Japan Expo Paris
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Japan Expo Paris is a four-day Japanese pop culture festival in Villepinte, France, bringing fans together for a huge weekend of anime, manga, cosplay, video games, concerts, shows, competitions, ceremonies, guests, artists, vendors, signing sessions, conferences, and cultural programming. Held at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center, Japan Expo Paris stands out because of its size and range. It is not just anime and manga. It covers gaming, music, performance, food, creators, merch, cultural showcases, and special events, making it one of the biggest Japanese pop culture gatherings in Europe. Whether you’re there to cosplay, shop booths, meet guests, watch performances, discover artists, play games, or just be around fans who get it, Japan Expo Paris gives you a full international anime weekend. And if you’re into anime tattoos, it’s a great place to show them off. This is the kind of crowd that notices the characters, symbols, manga panels, and references behind your ink.
Japan Expo Paris 🔥
Japan Expo Paris is bringing Japanese pop culture back to Paris, and this is one of the biggest anime and manga events in Europe 👀
This one is more than a regular anime convention. Japan Expo feels like a full celebration of Japanese culture, with anime, manga, video games, cosplay, concerts, shows, competitions, ceremonies, guests, artists, vendors, and cultural programming all happening across one massive weekend.
What makes it stand out is the scale.
For its 25th anniversary, Japan Expo says it’s going bigger than ever, with over 900 booths, hundreds of special guests, signing sessions, conferences, and thousands of events across the festival. That gives the weekend a huge “you need more than one day” feeling.
And if you’re into anime tattoos, Japan Expo Paris is a great place to show them off. The crowd is deep into anime, manga, gaming, cosplay, and Japanese culture, so people are way more likely to notice the characters, symbols, panels, and little details behind your ink.
What Is Japan Expo Paris?
Japan Expo Paris is a four-day Japanese pop culture festival held at Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center in Villepinte, France.
The event brings together anime, manga, cosplay, video games, concerts, shows, competitions, ceremonies, artists, exhibitors, special guests, and cultural programming. The 2026 event runs from July 9 to July 12, 2026.
What makes Japan Expo Paris special is that it covers so many sides of Japanese culture in one place. You can go for anime and manga, but still end up finding games, music, food, performances, creators, merch, and cultural experiences you were not expecting.
Why Come Through? ✨
One of Europe’s biggest Japanese pop culture events
Anime, manga, cosplay, gaming, music, and Japanese culture all in one place
900+ booths, special guests, signing sessions, and conferences
Concerts, shows, competitions, ceremonies, vendors, and fan events
A perfect place to show off your anime tattoos
A massive international anime crowd with fans coming from across Europe 😭
Event Details
Dates: July 9 to July 12, 2026
Location: Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center in Villepinte, France
Google Location:
Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center
ZAC Paris Nord 2
93420 Villepinte
France
Why you should come: Anime. Manga. Cosplay. Gaming. Music. Japanese culture. European fan energy.
Event Hours
Ultimate Badge Entry: 8:10 AM
Zen+ Confort Badge Entry: 8:15 AM
Zen Badge Entry: 8:30 AM
Fastpass Entry: 9:00 AM
4-Day Pass Entry: 9:30 AM
1-Day Tickets and Week Passes: 9:45 AM
Last Entry: 6:00 PM
Festival Closes: 6:30 PM
Some evening events may run after 6:30 PM, but attendees cannot re-enter the festival after closing.
Ticket Info 🎟️
Starting Price: €30 for a Friday ticket at regular price.
Thursday Ticket: €32
Friday Ticket: €30
Saturday Ticket: €41
Sunday Ticket: €34
4-Day Pass: €107
2-Day Week Pass, Thursday and Friday: €58
Children under 8: Free
Discounted fares may be available earlier, but the listed regular prices start at €30.
