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The work of Yoshida Kimiko is representative of the multitude of connections between Japan and France. The Cherry Blossom Bride. Self-portrait, 2006   2018 marks […]

Are animation films an example of a kind of Japonisme, which continues to reinvent itself? The Blunt Sword (Namakura katana) by Kouchi Jun’ichi (1917).   […]

According to the leading collector of the famous Manga, its fame rests on the incredible imagination of the artist. According to URAGAMI Mitsuru, Hokusai’s Manga […]

The phenomenon that excited curiosity and fascinated collectors in the West has had a remarkable evolution. The River Tama in Musashi Province (Bushu Tamagawa), from […]

From the second half of the 19th century, the French capital followed the example of Japan. Poster for the 1890 exhibition devoted to Japanese prints. […]

During the past few decades, the extent of Japan’s influence on the Western art world has been revealed. This poster for Clément bicycles, circa 1900, […]

To coincide with the opening of a season devoted to Japanese culture, we invite you to discover the origins of Japonisme in France. It was […]

This green lung in the Tokyo region is ideal for those who love walking and unusual discoveries. The Greater Tokyo area has no shortage of […]

You’ll never grow weary of this island of paradise, which is often used as a film setting. i still experience the same emotion when we […]

One of the most scenic areas in the country, the Oga Peninsula is really worth a visit Namahage are omnipresent on the Oga Peninsula.   […]

Thanks to the Adachi Museum of Art surrounded by its magnificent garden, this small city is an essential place to visit. From behind vast bay […]

Mount Fuji as you’ve never seen it before Awe-inspiring experiences typically start in mundane ways, and this was no exception. My friend Nicolas was penning […]

From the north to the south of the archipelago, we invite you to discover original and authentic places to visit. Thanks to a comprehensive railway […]

After working under the great Wakamatsu Koji, Shiraishi Kazuya knows exactly how to achieve his goals. SHIRAISHI Kazuya is hopeful that new players like Netflix […]

In her films, Ogigami Naoko focuses on demonstrating that Japanese society needs to evolve. OGIGAMI Naoko would like to see Japanese society become more open. […]

The work of American director Cassavetes has greatly influenced Hamaguchi Ryusuke, the rising star of Japanese cinema. HAMAGUCHI ryusuke has cast convention aside to create […]

A documentary and fiction film-maker, Funahashi Atsushi has numerous ambitious projects. FuNAHASHi Atsushi considers that cinema can help audiences makes their own minds up about […]

Film director Aoyama Shinji agreed to give us an exclusive interview about his vision for contemporary Japanese cinema. On the roof of Eigabi gakko (Film […]

An expert on Japanese theatre, William Andrews offers his analysis of how it changed at the end of the 1960s. Poster of The Little Prince […]

As one of the foremost observers of contemporary culture, Kawamoto Saburo shares his views of turbulent Shinjuku. Kawamoto Saburo at the main entrance of the […]

A major player on the art scene of the period, Yokoo Tadanori recalls his years in this emblematic district. Yokoo Tadanori in his studio designed […]

From its time as one of Tokyo’s culture centres, Shinjuku has experienced profound upheaval. Shinjuku in 2018, photo by Jérémie Souteyrat.   after spending the […]

Just 50 years ago, this famous ward in the Japanese capital was one of the main centres of rebellion in the country. Shinjuku in 1968 […]

The hill of hope (Yubari kibo no oka) has lost some of its splendour, but the city council hopes that all is not lost.   […]

In charge of Yubari since 2011, Suzuki Naomichi is fighting to transform the city.   In your official position, what have you done to become […]

Tezuka Osamu and Mighty Atom at the Tezuka Productions office in Saitama.   Frederik L. Schodt was one of the very few Westerners to become […]

Black Jack is one of the most famous manga by Tezuka Osamu.   The company aims to keep the memory of this brilliant artist alive, […]

Above : Extract from Red-Shirt Troops. Below : Extract from Rubi’s adventure.   We were able to immerse themselves in the make-believe world of the […]

This character made Tezuka a legend in Japan and throughout the world, so naturally it’s been immortalised. Ask any anime fan if they know Hanno […]

Hayashi Shinji has been collecting all he can connected to the work of the mangaka for more than 30 years. When visiting Hayashi Shinji’s home, […]

This is the route to follow if you want to retrace the footsteps of Tezuka, and immerse yourself in the history of manga. Ikebukuro – […]

  Afro-Japanese relations date back to the16th century, but there’s still much room for improvement. During the past few years, Africa has increasingly appeared on […]

  Japan has a long tradition of stories featuring ghosts and other monsters. Follow the guide. Halloween is that time of the year when the […]