Paris vibrates to the rhythm of the Rising Sun this winter! An illuminated trail, Japanese market, cultural festival and other experiences await you all over the city for a complete immersion in Japanese culture – from events perfect for fans and manga enthusiasts, to lovers of gastronomy and traditional art. Who said going to Japan was inaccessible? Paris Secret reveals the addresses that will make you travel without spending (almost) a penny.
From €12.00
The bright hit of the season in Paris! Until March 8, 2026, the Jardin d’Acclimatation is transformed into an enchanted universe inspired by Japan: over 2,000 colorful lanterns depict temples, samurai, landscapes and iconic pop culture scenes, for a magical stroll as night falls. Why go : it’s perfect for a date, a family outing or a photo shoot for your Instagram feed.
POLARAKI – A thousand polaroids by Araki Nobuyoshi at the Musée Guimet
At the Musée Guimet, don’t miss “POLARAKI – Mille polaroids d’Araki Nobuyoshi”, a fascinating plunge into the visual universe of one of the undisputed masters of Japanese photography. In the magnificent rotunda on the 4ᵉ floor, nearly 1,000 Polaroids by Araki – made between 1997 and 2024 – form a spectacular installation of 43 floor-to-ceiling columns, where snapshots of everyday life, portraits, flowers, Tokyo streets and intimate scenes converse in an almost hypnotic abundance. This work, the fruit of a patiently built-up collection recently donated to the museum, reveals how the polaroid became for Araki an obsessive, poetic and sometimes provocative visual diary. A unique artistic experience immersing visitors in a bold facet of Japanese culture. Find out more here.
From €10.00 (reduced rate)
Kôji Fukushima Japanese flea market
If you want to bargain like you’re in Osaka, but don’t want to get on a plane, head for Kôji Fukushima’s Japanese flea market, a trendy meeting place where treasures from the Rising Sun are piled up like in a retro Tokyo market. For a few days in the 3ᵉ arrondissement, the renowned secondhand dealer – a former cyclist turned specialist in rare Japanese objects – transforms a Parisian venue into a veritable Ali Baba’s cave. Among traditional kimonos, wooden kokeshi, delicate crockery, vintage dolls, antique ceramics and other curiosities unearthed directly from Japan, each stand tells a story from elsewhere. The ideal opportunity to unearth a unique piece, an original gift or simply to stroll around in a friendly atmosphere full of surprises.
If you want to bargain like you’re in Osaka, but don’t want to get on a plane, head for Kôji Fukushima’s Japanese flea market, a trendy meeting place where treasures from the Rising Sun are piled up like in a retro Tokyo market. For a few days in the 3ᵉ arrondissement, the renowned secondhand dealer – a former cyclist turned specialist in rare Japanese objects – transforms a Parisian venue into a veritable Ali Baba’s cave. Among traditional kimonos, wooden kokeshi, delicate crockery, vintage dolls, antique ceramics and other curiosities unearthed directly from Japan, each stand tells a story from elsewhere. The ideal opportunity to unearth a unique piece, an original gift or simply to stroll around in a friendly atmosphere full of surprises.