Sakura Matsuri – The Japanese Festival in Nice

On Saturday, April 26th, I took part in “Sakura Matsuri 2025,” the Japanese cultural festival in Nice.

I gave a talk about careers in manga, both in Japan and in France.

I spoke about the publishing systems and shared my personal experiences in both countries.

I feel truly fortunate to have been able to build my artistic career in both Japan and France.

I also did a live demonstration: “How to draw a manga-style head for beginners.”

I showed simple techniques that are easy for people of all ages to try.

I would like to thank the City of Nice for organizing this event, and the Consulate General of Japan in Marseille for inviting me and giving me this wonderful opportunity.

And thank you to everyone who came to my talk and visited me.

See you next time!