【Opening Time and Reservation Information Updated】
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition is pleased to announce that “Yokoyama Expo” will be held at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
*This event requires advance reservation.
Yokoyama Expo
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Thursday 11 September 2025, 19:00 – 20:00 (scheduled)
*Doors open at 17:30. Gathering times vary by seating block. Specific times will be announced at a later date.
*Please note that applications cannot be made with a visit date and time reservation for 17:00 or later, or with a Night Ticket.
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EXPO Arena “Matsuri”
<Performers>
YOKOYAMA You (SUPER EIGHT), KIRIYAMA Akito (WEST.), HAMADA Takahiro (WEST.), KOTAKI Nozomu (WEST.), FUJIWARA Joichiro (Naniwa Danshi), OHASHI Kazuya (Naniwa Danshi), KOJIMA Ken (Ae! Group), SANO Masaya(Ae! Group)
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A one-night-only special event featuring Kansai-based artists from STARTO ENTERTAINMENT celebrating their shared love for YOKOYAMA You of SUPER EIGHT fame.
<Reservations>
Applications can be made via the “7-day advance lottery.” Numbered tickets with designated viewing areas (hereinafter referred to as “numbered tickets”) will be distributed to the winners of the “7-day advance lottery” in front of EXPO Arena “Matsuri” from 12:45 on the day of the event. Please prepare an Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan admission ticket with a visit date and time reservation for the day of the event no later than 12:00, and refer to the “7-Day Advance Lottery” reservation and lottery guide before applying.
▷Lottery Application Period: Monday, 11 August 2025 – Wednesday, 3 September 2025
▷Results Notification: From Thursday, 4 September (Only winners will be notified)
*Please note that the “12:45” time displayed as the event time during the lottery application process refers to the start time for distributing numbered tickets on the day, not the actual opening time of the event. This differs from the actual opening time, so please be careful not to mistake it.
*Please also note that applications cannot be made with a visit date and time reservation for 17:00 or later, or with a Night Ticket.
[About the Distribution of Numbered Tickets]
・The event viewing area will be divided into multiple viewing areas, and each ticket will be assigned to a designated area. Entry to the event venue will be in order of ticket number for each area.
・Numbered tickets with a designated viewing area will be distributed to winners of the “7-day advance lottery” in front of EXPO Arena “Matsuri” from 12:45 on the day of the event.
・Numbered tickets will be distributed in random order. Lining up early will not guarantee you a ticket with an earlier number, so please do not rush to the distribution point.
・When coming to receive a numbered ticket, the QR code screen of the “EXPO2025 Digital Ticket” showing your reservation for this event will be checked. To ensure the process runs smoothly, please be prepared to display the screen before arriving. Screenshots or other image data cannot be used to receive numbered tickets.
・Please note that the distribution of numbered tickets is expected to take some time and you may have to wait. We appreciate your understanding in advance.
In addition to the “7-day advance lottery,” a priority lottery for Expo admission tickets with a reservation for the event will be held for members of the “SUPER EIGHT Fan Club,” “WEST. Fan Club,” “Naniwa Danshi Fan Club,” and “Ae! group Fan Club.” Applications will be accepted from Tuesday 5 August to Sunday 24 August. Please visit the member pages of each Family Club for details. (https://www.familyclub.jp) (Japanese).
*For enquiries regarding priority reservations for fan club members, please contact Kyodo Information (Tel: 0570-200-888, 12:00-17:00, closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays).
For Reference
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan admission ticket information:
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/tickets-index/
(Events Bureau)