An unmissable event dedicated to Japanese and Asian culture in Martinique, the Madin'Japan Festival will once again bring together thousands of visitors with a varied program including conferences, cultural workshops, cosplay competitions, video games, martial arts, meetings with renowned guests, dedications and entertainment for all audiences. The Madin'Japan Festival returns in 2026 for another not-to-be-missed edition in Martinique. Organized by the Otaku's Family association, this event celebrates Japanese and Asian culture through a rich program accessible to all audiences. Designed as a space for sharing and discovery, the Madin'Japan Festival aims to bring generations together around a common passion and to promote local creativity. Announced guests include Jean-Marc Anthony Kabeya, Elsa Brants, Fanny Bloc, Jeremie Covillault, Pierr Cika, CrazyBomb World and Spiderguile. THE FESTIVAL The Madin'Japan Festival is a socio-cultural event dedicated to promoting Japanese and Asian culture in Martinique. Objectives : - Encourage cultural exchanges - Offer a space of expression to young people - Create intergenerational links - Promote local talents AN EXPERIENCE FOR ALL Public : - Children - Teenagers - Students - Families - Pop culture enthusiasts Activities and entertainment o Cosplay competition o Drawing competition o Jan-Ken-Pon (Rock, Paper, Scissors) competition o Karaoke o Video games and tournaments e-sport tournaments o Blind tests o Just Dance o Asian and local culture quizzes Workshops o Origami o Tea ceremony o Japanese calligraphy o Manga and comic book drawing Cultural activities o Traditional An tan lontan games o Martial arts demonstrations o Introduction to Japanese o Introduction to the game of go o Socio-educational talkseducational conferences Other highlights o Meetings with guests o Dedicaces o Grand tombola o Prize-giving ceremony o The winner of the cosplay competition will qualify to represent Martinique in France at the Coupe de France de Cosplay THE GUESTS The Madin'Japan Festival 2026 will welcome guests from the world of manga, animation, dubbing, illustration and digital content: o CrazyBomb World (YouTube content creator - over 1.2 million subscribers) o Pierr Cika (YouTubeur, mentalist and magician) o Jean-Marc Anthony Kabeya (emblematic singer of many Pokemon generics) o Elsa Brants (mangaka) o Guile Sharp aka Spiderguile (illustrator, These guests will take part in meetings, dedications, conferences and events throughout the festival. RESTAURANT Catering areas will enable visitors to discover a mix of Japanese and West Indian flavors, with the presence of food trucks and local restaurateurs. A COMMITTED EVENT The Madin'Japan Festival is part of an eco-responsible approach: o Use of recyclable cups o Compostable crockery o Sorting of waste o Privileged short circuit THE ORGANIZING ASSOCIATION Otaku's Family is a well-known association in Martinique, bringing together fans of manga and Japanese culture. It regularly organizes events, workshops and competitions to promote local culture and talent. Prices Online: - Day pass: 12EUR - Weekend pass: 20EUR On site: - Day pass: 15EUR - Weekend pass: 25EUR Free for children under 6 Box office: HelloAsso (online booking recommended in an eco-responsible move to reduce paper use) Lycee Victor Schoelcher - Martinique, 44 Boulevard Robert Attuly, Fort de France, 0596 71 30 33
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