More Tokyo Tell 10K photos

Here are some photos by Jon Reimer from the Tell 10K Runathon in Tokyo on May 4, 2013. Sean ran the race while in Japan for the Hollywood Collectors Convention.

Monday at Hollywood Collectors Japan Part 2

Part two of the last day at the Hollywood Collector's Convention in Tokyo is way overdue! Here are a ton more photos!

Sean signed autographs and met with fans.

Samurai, Hobbit, Freddy and Geisha!

Great video documentation of Sean Astin's and Robert Englund's visit to Fujieda. The "geisha" is Robert's wife, Nancy! :-)

Local news video of Sean Astin & Robert Englund in Fujieda

Sean Astin's and Robert Englund's visit to Fujieda Japan is documented on Tokai local cable TV. John Alcantar and Mitsuaki Munegumi also appear. All the highlights of their visit are covered in the first news story.

Monday at Hollywood Collectors Convention Part 1: Taking Photographs

Fans are not the only ones taking photos:

Sean photographs a young fan while Spiderman gets ready to leap!

More photos from Friday in Fujieda

[More photos from Friday's events here.]

The following images are from http://parapon2.blog.so-net.ne.jp Many more at the site.

Sean Astin and Robert Enlgund  arrive in Fujieda from Tokyo.

Robert and Sean hold banners with their names written in Japanese.

Videos of Sean Astin's Q&As at Hollywood Collector's Convention

Q&A sessions were not originally part of the schedule for the Hollywood Collectors Convention in Tokyo, but after an impromptu session by Sean on Sunday, sessions were scheduled for Monday for both Sean and Robert Englund. Here are videos of Sean from both days.

On Sunday, Sean discussed his favorite parts of The Hobbit, "Number The Stars" which he is hoping to make into a movie, tattoos and the fun of movie collectibles:



Head Goonie hat and Steven Spielberg:

Sean Astin's Sunday at Hollywood Collectors Convention

Sunday May 5 was the first day of the 2nd Hollywood Collectors Convention in Tokyo. Below are many photos from signings, photo ops, an impromptu Q&A session, and a trip to Shibuya for dinner.

Sean mediates between Freddie Kruger and Jason.

Ever the helpful Hobbit, Sean tapes down wires before the show.

Sean Astin's Saturday in Tokyo: Photos and Videos

After Sean ran the TELL Charity Walk and Runathon, he still had a full day of activities ahead of him, including an interview on Wallop TV, visiting the Hollywood Collectors Gallery and shopping!

Photos are by Sean Astin and Mitsuaki Munegumi.

Sean at the Tokyo Skytree Tower

Sean Astin runs 10K in Tokyo

Pinning on his race bib.

Sean Astin ran the 14th Annual TELL Charity Walk and Runathon on Saturday May 4, 2013. TELL is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing support and counseling services to Japan's international community.

The 10K race, which circled the Imperial Palace, gave Sean his first opportunity to officially compete in another country. His finishing time was 53:54, for an 8:40 minutes/mile pace.

Sean had originally hoped to run a nearby half marathon, and turned to his Twitter followers to seek help in registering. Unfortunately, online registration had closed and no one answered the phone number (it was Friday evening by then). Fortunately, fans found another race for him with same day registration available. Turned out to be the perfect way to spend a beautiful Saturday morning in Tokyo!

Unless otherwise noted, photos are by Sean or Mitsuaki Munegumi @sovjapan.

Friday in Shizuoka and Fujieda

On Friday morning, Sean Astin, Robert Englund, John Alcantar (Entertainment Legends) and Mitsuaki Munegumi (organizer of Hollywood Collectors Convention) took the Shinkansen (aka the Bullet Train) from Tokyo to Shizuoka, just the beginning of their adventures!

Is this the right track??

More from the Tokyo Press Conference

Here is another article about today's press conference, with more photos.
Japanese | English translation

This article focuses more on Robert Englund, but Sean is featured in text and photos!
Japanese | English translation

(Earlier article and photos on this post.)

Tokyo Press Conference with Sean Astin and Robert Englund

Sean Astina and Robert Englund gave a press conference Thursday evening in Tokyo, ahead of their appearance at the Hollywood Collectors Convention this Friday in Fujieda, and Sunday and Monday in Tokyo.

Article in Japanese | translation one | translation two. More articles and photos here.

Sean Astin adds city to Japan visit

Sean Astin will also appear in Fujieda, Shizuoka, on May 3, in addition to the Hollywood Collectors Convention in Tokyo on May 5-6. Robert Englund will be joining Sean in both locations. More information on the new event at http://www.cineprego.jp (English translation here).

Sean Astin's video message to Japan

Sean Astin sends a video message to his fans in Japan ahead of his May 5-6 appearance at the Hollywood Collectors Convention.

Sean Astin to attend Japanese Convention

Sean Astin will be a guest at the 2nd Hollywood Collectors Convention at the Hotel Grand Palace in Tokyo, Japan on May 5-6. Also appearing will be Robert Englund (Freddy Kruger of the Nightmare on Elm Street series). Admission to the event is free; there will be autograph signings and photo ops.

More information coming soon!

The official web site (Japanese) and Google translation.

Article about event (Japanese) and Google translation.