Cosplay (costume roleplay) events in Japan always remind me of Halloween. Although some participants dress as their favorite characters from movies or TV, the most common choice seems to be to imitate idols from the world of manga (comics).
While wandering around Kyoto I saw a cosplay event taking place at the new Kyoto International Manga Museum. Everyone was really friendly (far more so than at Harajuku on a Sunday afternoon), and I spent a couple of hours taking photos. It was a cloudy day and a little darker than I would have liked, but it meant that I had good even lighting for the shots.
Cosplay at the Kyoto International Manga Museum
Cosplay at the Kyoto International Manga Museum
Cosplay at the Kyoto International Manga Museum
TRAVEL 67 : Chris Willson Photography 
It was great meeting you today! I just checked out your site and your work is beautiful!!!
there’s a big cosplay event in Roppongi Tokyo that looks really fun to be at
http://japansugoi.com/wordpress/charapa-cosplay-otaku-event-in-roppongi-oct-25/
When can you normally find Cosplayers at the Manga Museum?
I read that it’s 2 times a month.
So like every second and fourth Sunday or so?
Hi Betti,
Yes I think it is twice a month on Sundays but this may change with the season. I am sure if you email the museum they will be able to tell you the dates. (I think emailing in English should be okay, just keep it concise and clear to avoid confusion.)
Chris