[Event Content and Reservation Information Updated]
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition (hereinafter referred to as “the Association”) is pleased to announce the final event of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. “JR West Group Presents a Festival of Thanks and Departures ~Thank You For Everything~,” will be held on Monday, 13 October 2025 at the Expo site.
In addition, “MYAKU-MYAKU Around the World Exhibition” will be held at the Expo site on Sunday, 12 October and Monday, 13 October 2025.
“JR West Group Presents a Festival of Thanks and Departures ~Thank You For Everything~”
Date:
Monday, 13 October 2025
(Part 1) 13:00 – 16:15 (Doors: 12:00): “Hospitality” Japan’s Beautiful Culture and Tradition
(Part 2) 17:30 – 18:40 (Doors 16:45): Expo Thanks Live
(Part 3) 18:40 – 19:00: “Departure” performance
Venue:
EXPO Arena “Matsuri”
Contents:
(Part 1)
・Hospitality with Sake
“Craft Sake Day 2025 in Osaka” will be held, produced by JAPAN CRAFT SAKE COMPANY, represented by NAKATA Hidetoshi. Six carefully selected sake breweries from around Japan will be introduced in talk sessions, and booths will be set up where visitors can enjoy the carefully selected sake.
・Hospitality with Festivals from Japan and Abroad
“Festivals” from Japan and around the world that have been held at the Expo site during the Expo will be re-enacted. Everyone at the Expo site will be treated to a display of traditional festivals. A flag ceremony will also be held, with the participation of staff from each Official Participant.
・Flag Ceremony
A Flag Ceremony will be held, where flags from 167 countries, regions, and international organisations* will gather on stage.
*Official participants (158 countries and regions, 7 international organisations), Japan, and the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE)
[Event Schedule (Part 1)]
| Time | Stage Events | Other Events | |
| Main Content | Performer | ||
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Opening Performance | Gojinjo-daiko | ・CRAFT SAKE DAY 2025 in OSAKA – Carefully selected sake will be on offer ・Dojima Ice cream Rolls served ・Booths [Exhibitors] Yamaguchi Prefecture, Hiroshima Prefecture, Shimane Prefecture, Osaka Prefecture, Nara Prefecture, Ishikawa Prefecture, Kinki District Transport Bureau, Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition |
| Introduction of on-site events | Special Guests | ||
| Sake Barrel Opening Ceremony | Special Guests | ||
| 14:00 – 15:10 | Closing Ceremony (Live Stream) | – | |
| 15:10 – 16:00 | Matsuri Runway | Hamada City Iwami Kagura, Hiroshima Akitakata Kagura, Tokushima Awaodori, Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri, etc. | |
| 16:00 – 16:15 | Flag Ceremony | 167 countries, regions and international organisations*, etc. * Official participants (58 countries and regions, 7 international organisations), Japan, Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) | |
(Part 2)
Five artists who have been involved in the Expo will perform songs expressing their gratitude to visitors.
(Part 3)
The Expo will be given a send-off with a video looking back on the events from the bid for the Expo to the event itself. The video will be enhanced performances by Harami-chan on the Expo Piano (a piano manufactured for Japan World Exposition Osaka 1970) and a chorus featuring students from Osaka Prefectural Yuhigaoka High School, serving as a symbolic “departure” following the Expo’s conclusion.
<Performers (alphabetical order)>
[Part 1]
MC
– DAIKICHI Yohei (Freelance Presenter)
– YAGI Saki (Freelance Presenter)
Special Guests
– AHN MIKA (Model/Celebrity)
– NAKATA Hidetoshi (CEO of JAPAN CRAFT SAKE COMPANY)
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Special Supporters
– Yuchami & Yuichami (KOIKE Yui) (Models/Celebrities)
[Part 2]
– avantgardey
– CANDY TUNE
– HIRAHARA Ayaka
– Kobukuro
– NISHIKAWA Takanori
[Part 3]
Harami-chan
Reservations:
This event is reservation only. Applications have now closed for the “7-Day Advance Lottery” for [Part 1] and [Parts 2 & 3].
