US-Japan Expo 2000

The US-Japan Expo 2000 will be held at the LA Convention Center on November 17-19. This year, the cultural exhibition will offer some special events along with its traditional demonstrations, arts, crafts, etc.

Bandai will host a Gundam Wing Plaza where there will be Gundam model kit workshops, a gaming area for the “Side Story 79” and new “Gundam: Battle Assault” Dreamcast and Playstation games, and screenings of Bandai anime titles. Nintendo will be showcasing Pikachu and the Pikachu car, along with the Pokemon Gold & Silver games. Pioneer will also be on hand to provide and assist with the numerous door prizes that will be given out during the show. The Mandarake anime merchandise chain is reported to be attending as well! Plus, the girls of Sailor Jamboree have promised to attend and are inviting anime fans to show up in costume, too.

In non-anime US-Japan Expo news, look forward to a special appearances by famous Iron Chef Morimoto and the popular band Hiroshima.

Tickets can still be pre-purchased for $6 (at-the-door admission is $8). For more information, visit the US-Japan Expo 2000 website.