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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 14 to 20 September 2025.
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!
*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.
| Belgium National Day | |
 | 📅Sep.14, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” |
| Serbia National Day | |
 | 📅Sep.15, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” |
| Cameroon National Day | |
 | 📅Sep.16, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” |
| Barbados National Day | |
 | 📅Sep.17, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” |
| Bahrain National Day | |
 | 📅Sep.18, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” |
| United Arab Emirates National Day | |
 | 📅Sep.19, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” |
| Oman National Day | |
 | 📅Sep.20, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” |
The calendar of National Days and Special Days : Click here
| Beyond Circular Economy Architecture | |
| 📅Sep.8-Sep.14, 2025 📍EXPO Exhibition Center “WASSE” | |
| To be announced |
| 【Osaka Week】 | |
| 📅Sep.13-Sep.15, 2025 📍EXPO Exhibition Center “WASSE” | |
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| Osaka itself has a great reputation for food and visitor attractions. This event celebrates a wider spectrum of the region’s history and traditions, industry and technology, art and culture. The visitor will encounter them in different ways around zones named in the local dialect – “Minahare (Take a look)” , “Yarinahare (Try it out)” and “Tabenahare (Let’s eat it)”. |
| 【Osaka Week】 | |
| 📅Sep.13-Sep.15, 2025 📍Gallery EAST | |
| To be announced |
| WPC (World PartyHorn Championship) – “Fukimodoshi” for a universal smile – | |
| 📅Sep.13-Sep.14, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage West | |
 FUKIMODOSHINOSATO CO.,LTD. | |
| We will distribute Japanese-made PartyHorn to participants and have them try their hand at a game called “Piro Piro Sports” that uses PartyHorn. |
| 【Osaka Week】 | |
| 📅Sep.14, 2025 📍EXPO Hall “Shining Hat” | |
| To be announced |
| 【Belgium】 Belgian National Ball (tentative) Belgium National day | |
| 📅Sep.14, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” | |
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| Concert, show, performance, etc. |
| 【Osaka Week】 | |
| 📅Sep.14-Sep.16, 2025 📍EXPO Arena “Matsuri” | |
| To be announced |
| 【Belgium】 Belgian National Ball (tentative) Belgium National day | |
| 📅Sep.14, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage South | |
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| Concert, show, performance, etc. |
| 【Belgium】 Belgian National Ball (tentative) Belgium National day | |
| 📅Sep.14, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage North | |
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| Concert, show, performance, etc. |
| 【Belgium】 Belgian National Ball (tentative) Belgium National day | |
| 📅Sep.14, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East | |
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| Concert, show, performance, etc. |
| 【Saudi Arabia】 We Are Saudi Arabia | |
| 📅Sep.14, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East | |
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| Reoccuring and varied Saudi contemporary/ cultural performances |
| 【Osaka Week】 | |
| 📅Sep.15, 2025 📍EXPO Hall “Shining Hat” | |
| To be announced |
| 【Serbia】 Serbia through the centuries | |
| 📅Sep.15, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” | |
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| Serbia through traditional folclore and song |
| 【Osaka Week】 | |
| 📅Sep.15-Sep.17, 2025 📍Gallery WEST | |
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| 【The ultimate of Moriguchi City – Manufacturing that connects to the future】This event showcases the innovation and future of Moriguchi’s manufacturing industry, featuring hands-on experiences and product displays from top-tier manufacturers of the Kiwame no Mori Association. |
| 【Osaka Week】 | |
| 📅Sep.16, 2025 📍EXPO Hall “Shining Hat” | |
| To be announced |
| ELE DANCE EXPO | |
| 📅Sep.16, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage North | |
| To be announced |
| 【Canada】Canada LIVE! – Cultural Performance Presented by the Canada Pavilion | |
| 📅Sep.16, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage West | |
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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. |
| 【Barbados】（TBD） | |
| 📅Sep.17, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” | |
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| To be announced |
| Global Startup EXPO 2025 | |
| 📅Sep.17-Sep.18, 2025 📍EXPO Exhibition Center “WASSE” | |
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| To be announced |
| 【Canada】Canada LIVE! – Cultural Performance Presented by the Canada Pavilion | |
| 📅Sep.17, 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. |
| 【Bahrain】 Bahrain National Day Celebrations | |
| 📅Sep.18, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” | |
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| Live Music Event |
| Everyday Traditions | |
| 📅Sep.18-Sep.20, 2025 📍Gallery EAST | |
