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You can finally start to ‘Book a visit date and time’ from 13 October.
This article provides a weekly round-up of events, highlighting information on the week when booking begins for visit dates and times.
Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis starting six months before the desired visit date.
This issue of the newsletter introduces events scheduled to take place at the various event facilities at the Yumeshima venue from 25 to 31 May 2025. Reservations for visit dates and times can be made from 24 to 30 November 2024.
Please refer to the event information below to consider the dates of your visit and book your ‘visit date and time’ at your earliest convenience!
Advance tickets are also available for sale, including “First-Half Period Tickets” (valid for one entry from the opening day to 18 July), which can be used during the first half of the Expo period.
*Booking a visit date and time is required before visiting the Expo. For details on how to book a visit date and time, please click here.
*Please note that event titles and content are those currently planned and are subject to change without notice.
*Some events require advance booking. Further details will be announced from winter 2024 as they become available.
| United Republic of Tanzania National Day | |
 | 📅May 25, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” |
| Montenegro National Day | |
 | 📅May 26, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” |
| Yemen National Day | |
 | 📅May 28, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” |
| Iceland National Day | |
 | 📅May 29, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” |
| Luxembourg National Day | |
 | 📅May 30, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” |
The calendar of National Days and Special Days : Click here
| 【Netherlands】 Common Ground in Arts and Crafts | |
| 📅May 19-May 25, 2025 📍Gallery EAST | |
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| An exhibition/overview of collaborations in Japanese and Dutch arts and crafts. |
| 【Brazil】 Flying car | |
| 📅May 23-May 25, 2025 📍EXPO Arena “Matsuri” | |
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| Presentation of the eVTOL, the fully electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft manufactured in Brazil by Embraer and partners. Debates about the future mobility could take place with specialists. |
| NTT Day CHO-KABUKI Powered by IOWN『HANAKURABESENBONZAKURA Expo2025 ver.』 | |
| 📅May 24-May 25, 2025 📍EXPO Hall “Shining Hat” | |
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| Inspired by the world view of the classic Kabuki play Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura and Hatsune Miku’s signature song Senbonzakura, this one-of-a-kind entertainment work was premiered in 2016 and is a monument to Cho-Kabuki, combining the beautiful aesthetic of Kabuki with NTT’s cutting-edge technology. We hope you enjoy a modern and unique style of Cho-Kabuki that transcends Kabuki. |
| Illuminating the future from the island of national origin | |
| 📅May 25, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage South | |
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| Awaji Ningyo Joruri, the Awaji Kuni Umi Sosei Kagura featuring children; the Danjiri Uta (Danjiri Song) performed by Goshiki no Hime, an all-female group; and the Takadaya Taiko (Takadaya Drums), which aims to pass on the fame of Takadaya Kahei to future generations. |
| EN-NICHI EXPO 2025 ( Experience a Japanese Summer Festival )(TBD） | |
| 📅May 25, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage North | |
 EN-NICHI EXPO 2025 ( Experience a Japanese Summer Festival ) | |
| In the atmosphere of a Japanese festival, you can enjoy shooting games, scooping super balls, and throwing dice. Visitors can experience Japanese festivals and have fun. |
| The Celebration of Dignity | |
| 📅May 25, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Inner East | |
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| A Live Show Celebrating “Life and Dignity” through Song, Poetry, and Dance Experience a mesmerizing live performance that brings to life the theme of “Life and Dignity” through a variety of expressive forms, including song, poetry, and dance. |
| FunnyCompany JazzOrchestra JAZZ CONCERT | |
| 📅May 25, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East | |
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| We hope to be able to communicate with everyone through the universal language of music. At this event, we would like you to listen to jazz songs that represent Japan. |
| 【Canada】 CANADA Scene – Cultural Performance Presented by the Canada Pavilion | |
| 📅May 25, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East | |
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| Canada will present a vibrant cultural program at Expo 2025 Osaka to showcase our country’s diversity and creativity. More information on Canada’s performances will be shared soon. |
