THE nation’s largest all-Japan event, “Japan Expo Malaysia 2025” (JEMY 2025), held on July 18-20 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), drew more than 20,000 visitors. Officiated by the Ambassador of Japan to Malaysia Noriyuki Shikata, the event, now in its sixth year, “reaffirmed its role as a dynamic platform for Malaysia-Japan economic and cultural exchange, spanning trade, tourism, education and the creative industries”.
Shikata said this year’s expo once again demonstrated the strength of the countries’ bilateral ties, while providing a unique blend of cultural and commercial experience for visitors from all walks of life.
“From business to tradition, the event truly captured the spirit of Japan-Malaysia collaboration,” he said during the his opening address at the event.
The grand opening ceremony on 18 July was marked by a vibrant showcase, setting the tone for an immersive weekend. The audience was treated to high-energy performances by comedy trio “wannabees”, a mesmerising face-changing act by Enishi and the captivating rhythms of the Awa Odori dance troupe from Japan’s Tokushima Prefecture.
