Calling all Japanese pop culture fans: the Japan Otaku Festival is stopping by Arkéa Arena in Floirac on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6. This unmissable event promises an immersive journey into Japanese culture, with dozens of activities spread throughout the weekend.
2 days in the heart of Japanese culture
On the agenda: concerts, shows, conferences, meet-and-greets, contests and cosplay parades, plus a vast gaming area where visitors can enjoy arcade machines, video games
in free access, tournaments, virtual reality and karaoke or Just Dance sessions.The festival will also welcome a major Otaku market, bringing together manga, figurines, collectible cards, cosplay accessories, Japanese products and handmade creations inspired by Japanese pop culture.
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Workshops and activities for the whole family
The Japan Otaku Festival also focuses on discovery with plenty of free workshops in calligraphy, manga drawing, creative arts, and digital drawing. Other activities, available by reservation, will let you dive into Japanese cooking, origami, figurine painting, Pokéball creation, and terrarium making.
Martial arts demonstrations, exhibitions dedicated to cosplay, retro-gaming, and Japanese cars will round out this fantastic lineup.
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The festival will take place on September 5 and 6 at Arkéa Arena, in Floirac. Gates open at 10:30 am for visitors, until 6:30 pm on Saturday and 6 pm on Sunday. Admission is free for children under 6 years old, people over 65, and people with disabilities, upon presentation of proof.