65th World Science Fiction Convention

Nippon 2007, the 65th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) and the 46th Annual Nihon SF Taikai, was held in Yokohama, Japan from 30 August - 3 September 2007, at the Pacifico Yokohama Convention Center and adjoining hotels. The organising committee was chaired by Hiroaki Inoue. The attendance at the convention totaled 2,788, including 1,578 Japanese members, and 1,210 foreign members.[1]

Nippon 2007, the 65th World Science Fiction Convention
GenreScience fiction
Dates30 August–3 September 2007
VenuePacifico Yokohama Convention Center
Location(s)Yokohama
CountryJapan
Attendance2,788
Organized byJapanese Association for Science Fiction International Communication
Filing statusregistered non-profit
Websitenippon2007.us
(English-language site)

Nippon 2007 was the first Worldcon held in Asia.

Program and events

Guests of Honor

Guests of Honor at Nippon 2007 were:

Worldcon site selection

The members of Nippon 2007 selected Montreal as the hosting city for the 67th World Science Fiction Convention, to be held in 2009.[2]

Awards
Main article: Hugo Award

The World Science Fiction Society administers and presents the Hugo Awards,[3] the oldest and most noteworthy award for science fiction. Selection of the recipients is by vote of the Worldcon members. Categories include novels and short fiction, artwork, dramatic presentations, and various professional and fandom activities.[3][4]

Other awards may be presented at Worldcon at the discretion of the individual convention committee. This has often included the national SF awards of the host country, such as the Japanese Seiun Awards as part of Nippon 2007,[5] and the Prix Aurora Awards as part of Anticipation in 2009. The Astounding Award for Best New Writer and the Sidewise Award, though not sponsored by the Worldcon, are usually presented, as well as the Chesley Awards, the Prometheus Award, and others.[5][6]

Hugo Awards

The base of the 2007 Hugo Award included a silhouette of Mount Fuji as a backdrop and a statue of the Japanese superhero Ultraman standing just taller than the iconic Hugo Award rocket.[7]

The Hugo Award nominations were announced on 28 March 2007.[8] A correction was issued a few days later when award officials were notified that a computing error had resulted in the film Pan's Labyrinth being left off the nomination list for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form.[9]

Other awards

References
  1. "Nippon 2007: The First Worldcon in Japan". Locus. Oakland, CA: Locus Publications. 59 (5): 7. November 2007.
  2. Olson, Christopher (June 9, 2009). "The wait for Worldcon: World Science Fiction convention highlights Canadian SF". The Link. Retrieved September 8, 2009.
  3. "Article 3: Hugo Awards". WSFS Constitution. World Science Fiction Society. 2008. Archived from the original on May 20, 2011. Retrieved April 5, 2009.
  4. Franklin, Jon (October 30, 1977). "Star roars: this year's champs in science fiction". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore, MD. p. D5. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
  5. "Awards". Nippon2007: 65th World Science Fiction Convention. Retrieved March 15, 2009.
  6. "Hugo Awards für beste Science Fiction 2007 vergeben". Der Standard (in German). September 14, 2007. Retrieved September 9, 2009.
  7. Glyer, Mike (August 1, 2008). "How Tall Is The Hugo?". File 770. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
  8. "Nippon 2007 Hugo Nominees".
  9. "Hugo Nominees (Press release, corrected)".
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