The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition (hereinafter referred to as “the Association”) will hold an official stamp rally during Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (hereinafter referred to as “the Expo”).
Stamp rallies in which visitors collected stamps from various pavilions and other sites, were popular at the Japan World Exposition Osaka 1970, the 2005 World Exposition, Aichi, Japan, and other international expositions held in various countries. The official stamp rally at this year’s Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan will also include a variety of events.
In preparation for the start of the Official Stamp Rally, the “Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Official Stamp Passport” (hereinafter referred to as “Official Stamp Passport”), which allows visitors to collect stamps when visiting each pavilion, etc., will go on sale from 28 March 2025. A website introducing how to enjoy the Official Stamp Rally and the locations of the commemorative stamps will be launched on 31 March 2025.
▽ Overview of the Official Stamp Rally
● Period: 13 April 2025 to 13 October 2025, 184 days
● Venue: Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Site (Yumeshima, Osaka) and 9 satellite sites in the prefectures participating in the Kansai Pavilion.
● Stamp locations: Official Participants’ Pavilions, Domestic Pavilions, Signature Pavilions, Future City, Future Life Village, etc.
*Some pavilions and facilities may not have stamps.
*The location of stamps at each pavilion and facility may change due to weather or operational conditions.
*Pavilion reservations may be required for stamps at some pavilions.
▽ Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Official Stamp Passport
● Official Stamp Passport release date and sales locations:
The Official Stamp Passport and the dedicated neck strap clear case will go on sale on Friday, 28 March 2025 at the following outlets:
■ Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Official Stores at the Expo Site (4 locations) *Only available during the Expo period.
■ Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Official Stores (outside of the Expo site)
■ Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan official online store (https://expo2025shop.jp/) (Japanese)
Product overview
〇 Official Stamp Passport (Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Official Licenced Goods)
● Price: JPY¥ 1,100 (tax included)
● Size: 125 mm (H) x 88 mm (W) (passport size)
● Number of pages: 72 (including front and back covers)
〇 Dedicated neck strap and case (officially licensed product for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Official Licenced Goods).
This is a neck strap and case specifically designed for carrying the Official Stamp Passport
● Price: JPY¥ 1,210 (tax included)
*Official Stamp Passport sold separately.
▽ Digital projects
The official stamp rally will also be implemented digitally in collaboration with “Virtual Expo – YUMESHIMA ISLANDS IN THE SKY”, the “EXPO 2025 Digital Wallet”, and the “EXPO 2025 Personal Agent.”
▽ Exclusive commemorative stamps for April and May
As part of an early-visitor campaign to attract more visitors in April and May, immediately after the opening of the Expo when the weather is more pleasant, a special commemorative stamp will be available only in April and May. Details will be announced later.
▽ Official Stamp Rally Page
For information on how to enjoy the Official Stamp Rally, the locations of the commemorative stamps, stamp passports, etc, please check the Official Stamp Rally page on the official website.
Scheduled date of release: Monday, 31 March 2025
Official Stamp Rally page: https://www.expo2025.or.jp/stamps/ (Japanese)