2025.05.03
【Check the 2-Month Advance Lottery Events‼】See the events to be held during July 27 to August 2！
The “2-Month Advance Lottery” is an application system for pavilion and event admission that can be entered from 3 months before until the day before 2 months prior to the reserved visit date.Whether or not provided ”2-Month Advance Lottery” is for each event.
Please find the events to be held during July 27 to August 2 are whether 2-Month Advance lottery events or not, from the below ”2-Month Advance Lottery events”, and apply lottery for the subject event by its due date.
※For applying the lottery, you are requested to make a reservation for the visit date and time. For details, please see here.
※For details of 2-Month Advance Lottery is here
※Event titles and contents are subject to change.
※There is a possibility that some of the events may provide 7-Day Advance Lottery(which application period is 1 month before until the day before 8 days prior to the reserved visit date) even if 2-Month Advance Lottery is not provided at this moment.
2-Month Advance Lottery events👇
| 【Osaka Week～Summer～】LIVE to the WORLD from OSAKA-EXPO HALL | |
| 📅Jul.26-Jul.27, 2025 📍EXPO Hall “Shining Hat” ✅2-Month Advance Lottery events | |
| Anime Song Live Festival by Rock Bands |
| 【Osaka Week】 | |
| 📅Jul.26-Jul.29, 2025 📍EXPO Arena “Matsuri” ✅2-Month Advance Lottery events（on Jul.29 event only） | |
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| To be announced |
| MITSUBISHI PAVILION DAY | |
| 📅Jul.31, 2025 📍EXPO Hall “Shining Hat” ✅2-Month Advance Lottery events | |
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| Mitsubishi Group will hold an event at the EXPO Hall on Thursday, July 31, 2025 as “Mitsubishi Pavilion Day”. |
| imase×Sumitomo Pavilion SPECIAL LIVE “SPROUT” | |
| 📅Aug.1, 2025 📍EXPO Hall “Shining Hat” ✅2-Month Advance Lottery events | |
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| Dream co-creation entertainment “SPROUT” for this day only |
| A Spectacular Show of Water and Air “Under the Midnight Rainbow” | |
| 📅Every Day 【April, September, October】①19:10~（ 18:40 Open ）②20:30~（ 20:00 Open ） 【May-August】①19:30 ~ （ 19:00 Open ）②20:30~ （ 20:00 Open ） 📍Signature Zone Water Plaza ✅2-Month Advance Lottery events | |
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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. |
| EXPO SAUNA ‘TAIYO TSUBOMI’ | |
| 📅Every day *The schedule of the event may be changed suddenly due to maintenance of the sauna room. 📍Future Life Zone ✅2-Month Advance Lottery events | |
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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. |
Events to be held during the same period👇
National Day and Special Day
| Mongolia National Day | |
 | 📅Jul.27, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” |
| Angola National Day | |
 | 📅Jul.29, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” |
| Vanuatu National Day | |
 | 📅Jul.30, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” |
| Federated States of Micronesia National Day | |
 | 📅Jul.31, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” |
| Central African Republic National Day | |
 | 📅Aug.1, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” |
| Mali National Day | |
 | 📅Aug.2, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” |
Various Events
| 【Osaka Week】 | |
| 📅Jul.26-Jul.27, 2025 📍Gallery EAST | |
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| To be announced |
| 【Osaka Week】 | |
| 📅Jul.27, 2025 📍Gallery WEST | |
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| To be announced |
| ARATAMA KENJUTSU ～Experience！SAMURAI！～ | |
| 📅Jul.27, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage South | |
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| Experience the Japanese samurai spirit! This is a new martial art using balloon swords that don’t hurt even if you get hit. Children up to 12 years old can try it. |
| 【Austria】Joint choir performance by school students of Linz and Nasushiobara | |
| 📅Jul.27, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage North | |
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| Joint choir performance by middle and high school students of Linz (Austria) and Nasushiobara (Japan) |
| AZUKI”COOL” Bar | |
| 📅Jul.27, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Inner East | |
 Provided by: Imuraya Group Co., Ltd. | |
