Nan Desu Kan 29 - September 4th - 6th 2026 - Gaylord Resort & Convention Center - Aurora, CO

NDK: Anime, Friendship, & Community

Welcome to Nan Desu Kan, a 3-Day Japanese Culture Convention! Join us at the beautiful Gaylord Rockies Resort to experience traditional Japanese Arts, Anime, Cosplay, Gaming, Shopping, Music, Dance, Voice Actors, Competitions, Charity, and so much more! NDK. Be You! A place of Friendship, Anime, and Community since 1997. Join us September 4th – 6th for our 29th Anniversary!

Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center Aurora, CO 

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NDK: Experience Japanese Culture

Immerse yourself in Japanese culture at Nan Desu Kan. We offer educational and interactive programing featuring demonstrations, lectures, and hands on workshops in Japanese traditions and art styles. Curious about gaming?; try out our Pachinko Parlor! We have one of the largest collections of authentic, imported, Japanese pachinko machines. Shop for authentic imports such as vintage kimonos, food and beverage, and many other treasures from Japan. Experience Nan Desu Kan!

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NDK: Create Something! Learn!
At Nan Desu Kan, we celebrate creativity! Join us in our Art Academy, where we have interactive and demonstrative workshops, and the ever popular make and take panels. Check out our Model room, where the team of builders create stunning scenes and minitatures.  Take a dance panel, or learn to do chainmail. Regardless of your interests, you’re likely to learn something new during NDK weekend. Experience creativity; Experience Nan Desu Kan!
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NDK: We Cosplay!

Experience the beauty and pageantry of Cosplay! Explore programming dedicated to sewing, crafting, and armor making in our newly formed Cosplay Arts Room! Enter our worldclass Cosplay Contest for a chance to win cash prizes. Not ready for the competition but want to show off your creations? Participate in the Cosplay Runway on the mainstage! Experience Cosplay; Experience Nan Desu Kan!

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NDK: Get Ready to Game!

At Nan Desu Kan, we love to game. Step into our Video Game Room for an immersive gaming experience with a variety of consoles and gaming systems. In addition, try out the game of Pachinko, benefitting our chosen charity. Participate in rhythm gaming and Japanese Arcade gaming. We also have special offerings year after year! If tabletop and card games are more your speed, visit our gaming Dojo. With over 300 games available to check out, you can revisit an old favorite or check out something new and learn from our Dojo gaming masters. Experience gaming; Experience Nan Desu Kan!

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