[Japan Expo Paris 2024] Cosplay goes global?! Sneak peek into the Europe’s largest Japanese culture festival!
I will introduce you to Japan Expo Paris 2024, held in France. I will talk about the charm of the event and the atmosphere there!
Contents
- What is Japan Expo?
- Location & Access
- Ticket Types
- Exhibitions & Notable Guests
- Interactive Booths
- A Treasure Trove of Merchandise!
- Cosplayers from Around the World
- Popular Japanese Food in the Food Court?
- Disney, Harry Potter, Marvel, and K-POP Zone
- Bonus Track
1. What is Japan Expo?
Japan Expo is a festival initiated by French enthusiasts of Japanese culture, celebrating its 23rd edition this year. It features manga, anime, video games, martial arts, J-pop and traditional music, with appearances from popular Japanese manga artists and singers. The event will be held from July 12 to 14, expecting over 200,000 visitors. Since 2022, dedicated zones for pop culture outside Japan have been added, making the event more exciting and diverse each year!
2. Location & Access
The 2024 event is held at the “Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord Villepinte,” located near Paris. It’s about 25 minutes from central Paris by RER (rapid metro) and approximately 12 minutes from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
3. Ticket Types
Japan Expo lasts four days. A 1-day ticket gives you access to the event on the day of your choice. This is the most common option, but if you want to avoid long lines and enjoy early access, opt for the 1-Day Ticket FastPass. It allows you to enter 30 minutes earlier than standard ticket holders. If you have the time and budget, there’s a 4-day pass. The Star Pass offers reserved front-row seats at the Ichigo stage and fast-track access. Ticket prices vary depending on the day and options chosen. Expect to pay around €25-34 for a 1-day ticket and €90 for a 4-day pass.
4. Exhibitions & Notable Guests
Japan Expo offers many special exhibitions. Here are some of the most popular places:
Hommage à Buichi Terasawa:
Godzilla, 70 ans du Roi des Monstres:
Exposition Tokyo Revengers:
MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA:
BANDAI NAMCO:
LE MONDE DE DEMON SLAYER:
WEBTOON:
Artistes Musicaux :
5. Interactive Booths
Many booths offer experiences of pop culture and traditional culture. The interactive communication between exhibitors and visitors filled the venue with smiles!
Nintendo:
Crunchyroll:
Tokyo Revengers:
EN SELLE, SAKAMICHI !
Shogi/Go/Mahjong:
BUDŌ:
Traditions:
Otafuku:
Posca:
Photo Spots:
6. Unleash Your Desires! Treasure Trove of Goods
The venue was bustling with fans of Japanese culture, eager to get their hands on valuable goods!
GALLERY Panda:
ENTERTAINMENT HOBBY SHOP – JUNGLE:
Sword Art:
Glénat:
Doki-Doki
7. Cosplayers from Around the World Gather
Cosplay is so popular that it even has its own contest. Here are some of the captivating cosplayers!
Myaku-Myaku also came from Japan!
8. What Japanese Food is Popular at the Food Court?
The food court, offering Japanese cuisine, was very popular, with long lines for takoyaki and curry!
9. Disney, Harry Potter, Marvel, and K-POP Zone
Since 2022, a new area called “Amazing” has been dedicated to pop culture outside of Japan.
10. Bonus Track
It has been announced that “JAPAN EXPO PARIS IN OSAKA 2025” will be held in Japan next year. One of the largest Japanese culture festivals in Europe is coming to Japan. It seems that inbound tourism is going to accelerate even further! (Scheduled to take place at the Expo Osaka/Kansai site on April 26-27, 2025)
That concludes the local report on Japan Expo Paris 2024!
