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Video. 'Japan Touch Haru & Geek Touch' is back in Lyon

After three years of absence, 'Japan Touch Haru and Geek Touch' are back in Lyon, for a double event which promises to gather the curious and the fans of pop and geek culture.

After three years of absence, 'Japan Touch Haru and Geek Touch' are back in Lyon, for a double event which promises to gather the curious and the fans of pop and geek culture.

On 33 000 m², 300 designers and shops came from all over Europe.

The pop culture & manga festival, named "Japan Touch Haru", honours Japanese and Korean popular culture.

On the programme: several exhibitions, pop shops with derivative products and illustrations, a Book Corner with a dozen authors and independent publishers, but also a room dedicated to Japanese games, "Just Dance" and karaoke.

As in every edition, cosplay and costumes are in the spotlight with live workshops, costume exhibitions and a fashion show.

A costume contest is also organised with many prizes to be wo