"Star Wars" to be remembered in Japan

"Star Wars" to be remembered in Japan

People dressed as a Stormtrooper (front) and Darth Vader from the movie "Star Wars" stand in a convenience store during a promotional event for "Star Wars Celebration Japan" in Tokyo July 1, 2008. "Star Wars Celebration Japan" will be held from July 19 to July 21 in Chiba to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the movie's release in Japan.


A person dressed as Darth Vader from the movie "Star Wars" stands in a convenience store during a promotional event for "Star Wars Celebration Japan" in Tokyo July 1, 2008.


A person dressed as a Stormtrooper from the movie "Star Wars" is seen wearing a traditional Japanese costume "Happi" as he attaches a poster to promote "Star Wars Celebration Japan" during its promotional event at a convenience store in Tokyo July 1, 2008.


A clerk helps a person dressed as a Stormtrooper from the movie "Star Wars" to wear a traditional Japanese costume "Happi", during a promotional event for "Star Wars Celebration Japan" at a convenience store in Tokyo July 1, 2008.


A person dressed as a Stormtrooper from the movie "Star Wars" wears a traditional Japanese costume "Happi," behind a snack stall during a promotional event for "Star Wars Celebration Japan" in Tokyo July 1, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)