初めてのTGS

～一般公開日編～TGSに初めて参加される方へ　写真でわかるTGSの歩き方

For Cosplayers

Cosplay is allowed in the dedicated area of Hall 9 and the south side (ocean view side) parking lot of Hall 4-6. Closing time of each are is different, so please check it beforehand.

You don’t have to apply for Cosplay, though there are restrictions on the types of costumes and tools you can use. There will be check point at the exit of dressing room. Please read restrictions at To Cosplayers carefully.

The only place you can change into the costume for cosplay is the cosplay dressing room in Hall 9 To change into costumes in the toilets are prohibited as it may cause discomfort to other visitors. Also, hair spray and color spray is prohibited in the site (including the dressing room).

The dressing room will become very busy before closing time. Be sure to return to the dressing room by 4 p.m. and try to get changed as quickly as possible. Dressing room will be closed on 4:30p.m.
(You MUST leave the site by 5 p.m.)

For your information, it is prohibited to come to the site with your costume on or to go outside the site in your costume. (It is possible to go back and forth between Hall 1-8 and 9-11.)
Please refer to Notice to cosplay participants for cosplay and dressing room details.

In case you want to check your baggage

There is no cloak service at the venue. However, there are coin-operated lockers in Makuhari Messe 2nd Floor Concourse. However, there is no guarantee that a locker will be available, so please be warned in advance.

Those of you who are dressing up in a costume (cosplay) can use the exclusive cloak service located in the Cosplay Area in Hall 9（Cosplay registration fee：1,000 JPY＜including the use of Dressing room and cloak＞）.

Support of foreign languages

Official website and the official guide that you will receive when entering the venue are written in English as well.

Support for foreign language is different depending on the exhibitor.

ホール内でのスマートフォンの利用について

会場内での事故防止のため、スマートフォン自撮り棒（セルフィスティック）の使用および、歩きスマホ行為を禁じます。

Rules of Wi-Fi use

Please set the Wi-Fi of the mobile routers, smartphones and mobile game machines to OFF at Hall 1 - 8.

Due to the rapid increase of various mobile equipment, the radio wave environment in the venue has become bad enough causing negative effect on game demonstrations and trial plays.

We would like to ask for your cooperation of going to the Wi-Fi area (free of charge) located on the 2nd floor of Hall 1-8 and Hall 9-11 when you use Wi-Fi.

Notes for taking photos with cameras and smartphones

In case of taking photos of a certain booth, each exhibitor has its own set of rules. Please follow their rules (some exhibitors prohibit any photos to be taken). If you want to take a photo of a companion, please ask permission before taking any photos. Please use your common sense so that you will not be mistaken for secret filming or secret photographing

You can only take photos of the cosplayers within "Cosplay Area".

"Cosplay Area" is located in Hall 9, outdoors and the south side (ocean view side) parking lot of Hall 4-6.

Please do not take any photos on other than these places. Also, please note that video shooting is not permitted.

About drinking, eating and smoking

Food Court is located in Event Hall. A drink corner will be available in Hall 1-8. Also, there are other restaurants in places such as Hall 1-8 2nd floor concourse.

Smoking is prohibited at the venue, so please smoke in the designated smoking areas (on 2nd floor concourse and outdoor terrace, etc.).