| Imuraya Group delivers “delicious smiles” to the world through the manufacture and sale of azuki (red beans) products. At the same time, we are challenging ourselves to “solve social issues using the power of azuki.” We believe that our “unique technology to maximize the health benefits of azuki” and our “research on azuki” for the future can contribute to the future food industry. We would like to connect the power of azuki to the future and spread it to the world. |
| 【Saudi Arabia】 We Are Saudi Arabia | |
| 📅Jul.27, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East | |
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| A traditional Arabic orchestra will perform timeless melodies on ancient instruments that reflect the spirit and heritage of the Kingdom. This is the Music of Our Saudi Arabia” offers visitors an opportunity to experience the heart of Saudi culture. |
| A magical song that brings good luck | |
| 📅Jul.27, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East | |
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| Colourful, unique and lucky angels. It was formed in 2022 by six blind people who are geniuses when it comes to enjoying music. They create mysterious original songs that make you feel happy when you sing them, and make you laugh at obstacles, difficulties and unpleasant things. |
| 【Kimono Festival】Japanese traditional “Kimono” Show and Contest | |
| 📅Jul.27, 2025 📍Festival Station | |
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| We will show you the beauty of traditional Japanese culture “Kimono” and period costumes. Please enjoy the history of kimono and the beauty of the costumes. |
| 【Osaka Week – Summer -】Tour to discover local attractions – What to See in the 43 cities and towns of Osaka – | |
| 📅Jul.28-Jul.30, 2025 📍EXPO Exhibition Center “WASSE” | |
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| “Experience and enjoy the diverse charms of Osaka’s 43 cities and towns through hands-on, participatory events! In addition to Osaka’s proud food and tourism, dive into its history, traditional culture, industries, technology, art, and culture through the themes: “See it!” “Try it!” “Taste it!” |
| Resolution of LOCAL JAPAN〜Brilliant Future for Life in Japan and on Earth〜 | |
| 📅Jul.28-Jul.31, 2025 📍EXPO Exhibition Center “WASSE” | |
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| We develop experiential content that allows visitors to enjoy and savor with all five senses the “depth of Japan” that abounds in the region. We will send you new insights and impressions through the collaboration of the region’s ancient and cutting-edge technology, traditional culture, music, food, health, nature, and more. |
| 【Osaka Week】 | |
| 📅Jul.28-Jul.29, 2025 📍Gallery WEST | |
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| To be announced |
| 【Osaka Week】 | |
| 📅Jul.29, 2025 📍EXPO Hall “Shining Hat” | |
| To be announced |
| 【Osaka Week】 | |
| 📅Jul.29, 2025 📍Gallery EAST | |
| To be announced |
| 【Osaka Week】 | |
| 📅Jul.30, 2025 📍EXPO Hall “Shining Hat” | |
| To be announced |
| 【Vanuatu】NATIONAL DAY FOR VANUATU | |
| 📅Jul.30, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” | |
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| Cultural Dance Show |
| 【Osaka Week】Play and learn! ~Tips for summer research project~ | |
| 📅Jul.30, 2025 📍Gallery EAST | |
| To be announced |
| 【Osaka Week】 | |
| 📅Jul.30, 2025 📍Gallery WEST | |
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| To be announced |
| 【Osaka Week】Japanese traditional music by high school students | |
| 📅Jul.30, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage South | |
| Performances by high school students, including Japanese drums, calligraphy performances, music with shamisen. |
| 【Hungary】Hungarian Music Performance | |
| 📅Jul.30, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East | |
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| hungarian music performance |
| 【Saudi Arabia】 E-Gaming | |
| 📅Jul.30-Jul.31, 2025 📍Festival Station（Indoor event space） | |
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| An E-Gaming convention like no other — a celebration of Saudi Arabia’s rising influence in the global gaming industry. |
| 【Micronesia】Kamorale FSM : One Destination, Four unique experiences | |
| 📅Jul.31, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” | |
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| Performer from the 4 states of Micronesia will showcase their traditional culture : Yap : Land of Stone money Chuuk : Land of History Pohnpei : Land of Mystic Kosrae : Land of Nature |
