The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo is currently being held in Konohana Ward, Osaka City, until Monday, October 13, 2025!
We had the special opportunity to visit the ‘Kansai Pavilion’!
We were introduced to the booth of a representative Kyoto confectionery manufacturer.
All three types use sweet bean paste crafted by traditional Japanese confectionery artisans for high-quality sweets, representing a confection that challenges future possibilities without compromising traditional techniques!
Why not take this opportunity to visit the ‘Kansai Pavilion’ at the ‘EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo’?
We will now introduce a store opening in Osaka City!
On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, ‘Magic Curry Sakaisuji Honmachi Store’ is set to open at 2-chome, Kitakyuhōji, Chuo Ward, Osaka City!
This authentic curry specialty shop was founded in Kanda
Osaka-Kansai Expo
The Osaka-Kansai Expo, officially known as Expo 2025, is an upcoming World Expo to be held in Osaka, Japan. It follows the original 1970 Osaka Expo, which was a landmark event showcasing Japan’s post-war technological and economic progress. The 2025 edition aims to be a global platform for addressing future societal challenges through the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.”
Konohana Ward
Konohana Ward is a district in Osaka, Japan, located on the city’s western waterfront. Historically an industrial and port area, it is now also known for its modern landmarks, most notably the Tempozan Ferris Wheel and the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan.
Kansai Pavilion
The Kansai Pavilion is a prominent structure built for the 1970 Japan World Exposition (Expo ’70) in Osaka. It was designed by the renowned architect Kiyonori Kikutake as a symbol of the Kansai region and its modern aspirations. Today, it remains a celebrated example of Japanese Metabolism architecture and a landmark from the exposition.
Kyoto
Kyoto served as the imperial capital of Japan for over a thousand years, from 794 until 1868. It is renowned for its countless classical Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, and traditional wooden houses, many of which escaped destruction during World War II. This rich history has made the city a premier destination for experiencing traditional Japanese culture and architecture.
Shiga
Shiga is a prefecture in Japan known for Lake Biwa, the country’s largest freshwater lake, which has played a vital role in the region’s history and culture for centuries. It was also the home of many influential samurai clans and contains significant historical sites, including Hikone Castle, a well-preserved feudal-era fortress.
Hyogo
Hyogo is a prefecture in western Japan, historically known as a key economic and cultural hub since the medieval period. It is home to the famous Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned as one of Japan’s finest surviving examples of feudal castle architecture from the early 17th century.
Nara
Nara was the first permanent capital of Japan, established in 710 AD, and is renowned for its historically significant temples and artwork. The city is famous for Todai-ji Temple, which houses a massive bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana and is one of the world’s largest wooden buildings. Nara Park is also a major cultural attraction, where sacred deer roam freely, symbolizing the city’s deep connection to Shinto traditions.
Wakayama
Wakayama is a historic prefecture in Japan’s Kansai region, home to the sacred Kumano Sanzan pilgrimage shrines and the ancient Kumano Kodō pilgrimage routes. Its history is deeply tied to Shugendō mountain asceticism and it was once governed by the Tokugawa shogunate branch family. The area is also famous for its castle, hot springs, and being the spiritual heart of Japan’s nature worship.
