Japan Expo 2025 (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Japan Expo Malaysia 2025 returns for its 6th edition from 18 – 20 July 2025 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), after taking a break last year! This three-day celebration of all things Japan will showcase the very best of Japanese food, culture, and innovation.

The expo is divided into two main zones: a ticketed entertainment zone showcasing live concerts, and a free-to-access exhibition zone themed around five key areas: Food, Culture, Travel, Education and Lifestyle. Visitors can explore a diverse range of authentic Japanese products and services, while enjoying an electrifying lineup of live performances from regional and Japanese acts, including Manaka Inaba 稲場愛香, Leon Niihama 新浜レオン, KLP48, DJ Blink, Kyoto Protocol, and more.

Whether you’re a fan of Japanese pop culture, cuisine, or traditions, there’s something for everyone at Japan Expo 2025 Malaysia!

 

 

Opening Hours

• Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Hall 1 [Map]
• Date: 18 – 20 July 2025 (Friday – Sunday)
• Time: 10:00am – 9:00pm

 

Artists Lineup

• Manaka Inaba 稲場愛香
• DJ Blink
• DJ Harimao
• Enishi
• Harimeow
• Inaba Manaka 稲場愛香
• JEI 実瑛
• Karin
• KLP48
• Kyoto Protocol
• Leon Niihama 新浜レオン
• NICO 優心
• Rina-Hime
• Taka Kazuki & Friends
• Wannabes

 

 

Show Schedule

• Kaze Stage (Entertainment Zone)
  • 18 July 2025 (Friday)
    • (1:00pm – 1:40pm) Grand Opening Ceremony
    • (1:40pm – 2:00pm) JEMY Awards Ceremony
    • (4:30pm – 4:55pm) Performance by Enishi & Wannabes (Japan)
    • (5:00pm – 5:30pm) Performance by Manaka Inaba 稲場愛香 (Japan)
    • (5:30pm – 6:00pm) Performance by Rina-Hime (Malaysia)
    • (6:15pm – 7:00pm) Performance by Kyoto Protocol (Malaysia)
    • (7:15pm – 8:00pm) Performance by DJ Blink (Malaysia)
    • (8:05pm – 8:30pm) Performance by Kaz & Sora (Japan)
  • 19 July 2025 (Saturday)
    • (12:30pm – 1:00pm) Performance by JEI (Malaysia)
    • (1:00pm – 1:30pm) Performance y NICO (Malaysia)
    • (1:30pm – 1:55pm) Performance by Enishi & Wannabes (Japan)
    • (2:00pm – 2:30pm) Performance by Manaka Inaba 稲場愛香 (Japan)
    • (2:30pm – 3:00pm) Performance by Leon Nihama 新浜レオン (Japan)
    • (3:00pm – 3:35pm) Performance by KLP48 (Malaysia)
    • (4:30pm – 6:30pm) Fan meeting with KLP48 (Malaysia)
    • (7:00pm – 7:25pm) Performance by Enishi & Wannabes (Japan)
    • (7:35pm – 8:00pm) Performance by Harimeow (Malaysia)
    • (8:05pm – 8:30pm) Performance by DJ Harimao
    • (8:35pm – 9:00pm) Performance by Taka Kazuki & Friends (Malaysia)
  • 20 July 2025 (Sunday)
    • (12:00pm – 12:30pm) Performance by JEI (Malaysia)
    • (12:30pm – 1:00pm) Performance by NICO (Malaysia)
    • (1:00pm – 1:30pm) Performance by Karin (Japan)
    • (1:30pm – 2:00pm) Performance by Rina-Hime (Malaysia)
    • (2:00pm – 2:25pm) Performance by Enishi & Wannabes (Japan)
    • (2:30pm – 5:05pm) Performance by KLP48 (Malaysia)
    • (4:00pm – 5:30pm) Fan meeting with KLP48 (Malaysia)
    • (5:35pm – 6:00pm) Performance by Enishi & Wannabes (Japan)
    • (6:10pm – 6:35pm) Performance by Harimeow (Malaysia)
    • (6:40pm – 7:05pm) Performance by Taka Kazuki & Friends (Malaysia)
    • Closing Ceremony

 

 

• • Sora Stage (Exhibition Zone)
    • 18 July 2025 (Friday)
      • (2:30pm – 4:30pm) ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Talk
      • (4:30pm – 5:00pm) SAORI – Opera
      • (5:00pm – 5:30pm) Appreciation of Traditional Yukata by Kimono Malaysia
      • (5:30pm – 6:00pm) From Japan to the World: The Art & Science of Balmuda
      • (6:00pm – 7:00pm) Wagashi & Tea Ceremony by Nucre Patisseries
      • (7:00pm – 7:30pm) Kendo Demo
      • (7:30pm – 8:00pm) Japan Destinations Vlog by JNTO
    • 19 July 2025 (Saturday)
      • (11:00am – 1:00pm) Malaysia Startup League
      • (1:00pm – 2:30pm) Tuna Cutting Show by Chef Nao Kawasaki
      • (2:30pm – 3:00pm) Sake Discovery: More than Just Sake by Thomas Ling
      • (3:00pm – 3:30pm) Appreciation of Traditional Yukata by Kimono Malaysia
      • (3:30pm – 4:00pm) Kyudo (Archery) Martial Art Demo
      • (4:00pm – 4:30pm) Kendo Martial Art Demo
      • (4:30pm – 5:00pm) Why Study in Tsukuba Campus in Malaysia by Tsukuba University
      • (5:00pm – 5:30pm) AWA Dance
      • (5:30pm – 6:00pm) SAORI – Opera
      • (6:30pm – 7:00pm) Performance by Karin
      • (7:00pm – 7:30pm) Wagashi Demo & Tea Ceremony
    • 20 July 2025 (Sunday)
      • (11:00am – 11:30am) AWA Dance
      • (11:30am – 12:00pm) What is the Importance About Japanese Language by University of Malaya
      • (12:00pm – 1:00pm) What Do You Want To Ask Chef Sam? – Omakase Talk
      • (1:00pm – 4:00pm) Chef Sam Sushi Presentation
      • (4:15pm – 4:45pm) Kyodo (Archery) Martial Art Demo
      • (5:00pm – 5:30pm) Kendo Martial Art Demo
      • (5:45pm – 6:15pm) AWA Dance
      • (6:15pm – 6:25pm) Lucky Draw Announcement
      • (7:00pm) Closing Stage

 

 

Ticket Categories

Ticket Type / Per Person (RM)	Presale	Walk-in
3-Day Pass (All Days) – Entertainment + Exhibition Zones (18 – 20 Jul)	55	N/A
1-Day Pass (Friday) – Entertainment + Exhibition Zones (18 Jul)	15	25
1-Day Pass (Saturday / Sunday) – Entertainment + Exhibition Zones (19 Jul or 20 Jul)	30	40
1-Day Pass (All Days) – Exhibition Only (18 Jul or 19 Jul or 20 Jul)	Free	Free

 

 

Notes:

• Booking is limited to 6 tickets per transaction.
• Ticket prices quoted exclude booking fee of RM 4 per ticket and taxes.
• Admission is free for children aged 6 and below (or 120cm and under in height), senior citizens aged 60 and above, and individuals with disabilities (OKU/PWD).

 

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