| 1st U-18 World AI Athlete Championship SingularityBattleQuest 2025 Tournament | |
| 📅Jul.31-Aug.1, 2025 📍EXPO Exhibition Center “WASSE” | |
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| World-class AI athletes high school students gather online at the Expo site! A world competition of AI/ICT knowledge, skills, and teamwork in high-level digital competitions. |
| 【Osaka Week】 | |
| 📅Jul.31, 2025 📍Gallery WEST | |
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| To be announced |
| 【Saudi Arabia】 We Are Saudi Arabia | |
| 📅Jul.31, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East | |
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| “We Are Saudi Arabia” will allow visitors to experience the Kingdom’s artistic heritage through hands-on craft work that will allow them to fully appreciate the art that has shaped Saudi Arabia’s cultural identity. |
| 【Central African Republic】Business forum | |
| 📅Aug.1, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” | |
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| The main objective of this business forum is to introduce business opportunities in the Central African Republic and to attract as many investors as possible from Japan and other Asian countries to the Central African Republic. |
| KOBE COLOR～KOBE Today and Into the Future～ | |
| 📅Aug.1-Aug.3, 2025 📍Gallery EAST | |
 Kobe City | |
| The event will showcase Kobe’s pioneering efforts, culture, arts, local industries, and other attractions. |
| 【Osaka Week】 | |
| 📅Aug.1, 2025 📍Gallery WEST | |
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| To be announced |
| 【Saudi Arabia】 We Are Saudi Arabia | |
| 📅Aug.1, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Inner East | |
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| “We Are Saudi Arabia” will allow visitors to experience the Kingdom’s artistic heritage through hands-on craft work that will allow them to fully appreciate the art that has shaped Saudi Arabia’s cultural identity. |
| 【Hungary】Hungarian Music Performance | |
| 📅Aug.1, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East | |
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| Hungarian Music Performance |
| Tourism Crossover Summit 2025 | |
| 📅Aug.1, 2025 📍Festival Station | |
 ©Tourism Crossover Summit 2025 | |
| An event to update tourism from challenge, region, and culture with the theme that everyone can enhance the community and society from tourism. |
| Iida Group Pavilion Day “Blending Tradition and Evolution” | |
| 📅Aug.2, 2025 📍EXPO Hall “Shining Hat” | |
| The joint exhibition pavilion by Iida Group and Osaka Metropolitan University is hosting a traditional performing arts event that embodies the theme of “Blending Tradition and Evolution” at the 2026 Japan World Exposition (Osaka-Kansai Expo). |
| 【Mali】Mali-Japan Business Forum | |
| 📅Aug.2, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” | |
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| Organize a business forum between Mali and Japan. On the agenda will be to present business opportunities in both countries and explore the possibility of developing trade between Mali and Japan. |
| Nippondo Middle Festival×Osaka-kansai EXPO(TBD) | |
| 📅Aug.2-Aug.3, 2025 📍EXPO Arena “Matsuri” | |
| To be announced |
| 【Osaka Week】 | |
| 📅Aug.2, 2025 📍Gallery WEST | |
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| To be announced |
| 【Viet Nam】 Viet Nam traditional art performance | |
| 📅Aug.2, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage North | |
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| The most beautiful and unique traditional music of Viet Nam performed by the outstanding musical troupe |
| 【Korea】K-Pop in Motion: A Sign Language Musical | |
| 📅Aug.2, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Inner East | |
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| A creative musical performance utilizing sign language based on the theme of K-pop |
| 【Saudi Arabia】 We Are Saudi Arabia | |
| 📅Aug.2, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East | |
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| One of the traditional Arabic orchestra will perform timeless melodies on ancient instruments that reflect the spirit and heritage of the Kingdom. This is the Music of Our Saudi Arabia offers visitors an opportunity to experience the heart of Saudi culture. |
Introducing Daily Events 👇
| 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. |