Japan Space: Japanese workshops to try this April

Espace Japon, a landmark cultural hub

Espace Japon presents its Spring 2026 program. Throughout the year, it offers cultural workshops and a wide range of Japanese cooking classes. Since the 1980s, Espace Japon has been bringing Japanese culture to Francophone audiences, showcasing both traditional activities and newer, more contemporary ones. They also run camps and activities for children.

April workshops

In April, it’s spring again—with cherry blossoms, picnics, and a breath of fresh air—bringing new discoveries and a sense of renewal. We invite you to explore Japanese culture at Espace Japon through a wide range of workshops this month. From Japanese cooking to traditional arts, there’s something for every palate. Just a heads-up: book early, as spots fill up quickly…

Cultural Workshops

• Conference on the traditional Japanese ceramic art: Yakimono - Saturday, April 11
• Sumi-e - Saturday, April 11
• Origami - Saturday, April 18
• Gamaguchi purse workshop - Saturday, April 18
• Ikebana - Saturday, April 18
• Introduction to manga drawing - Saturday, April 25
• Kintsugi - Thursday, April 30

Cooking classes

• Mochi making - Wednesday, April 22
• Sake tasting - Thursday, April 23
• Kitsune udon making - Wednesday, April 29

Easter cooking workshops for kids and teens

Looking for activities for your kids during the upcoming Paris school holidays? You’ve come to the right place. Espace Japon offers several week-long programs: a Japanese language course or manga-drawing workshops. These programs are a great way to introduce your children to the Japanese language and culture, or to learn and sharpen manga drawing skills!

Introductory course in the Japanese language - for ages 10 to 15

• From Monday, April 20 to Friday, April 24, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every day - Info & registrations

Manga drawing workshops - for ages 10 and up

• From Monday, April 20 to Friday, April 24, 10:00–13:00, every day - Info & registrations
• From Monday, April 20 to Friday, April 24, 14:00–17:00, every day - Info & registrations

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Espace Gohan: the in-house restaurant at Espace Japon

Ideally located between République and Gare de l’Est, Espace Gohan hides away on a quiet street in the heart of the 10th arrondissement. With a menu that evolves as the day goes by, Espace Gohan offers an authentic, friendly experience for all your moments of sharing in a Japanese atmosphere.

At 12 rue de Nancy, this Japanese restaurant with a soft, modern décor blends warmth and excellence, offering a lunch canteen menu for a healthy, tasty midday meal, a book café in the afternoon to pause, and a real izakaya menu in the evening in a subdued, intimate atmosphere. Espace Gohan offers something for every craving, vegetarian or not.