IDOL TOWN PARADISE: Your Ultimate Idol Experience at Japan Expo!
A quick summary before Japan Expo 2025
For its 2025 edition, Japan Expo is going all out for Japanese idol fans by creating a brand new area entirely dedicated to this iconic facet of Japanese pop culture.
Located in Hall 6 near the Kamo stage, where most idol concerts will take place, IDOL TOWN PARADISE will be theplace to meet your favorite idols after their performances! Take photos in themed photo booths inspired by three of Tokyo’s most famous districts, enjoy cheki (polaroid) sessions, or simply chat with the idols and groups attending, IDOL TOWN PARADISE is your chance to get closer than ever to your favorites.
In addition to each group’s individual performances on the Kamo stage, don’t miss the daily IDOL TOWN PARADISE BOYS shows featuring male artists (U&PIA and Kang Minsu) and the IDOL TOWN PARADISE GIRLS shows with female artists (HATE and TEARS, Jiemei, BANZAI JAPAN, and MISA) for exclusive Japan Expo collaborations.
Finally, make sure to witness the ultimate idol gathering at the IDOL TOWN PARADISE SHOW: ALL STARS on Sunday from 4:15pm to 5:15pm on the Ichigo stage, a grand finale bringing together all the idols for an unforgettable performance.
Here is the idol schedule for these four days of the festival:
Here is a quick summary of what awaits you at Japan Expo 2025
Feel the energy and powerful vocals of Jiemei as they deliver shows blending loud rock, math rock, electronicore, and metalcore – genres that shape their unique identity within the alternative rock idol scene! Want to learn more before cheering them on? Check out our discovery article!
They need no introduction, BANZAI JAPAN will be back again this year, and this time with their full lineup! All 10 members are ready to celebrate the start of summer with you at Japan Expo through their songs and explosive energy!
In a different and more electro-oriented style, the three members of HATE and TEARS will bring their turntables to make you groove to their innovative songs, unlike anything else in the Japanese idol world. Learn more about them in our discovery article and exclusive interview!
As part of their European tour, Broken by the Scream will be stopping by Paris on Friday for a unique performance on the Tsubamé stage. Dive into their world through our discovery article and don’t miss their powerful show during the festival!
A multi-talented artist, MISA is returning to conquer Europe and France, sharing her passion for anime, dance, cosplay, and singing! Get to know her better through our exclusive interview and come support her at Japan Expo!
But that’s not all, alongside all the female idol groups and artists mentioned above, male idols such as U&PIA and Kang Minsu will also join the IDOL TOWN PARADISE lineup. Plus, don’t miss the special performance by BALLISTIK BOYZ and PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE for their exclusive concert on Friday evening after the festival day ends.
You will also discover other amazing artists, such as singer Yukka (who will surely perform her collaboration with French rapper Cookie-san, also attending the festival), as well as the independent rock band Haita Amatubu.
And that’s not all! Many more musical artists will be part of Japan Expo 2025, so make sure to check the official program to discover the full lineup!
