Japanese culture - activities

Naruto sets up shop at Parc Spirou with a new, dedicated zone

Hervé Lux, director of Parc Spirou, has announced the opening of a 100% Naruto extension. Find out more about this exclusive project.

The Umami Paris grocery store is organizing a big Japanese market with free entertainment to celebrate its 10th anniversary!

On Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27, the Umami team is opening a real "Matsuri" with 30 Japanese producers and craftspeople who have come especially to the Galerie Joseph on rue Bailly!

Paris Manga and Sci-Fi Show 2024 by TGS, dates and guests for this autumn edition

The Paris Manga & Sci-Fi Show returns for a new, 36th edition at the Parc des Expositions de Paris Nord Villepinte on October 5 and 6, 2024, in its TGS version. For a whole weekend, pop culture fans will be able to meet up and enjoy the latest manga, series and cosplay with family and friends.

Kaijû: a monstrous history of Japanese cinema at the Maison de la culture du Japon

The monsters of the 7th Japanese art land at the Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris from Friday October 4 to Saturday November 9, 2024. An opportunity to (re)discover the story of Godzilla, as well as other kaijū eiga (monster films) in an exclusive cycle of 13 feature-length films!

DIY: we tested a kintsugi workshop, the Japanese art of repairing broken objects with gold

Kintsugi is a Japanese method that gives a broken plate, bowl or vase a second life, embellished with shimmering golden joints. From Belleville, Delphine suggests you arm yourself with patience to try the adventure!

L'Antre Ki-oon 2024: Diving into the world of Cthulhu and exceptional encounters

From April 4 to 14, immersive worlds and new encounters in Paris for the 20th anniversary of Antre Ki-oon.

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.

Ilô, the bistronomic French-Japanese fusion restaurant

Ilô is the name of a delicious Franco-Japanese bistronomic fusion restaurant that has opened in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, a stone's throw from Place de la Bastille. A fine, refined cuisine with Japanese accents, it's sure to tantalize our taste buds, and we love it.

DokiDoki: the Japanese handroll bar in downtown Paris

Calling all Japanese flavor fans! Paris 1st arrondissement welcomes a newcomer, DokiDoki. With the strong will to make you travel to the country of the Rising Sun, this indulging and elegant venue introduces you to the art of “Omakase”, offering delicious handrolls, made to order before your eyes! Come along!

1129 iiniku: the Japanese BBQ-style Wagyu Yakiniku restaurant in Paris

Japanese culinary art comes to the center of Paris. Omatsu France – already running the tasty An Japonaise location in the 2nd arrondissement – opens a new restaurant in the city. This time, nestled in the 1st arrondissement, 1129 iiniku shines a light on Wagyu beef and the yakiniku concept, the famous Japanese BBQ. Shall we give you a tour?

OGATA Paris : the incredible temple dedicated to the Japanese art of living

Tea, cuisine, crafts, hospitality and culture... The 3rd district of the capital has opened its doors to OGATA Paris; a sumptuous place of 800 m² gathering all the Japanese art of living.

European Fair for Sake and Japanese Beverages at the New Cap Event Center in Paris

The 5th edition of the European Fair for Sake and Japanese Beverages (Salon du Saké et des boissons japonaises) expects you on October 6, 7 and 8, 2018 at Paris New Cap Event Center, this year’s theme being ‘Influences’…