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2025.08.01 “Speed Starts with the Thighs. Welcome to Keirin – FUTOMOMO EXPO 2025[BS1] ” to Be Held 8 to 29 August! Showcasing KEIRIN, a Sport Born in Japan, to the World!

The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition is pleased to announce that “Futomomo EXPO 2025 ” will be held at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (hereinafter referred to as “the Expo”).
The event will take place at Gallery WEST, Festival Station, and virtual space.
Some of the exhibits at Gallery WEST will accept reservations, however, if space is available, you may also enter without a reservation. All other content is available without reservation.

“Futomomo EXPO 2025”

Gallery WEST
 Time and Dates
 9:00–21:00Friday, 8 August – Friday, 29 August 2025
 Details
 Sharing the dynamic excitement of KEIRIN with visitors from around the world!
 Come and experience the thrill with a balloon of a giant pair of thighs, dynamic immersive theatre, and other captivating and unique attractions!

Dynamic! FUTOMOMO Theatre
 Experience the thrill of KEIRIN through powerful visuals and unique spatial effects in this immersive theatre.

 Reservations
 For those with a valid admission ticket for the Expo, reservations can be made via the “7-Day Advance Lottery”. Applications can be submitted from one month before the date of your visit until the day eight days before your visit. Please refer to the “7-Day Advance Lottery” guide for details before applying.
If there is availability on the day, visitors may enter without a reservation.

Challenge! FUTOMOMO Ride
 Hop on a bike and race against professional KEIRIN cyclists!
 Feel the rush of speed as you take on athletes from a variety of backgrounds in this thrilling competition.

Support! FUTOMOMO’s Social Action
 Peer into vibrant cityscapes and discover the subsidies that Keirin offer to help sustain our society!

Outdoor Display (FUTOMOMO Balloon)
 A giant thigh-shaped balloon sculpture will be installed at the centre of the outdoor exhibition area.

Festival Station
 Dates
 9:30 to 18:30, Friday, 8 August to Friday, 29 August 2025
 Details
 At Festival Station, refreshing experiences will be on offer to help make your time at the Expo more comfortable.
 Original Stamp
 Original stamps will be placed at Gallery WEST and Festival Station. These original stamps will only be available in these locations during the event period so don’t miss out.

Virtual Space
 FUTOMOMO Fes. 2025 will feature the “FUTOMOMO Collection”, “FUTOMOMO Museum” and more and be held in a virtual space. A “FUTOMOMOMO EXPO Real x Virtual Live Event” will also be held on Saturday 9 and Saturday 23 August.

Event Website:
https://keirin-marche.jp/expo2025/en/


For Reference

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Ticket information:
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/tickets-index/


(Events Bureau)