Japanese culture

Paris 2026 Christmas Art Market: Three days to find a one-of-a-kind gift for every budget

From November 27 to 29, 2026, discover the Christmas Art Market opposite the Tuileries Garden in Paris, featuring more than 300 Franco-Japanese works by 120 artists. Painting, calligraphy, embroidery and decorative arts will take center stage. Free admission! At the same time, Épines de Rose Antique invites you to explore its antiques pop-up in the basement, with antique dolls, lace and collectibles.

Shizen 2026: the Japanese Christmas village comes to Ground Control in Paris

The Japanese Christmas village Shizen moves to a new venue for its seventh edition in Paris. At Ground Control, crafts, cuisine, photography, workshops and music come together for an event celebrating different facets of Japanese culture.

Salon Idées Japon 2026: Japanese Christmas market returns to Bastille

The Salon Idées Japon returns to the Bastille Design Center in Paris’s 11th arrondissement from November 20 to 22, 2026. Sixty French-Japanese creators and 16 workshops are getting ready for a Japanese-themed Christmas, with free admission.

Yōkai Matsuri: A Japanese Halloween at La Petite Halle in 2026

On October 31 and November 1, 2026, Yōkai Matsuri blends Japanese folklore, costumes, performances and music at La Petite Halle. Free daytime access; Halloween evening ticketing available from 7:30 PM.

Halloween 2026 at HIS Paris: exhibition and yōkai masks

From October 20 to 31, 2026, Cécile Ricordeau will showcase her yōkai at HIS Paris in the Marais. On Halloween, two mask-making workshops will be offered for children aged 7 and up, with registration required.

The End of Time: Murakami Adapted by Decouflé at the Châtelet

Haruki Murakami's The End of Time becomes a Philippe Decouflé show at the Théâtre du Châtelet, from October 16 to 21, 2026. Theatre, music and dance intersect in this Japanese-language adaptation with surtitles.

Street food, manga and high-tech beauty: Japan makes its mark in a Paris department store this fall.

What does a konbini look like when it lands inside a grand Paris department store? Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche answers with "Super Japon," its new fall exhibition running from August 29 to October 18, 2026, pairing gourmet discoveries, cult objects, Japanese design, and sensory experiences.

NARUTO – Konoha Land at Parc Spirou: our first look at the immersive manga zone

Konoha comes to life at Parc Spirou Provence, with 1.5 hectares devoted to Naruto, two attractions, the Hokage Rock, ramen stalls, and a wealth of scenery.

A Major Japanese Vintage Market Opens in the Marais in Paris for Over Ten Days

We know Koji.Japon’s Grande Brocante Japonaise; this time, the Grand Marché Vintage Japonais is coming to the Marais for a new edition. Come and hunt for rare finds among the Japanese vintage treasures gathered by Koji Fukushima, a dealer specializing in antique Japanese objects, and other creators.

Fantastique Fair and Japan Party 2026: A three-day celebration of Japanese pop culture and fantasy at the Parc Floral

The Salon Fantastique and the Japan Party combine their festivities from May 23 to 25, 2026, at Parc Floral in Paris. Bringing together the realms of fantasy and Japanese culture, they promise a weekend of timeless discoveries!

Paris Manga and Sci-Fi Show 2026 by TGS: Dates and Highlights

Paris Manga & Sci-Fi Show by TGS is back on March 14-15, 2026, at Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center for its 39th edition. Expect a worldwide exclusive from Disney+ and over 50 international guests.

Ematsuri: The Free Manga and Japanese Culture Festival in Val d'Oise

Attention to all fans of Japanese culture and pop culture: on March 7 and 8, 2026, Beaumont-sur-Oise will turn into a vibrant matsuri. The town is hosting a weekend filled with Japanese cooking workshops, cosplay events, and manga drawing sessions—all offering a free, immersive experience into Japanese traditions and modern pop culture.

Tatakai: The show where dance, singing, and cosplay bring manga characters to life on stage

On February 27, 2026, the Théâtre du Troisième Type (3T) in Saint-Denis will host Tatakai, an original production by the Anata company that combines dance, singing, and cosplay. This educational show offers audiences of all ages a chance to experience a living manga library, where beloved shōnen heroes come to life through captivating choreography.

Flavors of Timeless Tokyo: exhibition on the Japanese capital and cooking workshops in Paris

From November 10, 2025, to January 10, 2026, HIS Paris is transforming its concept store into a vibrant tribute to Tokyo. With a free exhibition by artist Mateusz Urbanowicz, culinary workshops, and objects from Japan, the event immerses the capital in the spirit of Tokyo.

Japanese Festival and Martial Arts Night: immerse yourself in Japan and discover Pantin's hidden gems.

On November 15 and 16, 2025, Pantin will host the third edition of the Japanese Festival and its Martial Arts Night for two days of immersion in Japanese cuisine, creative workshops, and spectacular martial arts demonstrations.

Teenagers at the Accor Arena in Paris: we were there, we tell you all about it

Ado enchanted Paris' Accor Arena on June 25, 2025 during her second world tour. An evening in which she appeared as a mysterious shadow in a cage placed above the musicians, offering a deeply moving performance to a captivated audience.

Death Stranding 2: our photos from Kojima's game exhibition at FluctuArt

Celebrate Death Stranding 2 through art... Video game fans passing through Paris are invited to discover L'Art en Seine, an exhibition based on Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding, at Fluctuart on June 27 and 29, 2025. A free exhibition bringing together 11 artists around Death Stranding 2: On the Beach!

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.

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!