Labastide-Saint-Pierre. This week, Japanese niceties at the rural home

The world of Japan seems to be finding a place in Labastide-Saint-Pierre, where the agenda does not lack depth. Pop culture in Japan is particularly fascinating, so much so that this imaginary universe appeals to young people around the world. For around ten years, the archipelago has benefited from an impressive cultural influence. An incredible craze that is not about to disappear. “It’s a culture that caught our attention and we proposed a first thematic day last year, which brought together many curious people,” explain those responsible for the festival committee. Between kawaii style, Harajuku fashion, the manga phenomenon, J-pop and anime, including the unusual experiences of maid cafe or cosplay, Japanese pop culture never ceases to amaze us. In a few days, the festival committee will get back into action by proposing the second edition of the day dedicated to Japanese culture. It must be admitted that last year, this meeting met with great fervor with a large and convinced audience. These days, the association is preparing the organization of a big day around Japan, animated by colorful and attractive workshops. “The idea is to offer a moment marked by Japanese culture with the major trends of the moment to introduce them to a wide audience”, recently explained Éric Lemoine, vice-president of the committee and instigator of the event.

A very Japanese home

This beautiful day will be offered on Saturday June 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the rural home. Mangas, video games, origami, cosplay, exhibitions, derivative products, pop culture and Japanese culture, the committee seeks this ability to understand, integrate and assimilate what comes from abroad within its own culture. And other ideas come to enhance this second edition, with a Pokémon® Arena for young people aged 10 to 16, upon registration, with a start at 10 a.m.; a retro gaming zone with Arcade® terminals; a just dance stage and K-Pop karaoke; a cosplay parade; video games and geek culture; martial arts demonstrations with judo and karate clubs; stalls and a market; manga; maps; crafts; a grocery store; a geek raffle and a lively quiz. “We innovate and we try to integrate something new in order to further expand the incredible facets of this authentic culture,” confides President Émilie Pierre-Gay as the event approaches. The festival committee is counting on the participation of as many people as possible in order to open up great hopes of meetings before the arrival of summer.

Refreshment bar and food truck on site.

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