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After last weekend's incredible success, with over 3,000 visitors, the "Made in Japan" pop-up continues for a second weekend of Japanese madness! Shop for Japanese flea market treasures with Koji, find your kimono, enjoy sake and Japanese cocktails on the terrace, and take in a Japanese City Pop concert!
Embark on a journey to Japan on line 11 and get off at Pyrénées for an unmissable vintage and second-hand event for all Japan lovers! Browse Japanese second-hand treasures with Koji, find your kimono, sip sake and Japanese cocktails on the terrace and enjoy a concert of Japanese City Pop!
For 10 days, the Mercato Bolivar boutique is transformed into a Japanese concept store. An ideal place to discovertraditional Japanesecraftsmanship and vintage, or to hunt for unique, authentic pieces steeped in history. It's also a place to meet and exchange ideas, with workshops, events and a Japanese-style café offering a selection of street food, sandos and matcha lattes...
On the program:
Japanese flea market by Koji :
The famous Koji will be present with his Japanese brocante treasures. Decorative items, small furniture, Kokeshi dolls, sublime ceramics, fashion and authentic kimonos ... even mini versions for kids!
Vintage and upcycled kimonos :
Saaya, with its Obisme brand, presents its creations of antique kimonos revisited in jackets, dresses and accessories, as well as a selection of haoris direct from Japan.
Vintage Skajan Japanese jackets:
Hiroco will be presenting a selection of beautiful vintage sukajan "souvenir jackets".
Tech and culture :
Manga must-haves and Japanese pop culture galore, retro electronics, Japanese posters, imported Japanese video games, figurines...
You'll also be able to unearth nuggets from among 2,000 Japanese vinyl records ...
Japanese floral art:
The sunny terrace will host an incredible selection of kokedama by Rie (Dream in Green).
Food :
The Coffee shop will be completely revisited in Japanese street food mode with "Yataï by Mercato". On the menu: matcha, of course, but that's not all! Japanese teas, ultra-soft sando for lunch, Japanese cocktails as aperitifs...
Workshops and events:
Monday April 7 to Sunday April 13 at 3pm: Kokedama workshopRie will accompany you and help you create your own kokedama, the Japanese art of growing plants on a moss sphere.
Cost: 38€ including plant and materials, tickets available on request:
GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE WORKSHOP
Friday April 11 to Sunday April 13, 2pm to 6pm: Calligraphy workshop
Personalize your T-shirt with your first name (or any other word) in Japanese calligraphy.
Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13 at 10:30 a.m.: Sashiko workshop
Embroidery that repairs and customizes clothing. Saaya will guide you to make your jeans or jacket unique.
Participation €15: tickets available :
GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE WORKSHOP
Saturday 12/04 from 6pm to 8pm: Special Japanese DJ set by In Taan, Japanese aperitif & cocktail, saké.
Sunday 13/04 at 5:30pm: Closing Party! Japan City PopApero Concert: Naoko + Benoît Adam from After 5
Where? Mercato Bolivar, 17 Avenue SImon Bolivar Paris 19ème, Metro 11 Pyrénées
