The Licensing Machine: What is Japantag?

The Licensing Machine - Juni 2008

Japantag is a popular Japanese cultural festival that attracts over 1 million visitors to the Rhine City of Düsseldorf every year. This event features over 800 participants displaying numerous stands between the old town and the Rhine embankment.

The Licensing Machine exihibited at the Japantag with a tent dedicated to Japan’s most famous ninja, which has been perceived as the main attraction of the Festival thank to the colourful posters, the orange balloons and the unique narutoesque activities!

A tattoo artist sketched and inked tattoos to enthusiasts and fans. A unique corner for true ninja fans!

Manga artists and designers created a fantastic experience in the drawing corner, where kids and fans enjoyed Naruto popping out from a paper sheet!

Along with fan-site Animexx.de we organized a BEST NARUTO cosplay contest to scout and find the best Naruto dressing up. The price: a full bunch of amazing Naruto-branded gifts!