The “7-Day Advance Lottery” is an application system for pavilion and event admission that can be entered from 1 month to 8 days before your visit date. Whether or not provided ”7- day Advance Lottery” is for each event.
Please find the events to be held during April 27 to May 3 are whether 7-Day Advance lottery events or not, from the below ”7-Day Advance Lottery events”, and apply lottery for the subject event by its due date.
※For applying the lottery, you are requested to make a reservation for the visit date and time. For details, please see here.
※For details of 7-Day Advance Lottery is here
※Event titles and contents are subject to change.
7-Day Advance Lottery events👇
ENTRY,Inc. presents Japan Expo Paris in Osaka 2025📅Apr.26-Apr.27, 2025
📍EXPO Arena “Matsuri” ✅7-Day Advance Lottery events
The “Japan Expo” held in France, will be re-imported and held in its our home country, Japan for the first time. Japan Expo Paris In Osaka offers a glimpse of the COOL JAPAN potential that Japanese culture has brought to the world, from monogatari/stories, such as manga and anime to the monozukuri/manufacturing of traditional crafts and advanced technologies.
Great Experience: SENCHA Tea Ceremony beyond the ZEN world📅Apr.26-Apr.27, 2025
📍Gallery EAST ✅7-Day Advance Lottery events
Have a fantastic opportunity of the most traditional and authentic KAGETSUAN’s SENCHA tea ceremony with small sweets and GYOKURO: finest class tea leaves. You can also learn the correct and useful manners how to make delicious tea and to taste it in your daily lives.
A Spectacular Show of Water and Air “Under the Midnight Rainbow”📅Every Day
【April, September, October】①19:10 Start （ 18:40 Open ）②20:30 Start （ 20:00 Open ）
【May-August】①19:30 Start （ 19:00 Open ）②20:30 Start （ 20:00 Open ）
📍Signature Zone Water Plaza ✅7-Day Advance Lottery events
“Under the Midnight Rainbow” is spectacular show that themed of “water and air” performed at “Water Plaza” which is symbolic area of the Expo. With approximately 300 fountains and water screen decorate the show. Furthermore, operating with the various devices such as music, laser, fire to create the stage. Please enjoy the spectacular entertainment show created with these resonate. Show is approx. 20 minutes.
EXPO SAUNA ‘TAIYO TSUBOMI’📅Every day
*The schedule of the event may be changed suddenly due to maintenance of the sauna room.
📍Future Life Zone ✅7-Day Advance Lottery events
This sauna provides a completely new ‘co-creation’ space that embodies a ‘soft and warm’ future society, where the space covered with ETFE film* membrane material that transmits natural light is beautifully illuminated by LEDs and harmonises with the nature of Osaka Bay, which changes with the seasons and time.
*ETFE film: high-performance fluoropolymer rolled into film form. It is attracting attention as a material that can replace glass for new architectural expression.
Events to be held during the same period👇
National Day and Special Day
Guyana National Day
📅Apr.27, 2025
📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden”
Palau National Day
📅Apr.28, 2025
📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden”
Chad National Day
📅Apr.29, 2025
📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden”
North Macedonia National Day
📅May 1, 2025
📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden”
Bhutan National Day
📅May 2, 2025
📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden”
San Marino National Day
📅May 3, 2025
📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden”
Various Events
ENTRY,Inc. presents Japan Expo Paris in Osaka 2025📅Apr.26-Apr.27, 2025
📍EXPO Exhibition Center “WASSE”The “Japan Expo” held in France, will be re-imported and held in its our home country, Japan for the first time. Japan Expo Paris In Osaka offers a glimpse of the COOL JAPAN potential that Japanese culture has brought to the world, from monogatari/stories, such as manga and anime to the monozukuri/manufacturing of traditional crafts and advanced technologies.
“Hyogo Koku”, a project to promote HYOGO products to the world in 2025📅Apr.26-Apr.30, 2025
📍Gallery WEST
Focusing on the industries and technologies of each of the five regions in Hyogo Prefecture (Settsu / Harima / Tajima / Taｍba / Awaji)! Introducing Hyogo’s world-class local industrial technology and the high quality of local products.
Maki Fujimura & Chereste F Mercles, A Cappella Concert📅Apr.26-Apr.27, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage Inner East
©Vo.Maki Fujimara・Misaki・Hiroko・Yusuke・Kazumi・SeijiA Supreme A Cappella Stage The six-member professional vocal group, led by Maki Fujimura—hailed as a “vocalist from another dimension, revolutionizing the jazz vocal scene”—presents an extraordinary a cappella performance.
