1st Anniversary EXPO 2025 ~Relive Those Moments of Surprise and Wonder~ @ Osaka—Come Check It Out! “EXPO Reborn!” ~Rediscover the Future, Food, and Culture~
It has been announced that “1st Anniversary EXPO 2025—Relive Those Surprises and Thrills—@ Osaka: Come On Over!”—a commemorative event for the Osaka-Kansai Expo, which left a lasting impression on so many people last year—will be held!
“EXPO Reborn!”—Re-experiencing the Future, Food, and Culture—will be held at the ATC Hall for two days on Sunday, October 11, and Monday, October 12, 2026 (a national holiday).
Over the course of these two days, you’ll be able to once again experience the atmosphere of the Osaka-Kansai Expo through exhibits, hands-on activities, stage performances, and more.
We will update this page with further details as they are finalized.
Event Name
“1st Anniversary EXPO 2025 ~Relive That Sense of Wonder and Excitement~ @ Osaka—Come Check It Out! ”EXPO Reborn!” ~Rediscover the Future, Food, and Culture~"
Schedule
Sunday, October 11, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
October 12, 2026 (Monday, a public holiday), 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location
ATC Hall, ATC Piloti Plaza (2-1-10 Nanko-kita, Suminoe Ward, Osaka City)
Charge
Admission and event program participation are free
Number of applicants
22,000 people
Organizers and Co-organizers
Organized by: Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, and the Osaka Vitality Creation and Promotion Project Executive Committee
Co-organized by: Japan 2025 International Exposition Association (Public Interest Incorporated Association)
How to Participate
Admission to the ATC Hall is by advance registration and lottery. In addition, some of the activities available inside the ATC Hall are by advance registration and lottery.
Admission to the Food, Beverage, and Retail Area (ATC Piloti Plaza) is free.
In addition to our official LINE account, we also accept applications by phone—but only for those who do not use LINE.
The application period runs from Friday, August 21, through Sunday, September 13.
*Please be sure to review the [Important Notes Regarding Applications] below.
・Important Notes and Requests for Event Venues (PDF Link)
・About the Types of Advance Lottery Tickets (PDF Link)
・Other Important Notes and Requests (PDF Link)
[Sign Up via LINE]
Reservations for this event can be made through our official LINE account.
Please note that if we receive a large number of applications, participants will be selected by lottery.
We will begin notifying the winners of the lottery results in late September.
Please follow the steps below.
First, please add our official LINE account as a friend.
Please scan the QR code below to add us as a friend.
*Please note that if we detect duplicate applications submitted via LINE and by phone, both applications will be invalidated regardless of the reason.
After adding us as a friend, please select "Book Here" from the top menu.
Please follow the on-screen instructions and enter the required information, such as your name and contact details, in the “Customer Information Form,” and
Please select the ticket for the event you wish to attend.
Ticket requests are limited to one per person, for up to four people.
*One ticket admits one person.
After you submit the form, we will send you an automatic reply confirming that we have received your application.
Your entry into the drawing is complete upon receipt of this message.
*Registration will open on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. and close on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
*Please note that this is a lottery system, not first-come, first-served. As long as you apply within the registration period, you will be entered into the lottery, so please take your time when completing the application.
*You may cancel or change your application as long as it is within the application period. Once the application period ends, you will not be able to cancel or change your application.
*The results of the drawing will be announced via our official LINE account starting in late September 2026, and will be sent only to the winners.
*The right to win cannot be transferred to a third party.
For information on how personal information is handled in the LINE Reservation Service, click here (PDF Link)
[Apply by Phone (For Those Who Do Not Use LINE)]
*Please note that if we detect duplicate applications submitted via LINE and by phone, both applications will be invalidated regardless of the reason.
If you do not use LINE, please call the application desk listed below.
Please follow the voice prompts and press the buttons to complete your application.
Dedicated Phone Number: 0120-571-012
Application Period: Friday, August 21, 2026 – Sunday, September 13, 2026
Hours: Open 24 hours a day
*Please note that ticket requests are limited to a maximum of four people per person.
