Japan - activities

Idées Japon 2024: a pre-Christmas market and 100% Japanese workshops in Paris

At Espace Cinko, just a stone's throw from Pyramides, a trade show transports us to the land of the Rising Sun. From November 20 to 23, 2024, the Salon Idées Japon brings together over 40 Franco-Japanese designers and artists, showcasing the very best of their creations for original Christmas gifts!

Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games: medals won by Japan

The Paris 2024 Paralympics are just around the corner! And the Japanese Paralympic team is already making a name for itself with its victories and medals. History, achievements in 2021 and the current medal table... We tell you all about it!

Japan Expo 2024: the musical program and not-to-be-missed concerts

A new edition for Japan Expo! The must-attend event for many lovers of Japan and its culture returns to the Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord Villepinte from Thursday, July 11 to Sunday, July 14, 2024 with a flurry of activities, around video games, manga, fashion, martial arts and even music. For music lovers, discover the concerts not to be missed this summer at Japan Expo!

In the land of manga: exhibition, gaming area and workshops at the Mantes-Buchelay shopping center

Manga fans take note: the Aushopping shopping center in Mantes-Buchelay has concocted a month on the theme, with a host of events on the program! An exhibition featuring Luffy and Natuto, a gaming area and drawing workshops for the whole family!

Tokyosaï, a new Japanese art and lifestyle festival arrives at Magasins Généraux

A new festival is coming to Pantin from February 1 to 4, 2024, to immerse you in the city of Tokyo as if you were there! For 4 days, admire contemporary art, music and gastronomy from Japan.

Travel to Tokyo at a free event at Forum des Halles, combining cinema and gastronomy

If you're dreaming of Tokyo, come and discover the Japanese capital's gastronomic, artistic and cinematic specialties at a free event at the Forum des Halles on November 17, 2023.

Japan in color, 19th-century photographs: the Musée des Arts Décoratifs exhibition

The Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris takes us on a fabulous journey to discover 19th-century Japan, revealed in photographs on show from November 8 to December 31, 2023.

Urban Geisha, Monika Nowak's free street-art exhibition at Sakura Gallery

Monika Nowak exhibits from May 31 to June 17, 2023 her sensual and urbanized geishas at the Sakura Gallery, in a pop and offbeat tone, but also engaged, around the objectification of this Japanese character.

Hanami: history and origin of the cherry blossom festival

True tradition in Japan, the Hanami custom is starting to take place in France. During this ritual, many people gather with friends or family to contemplate the cherry blossoms and celebrate spring. But do you know the history and the origin of the cherry blossom festival? We answer you.

Kodawari Ramen: Japan invites itself in the heart of the Odeon district in Paris

For a total immersion in Japan, head to the Kodawari Ramen restaurant, nestled in the Odeon district in Paris. On the menu? A unique atmosphere worthy of the best Yokocho in Tokyo and delicious ramen cooked as in the land of the Rising Sun. We adhere and we love it!

Toucher le feu, femmes céramistes au Japon: the exhibition at the Musée Guimet

From June 1 to October 3, 2022, the Musée national des Arts Asiatiques (or Musée Guimet for friends) offers us to discover the exceptional work of female ceramicists in Japan with the “Toucher le feu, femmes céramistes au Japon” – or “Touching fire, female ceramicists in Japan” – exhibition.

The Japanese gardens of the Parc Floral de Paris in the Bois de Vincennes

The Parc Floral de Paris and its 35 hectares in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes is a mine of discoveries. Japanese-inspired, it features beautiful Zen gardens with bonsai trees, rhododendrons and water features.

Benchy : the coffee shop dedicated to sandos in the 6th district of Paris

The sando, this famous Japanese sandwich, can now be enjoyed in the 6th arrondissement of Paris thanks to the opening of the Benchy coffee shop. In savory or sweet version, you won't be able to resist it, all accompanied by a tasty matcha latte!

Covid: WHO calls on countries to lift travel ban and vaccine pass for travels

Faced with Omicron, several countries have closed their borders, while others are requiring a vaccine pass to enter their territory. As for the WHO, they explain these restrictions fail to “to limit international spread of Omicron” and recommends the lifting of travel bans, and proof of vaccination to enter these countries.

Le Renard Café, the bookshop-cafe dedicated to Japanese culture in Paris

A few steps away from the Renard Doré bookstore, in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, the Renard Café has opened, highlighting Japanese culture, between mangas, bubble tea and quality pastries.

Taisho at the Paris Aquarium: the excellent summer terrace by Keisuke Yamagishi

This summer, the team behind the Michelin-starred restaurant Étude in Paris moves to Taishō, the summer terrace nestled on the Rotonde de l'Aquarium de Paris. Facing the famous Eiffel Tower, come and enjoy the gourmet and creative plates signed by talented Japanese chef Keisuke Yamagishi and pastry chef Mika Okazawa. Escape guaranteed!

Aki Boulanger, French-Japanese bakery and pastry store

At Aki Boulanger, we discover new flavors: matcha tea, adzuki paste donuts, yuzu cornet cream… It’s hard not to succumb for absolutely everything!

Tomo, the French-Japanese pastry shop expert in dorayaki

Tomo is THE French-Japanese pastry shop in Paris where you can devour dorayaki; those delicious Japanese pastries that are very light.

Wagashi, traditional Japanese pastries at Toraya

Wagashi, namagashi, monaka, yokan, manju... If all these terms mean nothing to you, a quick trip to Toraya is a must to discover their Japanese pastries, made in the greatest tradition.