Convention series
A recurring, newcomer-friendly fursuit-centered social event in Japan. The organizer describes it as a fursuit/kemono social event and distinguishes it from doujin markets, home meets, and cosplay gatherings; editions have included talks, fursuit try-on experiences, group photos, and stage activities. The organizer compares its focus with events such as JMoF, OFFF, and Kemocon. Sources: https://www.happy-tails.jp/Hatsuju-kai/16/ ; https://twipla.jp/events/629085
The organizer's listing gives an April 1 date at Yotsukaido Cultural Center and a 245-person cap. Source: https://twipla.jp/events/546407
The organizer's listing gives a December 24 date at Yotsukaido Cultural Center and a 250-person cap. Source: https://twipla.jp/events/573441
The organizer's listing gives a March 30 date at Yotsukaido Cultural Center and a 265-person cap. Source: https://twipla.jp/events/595630
The organizer's listing gives a December 28 date, a 600-person total including newcomer places, and fursuit-focused talks, try-on experience, and stage programming. Source: https://twipla.jp/events/629085
The organizer's listing gives a March 30 date at Yotsukaido Cultural Center and a 382-person cap. Source: https://twipla.jp/events/653322
The organizer's listing gives a December 27 date at Yotsukaido Cultural Center and a 395-person cap. Source: https://twipla.jp/events/690770
The organizer's listing gives an April 11 date at Yotsukaido Cultural Center and a 423-person cap; signup was closed before the event. Source: https://twipla.jp/events/716122
The organizer's listing describes a fursuit-centered gathering with an introductory experience and a program for participants; stated capacity 100. Source: https://twipla.jp/events/200048
The organizer's listing announces the third fursuit-centered gathering, with a participant cap of 120 and beginner-oriented programming. Source: https://twipla.jp/events/244028
An attendee recap identifies this as the fourth Hatsuju-kai and dates it December 23, 2017. The venue is not independently confirmed. Source: https://ameblo.jp/rizardon-rapid/entry-12337857548.html
The organizer's listing places the fifth gathering at Yotsukaido Cultural Center and gives a 130-person cap. Source: https://twipla.jp/events/312493
The organizer's listing gives an April 28 date, Yotsukaido Cultural Center, and a 238-person cap; its description explains the event's fursuit-focused audience. Source: https://twipla.jp/events/355464
The organizer marked this planned May 2 gathering cancelled on March 27, 2020 because of COVID-19. Source: https://twipla.jp/events/437662
The organizer's listing gives an August 2 date at Yotsukaido Cultural Center and a 170-person cap. Source: https://twipla.jp/events/449828
The organizer's listing gives a March 20 date at Yotsukaido Cultural Center and a 178-person cap. Source: https://twipla.jp/events/500128
The organizer announces a two-night fursuit social event with lodging at Ryokan Koito and Furudakiya in Iwaki, Fukushima, planned for 150 participants. Activities include talks, photo-location tours, an Onsen Shrine walk, and a fursuit try-on experience. Source: https://twipla.jp/events/739294