Guest Panels! NADESHIKO CLUB
The Nadeshiko Club is an informal coalition of experienced panellists dedicated to the diffusion of quality content, mainly in French, at the various conventions of the province of Quebec. We specialize in anime and Japanese popular culture, but we also cover geek culture in general.
Our members have been doing panels at Nadeshicon since the creation of the event. For the first time, we are lucky enough to be able to present panels to you for most of the convention continuously!
🍡Guest | Japanese pastry KotoAn Wagashi🍡
This year, we will have the pleasure of welcoming the Japanese Pastry Shop KotoAn Wagashi!
KotoAn Wagashi is a small producer of handmade special Japanese sweets based in Montreal. The patissier, Misao Tsutsumi, born in Gunma, Japan, has been preparing food for many years, and has received professional training in Japanese confectionery. Our specialty is Nerikiri, but we also make other casual Japanese sweets, such as Daifuku-Mochi, Zunda-Daifuku, Yuzu-Mochi, Sakura-Mochi, etc.
Misao Tsutsumi also holds a teaching license from Miyagi Koto Association (Ikuta school) since 1991. In 2014, she resumed performing the koto in Winnipeg, Manitoba, for local communities. In 2016, she has performed the koto in Montreal at fundraising events as well as cultural and educational events.
🥋Martial Arts!-Bujinkan Québec/Dojo de Beauport/Shinkendo Québec
For the 2025 edition of Nadeshicon, we are pleased to welcome three guests representing the field of martial arts!
✨ Bujinkan Québec ✨
Founded over forty years ago, Bujinkan Québec has become the premier reference for ninjutsu in Quebec. Students here learn to develop skills, rather than to overload their memory trying to memorize every technique.
✨ Dojo de Beauport ✨
The Dojo de Beauport iaido section was created in 2005, and attracts people from a wide range of backgrounds. Iaido is a traditional Japanese martial art centered on the use of the katana, the emblematic weapon of the feudal samurai. The discipline focuses on the perfection of movements and the efficiency of techniques, mainly drawing and counter attacking, and also includes a strong spiritual aspect.
✨ Club Shinkendo Québec ✨
Shinkendo is a Japanese sword school that offers you a perfect combination of Japanese traditions and Toshishiro Obata’s modern vision of martial arts.There are five major aspects that define the art of the sword: Suburi, Tanrengata, Tachi Uchi, Battoho and Tameshigiri. Shinkendo teaches that all these concepts are closely intertwined with each other and are inseparable.
🎉GUEST | Club de Shodo de Québec 🎉
Under the direction of calligraphy master Shoho Teramoto, the Espace Japon shodo club at Université Laval is learning the basics of classical Japanese calligraphy, this thousand-year-old art as popular as painting.
Active since 2017, the shodo club currently has about 30 members. Last fall, their first calligraphy exhibition, held at a gallery in Quebec City, welcomed over 900 visitors.
Japanese calligraphy is often used to write poems, maxims and proverbs, as well as names and titles for works of art. Characters are drawn with brushes and ink on paper or fabric. Each line and dot expresses a feeling, a state of mind.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about this unique art of beautiful writing!
🎉GUEST | Alexandre Jouan 🎉
Contemplative by nature and a fan of long hikes, Alexandre Jouan chose to explore Japan by walking the 1,200 km pilgrimage of the 88 temples on the island of Shikoku, a journey that dates back to the Heian period. 🗾
He recounts this exceptional adventure, both human and spiritual, in the book “Shikoku, corps et âme”, which has just been published by Éditions Amalthée. He had previously contributed to the chapter dedicated to Shikoku in the guide “Fabuleux Japon” , published by Éditions Ulysse.
Passionate about classical literature and ancient arts, Alexandre has been studying the Way of Writing (Shodō) for many years with Master Shoho Teramoto. He participated in the exhibition “Québec, Japon et moi”, which showcased the works of Master Teramoto and his students, held in Québec last September at the Galerie du Trait-Carré in Charlesbourg. A second exhibition, featuring new works, is currently underway at the Ozu Washi Gallery in Tokyo.
Come and discover his great adventure at his panel! 🚶
⛩ Cultural Guests- Komachi Montréal
They are back for this year’s edition!
“This message is for you, festival-goers : Come and share the festive energy of our performance ! We will also present a Japanese drums performance and a traditional dance called “Bon Odori”. Dance with us and enjoy yourself with Komachi Montréal!”
Come and see them in large numbers and let yourself be transported to Japan!
🎉GUESTS| « SO AND SEW » J-F L. BIBEAU & LEX NASSOPOULOS🎉
Lex is known for her multiple versions of Harley Quinn as well as several alternate versions of famous characters, and her creations are available at her artist tables. J-F is a content creator and host of hilarious and engaging activities, known for his portrayal of Emperor Kuzco and Loki, and he is the author of four successful satirical novels imbued with fantasy. Together, they are… so and sew !
We will also have the chance to have panels from them! Go see them 😉 .
More details on this page: https://www.nadeshicon.ca/invites/#jflex
Masquerade – Inscriptions
The masquerade form is online!
🤩✨ Get your costumes ready, sharpen your imagination and be ready for an epic moment! 🎉🎭
Don’t miss this opportunity to shine and be part of one of the most popular events of the festival!
Go to our page: https://www.nadeshicon.ca/en/masquerade/
🤖 Gunpla | The return!
Gunpla Montréal (GMTL) are back for the 2025 edition!
You are passionate about Gunpla 🤖? You want to learn more about Gunpla? You want to see the largest exhibition of Gunpla in North America? Well you won’t be disappointed!
You will see how their passion is overflowing and contagious!
To learn more, visit our page: https://www.nadeshicon.ca/invites/#gmtl
🎉 GUEST | TurboQuest 🎉
To learn more about TurboQuest, visit our page: https://www.nadeshicon.ca/invites/#turbo