Japan Expo 2025 at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center

Japanese culture fans are in for a real treat! Once again this year, the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center invites us to travel to the Land of the Rising Sun, without leaving France... Japan Expo is back this summer, from July 3 to 6, 2025. This not-to-be-missed European festival, which attracts hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts every year, awaits you for a new edition that promises to be as much fun as ever!

Tickets have been available since October 17. Take advantage of our special rates.

As always, this 24th edition takes place in mid-July. This year, Japan Expo welcomes as guest of honor the master of horror manga: Junji Itô! You'll find the author of Spirale, Uzumaki, Tomie and Gyo , among others, at as themanga guest of honor.

Over 800 exhibitors and 500 speakers get ready to bring the show to life. Japan Expo is the big event that puts Japanese culture in the spotlight, featuring personalities from the world of video games, cosplay, manga, cinema, traditional Japanese culture, gastronomy, webtoon... On June 12, 2025, Nintendo announced that it would be present for the occasion, with a dedicated pop-up store. And you'll even be able to try out the Nintendo Switch 2!

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Anime, music, literature, film, video games, gastronomy: Japan Expo lets you explore an entire culture through a wide range of gateways. It's also an opportunity to enjoy a wide range of concerts and showcases, cosplay, dance and theater performances,martial arts and video game demonstrations, exhibitions and even anime screenings. A packed program!

Good news for fans of gaming, manga, Japanese music, martial arts and Asian entertainment of all generations. We look forward to seeing you this summer at the Villepinte Exhibition Center to enjoy this new edition of Japan Expo 2025!