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Mind Over Manga Tour 2008 - Kerchiefs for Sale at Comitia

August 22 - 30, 2008 – Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan

There was more than just comics for sale at Comitia. These enterprising artists were selling hand-sewn and hand-printed kerchiefs.
Artists prepare for the arrival of comics buyers at Comitia 85 at Tokyo Big Sight Convention Center.

Artists get ready to sell their handmade kerchiefs at Comitia 85

© Deb Aoki

While much smaller than the much more infamous Comic Market (a.k.a. Comiket), Comitia celebrates original comics creations, handmade books and even crafts made by individual artists and aspiring manga-ka working in "circles" or informal groups.

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