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Tsukino-Con celebrates Japanese culture, anime at University of Victoria

Cosplay, contests, special guests, artists and merchants highlight Feb. 23 to 25 event
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Tsukino-Con draws thousands to UVic each year to celebrate Japanese anime and culture. (@therealraeweber/Courtesy Tsukino-Con)

A man of many hats the rest of the year, Matt Van Herwaarden is known as the man with the hat for the three days of Tsukino-Con.

Serving as vice-chair, he’s a longtime volunteer with the non-profit group that hosts the annual convention celebrating Japanese anime and culture.

“I like running a convention and I like being able to put something on for a bunch of people to enjoy.

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