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In sessionNo reservation requiredExhibitionKIMONO Monjuan's Kimono dress exhibition and fittingYou can view our kimono dresses on display and try them on. They are also available for purchase. We also have dresses available for you to try on and take photos in.Empowering Lives ZoneOpen Time26/04/2025 09:00～20:00
Held TodayOnline participation possibleTalk show eventCo-creating tourism experiences that bring cultures together - TrackProgrammeCo-creating Cultures for the Future Week 「Lithuania and Latvia will showcase Pirtis, the traditional sauna experience rooted in natural well-being and spiritual rejuvenation. Guided by a Sauna Master, Pirtis integrates the rhythms of the four seasons and the use of vantas (bundles of twigs) in a deeply immersive ritual. Both countries will contribute insights into its own sauna traditions, highlighting the shared heritage and unique interpretations that define the Baltic approach to wellness.」 （Republic of Lithuania）West Gate ZoneOpen Time26/04/2025 10:00～12:30
Held TodayNo reservation requiredExhibitionThe evolution of health capsulesFrom 1970 to 2025, and road to 2035Our exhibition event is "The Evolution of Health Capsules". At the Osaka Expo in 1970, a futuristic health capsule was exhibited. It was an ideal resting space envisioned at the time. 53 years later, in 2023, we announced the "Standing Nap Box" which allows you to easily create a nap environment. While searching for the future of rest, we focused on the ideal spatial environment. And now, in 2025, when the Osaka Expo will be held, we will announce it as the "Refresh Capsule" with an eye to the future. Private spaces where you can take a nap or rest are becoming indispensable in modern society. At the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025, with the theme of "Cocoon of Humanity", we will deepen your understanding of sleep and naps, experience the "Refresh Capsule" where you can relax wherever you like, and spread the nap culture to the world.Future Life ZoneOpen Time26/04/2025 10:00～21:00
Held TodayNo reservation requiredExhibitionRegional Circular Economy Project - Collaborating with local rice farmers to produce eco-friendly toothbrushes using "Yamadawara" rice -Sanyo Bussan Co., Ltd. has been involved in the production of amenities using non-edible rice such as crushed rice and used rice instead of plastic. In order to further develop this environmentally-friendly approach, we decided to produce ‘rice toothbrushes’ from rice grown as a raw material for toothbrushes (resourced rice) on farmland that had been abandoned for many years in the local area with the farmer, J-Wing Farm Ltd. The Iyo Bank has agreed to support the commercialisation of the project, which has now been launched. The Rice Toothbrush uses a synthetic resin called "Rice Resin", which is made from harvested rice, and thus uses less plastic than toothbrushes made entirely from plastic. The CO2 consumed by photosynthesis during the rice plant's growth process also reduces CO2 emissions compared to conventional toothbrushes, leading to carbon neutrality. The product is expected to be sold in supermarkets and drugstores in Ehime and other prefectures in Shikoku Region, and will focus on creating a product that is ‘locally produced for local consumption’ from planting the rice to consumption. We planted rice for toothbrushes in last year. The rice toothbrush is scheduled for completion in spring 2025, as it will utilise resource rice harvested around autumn 2024. We hope that this initiative will be recognised and that in the future we will aim for an environmentally friendly world where various industrial products are made from naturally derived raw materials such as rice resin as a matter of course.Future Life ZoneOpen Time26/04/2025 10:00～21:00
Held TodayNo reservation requiredWorkshopsKIMONO SHOW from KYOTO ~ connects and expand with tradition and innovationThe attractiveness of "Kimono",Japanese national costume,is transmitted from Kyoto to the world!~Seek the way of handing down this wonderful kimono culture to the future while respecting its history and traditions~East Gate ZoneOpen Time26/04/2025 10:00～14:20- Held TodayNo reservation requiredWorkshopsWelcome to iGardenEvery day from 3:00-5:00 pm, come and experience the wonderland journey of iGarden and feel the convenience of future robotics technology in the future outdoor life. Interactive exhibitions and exclusive explanations, as well as on-site immersive VR experience, will take you to experience an environmentally sustainable ‘Innovation Utopia’ up close. In iGarden, connect to the limitless possibilities of future life.Future Life ZoneOpen Time26/04/2025 10:00～21:00
- Held TodayNo reservation requiredExhibitionMinecraft Cup Building Division: Pavilions Created by ChildrenAt the Expo venue, we are hosting a unique exhibition where you can freely explore award-winning creations from the “Minecraft Cup” on a computer. This is a rare opportunity to experience the imaginative worlds crafted by children from across the country. The showcased works feature diverse themes, including recreations of local landscapes, visions of future towns, and ideas inspired by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Visitors can immerse themselves in these captivating Minecraft worlds and discover the stories and ideas embedded within each creation. Through this interactive experience, you’ll witness the incredible creativity and problem-solving skills of young minds. Knowledgeable staff will be on hand to provide insights into the themes and backgrounds of each project and guide you on how to make the most of your visit. Even if you’re new to Minecraft, this exhibition ensures an enjoyable and accessible experience for everyone. Don’t miss this chance to explore the boundless creativity of children and gain inspiration from their visions of the future.Future Life ZoneOpen Time26/04/2025 10:00～21:00
