The world's biggest Japanese cultural event kicks off again this year! Japan Expo Paris 2017 Event Report

The hottest Japanese cultural event in the world will be held again this year in Paris in midsummer

From 7/6 (Thu) to 9 (Sun), the “18th Japan Expo Paris” was held at the Nord Villepinte exhibition hall located in northern Paris, France.
The Japan Expo, which is known as the world's largest Japanese cultural event, attracted many Japanese fans of all ages, men and women, from all over Europe, mainly from France, and excited the entire 125,000-square-meter venue.

Japanese fans who have been waiting for this day gather one after another from all over the world

The live action film of the Japanese comic “Fullmetal Alchemist,” which has enthusiastic fans around the world, was about to be shown for the first time in the world, and in addition, fans flooded into arcade game booths where they could experience the latest technology in Japan and stages of idols and artists representing Japan.

The hot looking girl group THE HOOPERS and the local character Shinjo-kun from Susaki in Kochi prefecture.

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Meanwhile, the number of people paying attention to traditional Japanese worldviews, items, and ways of dressing is also higher than usual.
There was a long line every day at the yukata dressing booth.

In between enjoying the diverse exhibition booths and stage programs, many visitors were seen enjoying fast food unique to Japan, such as “onigiri” and “takoyaki.”

WABI SABI is now in its 7th year, and the theme is “road”

This year marks the 7th year of Japan PromotionTradition and Regional Culture Pavilion “WABI SABI”We produced, exhibited and sold arts and crafts that made use of traditional techniques, introduced the efforts of local governments, and operated a gorgeous stage where you can experience the raw appeal of Japanese culture.

The theme for WABI SABI in 2017 is “road.” It focused on the spirituality unique to Japanese people of “mastering one's own path,” such as calligraphy, tea ceremony, flower arrangement, and kendo, and strongly appealed to the many Japanese fans who visited the venue for their skillful techniques of expression and passionate soul that each artist had faced and pursued.

On the exterior wall of the pavilion, Japanese umbrellas and decorations boldly decorated with lattice motifs based on red and black, which make you feel the bewitching beauty unique to Japan, showed a strong presence and attracted the attention of people who came and went.

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