KUALA LUMPUR, 18 July 2026 (The Capital Post) – Japan Expo Malaysia (JEMY) 2026 is set to return for its seventh edition from 24 to 26 July at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), with organisers expecting to attract 50,000 visitors.
Recognised as one of the official events under the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 calendar, the three-day expo will offer free admission and showcase Japanese culture, tourism, business, entertainment and innovation.
More than 50 exhibitors will feature authentic Japanese cuisine, travel destinations, education opportunities, lifestyle products, anime and cosplay, technology, arts and cultural experiences. The expo also aims to strengthen business collaborations between Japanese and Malaysian companies.
Managing Director of Siam Connection Sdn Bhd Wong Wai Jo said this year’s edition has been curated to bring visitors closer to Japan through culture, entertainment, tourism and business.
He said free admission and an enhanced programme are expected to encourage more Malaysians to experience the many facets of Japan.
The opening ceremony will feature performances by Malaysian singer-songwriter MimiFly and Japanese performer Naomichi Hanazono, alongside traditional Awa Odori dance performances from Tokushima Prefecture.
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Japanese Ambassador to Malaysia H.E. Shikata Noriyuki said the expo reflects the strong people-to-people ties between Japan and Malaysia and expressed hope that the event would inspire more young people to strengthen those connections.
The entertainment lineup will feature more than 20 Japanese and Malaysian acts, including Banzai Japan, Kotomen, Nakano Himawari, Rina Hime and KLP48.
Two ticketed concerts will headline the programme, with Japanese alternative band Atarayo performing on 24 July and idol group AKB48 taking the stage on 25 July. Tickets start from RM180, while all other stage performances will be free with advance online registration.
The expo will also host the Japan Expo Malaysia Awards 2026, recognising nine individuals and organisations for their contributions to strengthening Japan-Malaysia cultural and business ties, alongside a cosplay competition offering a total prize pool of RM10,000.
JEMY 2026 is organised by Siam Connection Sdn Bhd and G-Yu Creative Co. Ltd with support from the Embassy of Japan in Malaysia, Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), The Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur, Tourism Malaysia and the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB).-The Capital Post.
