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Japan Expo 2025 Opens in Paris With Expanded Exhibits and Anniversary Tributes

Organizers anticipate around 250,000 visitors for the four-day festival at Villepinte featuring anniversary tributes to Goldorak alongside celebrations of Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Overview

  • The event officially opened July 3 at Parc des Expositions Paris-Nord Villepinte, covering 140,000 m² with nearly 1,000 exhibitors and over 650 events.
  • Junji Itô serves as guest of honor with conferences, live drawing sessions and signing events scheduled across all four days.
  • A 300 m² exhibition celebrates Goldorak’s 50th anniversary, complemented by a related RATP display in Châtelet station running until July 10.
  • Neon Genesis Evangelion marks its 30th anniversary with a special Yoko Takahashi concert on July 5 in collaboration with Studio Khara.
  • K-Pop groups Psychic Fever and Ballistik Boyz perform on multiple stages as the new Idol Town Paradise zone debuts alongside cosplay, gaming and cultural workshops.