Artist’s rendering of “Mini Fireworks”
[Start times updated for 22 August and 24 – 31August]
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition is pleased to announce that a “Mini Fireworks Festival” will be held every day* during the summer vacation period, from Saturday, 19 July to Sunday, 31 August, 2025, at the site of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
The show will also feature a special collaboration with Osaka’s iconic summer festival, the Tenjin Matsuri, including fireworks inspired by this beloved tradition. Come and enjoy a magical summer night experience that can only be found at the Expo site!
*Please note that on Monday, 21 July (a national holiday), Wednesday, 23 July, and Saturday, 23 August, fireworks will be presented as part of the “Japan Fireworks Expo” instead of the “Mini Fireworks Show.”
Details
– Period: Saturday, 19 July to Sunday, 31 August, 2025,
* The scheduled start times for the “Mini Fireworks Festival” are as follows:
– Friday 1 August – Thursday 21 August: approximately 19:57
– Friday 22 August and Sunday 24 August – Sunday 31 August: approximately 19:19
[Tenjin Festival Mini Fireworks]
Scheduled on Saturday 19, Sunday 20, Tuesday 22, Thursday 24, and Friday 25 July.
Approximately 75 fireworks will be launched over the course of about one minute.
[Summer Vacation EXPO Mini Fireworks]
Scheduled from Saturday 26 to Thursday 31 July, from Friday 1 to Friday 22 August, and from Sunday 24 to Sunday 31 August.
Approximately 140 fireworks will be launched over about four minutes.
The show will be set to the official theme song of the Expo, “Kono Hoshi no Tsuzuki wo”
* Please note that all of the above events are subject to cancellation without prior notice due to weather conditions or other circumstances. In addition, the size, number, and duration of the fireworks may vary depending on the day.
* Please be aware that depending on the wind direction, embers from fireworks may fall during the fireworks display. After the fireworks have finished, if you happen to find any unexploded fireworks, please do not touch them and inform staff nearby.
– Location of Fireworks: Outside the Grand Ring (south side)
For Reference
– Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Admission Tickets Information
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/tickets-index/
(Events Bureau)