Kawaii culture, manga and anime have long since crossed the borders of Japan, their country of origin, to spread throughout the world, and France is no exception to the rule.
A veritable phenomenon among young and old alike, this culture is particularly expressed through geek conventions and festivals - Japan Expo and the Paris Manga show to name but two - where fans from all over the world gather for events such as cosplay contests, meetings with manga authors and many other activities.
In Paris, Japanese pop culture can also be found in kawaii ("cute" in Japanese)restaurants and cafés, with their unusual, immersive decor featuring cute, fluffy stuffed animals, anime hero and heroine figurines and pastel colors. Some Parisian addresses even feature retrogaming terminals for even more fun!
So, if you want to feel like you're in Japan without even leaving the capital, head for the most kawaii restaurants and cafés in Paris. Here are the best Japanese addresses for you!
Moemachi, small takoyaki shop in the Pathway
What if we took the time to discover takoyaki? Let's go to Moemachi, at the edge of the Sentier, to taste these small octopus dumplings prepared in a minute. [Read more]
2D atelier: the immersive tea room that transports you into the second dimension
An immersion in a black and white drawing: this is what 2D atelier, a tea room in the heart of Paris, offers you while sipping a bubble tea or savouring the melting wheel cake, baked on the spot in front of you! [Read more]
Snowvan, the kawaii tea room for bubble tea and unusual ice creams
Snowvan is the Asian tea room that will surprise you. In a kawaii universe full of sweetness, this spot delights us with colorful gourmet drinks, bubble teas and unusual ice creams! [Read more]