【Canada】Canada LIVE! – Cultural Performance Presented by the Canada Pavilion📅Apr.27, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage South
Canada will present a vibrant cultural program at Expo 2025 Osaka to showcase our country’s diversity and creativity. More information on Canada’s performances will be shared soon.
【Poland】 Presentation of traditional Polish dance – workshops engaging the audience📅Apr.27, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage South
Presentation of the traditional Polish dance – workshops engaging the audience. The occasion is opening of the Łódzkie Voivodeship week at Poland Pavillion
【Saudi Arabia】 We Are Saudi Arabia📅Apr.27, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage North
We Are Saudi Arabia – Music invites visitors to embark on a vibrant musical journey that spans the Kingdom’s rich history and modern aspirations. This captivating program celebrates the fusion of traditional sounds and contemporary beats, showcasing the cultural evolution that defines Saudi Arabia.
【侍】 SWORD FIGHTING SAMURAI📅Apr.27, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage North
Team Chanbara Club: Emotions of joy, anger, sadness, and funFollowing the “Enbu” demonstration of the samurai’s basic sword techniques, the “Kumite” demonstration of various slashing techniques and techniques will depict the world of the samurai, and then move on to a short story that can be enjoyed even without understanding the language. In the second half, you will experience a simple sword fight.
REAL RADIO in EXPO2025 presented by Yoichiro Fukami📅Apr.27, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage Inner East
This is a public recording of “Radio to Shine Our Lives Until 100 Years Old,” which weaves cutting-edge conversations about health and beauty with Western hit songs from when the two were in their twenties.
Suzuki Method concert📅Apr.27, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East
This is a concert by children who study the Suzuki Method, which began in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture in 1946 and is now practiced in about 80 countries and regions. They also performed at the 1970 Osaka Expo!
Step! To The Future ~Baton Twirling Performance~📅Apr.27, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage West
Baton twirlers will perform lively routines inspired by a theme. They will also interact with the audience, creating an exciting and engaging show for all.
【Palau】Republic of Palau Traditional Performance📅Apr.28, 2025
📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden”
Performing our traditional dances and chants for other spectators and visitors.
HAMANO Toshihiro- The Three Masterpieces📅Apr.28-May 2, 2025
📍Gallery EAST
©Mecenat Kagawa / Hamano Art FoundationExhibition of “The Essence of Japanese Beauty: Tea Ceremony Rooms and Katsura Imperial Villa Series” featuring paintings of the tea ceremony room Katsura Imperial Villa in Kyoto and “The Great Screen Painting of the Four Seasons by Prince Shotoku” from the collection of Chuguji Temple in Nara, created by artist Toshihiro Hamano.
【Canada】Canada LIVE! – Cultural Performance Presented by the Canada Pavilion📅Apr.28, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage Inner EastCanada will present a vibrant cultural program at Expo 2025 Osaka to showcase our country’s diversity and creativity. More information on Canada’s performances will be shared soon.
【Canada】Canada LIVE! – Cultural Performance Presented by the Canada Pavilion📅Apr.28, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage Outer EastCanada will present a vibrant cultural program at Expo 2025 Osaka to showcase our country’s diversity and creativity. More information on Canada’s performances will be shared soon.
【Saudi Arabia】 We Are Saudi Arabia📅Apr.28, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage Outer EastEach performance showcases the unique history, music, and steps that define Saudi Arabia’s rich dance heritage.
EXPO2025 “One Step to the Future! ~Voices of Love Connect the World~”📅Apr.29-May 1, 2025
📍EXPO Hall “Shining Hat” 
The Kansai born Takarazuka Revue is expanding its activities both domestically and internationally. The Takarazuka graduates will present a unique entertainment by reciting famous Takarazuka scenes and songs that have a connection with each country.
【UN】Speaking in Jazz: A Multinational Dialogue for International Jazz Day at EXPO 2025 Osaka📅Apr.29, 2025
📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” 
A youth jazz ensemble project culminates in a performance at the Osaka EXPO. This initiative will unite young jazz musicians from various countries to foster intercultural dialogue, musical collaboration, and global citizenship.
EXPO2025 LDH DAY SPECIAL “Jr.EXILE LIVE”📅Apr.29, 2025
📍EXPO Arena “Matsuri” 
Special Supporters of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, THE RAMPAGE, FANTASTICS, BALLISTIK BOYZ, and PSYCHIC FEVER will hold a EXPO2025 special live performance.
Flute Ensemble Concert「Brilliant-The Vibrant Life」📅Apr.29, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage South
©２０２４Flute Ensemble CouleurThe flute ensemble consists of members from diverse backgrounds and age groups, including students, office workers, and housewives. Enjoy the beautiful sound and the world of harmonising the breath of each individual without a conductor.
