OKIKEMO
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Status | Ongoing |
First iteration | 2014 |
Organizer(s) | Shelby |
Subject | Furry |
Resources | Photos, videos, reports: OKIKEMO resources |
OKIKEMO (おきけも) is a relaxacon furry convention held annually in the Mihama American Village of Chatan, Okinawa.
Overview[edit]
OKIKEMO is a laid-back event with little programming, typically a single-day convention. Fursuiters are encouraged to explore the area designated by OKIKEMO staff, with a group fursuit photo taking place on the nearby beach in the afternoon. In the evening, attendees may enjoy a classic Japanese barbecue experience[1]
History[edit]
OKIKEMO was founded in 2014 by Shelby, and its first iteration took place at the community center in Naha. In 2016, the convention was relocated to a new venue in Chatan to accommodate a larger attendance.[1]
OKIKEMO was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.[1]
All iterations of OKIKEMO hosted from 2022 onward are now scheduled in October rather than September, with the convention staff citing seasonal typhoon risks for the scheduling change.[1]
The 2023 iteration of OKIKEMO was canceled due to scheduling issues.
Attendance[edit]
Convention Iteration | Date | Attendance | Percentage change |
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OKIKEMO 1 | 2014 | 20*[1] | N/A |
OKIKEMO 2 | 2015 | Unknown | Unknown |
OKIKEMO 3 | 2016 | 50*[1] | 150% |
OKIKEMO 4 | 2017 | Unknown | Unknown |
OKIKEMO 5 | Sep. 8, 2018 | 116[2] | 132% |
OKIKEMO 6 | Sep. 7, 2019 | 140[1] | 20.7% |
OKIKEMO 7 | Oct. 1-2, 2022 | 66[3] | -42.1% |
OKIKEMO 8 | Oct. 5, 2024 | 227[4] | 243.9% |
(*)Estimated
Trivia[edit]
- Between October 3-5, 2024, the Under Current jazz bar in Okinawa sold a limited-time drink in collaboration with OKIKEMO to celebrate 10 years since the event's first iteration.[5]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 JMoF Interview with Shelby. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ↑ "Thank you for all 116 attendance Okikemo!" OkikemoOkinawa via Twitter. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ↑ "参加者 (66人)" OkikemoOkinawa via TwiPla. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ↑ "参加者 (227人/定員250人)" OkikemoOkinawa via TwiPla. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ↑ "Okikemo collaboration cocktail" OkikemoOkinawa via Twitter. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
External links[edit]
- OkikemoOkinawa on TwiPla
- OkikemoOkinawa on X
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