The Japanese have elevated cosplay to the level of fabrication artistry and attention to detail we know and love today, and even though the rest of the world is now on board Japanese cosplay is still a cut above the rest.
Cosplay is everywhere in Japan, and it seems like every town and corporation has their own amazing looking mascot in Japan these days. But if you want to see the heart of Japanese cosplay you have to hit a fandom convention like Tokyo's Comiket (Comic Market).
The cosplayers at this year's Comiket didn't disappoint, and it's interesting to note how much more “mascoty” their cosplay is when compared to the rest of the world.