Press Release

The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition (hereinafter referred to as “the Association) and the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Master License Office (hereinafter referred to as the “2025MLO”) are pleased to announce that the “Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Official Store – JUNKUDO Sannomiya-Ekimae Store” will open on Saturday, 27 July.

The Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Official Store JUNKUDO Sannomiya Ekimae Store is located in the central area of Kobe and will be the first official store in Hyogo Prefecture. This brings the total number of official stores in Japan to 16 (including the official online store).

The JUNKUDO Sannomiya-Ekimae store will serve to convey the appeal of the Expo and inspire excitement for the future in many people gathering in Kobe for business, sightseeing, and shopping. 

On the opening day, MYAKU-MYAKU, the official character of the Expo, will be welcoming customers to the store and holding a photo session.

■ Overview of the new store
The theme of JUNKUDO Sannomiya-Ekimae Store is “Connect –Toward Our Brilliant Future –”
The theme of the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Official Store – JUNKUDO Sannomiya-Ekimae Store is “Connect – Toward Our Brilliant Future–”
The shop will contribute to fostering momentum for the Expo by developing a sales floor that connects people with each other and allows visitors to feel a bright future.

Store name: Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Official Store – JUNKUDO Sannomiya-Ekimae Store
Location: Inside JUNKUDO Sannomiya-Ekimae Store
　　　　 Sun City Building 7F, 6-1-15, Kumoidori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo
Business hours: 10:00 – 21:00 (Regular closing days are the same as JUNKUDO Sannomiya-Ekimae Store)
Sales floor area: 24.47 m²

*Artist’s impression of the new store

■ Photo session with MYAKU-MYAKU
・Date and time: Saturday, 27 July 2024 at 13:00, 15:00, and 17:00
・Venue: Special site at Sun City Building. 8F
・Conditions for participation: Free. Limited to the first 20 people to arrive. About 20 minutes each session.
・How to participate: Numbered tickets will be distributed in front of the special event venue 30 minutes before the start of each photo session. Please gather in front of the special event venue 10 minutes before the start of each session with your numbered ticket.
・Special gift for participants: One photo will be given to each participant.

(Enquiries)
■ Regarding the 2025 MLO, Official Stores, and Officially Licensed Goods
・The Expo’s Official Licensed Goods Customer Service Centre:
　Reception hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and New Year holidays)
　Tel: 06-6948-0839
　Email: info@expo2025mlo.jp

■ Regarding Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Official Store JUNKUDO Sannomiya Ekimae Store:
　JUNKUDO Sannomiya Ekimae Store contacts: Otera, Houno
　TEL: 078-252-0777 (10:00 to 21:00)

■ For news media
・Regarding the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan official stores and Officially Licensed Goods
　Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Master Licensing Office “225MLO” Public Relations
　Mail: press@expo2025mlo.jp
　TEL: 03-6821-8789