*One ticket admits one person.
*Each person may apply for up to three entries (three different types of tickets). Applications for four or more entries, or duplicate applications for the same type of ticket, will be deemed invalid.
*If you apply via LINE, you may apply for up to three tickets (three different types) per application. Whether you apply via LINE or by phone, the conditions for the lottery are the same.
*We will contact only the winners by phone starting in late September. After confirming your address over the phone, we will mail you a notification of your prize.
*Please note that if you do not answer the winning notification call from our office three times, or if we do not confirm that you have returned our call by the specified deadline, your right to the prize will be forfeited.
*This service is an automated voice response system (it is not staffed by an operator).
*You cannot call from a number with caller ID blocked. Please prefix your phone number with “1, 8, or 6” to ensure your number is displayed.
Since push-button signals cannot be transmitted over a rotary line, this will result in an error. Please call from a phone with a push-button dial.
*The right to win cannot be transferred to a third party.
[Come to Osaka! Sign Up for the Special Live Show]
You cannot register through the official EXPO Reborn! LINE account or the dedicated registration hotline.
For details on how to apply, please refer to the stage program under [Event Details] at the bottom of this page.
Event Details
*Details regarding the event and how to register will be announced and updated on this website as they are finalized.
*Admission to the ATC Hall is by advance lottery, and some of the activities available inside the ATC Hall require a separate lottery.
Main Exhibits and Hands-On Programs
*Inside the ATC Hall*
In addition to exhibits and hands-on programs from the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion, participating countries from overseas, and municipalities within Osaka Prefecture, the event will feature exhibits and experiential programs—such as the “World Myaku Myaku Exhibition”—that allow visitors to relive the Osaka-Kansai World Expo.
Osaka Healthcare Pavilion
・Regenerative Medicine (Cardiac Muscle Sheets)
A sheet formed from heart muscle (cardiomyocyte) cells derived from iPS cells.
We will be exhibiting a “myocardial sheet” (research sample) that utilizes technology applicable to new regenerative medicine treatments designed to restore heart function.
・Cultured meat
A type of alternative meat produced by culturing cells harvested from animals. Marbled with a checkered pattern created using 3D printing technology,
We will be displaying cell-cultured steak.
・Mirai Human Washing Machine
This futuristic bathing system uses fine-bubble technology to thoroughly cleanse the entire body. Sensors monitor heart rate and the autonomic nervous system, while AI selects music and visuals tailored to the bather, cleansing the mind as well. During the event, it attracted a lot of attention when members of the public were invited to try it out.
*Please note that there will be no bathing experience at this event.
International Pavilions
・Exhibition Highlights
Exhibits related to the Osaka-Kansai World Expo, meet-and-greets with the Expo’s mascot, and more
Exhibitions and Hands-On Activities in Municipalities Across Osaka Prefecture
・Exhibition Highlights
Exhibits, hands-on activities, merchandise, stage programs, and more that carry on the legacy of the Osaka-Kansai World Expo
The World Myaku Myaku Exhibition (In cooperation with West Japan Railway Company)
*By reservation only. Only those selected will be able to attend.
• “The World’s Myaku Myaku Exhibition” at ATC Hall
We will be holding the “World Myaku Myaku Exhibition,” which was a big hit at Osaka Station and the exhibition venues during the Osaka-Kansai Expo.
Pavilion staff and other Osaka-Kansai Expo personnel are drawing on their individual personalities and sensibilities to contribute to the Osaka-Kansai Expo
Paintings of the official character "Myaku Myaku." Filled with colorful interpretations and unique artistic expressions.
Be sure to check out our many original works.
Myaku Myaku Greeting
*Reservations required. Participation is limited to those selected in the drawing.
・We're hosting the Myaku Myaku Greeting!
*The program will be posted at the bottom of this page.
Flying Car VR
*This is a lottery-based program. Only those selected in the lottery will be able to participate.
