Anime & fandom
Kawaii Kon 2024: How an Anime Convention Fuels Honolulu’s Economy
While Spy × Family dominates streaming charts this spring, another cultural force is quietly reshaping Honolulu’s bottom line. Kawaii Kon, the island’s premier anime gathering, has become a $10 million weekend engine that fuels everything from boutique inns to local sushi bars. Below we unpack the data, the anecdotes,