and weare sure that this will benefit us all. Technological advances are making the world a smaller and smaller place. Communications between SF fans, who have told of future worlds and of their own dreams, will without doubt generate many new ideas and new connections between people. Thus, it is our strong hope and intention to ensure that, should the Worldcon come to Japan,it will be something to be remembered for a long time to come. Chairman Hiroaki Inoue be _Progress Report Ver.O.I (English) July, 2OO! 1958 1977 1978 1979 1983 1984 1985 1988 1989 1990 2001 HIROAKI INQUE Profile born in Tokyo. SF fan group "SPACE FORCE" wasestablished. He was one of the original members. representative of "SPACE FORCE."(-1987) entered in the TEZUKAproduction. "SPACE FORCE"starts to present a Local convention "SF Christ- mas"(in Tokyo) . He is main staff ("SF Christmas" continues every year) produced "Lensman"(animation for theater) chaired "the 6th Japan SF show" (In Tokyo) invited to "LACON II" to show "Lensman" An animation production "GAINAX" was founded. He was one of the founders. married TAMIE TAKEI, a member of "SPACE FORCE". Mainstaff of 27th Japan nationa! convention "Mig-Con" established the animation company "ONIRO"(representative di- rector) "Captain Future Con"(celebrate the birth of Captain Furure ,in Tokyo) main staff : 40th Japan national convention main staff mostfavorite SF: Arthur C. Clarke "The resque party" When he waschild, he read Doc Smith's "SKYLARK"” series for chil- dren edition. In elementary school, charmed with many SF novels. (Edmond Hamilton, A.E.van Vogt, Sakyo Komatsu and so on) Since then,he lives a typical "fandom-life". As an Animation Producer, produced:[Phoenix2772](1979), [Star Watchers](1987),[Gun Buster](1988), [Tenchi Muyou] (1991), [Memorieds](1995), [Perfect Brue] (1998), most of eo have samething to do with Sci-Fi. SF Conventions in Japan If you have a chanceto travel to Japan, plan your scheduleto fit following yearly SF convention calendar in J apan! 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 a a oe ; ; ea ontact Japan June Local Refresh Convention Nagano / Ski Resort near Olympic Site 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/ Worldcon is a service mark of the World Science Fiction Society, an unincorporated literaly society.
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Nippe@n 2007A Bid for first Worldcon in Japan
Aswestand in the year 2001, the dawn of a new century, JapaneseSF fandomis trying to reach out further across the world.
Wehavealready been interacting regularly with SF lovers overseas,and there have been many Japaneseparticipants at foreign SF con-
ventions. Many Japanese creative talents who have been influencedby Science Fiction have begunto receive acclaim overseas as well.International interest in
Japanese SF has beenincreasing year by year.
However, there are significant linguistic and geographical barrierswhich have limited the overseas popularity ofJapanese Science Fic-tion. There also hasn't been much ofan opportunity forusto activelypromote it up until this point.
We well recognize that introducing Japanese SFto the rest of theworld will be a difficult and time-consumingactivity. However, webelieve that --- in addition to its significance for Japanese fans--- itwill also provide an opportunity to express our gratitude for the manybenefits which we havereceived from overseas pelence Fiction worksand overseas Sci-Fi fans.
We want to make the World Science Fiction Convention in Japan a
milestone in the introduction ofJapanese SFto the world.
Webelieve that holding the World Science Fiction Convention in
Japan-will give SF fans ofthe world an opportunity to gain a greater
understanding of both Japanese SF and Japanese SF fans. With this
will come opportunities for new international exchange as wellas
the recognition ofnew talent, and weare sure that this will benefit usall.
Technological advances are making the world a smaller and smaller
place. Communications between SF fans, who havetold of future
worlds and of their own dreams, will without doubt generate manynew ideas and new connections between people.
Thus,it is our strong hope and intention to ensure that, should theWorldcon come to Japan,it will be something to be remembered fora long time to come.
Chairman Hiroaki Inoue
be _Progress ReportVer.O.I (English)
July, 2OO!
1958
1977
1978
1979
1983
1984
1985
1988
1989
1990
2001
HIROAKI INQUE Profile
born in Tokyo.
SF fan group "SPACE FORCE"wasestablished. He was one of
the original members.
representative of "SPACE FORCE."(-1987)
entered in the TEZUKAproduction.
"SPACE FORCE"starts to present a Local convention "SF Christ-
mas"(in Tokyo) . He is main staff ("SF Christmas" continues
every year)
produced "Lensman"(animationfor theater)
chaired "the 6th Japan SF show" (In Tokyo)
invited to "LACON II" to show "Lensman"
An animation production "GAINAX" was founded. He was one
ofthe founders.
married TAMIE TAKEI, a member of "SPACE FORCE".
Mainstaffof 27th Japan nationa! convention "Mig-Con"
established the animation company "ONIRO"(representative di-
rector)
"Captain Future Con"(celebrate the birth of Captain Furure ,in
Tokyo) main staff :
40th Japan national convention main staff
mostfavorite SF: Arthur C. Clarke "The resque party"
When he waschild, he read Doc Smith's "SKYLARK"”series for chil-
dren edition.
In elementary school, charmed with many SF novels. (Edmond Hamilton,
A.E.van Vogt, Sakyo Komatsu and so on)Since then,helives a typical
"fandom-life".
As an Animation Producer, produced:[Phoenix2772](1979), [Star
[Memorieds](1995), [Perfect Brue] (1998), most ofeo have samething
to do with Sci-Fi.
SF Conventions in JapanIfyou 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 JapanJune 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] SF Christmas Tokyo / Non-religious event http:/Avww.Nippon2007.org/
Worldcon is a service mark of the World Science Fiction Society, an unincorporated literaly society.