| 【Canada】 CANADA Scene – Cultural Performance Presented by the Canada Pavilion | |
| 📅May 25, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Inner East | |
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| Canada will present a vibrant cultural program at Expo 2025 Osaka to showcase our country’s diversity and creativity. More information on Canada’s performances will be shared soon. |
| 【Saudi Arabia】 We Are Saudi Arabia | |
| 📅May 25, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East | |
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| Reoccuring and varied Saudi contemporary/ cultural performances |
| The title of the play「SAVIOUR-Into the Era of Being the Collective Saviour-」 | |
| 📅May 26, 2025 📍EXPO Hall “Shining Hat” | |
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| A stage that expresses the grand story of the creation of the universe as a future theme, with the theme of the bonds of life that consider the survival of the earth and the future of humanity.A stage production of SOUSEI Kagura that fully uses new graphics, animation, stage equipment, etc. based on “Kagura”, the origin of the most classical performing arts. |
| 【Austria】Mozarteum3 (Salzburg) | |
| 📅May 26, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” | |
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| The unique history of the three Salzburg institutions named Mozarteum tells of the magical power of music. Musical highlights with the original Mozart violin in a violin concerto by W.A. Mozart, etc. |
| Beyond 5G ready showcase | |
| 📅May 26-Jun.3, 2025 📍EXPO Exhibition Center “WASSE” | |
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| A large-scale exhibition will be held to allow visitors to experience a simulated future city and lifestyle made possible by Beyond 5G (6G), the next generation of 5G wireless communication technology. |
| Hyogo Field Pavilion Festival（tentative name） | |
| 📅May 26-May 30, 2025 📍Gallery WEST | |
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| Hyogo Field Pavilion players will gather in the same place and promote the appeal of each region of Hyogo and efforts that embody the SDGs through booth exhibits, stage events, etc. *A trip from Hyogo where you can experience the SDGs |
| 【Poland】 Małopolska Region: traditional regional music concert | |
| 📅May 26, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Inner East | |
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| Małopolska regional music concerts |
| Hyogo Field Pavilion Festival（tentative name） | |
| 📅May 26-May 30, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage West | |
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| Hyogo Field Pavilion players will gather in the same place and promote the appeal of each region of Hyogo and efforts that embody the SDGs through booth exhibits, stage events, etc. *A trip from Hyogo where you can experience the SDGs |
| 【Canada】 CANADA Scene – Cultural Performance Presented by the Canada Pavilion | |
| 📅May 26, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage North | |
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| Canada will present a vibrant cultural program at Expo 2025 Osaka to showcase our country’s diversity and creativity. More information on Canada’s performances will be shared soon. |
| 【Belgium】Walloon Week | |
| 📅May 26-May 31, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage North, Pop-Up Stage Outer East | |
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| Concert, show, performance, etc. |
| NARA Weaving the Future | |
| 📅May 27-May 29, 2025 📍EXPO Arena “Matsuri” | |
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| Introducing the charm of Nara to the world in a new way by combining the latest technologies with the culture and traditional arts that have been passed down in Nara, the birthplace of Japan. Nara Prefecture will set up exhibits and experience booths where you can experience the charm of Nara’s food, culture and industry with all five senses including a sake tasting experience featuring Nara sake, the origin of Japanese sake. |
| The World of Japanese Beauty Performed by the up-and-coming artisans（tentative) | |
| 📅May 27-Jun.1, 2025 📍Gallery EAST | |
| The young and up-and-coming artisans, craftspeople and creators who have succeeded traditional skills rooted in various regions in Japan will gather at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. The artisans will be at the venue to exhibit and sell their works, provide visitors with hands-on experiences. You will see the skills of “Takumi” |
| The World of Japanese Beauty Performed by the up-and-coming artisans（tentative) | |
| 📅May 27-Jun.1, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage South | |
| The young and up-and-coming artisans, craftspeople and creators who have succeeded traditional skills rooted in various regions in Japan will gather at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. The artisans will be at the venue to exhibit and sell their works, provide visitors with hands-on experiences. You will see the skills of “Takumi” |
