Join us April 7-10, 2023 for Star Wars Celebration Europe at ExCeL London where fans of all ages from all over the world will come together to celebrate the cultural phenomenon, Star Wars.
The unprecedented entertainment “Star Wars” has filled the whole world with excitement and joy, and has continued to cause social phenomena. The biggest event for Star Wars fans, [Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023], which was held in London, England from April 7th (Friday) Japan time, has come to an end. While fans from all over the world were enthusiastic about the appearances of the legends involved in the Star Wars series, the next venue was Japan, which was announced at the closing ceremony held today! “Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025” will be held at Makuhari Messe from April 18th (Friday) to 20th (Sunday), 2025. In 2025, the triumphant return of “Star Wars” will take place in Japan.
Star Wars creator George Lucas professed that he drew a lot of inspiration from Japanese mythology and Akira Kurosawa’s films. Its influence has been poured into all series works that continue to this day, and the connection with Japanese culture has been inherited in various aspects such as the themes, stories, and characters drawn by “Star Wars”. And it was announced that “Star Wars Celebration” will return to “Japan”, which is said to be the “creative roots” of the most famous series in this galaxy, for the first time in 17 years.
Legends gathered at the Star Wars Celebration Japan, which was held for the first time in Asia in 2008. Mark Hamill (as Luke Skywalker), Carrie Fisher (as Leia Organa), Anthony Daniels (as C-3PO), Kenny Baker (as R2-D2), Peter Mayhew (as Chewbacca), Director Dave Filoni (director of “Star Wars / Clone Wars”), Temuera Morrison (role of Jango Fett), Ray Park (role of Darth Maul), Jake Lloyd (role of Anakin Skywalker * “Episode 1”) and other legends came to Japan, the fans who gathered from Japan and all over the world were enthusiastic. “Star Wars” is a story about a galaxy far, far away that continues to unfold even after 17 years have passed since then. In 2025, while celebrating this unprecedented entertainment, the ultimate and biggest fan event will once again sweep Japan.