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A journey through Japanese culture
Japan Expo is the perfect opportunity to learn about Japanese culture in all its forms! Join our guests to discover or rediscover Japanese traditions, take part in booth activities and enjoy live events!
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discover japanese culture with these guests!
- Taste Japanese know-how and discover sake from another angle with Siméon Molard! Discover sake-based cocktails in an on-stage collaboration with Julie Cétan.
- The Kuni-Ken brothers mix rock and shamisen for an explosive cocktail on festival stages!
- The Hyakki-Yako troupe immerses you in Japanese folklore, all in silent shows punctuated by the sound of Japanese instruments.
- KatanayaIchi's samurais and ninjas mix theater and swordfighting for breathtaking performances!
- And speaking of taking your breath away, beatboxer Waccha returns to the Japan Expo stages, for a show that mixes beatbox and sword choreography.
- Himeno Takashima whirls all the way to Japan Expo! With his kimonos and Japanese fans, his pole dancing show is a hit with young and old alike!
- Singer-songwriter Ai Hisano, known for her songs for commercials and video game themes, returns to Japan Expo for a series of J-Rock concerts!
- Discover rakugo, a humorous form of entertainment, with storyteller Katsura Sunshine on stage on Sunday, July 14!
- Kumamon, Japan's most popular mascot, comes to us from Kumamoto Prefecture to present his delights and wonders!
- The taiko of WAKO〜Rising Sun〜 resonates throughout the festival as they perform on the festival stages!
- Alice Bernadac presents the 6-century-old know-how of Aubusson tapestries, brought up to date with their Ghibli collection!
- Admire the recycled kimonos of the KIMONO×DANCE PROJECT troupe during their wild dance performances!
- Noriko Tadano mixes the Tsugaru Shamisen with a myriad of different genres: rock, blues or jazz, there's something for everyone!
- Dance yosakoi with the Ioriya troupe and discover the dynamic choreography of this traditional dance!
- Akara is a 4-piece rock band. Each musician uses a traditional instrument, for a mix of styles that the band calls J-trad Rock!
- Kabuki Shishimono dance, which translates as lion dance, is brought to life by the Senju artists on stage!
- Admire the delicious canvases of painter Koyuki, who specializes in sugar paint!
- Chef Seiichi Itô, head of the Kushikatsu Bon restaurant, wants to popularize kushikatsu, a popular Osaka dish that takes the form of a skewer.
- Known for his work on the film Kill Bill: Volume 1, as well as for his Kengido school, Tetsuro Shimaguchi blends the art of swordsmanship with theatrical practices in his performances.
- The Samurai Artists KAMUI troupe, led by Tetsuro Shimaguchi, uses its teachings to choreograph stylized samurai fights appreciated the world over.
learn more about Japanese culture at these booths!
- Explore the richness of the Japanese language through calligraphy at the Duvet Calligraphie booth!
- The Ganbalo association is exhibiting the creations of Japanese artist Shinichiro Nastusaka, and offering you the chance to discover the trade of dressmaker and much more!
- The French Mahjong Federation is waiting to introduce you to the game, and to take part in tournaments with the more experienced players during the festival!
- Yuai is an association promoting Japanese culture in France, offering kumihimo, mizuhiki and many other activities!
- Othello is a classic game of strategy and reflection played by 2 players. Come and discover it at the French Othello Federation booth, and challenge its passionate players!
- Vu du Japon is a collective that invites you to explore Japan from every angle. Come and meet our content creators and immerse yourself in Japanese pop culture!
- The Tengumi stand offers origami initiations in a friendly circle, as well as quizzes and blintests on manga and anime on stage!
- The Ile-de-France Go league is on hand to introduce you to the game of Go, which is simple to learn but complex to master.
- Learn to play shogi in 20 minutes with the Île-de-France Shogi league, then take part in a tournament for a chance to win prizes!
- Asian'Efrei is a student association at the Efrei Paris engineering school. Come and play hanafuda, a typical Japanese card game.
