Nouvelles

02 july 2026

  • Food

    Cutty Sark: A Cinematic Legacy in Film and Television

    Few whisky brands have enjoyed a cinematic career as long and as understated as Cutty Sark. Unlike products whose appearances are built around obvious commercial placements, the famous blended Scotch has often slipped naturally into films and television series, becoming part of the scenery, the characters and, in some cases, the dialogue itself. For more than half a century, the unmistakable green bottle with its bright yellow label has quietly accompanied gangsters,...

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01 july 2026

  • Festivals

    Japan Expo 2026: From World Premieres to Prestigious Competitions and Historic Anniversaries, Video Games Celebrate All Generations

    Beyond the presence of major Japanese creators, this twenty-fifth edition of Japan Expo also stands out for a series of premieres that underscore the trust placed in the French festival by leading international publishers. For four days, the Gaming Arena will thus become a true showcase for the video game industry, where visitors can discover unreleased titles, attend exclusive presentations, and sometimes even try out certain games before their release. This close connection between...

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01 july 2026

  • Books

    Nohée Book Prize 2026 :Three Finalists Chosen by Senior Readers as a Literary Prize Celebrating Memory, Transmission, and Human Connections

    After six months of reading, discussion, and careful deliberation, the readers of the Nohée Reading Club have revealed the three finalists for the seventh edition of the Prix du Livre Nohée, a literary award that has quietly established itself as one of France's most distinctive prizes devoted to intergenerational storytelling. Announced on July 1, 2026, the shortlist reflects the values that have defined the award since its creation in 2020: celebrating novels that...

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01 july 2026

  • Festivals

    Japan Expo 2026: A forward-looking festival that places people, inclusion, and culture at the heart of its 25th anniversary

    While this twenty-fifth edition impresses with the richness of its video game programming, it also illustrates the profound evolution of Japan Expo, which over the years has become a true cultural laboratory where the various facets of contemporary Japanese society come together. The days when the event was essentially limited to manga and anime are now a thing of the past. In 2026, the event fully embraces the new challenges facing the entertainment industry, as well as those...

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01 july 2026

  • Exhibition

    Japan Expo 2026: Video games are more than ever the beating heart of Europe’s largest festival dedicated to Japanese culture

    From July 9 to 12, 2026, the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center will host the twenty-fifth edition of Japan Expo, a particularly symbolic anniversary for an event that, over the course of a quarter-century, has become the European benchmark for Japanese culture. With over 154,000 m² of exhibition space, twelve stages, nearly 916 exhibitors, more than 670 events, approximately 500 expected guests, and attendance projected to exceed 230,000 visitors, the festival is reaching...

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