| Original Show’Towards the Light～Harmony of the Guardians～’ | |
| 📅May 27, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East | |
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| We will present an original showcase featuring songs, dance, and performances that embody our hopes for the future. |
| Metaverse AI XR Award | |
| 📅May 28, 2025 📍EXPO Hall “Shining Hat” | |
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| We will recognize initiatives that solve social issues, such as the metaverse, AI, and XR. |
| Let’s discover new attractions around Japan with Momotaro Dentetsu friends | |
| 📅May 28-Jun.1, 2025 📍EXPO Exhibition Center “WASSE” | |
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| Experience the unique characteristics of each region throughout JapanAttractive booths will be gathered where you can experience the unique characteristics of each region throughout Japan. Let’s collaborate with the nationally popular game “Momotaro Dentetsu,” to discover a new part of Japan with Momotetsu mate! Enjoy playing and learning, and experience the “SDGs for Local Development” of each region! |
| Music Concert from Andes by César Ticona | |
| 📅May 28, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Inner East | |
 Music from Andes | |
| Traditional music from the Andes region of South America, famous for such songs as “El Condor Pasa” will be performed using such instruments as quena, zampoña, and charango. |
| 【Poland】 Concert by the outstanding Polish jazz pianist, Leszek Możdżer | |
| 📅May 29-Jun.1, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East | |
 Photos provided by Poland Pavilion | |
| Outstanding pianist, composer and producer, Leszek Możdżer returns to Japan to give three jazz concerts at the Expo. Leszek Możdżer’s variations and improvisations on the themes by Fryderyk Chopin have further strengthened his artistic position and ranked him among the most outstanding individuals and virtuosos of the European jazz stage. |
| 【Saudi Arabia】 We Are Saudi Arabia | |
| 📅May 29, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Inner East | |
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| Reoccuring and varied Saudi contemporary/ cultural performances |
| 【Saudi Arabia】 We Are Saudi Arabia | |
| 📅May 30, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage North | |
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| Reoccuring and varied Saudi contemporary/ cultural performances |
| SAKAI BLUES FESTHIVAL in OSAKA・KANSAI FES 2025 | |
| 📅May 31, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East | |
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| Held in Sakai City, this is one of Japan’s largest blues festivals. Nearly 200 bands, from professionals to amateurs, perform here. In recent years, it has become a free live event featuring musicians from not only all over Japan, but also from overseas |
| 【Saudi Arabia】 We Are Saudi Arabia | |
| 📅May 31, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Inner East | |
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| Reoccuring and varied Saudi contemporary/ cultural performances |
| A Spectacular Show of Water and Air “Under the Midnight Rainbow” | |
| 📅Every Day 【April, September, October】①19:10 Start （ 18:40 Open ）②20:30 Start （ 20:00 Open ） 【May-August】①19:30 Start （ 19:00 Open ）②20:30 Start （ 20:00 Open ） 📍Signature Zone Water Plaza | |
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| “Under the Midnight Rainbow” is spectacular show that themed of “water and air” performed at “Water Plaza” which is symbolic area of the Expo. With approximately 300 fountains and water screen decorate the show. Furthermore, operating with the various devices such as music, laser, fire to create the stage. Please enjoy the spectacular entertainment show created with these resonate. Show is approx. 20 minutes. |
| One World,One Planet | |
| 📅Held every day after sunset during the Expo | |
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| A moment of hope connecting from all over the world, where the sound and video equipment of the entire venue, as well as visitors’ devices held, interlock and light up like the cells of a single large living creature. |
| EXPO SAUNA ‘TAIYO’s TSUBOMI’ | |
| 📅Every day *The schedule of the event may be changed suddenly due to maintenance of the sauna room. 📍Future Life Zone | |
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| This sauna provides a completely new ‘co-creation’ space that embodies a ‘soft and warm’ future society, where the space covered with ETFE film* membrane material that transmits natural light is beautifully illuminated by LEDs and harmonises with the nature of Osaka Bay, which changes with the seasons and time. *ETFE film: high-performance fluoropolymer rolled into film form. It is attracting attention as a material that can replace glass for new architectural expression. |