Focused on discovery, the association AFJ invites you to try the most subtil traditional arts!

Become an artist with
Origami, Kirigami, Furoshiki or drawing

Origami, Kirigami & Furoshiki

The association

Since 2004, Amitiés franco-japonaises (AFJ, French-Japanese friendship) takes part in many events about Japan and its culture. Organizing many contests, games and workshops, the association got famous locally to a wide audience, promoting Japanese traditions, arts and culture.

They organize many activities and events such as:

• thematic days with screenings, contests (Bento, Cosplay, drawing...), initiations (Origami, Sumi-e, Manga drawing, Cosplay), video games, Karaoke…
• conferences and debates
• events to present products from Japan

AFJ at Japan Expo Sud 3^rd Wave

Origami, Furoshiki, Kirigami and more

AFJ is back at Japan Expo Sud to propose the activities which were so successful last year, as well as some new ones:

• try Origami, the art of paper folding
• have a go at the art of cutting paper, called Kirigami, a variation of Origami which brings together cutting and folding
• discover Furoshiki, a traditional technique of wrapping cloth to carry all kinds of objects
• set free the artist in you on the drawing area: the best works will be rewarded
• become a real Ninja by launching Shuriken

AFJ on their website