Aika Kobayashi will be holding a special photo shoot 30 minutes after each of her concerts on Friday and Saturday nights. Photo shoot slots will be limited, and slots will be awarded by raffle. If you are interested in entering the raffle, please fill out the Google form(s) below for the date(s) you are interested in attending. You may enter your name for both Friday and Saturday raffles, but only one entry will be permitted per person for each date.
The cutoff for raffle entry will be 3:00 PM CST on the day of the photo shoot, and winners will be notified via email an hour later at 4:00 PM CST. Winners, please be ready to show the email notification of your raffle win at the photo shoot.
At the photo shoot, a member of Naka-Kon guest staff will take one picture for you from one device you provide (e.g. smartphone, camera, etc.). A member of Naka-Kon photography staff will also be on-site taking pictures for Naka-Kon publications.
Friday Night Photoshoot
Location: Pre-function space of Ballroom B/C, near the registration desk.
Estimated Start Time: Friday, May 24, 2024, 9:00 PM CST
Cutoff Date to Enter: Friday, May 24, 2024, 3:00 PM CST
Notification of Winners: Friday, May 24, 2024, 4:00 PM CST
Saturday Night Photoshoot
Location: Pre-function space of Ballroom B/C, near the registration desk.
Estimated Start Time: Saturday, May 25, 2024, 8:30 PM CST
Cutoff Date to Enter: Saturday, May 25, 2024, 3:00 PM CST
Notification of Winners: Saturday, May 25, 2024, 4:00 PM CST
FAQ
Q: Is there a cost to enter the raffle?
A: No, there is no cost to enter the raffle, but you do need to be registered for Naka-Kon 2024.
Q: Can I enter both Friday and Saturday nights?
A: Yes, you may enter your name for both raffles, but only one entry will be permitted per person for each date.
Q: Can I have friends and/or family join me in the photoshoot?
A: Yes, friends and family may join you in the photoshoot (up to a max of 9 people total). Please note that one group counts as one slot, and we will only be taking two photos from one device for the whole group.
Q: Can I give a gift to Aika Kobayashi at the photoshoot?
A: We ask that you refrain from giving a gift to Kobayashi-san directly. If you would like to give a gift to Kobayashi-san, we ask that you hand it to the Naka-Kon guest staff on-site before you take the photo with Kobayashi-san.
Q: Can I ask for an autograph at the photoshoot?
A: Kobayashi-san will not be signing autographs at this photoshoot. However, we do plan to provide attendees who participate in the photo shoot with a commemorative postcard.
Q. Will there be a separate photo session for VIP badge holders?
A. No, there will not be a separate photo session for VIP badge holders. VIP members, please enter in the raffle.