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Japan! Culture + Hyperculture - Washington, D.C. The premieres of the "Genius Party" animated anthology were just part of the Japanese displays at the Kennedy Center. Shinichiro Watanabe told of his concerns over internet downloads and how he changed his storytelling philosophy in "Baby Blue." Distinguished director Koji Morimoto discussed his use of music in "Dimension Bomb." For "Gala," Mahiro Maeda switched from creating an epic to crafting a small story. Katsucon - Washington, D.C. - February 15-17, 2008 Observe Friday's first costumers. Friday afternoon and evening were busy times for costuming. Get a look at Saturday costumers. We looked at the Saturday night costume contest entrants as they came off stage. Learn the winners of that costume contest's awards. See the Sunday costumers. Here are extra views of costumers and concerts. It's hard to tell what the author's notes are really all about.