The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo is currently being held in Konohana Ward, Osaka City until October 13, 2025!

On the second floor of the ‘ORA Gaishoku Pavilion Utage’, an experiential event organized by Daiki Suisan is being held from September 13, 2025 to October 13, 2025.

This event allows participants to experience making traditional Osaka-style box sushi (hakozushi).

Participants wear traditional happi coats during the experience.
The table is set with box sushi making materials.
Participants who had made reservations in advance arrive and prepare in their happi coats.
The experience begins with an explanation about box sushi.
Participants proceed with making box sushi in a friendly atmosphere.
Staff members carefully explain each step of the process.
With clear instructions, participants quickly complete their own box sushi, showing them to each other and taking photos with special props, creating a lively experience!
All sessions were fully booked on this day, with the next session beginning immediately, showing the event’s great popularity!
In addition to the experience, sushi and other items are also available for purchase.
Why not take this opportunity to experience box sushi making at the Osaka-Kansai Expo?

For details such as reservation methods, please check the official information.

The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo is currently being held in Konohana Ward, Osaka City from April 13, 2025 to October 13, 2025!

This is ‘Gallery WEST’ located within the Expo grounds.

A special projection mapping event was held from September 16, 2025 to September 17, 2025.

This event features projection mapping that recreates scenes from the 1970 Osaka Expo using the latest 3DCG technology.

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2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo

The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo is a World Expo scheduled to be held in Japan, themed «Designing Future Society for Our Lives.» It will be the second World Expo hosted by Osaka, following the 1970 event, and aims to showcase global innovations and solutions for sustainable development. The expo is planned to run from April 13 to October 13, 2025, on Yumeshima, an artificial island in Osaka Bay.

Konohana Ward

Konohana Ward is an industrial and residential district in Osaka, Japan, located at the mouth of the Yodo River. Historically, it was a major port area during the Edo period and later became a center for heavy industry in the 20th century. It is now also known for its modern landmarks, including the Cosmo Tower and Universal Studios Japan.

Osaka City

Osaka City is a major port and commercial center in Japan, with a history dating back to the 5th century when it served as the country’s first capital. It grew into a vital economic hub during the Edo period as «Japan’s kitchen» and is now renowned for its modern architecture, vibrant street food culture, and historical sites like Osaka Castle.

ORA Gaishoku Pavilion Utage

The ORA Gaishoku Pavilion Utage is a modern Japanese dining pavilion designed to facilitate open-air meals, reflecting a cultural adaptation during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was created to allow safe, socially-distanced gatherings while preserving the communal experience of shared meals, a significant aspect of Japanese food culture.

Osaka-style box sushi

Osaka-style box sushi (hakozushi) is a traditional pressed sushi originating in Japan’s Kansai region during the early 19th century. Unlike hand-formed nigiri, this style involves pressing vinegared rice and toppings like mackerel, sea eel, or shrimp into a wooden mold to create compact, rectangular blocks. It was historically made to preserve fish and remains a distinctive specialty representing Osaka’s culinary heritage.

happi coats

Happi coats are traditional Japanese short coats, originally worn by house servants during the Edo period (1603-1868) and later adopted by shopkeepers, who often decorated them with family crests or shop logos. Today, they are most commonly associated with festive occasions, such as matsuri (festivals), where participants wear matching happi coats to signify group unity and celebration.

Gallery WEST

Gallery WEST is a contemporary art gallery located in Tucson, Arizona, which was established in the 1960s. It is historically significant for being one of the first artist-run, cooperative galleries in the American Southwest, providing a platform for local artists to exhibit their work. The gallery continues to operate as a collective, showcasing a diverse range of paintings, sculptures, and photography from its member artists.

1970 Osaka Expo

The 1970 Osaka Expo, officially known as Expo ’70, was Japan’s first World’s Fair and a landmark event that showcased the nation’s post-war economic and technological resurgence. Held in Suita, Osaka, its iconic symbol was the Tower of the Sun, and it introduced futuristic concepts and innovations to a record-breaking attendance. The site was later transformed into the Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, preserving its legacy.