Japan Cool Festival: Manga, Anime and Tourism on Showcase

A unique event

Scheduled to be held at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai from Wednesday 30 April to Friday 2 May 2025, the Cool Japan Showcase Anime Manga Tourism Festival promises to be an exceptional event for anime and manga fans. The festival is part of an initiative to expand Japan's tourism sector by showcasing one of its most popular cultural exports. The exhibition will showcase 26 iconic anime and manga destinations across Japan, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore the country through the prism of its world-renowned pop culture.

The objectives of the event

Organised by Intellectual Property Strategy Secretariat Cabinet Office Japan and theAnime Tourism AssociationThis event aims to :

• Highlighting influence of anime and manga on Japanese and global culture.
• Promoting tourism to specific sites associated with these works.
• Encouraging cultural immersion through interactive experiences.

An Invitation to Discover Japan in a Different Way

For fans of series such as Naruto, One Piece or Attack on TitanThese places represent key passages in their favourite fictional worlds. For example :

• The town ofEnoshima evokes settings often used in anime.
• The sanctuaries in the prefecture of Tokyo are all places that appear regularly in popular TV series.

More Than Just a Tourist Visit

The experience is not limited to passing observation. Visitors will have the opportunity to interact with enriching activities and exhibitions, such as :

• From drawing workshops hosted by renowned artists.
• From film screenings classics and contemporaries of the genre.
• The opportunity to learn more about production of these works through conferences and round tables.

A Significant Economic Impact

With the growing popularity of anime and manga internationally, this event could also have a significant impact on the Japanese economy. By attracting thousands of enthusiastic tourists, it will contribute to the reactivating tourism pandemic and the promotion of Japan's cultural industry.

Conclusion

The Cool Japan Showcase Anime Manga Tourism Festival is much more than just a cultural event; it represents a bridge between Japan and the rest of the world through its unique cultural riches. For anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of anime and manga while discovering the beauty of Japan, this event is an opportunity not to be missed.

This article has been selected, adapted and validated by the Breeziful editorial team. Writing assisted by artificial intelligence, under the supervision of Éléonore. Written/Validated by Breeziful.