The highly anticipated Japan Expo Malaysia 2025, bringing Malaysians a taste of Japan, is set to headline one of Japan’s most beloved pop stars – Manaka Inaba (稲場愛香)! Loved for her dancing skills and elegant charm, her performance is not one to miss out on.
Celebrated former member of Juice=Juice and Country Girls, Manaka Inaba has been announced as a headliner, set to perform at Japan Expo Malaysia 2025 at the KL Convention Centre, from 18th to 20th July 2025. Here’s what we know so far:
The pop star is best known for her role in Hello! Project, a popular idol collective consisting of female recording artists and groups. Inaba’s first stint on the project was in 2014 to 2016, with the group Country Girls but had to graduate from the group in 2016. After a break, she returned to Hello! Project in 2017 as a solo performer based in Sapporo and took on the role of leader for Hello Pro Kenshuusei Hokkaido.
In 2018, it was announced that she would join the group Juice=Juice. After her time on Hello! Project and Juice=Juice, Inaba continued her career as a solo artist, releasing her first single, “Attouteki LØVE / Pink Temperature”, in 2024. Her appearance at Japan Expo Malaysia 2025 will be her first time performing in Malaysia. In addition to her concert, the idol is also holding an exclusive fan meeting. Here’s what we know about her appearance:
Manaka Inaba First Live Concert & Fan Meeting at Japan Expo Malaysia 2025
- Date: 18th – 20th July 2025 (Friday – Sunday)
- Venue: KL Convention Centre
- Organiser: Japan Expo Malaysia
- Ticketing: TBA
Stay tuned to Japan Expo Malaysia’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram platforms for the latest updates on more artists and booth announcements. Are you excited to see Manaka Inaba live in KL this July?
Source: Twitter
Alyssa Gabrielle contributed to this article
