Japan in paris guide

Onii-San: the excellent Japanese izakaya restaurant in Paris's Marais district

Japanese gastronomy continues to invade Paris. This autumn 2020, the 3rd arrondissement of the capital welcomes Onii-San; a new izakaya restaurant imagined and created by Arthur Cohen, Olivier Léone and Isaac Romero. On the menu? Delicious Japanese tapas that are both modern and creative, as well as hand-rolled temaki for gourmet discoveries.

Kifuné: a genuine Japanese restaurant in Paris

Considered one of the capital's oldest Japanese restaurants, Kifuné is also one of the must-visit addresses promising a sensational and delicious trip to the Land of the Rising Sun, thanks to its rich menu and authentic recipes.

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.

Hokusai, the Japanese fusion restaurant, discreet and seductive - Paris 16e

We're off to Hokusai, this discreet Japanese restaurant, nestled within the Le Metropolitan hotel in Paris's 16ᵉ arrondissement. Like us, discover its fusion cuisine blending tradition and Latin influences. An elegant setting and a refined menu, this is sure to seduce.

Saint Laurent opens Sushi Park, an upscale Japanese restaurant in its Rive Droite boutique

Saint Laurent inaugurates Sushi Park Paris, the iconic Los Angeles Japanese restaurant, in the basement of its Rive Droite boutique from February 21, 2025. This new address at the crossroads of Japanese gastronomy and fashion offers an exclusive omakase experience, imagined by chef Peter Park, from Tuesday to Saturday.

Bloom, Christian Ventura's favorite vegan sushi restaurant in Paris

Bloom is the name of this vegan restaurant with Japanese accents, which has just opened in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. Vegan sushi, already a trend on the other side of the Atlantic, is coming to Paris, and we love it!

Kiku, the rebirth of Japanese izakaya on the Grands Boulevards

15 years after its success on rue Richer, Japanese izakaya Kiku is back in version 2.0, a stone's throw from the Grands Boulevards.

Pages, the delicate Michelin-starred address, bathed in gourmet Japanese touches

Gracefully blending French products and Japanese techniques, the Pages Michelin-starred restaurant hits the nail on the head, with a delicate touch.

Pokémon arrives at BHV Marais, an exclusive pop up to celebrate Pokémon Day - photos

Pokémon takes up residence at the BHV Marais from February 1 to March 2, 2025. The program features a temple to pop-culture, with total immersion in the Pokémon universe. To mark Pokémon Day, the annual celebration of the famous license launched in 1996, a brand-new pop-up and exclusive window displays will take over the rue de Rivoli, giving fans a real treat.

Takuto, the elegant hand-rolls restaurant of Japanese chef Takuya Watanabe

Takuto, the restaurant of sushi master Takuya Watanabe, invites you to eat his delicate fish handrolls standing up. The take-away offer is ideal for a bucolic picnic.

Yujin: the 2nd arrondissement restaurant in Paris that fuses Japanese cuisine and street food

When four lifelong friends decide to join forces to create a place that's just like them, the result is Yujin! Located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, this friendly, gourmet eatery fuses Japanese cuisine and street food in a modern restaurant with a hip-hop soundtrack.

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.

C'est Bon le Japon 2025: the trade show dedicated to Japanese gastronomy in Paris, dates and program

"C'est Bon! le Japon", the now-famous trade show dedicated to Japanese gastronomy, returns to Paris, and more specifically to Montreuil. Join us from Friday February 14 to Sunday February 16, 2025 at the Paris Montreuil Expo to discover the culinary diversity of the Land of the Rising Sun and its major cities.

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.

Pink Koï Paris, the immersive and festive Japanese restaurant at Les Halles - video

Alerts, friends: we're unveiling an exclusive Japanese restaurant called Pink Koï Paris, which may well attract the whole of Paris. A huge, immersive, animated restaurant with different spaces, the first restaurant in Paris dedicated to Japanese robata (Japanese barbecue) with succulent yet accessible dishes, we're running.

Benihana, American stars' favourite teppanyaki restaurant in Paris

Benihana, America's favorite teppanyaki restaurant, has opened its doors in Paris. Get ready for a show!

Totto-Chan, the little girl at the window: a tender, poetic adventure in the heart of 1940s Japan

Totto-Chan, The Little Girl at the Window, directed by Shinnosuke Yakuwa, tells the inspiring story of a lively little girl in 1940s Japan. In cinemas January 1, 2025.

Marie Akaneya, the only Japanese restaurant in Paris to offer Matsusaka beef

Japanese restaurant Marie Akaneya and its chefs Chiho Murata and Ignasi Elias introduce Parisian gourmets to an exceptional product: Matsusaka beef, a meat as rare as it is tasty. And for dessert, another delicacy invites itself to the table: Japanese Crown Melon.

Mido Paris, the fine nikkei restaurant at the Intercontinental Paris Champs-Élysées-Étoile

The Intercontinental Paris Champs-Élysées-Étoile unveils its restaurant, a nikkei table called Mido Paris. As connoisseurs will have gathered, this is the little sister of a cult address on the Riviera. So, what's the verdict?

Les Saisons Hanabi 2024: Japanese Film Festival in Paris from December 11 to 17

From December 11 to 17, 2024, Les Saisons Hanabi returns to Paris for its winter edition, with exclusive screenings in four of the capital's iconic cinemas.