Festival Ennichi 2025: Japanese craft market, Japanese street-food, creative & cultural workshops

Japan is more popular than ever, and it's not uncommon for a group of friends to have already visited theEmpire of the Rising Sun, or to be planning to do so in the coming years. If you're made of the same stuff, but can't afford a plane ticket to Tokyo, here's a new Parisian festival that should get you there without spending (too much) money.

On Saturday March 29 and Sunday March 30, 2025, from 12pm to 7pm, the Ennichi festival comes to Paris for the first time, right in the 10th arrondissement. On the program for this Japanese weekend organized byEspace Japon in collaboration with Le Grand Quartier hotel: a market of creations, tastings, workshops, shows and games.

Discover theJapanese way of life, culture, craftsmanship and gastronomy! At the Japanese creations market, you'll be able to pick up handicrafts (ceramics, textiles, accessories, etc.), original stationery, jewelry and kimonos, a Japanese grocery store, not to mention sake and Japanese tea tastings.

Enjoy Japanese culinary specialties on site! Onigiri, kare pan (curry-filled bread rolls), Japanese pastries, Japanese street-food and much more await you in a friendly, festive setting. For the rest, check out the program of workshops and events below!

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Ennichi 2025 Festival workshop program:

Origami workshops (5€)
Saturday 03/29 at 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm
Sunday 03/30 at 2 pm and 3 pm

Koïnobori workshops (10€)
Saturday 03/29 at 4:30 pm
Sunday 03/30 at 4 pm

Calligraphy workshops (10€)
Saturday 03/29 at 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm
Sunday 03/30 at 5 pm and 6 pm

Manga workshops (10€)
Saturday 03/29 at 5pm and 6pm
Sunday 03/30 at 4pm, 5pm and 6pm

Furoshiki workshops (5€)
Saturday 03/29 at 3pm and 4pm
Sunday 03/30 at 1:30pm and 2:30pm

Paper braiding workshops (10€)
Saturday 03/29 at 4pm and 5pm
Sunday 03/30 at 1:30pm and 2:30pm

Tsumami-zaiku workshops (10€)
Saturday 29/03 at 18h
Sunday 30/03 at 15h30, 16h30 and 17h30

Onigiri workshops (15€)
Saturday 03/29 at 1pm and 2pm
Sunday 03/30 at 1pm and 2pm

Temari-Sushi workshops (15€)
Saturday 03/29 at 3pm and 4pm
Sunday 03/30 at 3pm and 4pm

Mochi workshops (15€)
Saturday 03/29 at 5pm and 6pm
Sunday 03/30 at 5pm and 6pm

All cultural workshops last 30 min and cost 5€ or 10€/person depending on the workshop. They are open to everyone aged 7 and over. All cooking classes last 40 min and cost 15€/person. They are open to everyone aged 10 and over. For children under the age of 7, a parent (adult) with his/her own ticket is required. It is not possible to reserve workshop places before the day of the event. Sales will take place at the info point on the day of the event. Registration for workshops will be possible during the event, on site only. The Japanese market, demonstrations and games will be free of charge.

Program of artistic performances and games :

Yosakoi dance, kamishibai theater... Attend free shows and demonstrations linked to Japanese culture, and take part in traditional Japanese games for young and old alike.

Saturday, March 29
On the outdoor stage

1pm: Demonstration of ikebana, Japanese floral arrangement, by Mié TANAKA
3pm and 4.15pm: Yosakoi dance, by the Hinodemai troupe

Saturday, March 29
In the studio

3:30 p.m.: Kamishibai Theater, by Mai TOYAMA
5 p.m.: Kata (karate) demonstration, by FKT BUDO France

Sunday, March 30
On the outdoor stage

1pm: Calligraphy demonstration, by Mié TANAKA

Sunday, March 30
In the studio

2pm and 4:30pm: Kamishibai Theater, by Mai TOYAMA
3pm: (KIMONO animation) Presentation of kitsuke, the art of wearing a kimono

All demonstrations take place at Le Grand Quartier hotel.

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