【Saudi Arabia】 We Are Saudi Arabia📅Apr.29, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage Inner EastKSA Cultural/ Contemporary Performance
【Hungary】Tímár Ensemble📅Apr.29-Apr.30, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East
Hungarian PavilionSándor Timár, the founder of the Tímár Ensemble, has been one of the most prominent figures in the field of Hungarian folk dance and choreography during the latter half of the 20th century, and he has been a leading proponent of the so-called new folklorism movement.
Lines of Connection -International Dance and Art Festival-📅Apr.29, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East
7 artists from overseas will come to Japan and work with Japanese artists to create a stage that combines dance, music with technology, painting, and various other art forms! Please come and join us for this hands-on performance!
Cool Japan Showcase Anime・Manga Tourism Festival📅Apr.30-May 2, 2025
📍EXPO Exhibition Center “WASSE”
©Secretariat of Intellectual Property StrategyUtilizing Anime and Manga as gateways,this event will disseminate the various appeal of Japan (nature, tradition, culture, food, etc.) that are considered “Cool” in the eyes of the world. In addition, we are planning to conduct a questionnaire survey to foreign visitors at this event.
Wow!Wakayama!📅Apr.30-May 3, 2025
📍EXPO Exhibition Center “WASSE”
Disseminating the history and technology of the Traditional Industries that have been passed down in Wakayama to the world! Why don’t you come and experience the initiatives being undertaken by producing areas for the future?
Tokushima Cafe Connections: Steeped in Tradition, Past and Present Interwoven📅Apr.30-May 3, 2025
📍EXPO Exhibition Center “WASSE”
Tokushima PrefectureRelax and immerse yourself in Tokushima Prefecture’s “Awa Culture” [the rich cultural heritage of Tokushima, formerly known as Awa Province] in a cozy cultural cafe setting. Discover the region’s traditions, shaped by its unique natural environment, while savoring local delights in a space where the past and present are seamlessly woven together, offering you a peek into the warm comforts of Tokushima life.
“The Seto Link” Ship for Kagawa’s future📅Apr.30-May 3, 2025
📍EXPO Exhibition Center “WASSE”
Kagawa Prefecture is blessed with lush, picturesque nature, such as the beautiful islands of the Seto Inland Sea, a rich culinary culture embodied by Sanuki Udon Noodles, traditional culture, and contemporary art.These attractions will be presented in a way that allows visitors to experience the ancient, the modern, and the future.
【Poland】 Lodzkie Region: Folk Song and Dance Ensemble📅Apr.30, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East
Lodzkie Region: Folk Song and Dance Ensemble (4 dance couples + two musicians)
【Romania】Violloncellissimo – From Baroque to Rock📅Apr.30, 2025
📍Festival Station (Indoor event space)In the concert program there will be found both Romanian works such as Constantin Dimitrescu – Peasant dance, Radu Sinaci – Romanian folklore suite or Cornelia Tautu – Al Fine, as well as compositions by Astor Piazzolla or Pablo Casals, as well as reinterpretations of famous songs such as The Final Countdown or Bohemian Rhapsody.
【Saudi Arabia】 We Are Saudi Arabia📅May 1, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage SouthWe Are Saudi Arabia brings the Kingdom’s artistic heritage to life through hands-on craft experiences. Visitors will engage their senses as they explore the creativity, skill, and cultural significance behind traditional Saudi crafts.
【Netherlands】Cultural Performance during Theme Week📅May 1, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East
To be announced
【European Union】 European Union co-creating cultures for the future📅May 1, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage West
To be announced
【San Marino】San Marino Special Day📅May 2, 2025
📍EXPO Hall “Shining Hat”
Musical, lyrical and flag-waving performance
One World through Dance “Tokushima’s Awa Odori”📅May 2-May 3, 2025
📍EXPO Arena “Matsuri”
©Tokushima PrefectureWith a concept rooted in the circling motion that draws together a tapestry of attendees from across the globe, as symbolized by the grand roof ring at the venue, this iteration of the Awa Odori promises to engage the entire expo site. Through this dynamic performance, it aims to generate an unmatched sense of excitement and unity, embodying the spirit of motion and connection.
【France】 Women’s Day📅May 2, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage South
Adding to the National Day Official program, other activities will be organised such as performing arts show, exhibition and concert.
【Saudi Arabia】 We Are Saudi Arabia📅May 2, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage NorthWe Are Saudi Arabia brings the Kingdom’s artistic heritage to life through hands-on craft experiences. Visitors will engage their senses as they explore the creativity, skill, and cultural significance behind traditional Saudi crafts.
