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Macron Praises Manga, Promotes Cultural Protection in Tokyo

4/2/2026

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On April 1, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed admiration for Japanese manga during a news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo.
Macron said France is the largest importer of manga and emphasized its cultural importance while outlining a goal to promote and protect manga from piracy.
The leaders also discussed security and industrial cooperation amid tensions from the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.

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On April 1, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed admiration for Japanese manga during a news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo.
Macron said France is the largest importer of manga and emphasized its cultural importance while outlining a goal to promote and protect manga from piracy.
The leaders also discussed security and industrial cooperation amid tensions from the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.