| Japan is home to a plethora of art traditions that are handed down through the generations. This exhibition invites you to experience traditional industries and learn about how these beloved arts are a quintessential feature of everyday life. Guests can enjoy live demonstrations, workshops, and opportunities to converse with trained artisans. |
| 【Saudi Arabia】 We Are Saudi Arabia | |
| 📅Sep.18, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage South | |
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| Reoccuring and varied Saudi contemporary/ cultural performances |
| 【Canada】Canada LIVE! – Cultural Performance Presented by the Canada Pavilion | |
| 📅Sep.18, 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. |
| English RAKUGO the storytelling arts | |
| 📅Sep.18, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Inner East | |
| To be announced |
| Japan’s Actions toward Nature Positive by 2030 | |
| 📅Sep.19-Sep.23, 2025 📍Gallery WEST | |
 ©2024 Ministry of the Environment, Japan. | |
| ①”Japan’s Actions toward nature Positive by 2030″, there are panel exhibitions and films on the subject. ②”Project to Fully enjoy National Parks” showcase the attractions of National Parks of Japan through the exhibitions and films of the previous case. |
| 【Canada】Canada LIVE! – Cultural Performance Presented by the Canada Pavilion | |
| 📅Sep.19, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage South | |
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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 | |
| 📅Sep.19, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage North | |
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| Reoccuring and varied Saudi contemporary/ cultural performances |
| 【UAE】UAE National Day Celebration | |
| 📅Sep.19, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Inner East | |
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| Taking place on 19 September 2025, the National Day celebration of the United Arab Emirates features a vibrant showcase of performances and engaging workshops sharing the nation’s culture with Japan and the world. The ceremony aims to bring together people in a joyful celebration of heritage and future ambition. |
| 【Canada】Canada LIVE! – Cultural Performance Presented by the Canada Pavilion | |
| 📅Sep.19, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage West | |
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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. |
| The 13th International Red-White Singing Festival | |
| 📅Sep.19, 2025 📍Festival Station (Indoor event space) | |
| To be announced |
| 【Oman】 National Day | |
| 📅Sep.20, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” | |
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| To be announced |
| 【Hungary】Hungarian Music Performance | |
| 📅Sep.20, 2025 📍EXPO Arena “Matsuri” | |
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| hungarian music performance |
| Cultivate the Sea and the Land | |
| 📅Sep.20, 2025 📍EXPO Exhibition Center “WASSE” | |
| ・Kindai tuna dissection show ・Mini aquarium using Kindai farmed fish ・Symposium on biodiversity ・Brass band concert and cheering dance by student groups etc（TBD） |
| 【Canada】Canada LIVE! – Cultural Performance Presented by the Canada Pavilion | |
| 📅Sep.20, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage South | |
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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. |
| 【Korea】Mangrove Picnic Concert | |
| 📅Sep.20, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage North | |
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| A Picnic Busking Concert Advocating for the Preservation of Mangrove Forests for Environmental Conservation |
| 【Viet Nam】 Viet Nam traditional art performance | |
| 📅Sep.20, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Inner East | |
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| The most beautiful and unique traditional music of Viet Nam performed by the outstanding musical troupe |
| 【Saudi Arabia】 We Are Saudi Arabia | |
| 📅Sep.20, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East | |
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| Reoccuring and varied Saudi contemporary/ cultural performances |
| 【Canada】Canada LIVE! – Cultural Performance Presented by the Canada Pavilion | |
| 📅Sep.20, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage West | |
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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. |
| KSP All Stars presents The Special Live! in EXPO OSAKA | |
| 📅Sep.20, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage West | |
| A one-day special live by Japan’s leading symphonic jazz band KSP All Stars. We want visitors from all over the world to learn about Japanese Brass Band. |
| 【Croatia】The future of Earth & Biodiversity | |
| 📅Sep.20, 2025 📍Festival Station (Indoor event space) | |
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| Panel discussion on the topics and business exchanges including topics like: Sustainable management of natural resources in Croatia and Biodiversity of the Adriatic Sea and its protection. |
| 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 | |
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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 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. |