【Poland】 Poland Flag Day📅May 2, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage Inner EastIn celebration of Poland Flag Day, performers from the Grand Theatre in Łódź will sing some of the best known opera arias. Meanwhile a picnic with Polish delicacies will take place around the venue.
【Hungary】The Hungarian National Dance Ensemble -chamber production📅May 2, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East
Hungary PavilionThe National Dance Ensemble is a dedicated custodian and interpreter of our national heritage and our thousand-year-old traditions. In addition to preserving Hungarian culture, they consider it an important mission to get to know and respect the culture of the different nationalities living together.
【United Nations（UN）】UNEP and InfinArt.org ‘s Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) Environmental Art📅May 3-May 7, 2025
📍EXPO Exhibition Center “WASSE”The Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) Environmental Art Project, led by Dr. John Dahlsen and InfinArt.org, offers a groundbreaking opportunity to address ocean pollution through innovative art and technology.
Credit Guarantee Corporation of Osaka presents ”Waza Meet up Osaka”📅May 3-May 8, 2025
📍Gallery EAST
Creative products made by small- and medium-sized enterprises in Osaka Prefecture using superior techniques are eligible for certification as a “Made in Osaka Brand.”
At the event, you will be able to experience workshops and other activities by 20 companies, and the exhibiting companies will also sell their own products.
Gomi Matsuri – a garbage-themed festival📅May 3, 2025
📍Gallery WEST
We think about the garbege’scapability and value activating our 5sences throughout the art, expand the idea toward the environment problems SDGs issues and up to creat the festival.
the Japanese spirit through original Waka Poetry and improvised Koto📅May 3, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage South
While reciting original waka poetry to the accompaniment of an impromptu koto performance, we convey beautiful sounds and the spirit of Yamato, and by incorporating the latest technology such as project mapping, we express the fusion of Yamato sounds and the latest technology spreading out in three-dimensional space.
One World through Dance “Tokushima’s Awa Odori”📅May 3, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage North ©Tokushima PrefectureWith a concept rooted in the circling motion that draws together a tapestry of attendees from across the globe, as symbolized by the grand roof ring at the venue, this iteration of the Awa Odori promises to engage the entire expo site. Through this dynamic performance, it aims to generate an unmatched sense of excitement and unity, embodying the spirit of motion and connection.
LOVE×SUN×SUN📅May 3, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage North
A dance show for everyone, young and old, male and female, will be held. Hands-on dance workshops will be held to create a “rhythm space of love” LOVE SAN SAN with everyone in the venue.
【Saudi Arabia】 We Are Saudi Arabia📅May 3, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage Inner EastWe Are Saudi Arabia – Music invites visitors to embark on a vibrant musical journey that spans the Kingdom’s rich history and modern aspirations. This captivating program celebrates the fusion of traditional sounds and contemporary beats, showcasing the cultural evolution that defines Saudi Arabia.
One World through Dance “Tokushima’s Awa Odori”📅May 3, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage Inner East ©Tokushima PrefectureWith a concept rooted in the circling motion that draws together a tapestry of attendees from across the globe, as symbolized by the grand roof ring at the venue, this iteration of the Awa Odori promises to engage the entire expo site. Through this dynamic performance, it aims to generate an unmatched sense of excitement and unity, embodying the spirit of motion and connection.
【Poland】 Celebration of Poland Constitution Day📅May 3, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East
Photos provided by Poland PavilionPoland’s “The Constitution of 3 May” was signed in 1791, making it the first constitution in Europe. On this occasion, the Stanisław Hadyna Song and Dance Ensemble „Śląsk” will perform once again in Japan. The Ensemble will be joined by a Japanese dance troupe on stage to perform a traditional Polish dance – the Polonez.
Let’s play Monopoly Osaka editon!📅May 3, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East
©monopoly osaka editionPlay the Osaka version of the world’s No.1 board game “Monopoly”. ・Trial session: For beginners. Enjoy with World Monopoly Champions and more. ・Contest: For experienced players. a mini Monopoly tournament.
Cool Japan Anime and Game Music Concert📅May 3, 2025
📍Pop-Up Stage West
We organize a big band and offer Japanese entertainment to the audience.
【Poland】The Śląsk Ensemble concert📅May 3, 2025
📍Festival Station (Indoor event space)
The Śląsk Song and Dance Ensemble consists of over one hundred artists, including a choir, ballet, and orchestra. Collaborating with authorities in the field of cultural studies gives the ensemble the potential to deliver performances at the highest level.
Introducing Daily Events 👇
One World,One Planet.📅Held every day after sunset during the Expo
A moment of hope connecting from all over the world, where the sound and video equipment of the entire venue, as well as visitors’ devices held, interlock and light up like the cells of a single large living creature.
AloJapan.com