Starting on Saturday, August 30, 2025, an event called “2025 Nakanoshima GATE Toy Fireworks Festival Part 2: A Fireworks Show for Kids, Made by Adults” will be held at Nakanoshima GATE South Pier in Nishi-ku, Osaka!

2025 Nakanoshima GATE Toy Fireworks Festival Part 2: A Fireworks Show for Kids, Made by Adults

Date and Time:
① Saturday, August 30, 2025
② Monday, September 15, 2025 (Holiday)
③ Sunday, September 21, 2025
④ Saturday, October 11, 2025
⑤ Sunday, October 12, 2025
14:00–22:00 (Last order at 21:00)
14:00– Pool and food truck operations begin (pool open until 19:00)
17:00– Handheld fireworks area opens
19:30– A Fireworks Show for Kids, Made by Adults (approx. 15 minutes)

Location:
Nakanoshima GATE South Pier

Free admission (Note: Bringing personal fireworks is not allowed)

Note: In case of rain, some programs may be modified or canceled.

At this event, visitors can enjoy a genuine handheld fireworks experience, something rarely seen at home.

One of the highlights is a program where adults from the general public participate as fireworks masters, delivering fireworks to children without fear of sparks.

Participation is open to healthy individuals aged 18 and above. The application period runs until Monday, August 25. Lottery results will be announced via email to winners on Tuesday, August 26.

The fireworks master role is available until the event on October 12, 2025. (Note: Safe toy fireworks are used; no qualifications or licenses required.)

With food trucks, a pool, and beautiful fireworks lighting up the night sky, this event is packed with summer charm. Why not take this opportunity to join in?

Over two days, Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24, 2025, an event was held at E Stadium Namba Main Store, and we had the special opportunity to visit on the 24th!

The Children’s Expo in Namba is an experiential event aimed at fostering self-esteem and independence in children, allowing them to enjoy free-thinking through a variety of content.

This is the “e-Sports Field Day” experience booth.

Using the globally popular online game Fortnite, this booth offered a live-commentated experience by professionals.

Set on an original map recreating Osaka’s Dotonbori streets, players engaged in heated online battles—sometimes children working together, other times children versus adults—in a capture-the-flag style game.

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Nakanoshima GATE South Pier

Nakanoshima GATE South Pier is a modern commercial and cultural complex located on the island of Nakanoshima in central Osaka, Japan. It was developed as part of a larger urban renewal project and opened in 2020, featuring a striking architectural design with a large rooftop plaza. The complex stands on a historically significant area that has long been Osaka’s administrative and business core.

Nakanoshima GATE

Nakanoshima GATE is a modern commercial and cultural complex that opened in 2020 on Nakanoshima, a sandbank island in central Osaka, Japan. The development was designed to revitalize the area and complement the neighboring historic brick buildings, including the former Osaka City Hall. It serves as a new hub featuring shops, restaurants, and event spaces, connecting the island’s past with its contemporary urban future.

E Stadium Namba Main Store

The E Stadium Namba Main Store is a multi-story retail establishment in Osaka, Japan, renowned as a major hub for anime, manga, and video game merchandise. It is part of a larger chain of stores that grew in popularity to cater to the booming otaku culture, offering everything from collectible figures to rare trading cards.

Children’s Expo in Namba

The Children’s Expo in Namba is a modern, family-friendly shopping and entertainment complex in Osaka, Japan. It was developed as part of the Namba Parks mixed-use project, which opened in 2003 on the former site of the Osaka Stadium, a famous baseball park. The area is designed to be a vibrant destination with shops, play areas, and dining options specifically catering to children and their families.

Dotonbori

Dotonbori is a vibrant entertainment district in Osaka, Japan, historically known as a theater hub during the Edo period. Today, it is famous for its extravagant neon signs, giant mechanical advertisements, and the iconic Ebisu Bridge overlooking the Dotonbori Canal. The area is a culinary destination, celebrated for its street food and restaurants serving local specialties like takoyaki and okonomiyaki.