- The Cité internationale de la tapisserie Aubusson presents its tapestries featuring the works of Studio Ghibli! Come and admire these tapestries, bringing this 6-century-old skill up to date.
- The Wabi Sabi space invites you to discover Japanese artisans and showcase their skills and works!
- Karuta France returns to Japan Expo to present karuta, a game that requires reflexes, concentration, memorization, strategy, speed and endurance.
- Learn how to draw manga with Art & Design Inspiration, and let professionals help you reproduce your favorite characters!
events not to be missed!
thursday, july 11
- Waccha on the Sakura stage from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m.
- KIMONOxDANCE PROJECT on the Ichigo stage from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
- KatanayaIchi: Goemon avenge siblings on the Sakura stage from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.
- Workshop: Kamui in the Budô space from 11:30am to 12:15pm
- KIMONO×DANCE PROJECT on the Sakura stage from 12:45 to 1:15 p.m.
- SENJU Shishi-lion- on the Sakura stage from 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
- Samurai Artists Kamui on the Ichigo stage from 2 to 2:30 p.m.
- Ai Hisano on the Sakura stage from 3:15 to 3:45 p.m.
- Himeno Takashima on the Sakura stage from 4 to 4:30 p.m.
- WAKO〜Rising Sun〜 on the Sakura stage from 5:30 to 6 p.m.
- AKARA: Concert on the Tsubamé stage from 5:30 to 6 p.m.
friday, july 12
- Japanese sake: introduction and cocktail recipe on the Wakoshu stage from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
- Ai Hisano on the Sakura stage from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m.
- AKARA: Concert on the Sakura stage from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Workshop: Kamui in the Budô space from 10:30am to 11:15am
- KatanayaIchi: Goemon avenge siblings on the Ichigo stage from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.
- X＋ IZUMO harmony and sugar art drawing on the Sakura stage from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.
- Himeno Takashima on the Sakura stage from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m.
- SENJU Shishi-lion- on the Sakura stage from 1:45pm to 2:15pm
- HYAKKI-YAKO on the Sakura stage from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- KUNI-KEN on the Sakura stage from 3:15 to 3:45 p.m.
- Noriko Tadano: Tsugaru Shamisen - The Ancient Sound of Japan on the Sakura stage from 4 to 4:30 p.m.
- Samurai Artists Kamui on the Sakura stage from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m.
- Show: IORIYA on the Ichigo stage from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
- Waccha on the Sakura stage from 5:30 to 6 p.m.
Saturday, July 13
- KUNI-KEN on the Sakura stage from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m.
- AKARA: Concert on the Ichigo stage from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- KUMAMON KUMAMOTO Surprise! on the Sakura stage from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.
- Samurai Artist KAMUI & Mika Kobayashi on the Ichigo stage from 12:15 to 1 p.m.
- KIMONO×DANCE PROJECT on the Sakura stage from 1:45 to 2:15 p.m.
- AKARA: Concert on the Sakura stage from 2:30 to 3 p.m.
- Workshop: Kamui in the Budô space from 3pm to 3:45pm
- Show: IORIYA on the Sakura stage from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Ai Hisano on the Sakura stage from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m.
- KatanayaIchi: Goemon avenge siblings on the Sakura stage from 5:30 to 6 p.m.
sunday, july 14
- HYAKKI-YAKO on the Sakura stage from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m.
- WAKO〜Rising Sun〜 on the Sakura stage from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Workshop: Kamui in the Budô space from 10:45 am to 11:30 am
- Tonikaku & Katsura Sunshine on the Sakura stage from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- KUMAMON KUMAMOTO Surprise! on the Sakura stage from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Waccha on the Sakura stage from 2:45 to 3:15 p.m.
- KatanayaIchi: Goemon avenge siblings on the Sakura stage from 3:30 to 4 p.m.
- Samurai Artists Kamui on the Sakura stage from 4:15 to 4:45 p.m.
- AKARA: Concert on the Sakura stage from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.