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I'm thinking of going to Japan Expo this year - as it is the largest
convention in Europe, but because it is located in France, I'm unsure if I
would enjoy it as much as my French - while passable - probably wouldn't get
me through more complex conversations than ordering food, asking for
directions, etc.

The convention's website does have an English version
([Here](http://www.japan-expo-paris.com/en/)) but I have been unable to find
any information as to how much of the convention is bilingual (there would be
no point in going to some guest talks for example)

Does anyone have experience of Japan Expo who could tell me how much English
is spoken throughout the convention?


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How much English is spoken at Japan Expo (Paris)


I have not attended previous meetings of this convention, but I can tell from
my professional knowledge that:

  1. It is the largest in all Europe.
  2. Many of the guests come from Japan.
  3. This convention is considered a professional meeting point in the world of manga/anime, and as far as I know from my colleagues who have attended, all the meetings are in English.

Therefore, I think I can state with relative certainty that a significant
portion will be in English or bilingual.

The people at the booths will probably attend you in English and French.

However, you might not find many English manga on sale. As far as I know, the
manga they sell, except for some imported material in Japanese, are mostly
licensed in France and edited by the respective publishers.


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Been numerous times to this convention (as a pro and as a visitor).

Most of the publisher booths are from French publishers. Panels, activities
are in French and speakers are in French. Some panels don't really require to
understand French though (cosplay).

Some video projections are in English but it is rare.

Most of the booths will speak English, but it will mostly be approximate
English.

Documentations (map and planning) and information booths are available in
English.

The professional part (license market) is in English, but I don't think you
will attend as a pro.


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