Join the launch of Koï Europe, the new edition of Koï

Koï returns to print

After 24 issues and years spent exploring Asian cultures in France, the independent media outlet Koï is coming back in print — now as a bilingual French–English edition, travelling across Europe to meet East and Southeast Asian cultures and communities.

Your support will fund printing, European distribution, and help ensure independent, rigorous journalism that reflects today’s Asian voices.

Koï is back with a French–English bilingual issue dedicated to Asian cultures and communities in Europe. Since 2017, our independent media company has been telling the stories that rarely get told elsewhere.

Our ambition with Koï Europe: to portray today’s Europe through the cultures and diasporas from East and Southeast Asia — with investigations, portraits, and field reports from across the continent, from London to Budapest, from Düsseldorf to Kyiv.

In this special issue, you’ll discover powerful stories:
– a Vietnamese soldier fighting in Ukraine,
– Düsseldorf’s Japanese community,
– new Asian associations redefining representation in Europe,
– and the revival of Asian cuisines in the European gastronomic scene.

Who we are

Hello — I’m Julie Hamaïde, founder of Koï.
I’ve dreamt of this special Europe issue for years.

As a journalist from a mixed-heritage family, I launched Koï in 2017 to give Asian cultures and communities the space and visibility they deserve in the French media landscape — one that was sorely lacking in voices, nuance, and representation.

For Koï Europe, I’ve gathered an international team of journalists, photographers, illustrators and translators — many from Asian backgrounds themselves.
Together, we are telling the story of our Europe.

Why support Koï Europe?

You deserve authentic, inspiring stories, told by the people who live them.

Koï Europe stands for independent journalism, created by a team of professionals with diverse origins and perspectives.
A magazine that reflects you — and connects you to the richness of Asian cultures across Europe.

It’s a magazine that connects readers, associations, artists and cultural organisations across the continent.
A space for dialogue and exchange, one that opens conversations and brings people together around shared stories.

The first of its kind — a magazine to keep and share

Koï Europe is the first editorial project dedicated to East and Southeast Asian communities across the European continent, offering an unprecedented overview of their stories and experiences — from Sweden to Hungary, from Ukraine to France.
A beautifully crafted object to keep and share, filled with in-depth content meant to be revisited over time.

What your contribution supports

Your pre-order helps fund the key stages of creating an independent, high-quality magazine:

• High-quality content, crafted by a talented and committed team of journalists, photographers, illustrators, translators, proofreaders, and designers — all passionate professionals who make Koï what it is.
• Original reporting across Europe, to document real stories and voices from Asian communities on the ground.
• A beautifully printed magazine, in a completely redesigned, premium, durable and bilingual format.
• European-wide distribution — to make sure every copy reaches you, wherever you are in Europe.

And because every contribution matters, your support comes with exclusive rewards: a copy of the magazine, your name featured in the issue, exclusive Koï red envelopes, previous editions, or original creations by artists from Asian diasporas.

FAQ

When will I receive my magazine?

👉 Delivery is scheduled for the second half of January 2026.

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Do you ship outside France?

👉 Yes — we deliver across Europe.
For other destinations, it’s also possible! If your region isn’t covered automatically, email us at abonnement@koimagazine.fr and we’ll find a solution.

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What’s different about this issue?

👉 It’s Koï’s first bilingual issue, with a completely redesigned, premium format inspired by coffee table magazines.
And for the first time, we go beyond France to explore East and Southeast Asian cultures and communities all across Europe.

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Why a bilingual edition?

👉 Because Koï Europe is designed for a continental audience.
We wanted this special issue to be accessible to as many readers as possible.
French remains our reference language — it’s where Koï was born, and the heart of our original readership. But this European edition also speaks to everyone who recognises themselves in these stories, whatever their native language.

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Can I offer it as a gift?

👉 Absolutely! Simply enter the recipient’s name and address in the order form — we’ll send the magazine directly to them.

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Want to offer it for Christmas?

👉 We’ve even prepared a printable PDF gift card with the magazine cover — perfect to slip under the tree while waiting for the release.

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How can I follow Koï’s news?

👉 Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media:
📸 Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn: @koimagazinefr