Held TodayWorkshopsEXPO SAUNA TAIYO NO TSUBOMIThe Expo sauna, "TAIYO NO TSUBOMI," is located at the western edge of the venue, overlooking Osaka Bay. This open, scenic waterfront sauna offers an immersive experience that embodies the theme of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai: "Designing Future Society for Our Lives. Petal-shaped air membrane cushions come together to form a single bud, creating a beautifully dynamic structure that stretches toward the sun, brimming with vitality. The energy of the sun, immersed in the air of the sea, plants, and wind, pours down onto the "TAIYO NO TSUBOMI (Sun Bud)." The delicate yet powerful membrane creates an environment filled with natural energy, harmonizing our minds and bodies and guiding us back to the core of our humanity. The space, enveloped by an ETFE film* membrane that allows natural light to filter through, glows gracefully with LED lighting, harmonizing with the ever-changing nature of Osaka Bay across the seasons and time. The sauna offers a completely new 'co-creation' space, embodying a future society that values “warmth and harmony.” *ETFE film: A high-performance fluoropolymer material that has been processed into a film. It is increasingly recognized for its potential to replace glass, offering new possibilities for architectural design. ※An event-style sauna experience guided by instructions from the staff. ※Please make sure to arrive on time. ※The event date may be subject to change on short notice due to maintenance work on the sauna room. ※The event details are subject to change without prior notice. Please be aware ahead of time.Future Life ZoneOpen Time26/04/2025 10:00～21:00- Held TodayNo reservation requiredExhibitionThe quantum healing bed of the futureThe Plasma Med Bed is a covering that allows the whole body to be exposed to plasma energy while simultaneously inhaling high concentrations of dissolved oxygen and active hydrogen in a high-pressure environment.Future Life ZoneOpen Time26/04/2025 10:00～21:00
- Held TodayNo reservation requiredExhibitionA project to appreciate Osaka's popular cultureBefore the war, the area around Dotonbori in Osaka's Minami district was bustling with many theaters. Even today, these theaters have been handed down as popular theater venues, with Osaka having the most of them in Japan. The appeal of popular theater is, without a doubt, being able to watch actors perform and dance in traditional Japanese clothing up close. There are also men who play beautiful women who will make you sigh. Even if they don't emphasize their breasts or show any skin, the way they wear their kimonos and their gestures can make them look very sensual. Popular theater is also an art form that makes you feel the beauty of Japanese kimono culture once again.Why not enjoy traditional Japanese performing arts, such as wearing a kimono？ Enjoy Japansese culture!Future Life ZoneOpen Time26/04/2025 10:00～21:00
Held TodayNo reservation requiredFestivalENTRY,Inc. presents Japan Expo Paris in Osaka 2025Japan Expo, founded by 3 Japan enthusiasts, Sandrine & Jean-François Dufour and Thomas Sirdey, has showcased many aspects of Japanese culture since 2000, guided by the motto "Discovery & Entertainment", fueling Europeans fans’ avid appetite for Japanese contents. Drawing 250,000+ attendees each year, it is now being re-imported to Japan for the first time. Tracing its 25 year-history of championing Japan in France, Japan Expo Paris In Osaka offers a glimpse of the COOL JAPAN potential that Japanese culture has brought to the world, from monogatari/stories, such as manga and anime to the monozukuri/manufacturing of traditional crafts and advanced technologies. Through stage performances and booth exhibits by global artists and creators, attendees will experience world-class Japanese Cool. Schedule：Saturday April 26, 2025 / Sunday April 27,2025 10:00-20:00 Venue：EXPO Arena "Matsuri" & EXPO Messe "WASSE"West Gate ZoneOpen Time26/04/2025 10:00～20:00- Held TodayNo reservation requiredOthersCommunity development through the formation of a parasports network in Tokunoshima, Kagoshima PrefectureWe will introduce how able-bodied and disabled people coexist in Tokunoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, which is friendly to people with disabilities and the elderly. We have declared Tokunoshima a "Para Sports Island" to make it a parasports mecca, and are working to make it a parasports mecca loved by people around the world by utilizing the island's history, culture, and rich natural resources, where disabled and able-bodied people can shine without discrimination through sports. We will create a related population by holding training courses for volunteers who support para-athletes nationwide. We will also realize a symbiotic society and attract parasports training camps. We will also propose tourism using two-seater tandem bicycles, which can be enjoyed by people of all ages and genders, and where people with disabilities and able-bodied people can ride together in cooperation.Future Life ZoneOpen Time26/04/2025 10:00～10:30
