Let’s Go! Osaka-Kansai EXPO 2025!

Izumisano City will participate in special collaborative events leading up to the Osaka-Kansai EXPO 2025: “Osaka Week” and the “LOCAL JAPAN Exhibition.”
Through stage performances of traditional culture such as the Sano Kudoki folk song and the Hine Shrine Makura Festival, we will showcase the unique charm of Izumisano to the world.

📌 Events Featuring Izumisano City

◆ Osaka Festival! EXPO2025 Summer Chapter
📅 Date: July 28 (Mon)
📍 Venue: EXPO Arena
Enjoy the Sano Kudoki(Bon Dance), an Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Izumisano City, plus a special stage by Sano High School Dance Club and Izumisano JAPAN.
🔗 [Sano Kudoki(Bon Dance) Basic Info]

◆ Discover Local Charms Tour Highlights of Osaka’s 43 Cities and Towns
📅 Date: July 28 (Mon) – 30 (Wed)
📍 Venue: EXPO Messe
Explore an exhibition of Senshu Towels, enjoy chilled sweets from a long-established Japanese confectionery, try hands-on experiences from Senshu Open Factory, and watch a stage show by Izumisano PR Ambassador Sae Banjoya!
🔗 [Mukashin Main Store Basic Info]

◆ Taking on the Future Across Generations Resonating with Diversity and Coexistence
📅 Date: July 29 (Tue)
📍 Venue: EXPO Hall
Izumisano City will host an exciting eSports event!
🔗 [e-Stadium Izumisano Basic Info]

◆ LOCAL JAPAN Exhibition
📅 Date: July 30 (Wed) & 31 (Thu)
📍 Venue: EXPO Messe
See the Hine Shrine Makura Festival from Izumisano, plus a joint performance with the Iwami Kagura from Shimane Prefecture!
Also, on July 30 (Wed) only, don’t miss the appearance of local mascot Inunakin[🔗] at the regional character event!
🔗 [Makura Festival Basic Info]

✅ For more details:
Osaka Week 👉 https://www.expo-osaka2025.com/osakaweek/
LOCAL JAPAN Exhibition 👉 https://mayoralalliance.jp/localjapan2025/group_happiness/#tab1