Please note that [Part 1] and [Parts 2 & 3] must be reserved separately. You can only view the part for which you have made a reservation.
[Part 1] *You can choose to apply for a reservation “with complimentary sake” or “without complimentary sake.”
Please prepare an Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan entry ticket with a visit date and time reservation for before 11:00 on the day of the event and refer to the “7-Day Advance Lottery” reservation and lottery guide before applying.
– Lottery Application Period: Monday, 29 September 2025 – Sunday, 5 October 2025
– Results Notification: From Monday, 6 October (Only winners will be notified)
* Please note that those with an entry reservation for 12:00 or later, or a night ticket are not eligible for the lottery.
*Seating is not reserved.
*Legal minimum drinking age in Japan is 20. Proof of age is required to receive the complimentary sake.
[Parts 2 & 3]
Please prepare an Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan entry ticket with a visit date and time reservation for before 12:00 on the day of the event and refer to the “7-Day Advance Lottery” reservation and lottery guide before applying.
– Lottery Application Period: Monday, 29 September 2025 – Sunday, 5 October 2025
– Results Notification: From Monday, 6 October (Only winners will be notified)
*Please note that those with an entry reservation for 17:00 or later, or a night ticket are not eligible for the lottery.
*There are no reserved seats, but only priority viewing ticket holders will be able to enter the “Priority Viewing Area” (exclusively for WESTER members) at the very front of the arena.
Entry Method:
Information regarding advance reservations will be announced on the official website and on “EXPO 2025 Visitors” by late September.
Organiser:
West Japan Railway Company
Co-organiser:
Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition
Special Sponsor:
Osaka Metro Co., Ltd
Notes:
The event may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
For the latest information, please check “EXPO 2025 Visitors.”
MYAKU-MYAKU Around the World Exhibition
Date:
10:00 – 19:00 Sunday, 12 October – Monday, 13 October 2025
Venue:
Gallery WEST
Contents:
・Exhibition of MYAKU-MYAKU figurines painted by Expo staff *No advance reservations required.
・MYAKY-MYAKU greeting *Reservations required (details below)
(Schedule)
Only available on Sunday, 12 October
1) 11:00 – 11:30 (Registration begins 30 minutes before)
2) 13:00 – 13:30 (Registration begins 30 minutes before)
3) 15:00 – 15:30 (Registration begins 30 minutes before)
・MYAKY-MYAKU Painting Workshop *Reservations required (details below)
This is a workshop where you can paint a MYAKU-MYAKU figurine.
(Schedule)
Sunday, 12 October and Monday, 13 October
1) 10:00 – 11:00 (Registration begins 30 minutes before)
2) 12:00 – 13:00 (Registration begins 30 minutes before)
3) 14:00 – 15:00 (Registration begins 30 minutes before)
4) 16:00 – 17:00 (Registration begins 30 minutes before)
Reservations:
Reservations (same-day registration) are required to participate in the “MYAKU-MYAKU Greeting” and “MYAKU-MYAKU Painting Workshop.” Please check the “On-site Registration”
reservation and lottery guide before applying.
*Admission may be restricted during busy periods.
*Admission may be restricted before 19:00.
*If you wish to experience content that requires advance reservations, please arrive after the registration start time listed above.
Organiser:
West Japan Railway Company
Co-organiser:
Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition
For Reference
[WESTER Members Only] Priority Viewing Ticket & Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Admission Ticket (Pair) Giveaway Campaign
During the parts 2 and 3 of this event, a priority viewing area (limited to WESTER members) will be set up at the front of the venue. Only those with a priority viewing ticket can enter this area. For more information, please refer to the special website below.https://wester.jr-odekake.net/campaign/detail/012026091701 (Japanese)
(Entry closed)
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Admission Tickets Information
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/tickets-index/
(Events Bureau)