Japan Expo Sud 11th Wave Digest: the last one before the big day

• Elsa BRANTS: the mangaka of Save me Pythie is meeting you (with Kana)
• ECG: 14 cosplayers who competed in the European Cosplay Gathering previous Seasons will be meeting you!
• Romain Lemaire: the author of Everdark, new phenomenon of French manga, will be meeting you at the festival (with Pika Édition)
• Naraku Brock: the cosplayer is attending Japan Expo Sud as a jury for the World Cosplay Summit 2020 French selection
• No Time No Tune: rediscover your favorite anime openings or video game music reinterpreted by No Time No Tune
• Masaki SATO: come meet the key animator of Dragon Ball Z and chara-designer of Slam Dunk, and don’t miss his live drawing!
• Toshinari SHINOHE & Michihiko SUWA: the two producers of Child of Kamiari Month are introducing the animation movie at a conference!
• Shirogane-sama: an expert in cosplay, Shirogane-sama is a member of the World Cosplay Summit 2020 French selection jury

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• Cosplay Shows: cosplayers bring your favorite characters to life on Friday and Sunday on the new Ichigo stage, launched in 2019
• Cosplay Show Sailor V: cosplayers from the association CoSA bring the world of Sailor V to life on stage with a colorful show!
• Draw Battle with Elsa Brants vs Romain Lemaire: the stars of French manga show you their talent live
• Japan Style Collection Fashion Show: the latest trends of Japanese fashion for the 2020 Spring/Summer season on stage
• Masaki SATO’s live drawing: don’t miss the chara-designer of Slam Dunk and Dragon Ball on stage!
• Showcases: come dance and sing along with No Time No Tune!
• Vinland Saga:  don’t miss the screening of the first episode of Vinland Saga!
• World Cosplay Summit 2020 French selections: the French representatives of one of the biggest international cosplay contests are selected at Japan Expo Sud

• Bonsai: admire beautiful miniature trees with the Consulate General of Japan in Marseille
• Bubble foot: halfway between football and blow up sumo fights, let's try bubble foot, with Volt Events
• Chara-design: discover how video game characters are brought to life with the chara-design demonstrations of GAME ACADEMY 
• Cosplay exhibit: get immersed in the world of cosplay and admire the most beautiful costumes of the association Cosplay Azur
• Cosplay photo studio: get a souvenir picture of your cosplay with Slander Cosplay
• Dioramas: Star Hill Team brings to life your favorites worlds as dioramas
• Drawing: take part in manga drawing workshops and contests organized by Art & Mouvement!
• Final Fantasy Exhibit: FF Museum show you their collection of board games derived from Final Fantasy
• Fortnite Challenges: esport is making an entrance at Japan Expo Sud with La Provence Gaming, a 144sqm-booth to show your skill on Fortnite on PC
• Freeplay video games: retro or current hits, from Mario to Sonic and Crash Bandicoot, let’s play with Gamers du Cœur 
• Go: learn how to play this traditional game with Sardin K'IN
• HADO: fire energy balls as if you were in Dragon Ball and work with your team to win the game: between reality and the virtual world, take up the HADO challenge!
• H.P. Lovecraft Exhibit: let’s take a trip in the world of Ctulhu’s author following Howard Black and his team of of investigators with Atelier des flammes noires
• Ikebana: discover the traditional art of arranging flowers with the Consulate General of Japan in Marseille
• Japanese garden: enjoy this oasis of quiet and get immersed into traditional Japan, or make your most beautiful photos!
• Karuta: discover this traditional card game with the Consulate General of Japan in Marseille
• Kintsugi: discover the art of fixing broken ceramics with gold with the Consulate General of Japan in Marseille
• Lightsaber initiations: learn how to handle a lightsaber like a jedi avec ASSL-Provence
• Mah-jong & riichi: let’s learn the rules and enter tournaments with Chuuren Potos Marseille
• Martial arts: let’s visit the Budô Area to try aikidô, bujinkan, karate, kendô, shôrinji kenpô, and Takeda Ryu disciplines
• Origami: K-ami Origami is organizing workshops to learn the Japanese art of folding paper, with traditional models and others inspired from pop culture
• Outside activities: Nerf field, blow up axe throwing, giant Connect Four and giant Jenga, that’s hours of fun to expect
• Shôgi: learn how to play "the Generals’ chess" with the Consulate General of Japan in Marseille
• SOS Cosplay: Aoi Sora Cosplay fixes your damaged costumes during the festival and answers all your questions about cosplay!
• Tea ceremony: attend this traditional ritual with the Consulate General of Japan in Marseille
• The Wizard Experience, J.K. ROWLING exhibit: let’s visit the world of Harry Potter and feel the magic with Ludo Collection
• Video game tournaments: you’re the best at Street Fighter or Mario Kart? Let’s prove it with Gamers du Cœur 
• Virtual Reality: try VR with the rhythm game Beat Saber, with GAME ACADEMY
• Well-being: try a reiki or a shiatsu session and relax with Reiki Harmonies and Iokaï Shiatsu Association

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• Ticketing: 1-day tickets, week-end and 3-day passes, and Zen Tickets are on sale on our website. Book them now to get the best rates!
• First visit: all the information you need to discover Japan Expo Sud with a peaceful mind are on this page.
• Opening hours, rush hours, services, jens…: all the information to organize your visit is in our attendee’s guide.
• Stages and areas: let’s get to know the venue right now and discover the stages and spaces of the festival on this page.