Taiyou Con is a family-friendly 3-day anime convention and Japanese festival held at the Mesa Convention Center in Arizona. The convention features over 300 hours of interactive activities including anime, cosplay, video games, K-Pop, Asian food trucks, panels, masquerade competitions, maid cafe, and a Solar Japanese Festival. Children 11 years old and younger receive free admission with a paid adult ticket, making it an accessible and affordable introduction to Asian pop culture.