To commemorate the appointment of singer and actor Yutaka Yokoyama (SUPER EIGHT) as "Osaka Konohana Tourism Ambassador," a Guinness World Record attempt event will be held on Saturday, October 25, at Maishima Barbecue Park in Konohana-ku, Yokoyama's hometown, to unveil the new position. The event will be held at Maishima Barbecue Park in Konohana-ku, Konohana-ku, the hometown of Yokoyama.

Yutaka Yokoyama (SUPER EIGHT) was appointed as the Osaka Konohana-ku Tourism Ambassador.

大阪・此花区観光アンバサダー就任お披露目を兼ねたギネス世界記録挑戦イベントでは、横山さんが登場し、アンバサダーとして挨拶にたったのち、参加者1000人が「同時に鉄板焼きをした最多人数」でギネス世界記録に挑戦します。現在の同ギネス世界記録は798人（2024年に達成）。このイベントに参加してくださる方々を、9月19日(金)12:00から、チケットぴあにて募集開始いたします。
As the site of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, Konohana-ku is attracting attention from around the world. In order to continue to make Osaka an increasingly attractive spot, Ms. Yokoyama plans to act as a tourism ambassador to promote the various attractions that Osaka has to offer, including her hometown of Konohana-ku.

Comment by Yutaka Yokoyama

Hi, I am Yutaka Yokoyama.
I am pleased to announce that I have been appointed as a tourism ambassador for Konohana-ku, Osaka.
The Guinness Challenge event will be held on October 25.
The contents of the event will be teppanyaki. I myself am looking forward to seeing the scale of the event.
If you have time, please come visit Konohana Ward. I will also be speaking at the event. I will do my best to make it an enjoyable event.
This is Hiroshi Yokoyama, Osaka Konohana-ku Tourism Ambassador.

Date and time

Saturday, October 25, 2025, 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (tentative)
Light rain, cancelled in case of stormy weather.

Location

Maishima Barbecue Park

2-1-107 Kitako-ryokuchi, Konohana-ku, Osaka City

Access: Shuttle bus service (JR Sakurajima Station ⇔ event site)
Scheduled meeting time: 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Event Details

Performers: Mayor of Osaka City, Mayor of Konohana-ku, SUPER EIGHT Yutaka Yokoyama (Osaka and Konohana-ku Tourism Ambassador)
Contents:
11:35 - 11:45 Inaugural Talk Corner
11:50-12:00 Guinness World Record attempt "Most people cooking teppanyaki at the same time
Around 13:00 Guinness World Records judging results announced
12:00-15:00 BBQ time
Ms. Yokoyama is scheduled to appear until around 13:10.
Participation fee: 5,500 yen (tax included)
The fee includes food, beverages, and a shuttle bus from the meeting place to the venue and back.
Payment method Credit card payment or convenience store payment
Total number of participants: 1,000
Up to 2 tickets per person can be applied for by lottery.
Elementary and junior high school students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
*One person must be able to cook teppan-yaki (fry food) for the Guinness World Record attempt.
Lottery application method: Lottery applications and tickets will be accepted and sold at "Ticket Pia".
Application period: September 19, 2025 (Fri.) 12:00 to September 28, 2025 (Sun.) 23:59
Announcement of winners: Around October 1, 2025 (Wednesday)

(1) General quota: 900
https://w.pia.jp/t/guinness-event/
(P code: 123-456)

(2) Special quota for Konohana Ward residents: 100
When you apply for the special quota, you will be asked to provide your address and to present an ID (with a photo and address clearly written) on the day of the event.
https://w.pia.jp/t/guinness-konohana/
(P code: 123-456)

We will contact participants separately regarding the meeting place and time on the day of the event, as well as information on the opening of the venue.

＜For inquiries about registration and ticket purchase, please contact
Ticket Piahttps://t.pia.jp/help/
General inquiries: Osaka Come and See Campaign Office: 050-3605-0380
Sponsored by Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Osaka Come and See Campaign Executive Committee