More than 25,000 people expected, many of whom planned to come in cosplay costume. 190 guests, including big names like Touraine YouTubers Morgan VS and Nota Bene or streamer Bakaboo. Here is the plan for the Japan Tours Festival 2024 which opens this Friday June 28 at the Parc Expo in Rochepinard.
Until Sunday, 260 exhibitors will come together to present their world, guaranteeing a dense program: 700 events are announced in the halls and outdoors. We are planning concerts, video game tournaments, signings…. Here is our selection.
Several times during Japan, Katanaya Ichi will present his secrets to being a samurai and ninja. A demonstration on the main stage is planned for Friday from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. + a few others on the Tradition stage. Also workshops to perfect your technique.
Also use your little hands to learn how to make Japanese incense Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 a.m., then Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. All thanks to Hyogo Prefecture, coming directly from the land of the rising sun.
For the sports part, Dina will give several dance workshops Friday at 6 p.m., Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. but also Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The YouTuber will also participate in a conference where you can ask her all your questions this June 30 at 3:30 p.m.
The Japan Tours Festival combat arena will allow you to discover fun fencing, test your knowledge via blind tests or watch trollball. What? Go there to find out! It’s Friday at 7pm then Saturday and Sunday at 4:30pm. For their part, the Arts Martiaux de Touraine are programming an introduction to jujitsu on Friday at 6pm, Saturday at 11am and 3pm, and Sunday at the same times.
How are dubbings for anime, movies, and series done? To find out, behind-the-scenes conferences are scheduled for Friday. And the next day we’ll explain how to work in the world of anime.
What would a geek event like Japan be without Pokémon? A mini games tournament is scheduled this Friday at 4:30 p.m. at the Pokélab thanks to Geek Works Entertainment.
In the cooking category, do you know how to make soba? Go learn on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. on the Tradition stage. Also a sake cocktail class Friday at 6 p.m.
Even without speaking Japanese, we recommend the conference on anecdotes about the Japanese language. It’s Saturday at 5 p.m.
To have the complete program and take your places, everything is done on the website www.japantoursfestival.com or the Japan Tours Festival mobile application.
