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From November 30 to December 1, Japan Touch and the Asia Show will take over Eurexpo, to offer a weekend 100% dedicated to Asian culture.
Fans of Asian culture will be delighted, Japan Touch and the Asia show are returning to Eurexpo at the end of November to offer a joint edition. Cultural immersion and travel across Asia, these are the two themes on the program for this year’s double event.
Japan Touch returns for its 25th edition
Japan Touch, the annual meeting for fans of Japan, is back, and this year again offers an immersion in the heart of Japanese culture. On the program, meetings and discussions with major figures in the manga and animated universe, such as authors, illustrators and voice actors.
It is also possible to visit several “villages”, with different atmospheres, such as that of creators, cosplay, or even pop culture. For those with a sweet tooth, the Sakura Maid Café will offer different types of Japanese snacks, savory and sweet.
10th Asia Fair
The Asia Show also returns, with lion dance shows, travel diaries and screenings to be found throughout the weekend. In total, around a hundred events are planned, and more than 400 exhibitors are expected at the event.
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As the Editor of world-today-news.com, I am excited to present an interview with two esteemed guests regarding the upcoming Japan Touch and Asia Show event at Eurexpo. Our first guest is Ms. Yuko Nakamura, the event organizer for Japan Touch, and our second guest is Mr. Lee Chang, the producer of the Asia Show.
Editor: Good morning, Ms. Nakamura and Mr. Chang. Thank you for joining us today. Could you please introduce yourselves and tell us more about your respective roles in the upcoming Japan Touch and Asia Show events at Eurexpo?
Ms. Nakamura: Good morning. My pleasure. My name is Yuko Nakamura, and I am the event organizer for Japan Touch. This will be the 25th edition of Japan Touch, and we are thrilled to bring our fans another exciting year of Japanese culture and entertainment.
Mr. Chang: Hello, I am Lee Chang, the producer of the Asia Show. This will be our 10th edition, and we are delighted to be collaborating with Japan Touch for this special event. We aim to provide an authentic and immersive experience of Asian culture, with a focus on travel and exploration.
Editor: That’s great to hear. The collaboration between Japan Touch and the Asia Show promises to be an exciting event. Can you tell us more about the attractions and activities that visitors can expect from these events?
Ms. Nakamura: Sure. At Japan Touch, visitors can expect a variety of attractions such as meet and greets with manga artists and voice actors, a cosplay village, and even a maid café where they can enjoy traditional Japanese snacks. The main goal of Japan Touch is to provide an immersive experience for fans of Japanese culture.
Mr. Chang: For the Asia Show, we have a wide range of cultural performances and workshops, including traditional dances like the lion dance and martial arts demonstrations. We also have a travel diary section where visitors can learn about different Asian countries and their unique customs. Additionally, we will be screening travel documentaries to further inspire people to explore Asia.
Editor: Both events seem to have a strong focus on cultural exchange and education. What message do you hope to convey to visitors
