Introducing an event to be held in Osaka City!

Kids Expo 2025 in Namba

The event will be held over two days, on Saturday, August 23, and Sunday, August 24, 2025, at ‘e Stadium Namba Main Store’ on the first floor of Namba Parks in Naniwa Ward, Osaka City!

‘Kids Expo 2025 in Namba’ is an event where children can enjoy learning and experiencing various fields through play.

‘Kids Expo 2025 in Namba’

Date and Time:
Saturday, August 23, and Sunday, August 24, 2025
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Location:
‘e Stadium Namba Main Store’ (Namba Parks 1st Floor)

Free admission (some activities may require a fee)

From the press release

At the venue, as part of the ‘Kids Festival & Kids Store Manager Experience,’ children will experience operating festival games like shooting galleries, yo-yo fishing, and lottery draws, fostering their ability to solve problems through cooperation with others.

From the press release

Furthermore, as an ‘e-Sports Sports Day Experience,’ an e-sports experience using popular online games where teams compete will also be held. Plans include immersive commentary by professional casters, match-up events and commemorative photos with gaming influencers, all designed to cultivate teamwork, cooperation, and communication skills.

There are also many other diverse contents available.

Why not take this opportunity to visit ‘Kids Expo 2025 in Namba’ and create a summer memory for your children?

For details such as the schedule and participation methods for each experience, please check.

Currently, an event is being held in Konohana Ward, Osaka City, until Monday, October 13, 2025!

This is the EXPO Hall “Shine Hat” located inside the Expo venue.

An event was scheduled to be held at the EXPO Hall “Shine Hat” from Friday, August 15 to Sunday, August 17, 2025, and we were specially invited to attend the DAY 2 session on Saturday the 16th!

This event is an e-sports tournament to determine Japan’s top high school team, involving a total of 8,293 high school students.

E-sports refers to competitions using computer or video games. Similar to traditional sports, participants compete for victory. It is not merely gameplay but is recognized as a modern sports

Osaka City

Osaka City is a major port and commercial hub in Japan, historically known as the nation’s “kitchen” for its crucial role in the rice trade during the Edo Period. It is renowned for its modern architecture, vibrant nightlife, and historic landmarks like the 16th-century Osaka Castle.

Namba Parks

Namba Parks is a modern shopping and entertainment complex in Osaka, Japan, which opened in 2003. Its unique design, featuring a terraced rooftop park with walking paths and greenery, was built on the former site of the Osaka Stadium, a famous baseball park that operated from 1950 to 1998.

e Stadium Namba Main Store

The Stadium Namba Main Store is a famous multi-level sporting goods retailer in Osaka, Japan, known for its vast selection of athletic gear and shoes. It was established in 1983 and has since become a landmark destination for both local sports enthusiasts and tourists visiting the Namba district.

Kids Expo 2025 in Namba

Kids Expo 2025 is a contemporary family-oriented event taking place in the Namba district of Osaka, Japan. It is a modern convention focused on children’s products, entertainment, and educational activities, rather than a site with a long historical background. The event continues the tradition of large-scale expositions held in Osaka’s vibrant commercial and entertainment hub.

Konohana Ward

Konohana Ward is a district in Osaka, Japan, located on the western bank of the Aji River. Historically an industrial area, it is now best known as the home of Universal Studios Japan, a major theme park that opened in 2001 and has become a significant cultural and tourist attraction.

EXPO Hall

The EXPO Hall is a major exhibition and convention center that originally served as a key venue for the 1970 World’s Fair (Expo ’70) in Osaka, Japan. It is most famous for the Tower of the Sun, a monumental artwork by Tarō Okamoto that remains as a symbol of the event. Today, it continues to host a wide variety of large-scale expositions, trade shows, and cultural events.

Shine Hat

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