The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition (hereinafter referred to as the “Association”) will hold a series of events, titled “Expo 2025 Futures”, to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (hereinafter referred to as “the Expo”) from April 2026. “Expo 2025 Futures” is a series of events held over six months with the goal of bringing together the diverse possibilities for the future that were born at the Expo, develop them and pass them on to the next generation. Through these events we will look back on the Expo and connect its legacy to the future together with participants.
The first event, Opening One-Year Anniversary Event “Expo 2025 Futures Festival”, will be held on Sunday, 12 April 2026 at the Maple River Grassy Area at Expo ’70 Commemorative Park (Suita City). In addition, Opening One-Year Anniversary Event “Expo 2025 Futures Station” will be held for seven days between Wednesday, 8 April and Tuesday, 14 April 2026 at above ground Osaka Metro Chuo Line Yumeshima Station.
The second event, Nationwide Caravan Event “EXPO2025 Futures Tour,” is scheduled to visit six cities across Japan (Tokyo, Nagoya, Hiroshima, Niigata, Kanazawa, and Takamatsu) from July to October 2026. Following this, in October 2026, one year after the closing of the Expo, the third event, “EXPO2025 Futures Summit,” will be held. This one-year anniversary event will connect the achievements of the Expo to future society.
▽ Opening One-year Anniversary Event “Expo 2025 Futures Festival” and “Expo 2025 Futures Station”
This special event will look back on Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan and contemplate its legacy. Relive the Expo with stage performances, VR footage, and pavilion exhibits. In addition, the widely popular “One World, One Planet.” drone show will be revived and light up the Osaka night sky for one night only! The creative team from the Expo has reunited to create the drone show programme.
Alongside this event, a satellite venue above ground at Osaka Metro Chuo Line Yumeshima Station, will become a station to the future where a programme themed around the journey to the future will be held.
〇 Main Venue: Opening One-year Anniversary Event “Expo 2025 Futures Festival” Details
・Date and Time: 10:00 – 20:00, Sunday, 12 April 2026 (planned)
* This event will be held rain or shine, but will be cancelled in the event of a storm.
・Venue: Expo ’70 Commemorative Park Maple River Grassy Area (within Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture)
* Caution: This is not the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan site (Yumeshima)
・Access: The closest stations are Osaka Monorail Banpaku-kinen-koen Station and Koen-higashiguchi Station.
* Please check the Expo ’70 Commemorative Park official website for details:
https://www.expo70-park.jp/languages/english/access/
・Participation Method: Entry is by advance lottery (some areas such as food and shopping will be open to all)
* Details will be released in late March.
・Price: Free
* Purchase of an entry ticket to Expo ’70 Commemorative Park is required.
・Programme: Exhibits and experiences, stage performances, official stores, food trucks, “One World,, One Planet.” drone show etc.
* Details about each programme will be announced at a later date.
* The programme may be subject to change.
* Drone show may be cancelled due to bad weather.
・Organiser: Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition Co-organiser: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
・Opening One-year Anniversary Event “Expo 2025 Futures Festival” Sponsors: REDCLIFF, Inc. (Drone show), LED TOKYO co.
〇 Satellite Venue: Opening One-Year Anniversary Event “Expo 2025 Futures Station” Details
・Date and Time: 10:00 – 18:00 every day, Wednesday, 8 April – Tuesday, 14 April 2026 (planned)
* This event will be held rain or shine, but will be cancelled in the event of a storm.
・Venue: Osaka Metro Chuo Line Yumeshima Station Ground Level (Yumeshima Naka 1-Chome, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)
* Entry to the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Site itself is not permitted as it is under construction. The event will be held in a limited area around Yumeshima Station.
・Price: Free
・Programme: Commemorative stamps, message board, and more
・Organiser: Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition Co-organiser: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
▽ Nationwide Caravan Event “Expo 2025 Futures Tour”
This event will tour around six cities around Japan (Tokyo, Nagoya, Hiroshima, Niigata, Kanazawa, and Takamatsu) to spread the wonder of the Expo to those who couldn’t attend and allow those who did to relive their experiences.
〇 Nationwide Caravan Event “Expo 2025 Futures Tour” Details
・Date (planned): July – October 2026
・Venue: TBA
・Organiser: Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition Co-organiser: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
▽ Closing One-Year Anniversary Event “Expo 2025 Futures Summit”
An event will be held in October 2026, one year after the closing of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan to share the results of the Expo and connect it to future society.
〇 Closing One-Year Anniversary Event “Expo 2025 Futures Summit” Details
・Date (planned): October 2026
・Venue: TBA
・Organiser: Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition Co-organiser: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Enquiries from the Public
Reception hours: 10:00-17:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays)
Email: expo1y-event@crtm.co.jp
* Enquiries will be accepted from Friday, 13 March to Tuesday, 14 April 2026.
* We aim to respond within two business days, however depending on the content and nature of your enquiry, it may take longer to respond.
(Other events commemorating the one-year anniversary of the opening)
▽ Osaka Metro Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan One-Year Anniversary Event
Special trains with headmarks commemorating the one-year anniversary of the Expo’s opening will operate, and an Expo anniversary digital stamp rally will be held. In addition, a panel exhibition showcasing the history of Yumeshima Station will be held at Osaka Metro Honmachi Building.
・Date: from Wednesday, 1 April 2026
The special trains will operate until Wednesday, 6 May 2026.
The digital stamp rally and history panel exhibit will be held until Wednesday, 15 April 2026.
・Organiser: Osaka Metro co. ltd. Co-organiser: Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition
* Please check the Osaka Metro website for details about each event, including their running dates and how to participate etc.
Link: https://www.osakametro.co.jp/news/news/other/20260311_expo2025_1st_anniversary.php (Japanese)