Overview
Evo Japan is the spring counterpart to Evo's Las Vegas event and serves as a major tournament for the Asia-Pacific fighting game community. The event features open-bracket tournaments where players compete across multiple fighting game titles. Tokyo's central location makes this an important gathering point for international competitors preparing for the summer tournament season. The event typically includes reveals and announcements from Japanese fighting game publishers, bringing exclusive news to the global community. PlayStation fighting games maintain strong representation at Evo Japan, reflecting the platform's popularity in the region.