When is World Wednesday? This is History and Celebration!

For you a Wibu or My otaku, of course, you often participate in various kinds of certain events regarding Japanese culture, such as World Wibu Day or anniversary celebrations, and many more.

Actually, this celebration is very popular all over the world and considering that there are many fans who like Japanese culture in Indonesia.

With so many fans of Japanese culture such as Otaku or Wibu, you will indirectly see them often in several cities in Indonesia.

For example, what we often see is their activity imitating Japanese characters or anime, and what we often see is that they like Japanese manga or comics.

To get to know Wibu better, this time we will explain a few things about Wibu itself such as the definition, history, when the celebration is held and what Wibu itself does. So, from that, see the article below, OK!

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What is Webu & Otaku?

Wibu has another name, namely Japanophilia which is addressed to someone who likes Japanese culture. Actually, Wibu is only for someone who is not from Japan but they really like Japan.

However, between Japanolifia and Wibu have a slightly different meaning. Because, Japanophilia is someone who has a very broad interest in Japanese culture.

While Wibu focuses on Japanese popular culture such as Manga or Anime.

Furthermore, Otaku is defined as a term for someone who does not only like Japanese culture and they pursue it with their hobbies like they really like Anime or Manga.

Weebs and Otaku are almost the same because they are someone who likes Anime, Manga or other things related to Japan and they even master Japanese as a form of communication between communities, you know!

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History of World Wibu Day

Actually, what is the history of World Wibu Day or World Otaku Day and why is it so popular? Well, it turns out there is a reason behind its popularity.

Reported from liputan6.com, World Wibu Day has something to do with an article published on December 15 about Akio Nakamori, a Japanese writer.

Regarding Akio Nakamori, he wrote several publications of his books, novels and manga magazines around 1983 when he used the term "Otaku" as his first Manga Magazine.

Therefore, since the Akio Nakamori Magazine was published, this date has been celebrated as World Weather Day.

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Wednesday Celebration

In fact, World Wibu Day or what is called World Otaku Day has been celebrated by Wibu and Otaku since 2012!

If you are aware and play social media, this celebration is marked by postings on several social media such as the greeting "Happy World Otaku Day" which was busy at that time.

World Wibu Day was originally formed by a Wibu and Otaku community since 2012. As fans of Japanese culture, they commemorate World Wimother Day every December 15, along with commemorating the publication day of Akio Nakamori's Magazine as well.

World Wibu Day is also commemorated by the whole community or someone who likes Japanese culture every December 15 every year. Therefore, many Wibu and Otaku are competing to take part in Cosplay events held in several cities in Indonesia.

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How to Celebrate Wednesday?

The celebration of World Wibu Day in Indonesia is very different depending on each person.

There are those who celebrate it by just gathering with the Wibu or Otaku community or group, there are also those who discuss anime, manga or Japanese cultures, there are also those who only read Japanese comics, magazines or books or manga.

They also spend time watching anime all day and even they are willing to spend a lot of money to cosplay their favorite anime or manga characters.