Japanese culture

Yōkai - the world of spirits: Catherine Deneuve in a dramatic comedy between dreams and the afterlife

ōkai - le monde des esprits (Spirit World) by Eric Khoo offers a singular comedy-drama between Japan and the afterlife, starring Catherine Deneuve and Masaaki Sakai.

Salon Fantastique and Japan Party 2025 at the Parc Floral de Paris: fantasy and pop-culture on the program

Salon Fantastique and Japan Party 2025 invite us to a unique immersion experience from April 19 to 21, 2025 at the Parc Floral de Paris. For this 12th edition, the event fuses medieval fantasy and Japanese culture, plunging us into worlds where costumes, cosplays and legends come to life.

Naruto arrives at Parc Spirou with a zone dedicated to young people, opening date and info

For the first time in Europe, an amusement park is devoting an entire zone to the "Naruto" manga, a phenomenon that has sold 30 million copies in France. Parc Spirou, located in Monteux, Vaucluse, has unveiled the first images of this ambitious project, scheduled for spring 2026.

Paris Manga and Sci-Fi Show 2025 by TGS, dates, prices and tickets

The Paris Manga & Sci-Fi Show returns to the Parc des Expositions de Paris Nord Villepinte on March 15 and 16, 2025. Over a whole weekend, pop culture enthusiasts will be able to enjoy the latest manga, series and cosplay for themselves, their families or their friends.

Game Guild Hyper Festival: plunge into the world of Genshin Impact this Saturday

Immerse yourself in the world of Genshin Impact this Saturday, December 7 at the Jussieu campus during the free, immersive Game Guild Hyper Festival.

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’…