・Flying Car VR Experience
Put on a VR headset and experience air travel of the future.
[Important Notes]
・The following individuals are not eligible to use this service.
・Persons under the age of 13
・Pregnant women; individuals with heart conditions; individuals with abnormal blood pressure; individuals suffering from serious illnesses; individuals wearing medical devices such as pacemakers; and individuals with fractures, regardless of the location
・People who are prone to motion sickness
・People who are not feeling well
・Individuals with conditions that may worsen as a result of using this service
・If you experience dizziness, nausea, a headache, or other symptoms, stop using the ride immediately and notify a staff member.
・If you have strabismus, double vision, or any other eye condition, please consult a specialist before using this service.
Expo Site VR
*This is a lottery system. Only those selected in the lottery will be able to participate.
・VR Experience at the Expo Site
That space is back! Experience the Osaka-Kansai Expo venue through VR.
[Important Notes]
・The following individuals are not eligible to use this service.
・Children under 10 years of age
・Pregnant women; individuals with heart conditions; individuals with abnormal blood pressure; individuals suffering from serious illnesses; individuals wearing medical devices such as pacemakers; and individuals with fractures, regardless of the location
・People who are prone to motion sickness
・People who are not feeling well
・Individuals with conditions that may worsen as a result of using this service
・If you experience dizziness, nausea, a headache, or other symptoms, stop using the ride immediately and notify a staff member.
・If you have strabismus, double vision, or any other eye condition, please consult a specialist before using this service.
Main Stage Program
*Inside the ATC Hall*
Opening Stage
*Admission is by lottery. Only those selected in the lottery will be allowed to attend.
Sunday, October 11
We'll be putting on a special stage performance to celebrate the event! Special guests are also scheduled to appear!
Cast: Hirofumi Yoshimura, Governor of Osaka Prefecture / Myaku Myaku and others
*Honorifics omitted*
Come to Osaka! Special Live: OSAKA MUSIC LOVER-JAPANIMATION ROCKS-“EXPO Reborn!” Special Edition
October 12 (Monday, a holiday)
During "Osaka Week—Summer" at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, at the EXPO Hall "Shine Hat" (located within the Osaka-Kansai Expo grounds),
PUFFY, who performed at the "OSAKA MUSIC LOVER -JAPANIMATION ROCKS-" event, took the stage!
* Please note that you cannot register via the official EXPO Reborn! LINE account or the dedicated registration hotline.
performer
PUFFY and others
How to Participate
Reservations for this stage will be accepted via the application form, which will be available on this page at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 31.
Please wait a moment.
*Please note that you cannot be selected for both the EXPO Reborn! official LINE account and the phone-only registration slots.
*After the special live performance ends, you can enjoy the exhibits and hands-on activities inside the ATC Hall until 2:00 p.m.
Application Period
From 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 31, Reiwa 8, to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, Reiwa 8
Announcement of the Lottery Results
Starting in late September of Reiwa 8, we will contact the winners in order.
Number of applicants
1,400 people
Closing Stage
*Admission is by lottery. Only those selected in the lottery will be allowed to attend.
October 12 (Monday, a holiday)
The karaoke festival that became a hit at "Yoshimoto Waraii Myraii Hall" is back!
We'll also be hosting a karaoke event where attendees can sing. If anyone out there is thinking, "I'm up for that!",
Be sure to enter the raffle on the day of the event!
Cast: Hirofumi Yoshimura, Governor of Osaka Prefecture; Hideyuki Yokoyama, Mayor of Osaka; Fujisaki Market; Razor Ramon; Myaku Myaku; and others
*Honorifics omitted*
A variety of stage performances by participating countries from overseas and municipalities within Osaka Prefecture
Sunday, October 11, and Monday, October 12 (holiday)
Food, Beverage, and Retail Area
*Piloti Plaza *Free admission
Food trucks and shops offering the wide variety of dishes enjoyed at the Expo site will be on site.