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Japanese culture fair in Paris: “One in two comics sold in France is a manga”

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Manga at the Japan Expo in Paris on July 5, 2018. AFP - THOMAS SAMSON

By: Stéphane Geneste Follow

Japan Expo, one of the most visited fairs in France, opened its doors on July 14 at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center, after two editions canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

A gigantic gathering of lovers of Japanese pop culture, which notably combines manga, video games, “cosplay” and Japanese cuisine.

Interview with Thomas Sirdey, co-creator of the first edition of the show in 2000.

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