A brand new Idol Area: Idol Town Paradise!

Enter the Idol zone !
Japan Expo opens up a new area dedicated to the stars of J-music: Idol Town Paradise in HALL 6.

In this new area of the festival, you can meet your oshi directly and spend time in their company under the same conditions as Japanese meetings.
With 3 photo studios open all day long, capture those moments closer than ever to your idols!

But that's not all!
On the edge of the Kamo stage, Idol Town Paradise brings J-music to life and thrills the audience!

You'll find a female and a male line-up in showcase every day on Kamo, plus a big live crossover bringing the groups together in an exceptional live show on Sunday on Ichigo!

IDOL TOWN PARADISE :

• MISA
  Misa is a world-travelling cosplayer idol, equiped with only her suitcase.
  She now has released her own original song, written by the lyricist Nami Nakagawa of "Demon Slayer" fame and "Tales of series" & "Tekken" composer Kazuhiro Nakamura.
  She performs cosplayed on stage, participates in conferences to promote otaku culture and Japanese culture.
• JIEMEI
  Jiemei is an idol and alternative rock band with a total of 4 members.
  Through the power of their songs, their lavish costumes and their choreography, the group has managed to capture the hearts of Japanese audiences! By exporting their performances abroad, and notably this year in France at Japan Expo, Jiemei has not finished expanding their fanbase!
• BANZAI JAPAN
  Japan is a charming country: its landscapes, its gastronomy, its technology... The group Banzai Japan aims to share all this through its songs!
  The group is made up of 13 members whose aim is to bring together all the 47 prefectures of Japan in a single band! Throughout their performances and shows, Banzai Japan shares Japanese culture with the world!
• HATEandTEARS
  Founded in Nagoya in 2020, HATEandTEARS is a Japanese all-girl dance-electro-pop band that stands out for their hybrid style, fusing elements from drum'n'bass, house, reggae and hip-hop.
  Behind the name lies a world of lyrics about the feminin tropes assigned to young girls: kawaii pastiche and the emotions of adolescence mingle with a rebellious spirit.
  They are active throughout Japan, especially in the Tokai region.
   

IDOL TOWN PARADISE BOYS :

• U&PIA
  The name stands for “You And Personal Impact Amplifiers”, and represents the band's desire to amplify the sense of unity between members and their fans. With a musical style that blends J-Pop and K-Pop, U&Pia transcends boundaries and brings people together around a shared vision of positive change.
  Now a festival regular with an ever-growing community, U&Pia are delighted to be back on stage at Japan Expo Paris!
• KANG MINSU
  KANG MINSU got his start in the Japanese-Korean band BEE SHUFFLE, which performed at Japan Expo in 2015! He has since embarked on a solo career. After a notable appearance at this year's Japan Expo Marseille, he's back to meet his fans and present his new music!

We have a few surprises in store for you, to be announced shortly.