by admin | Dec 9, 2024
Preparations are underway for the highly anticipated World Expo 2025 that is set to take place in Osaka, Kansai from April to October next year.
One of the oldest and largest international events since 1851, the World Expo is held every 5 years and is expected to attract an influx of visitors to Japan’s second-largest city and culinary capital.
The World Expo 2025 (Osaka Kansai Expo) will focus on developing and adopting best practices from around the world to drive co-creation in designing a sustainable society that supports social challenges, emerging sciences and evolving technologies.
Various Japanese organisations have begun collaborating to promote the historical event which will include special initiatives such as lectures by expo enthusiasts and guided tours focused on the concept of “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.”
OMO7 Osaka, an urban tourism hotel by Hoshino Resorts, has been appointed a Partner Sponsor where it will evolve as a hub for welcoming both domestic and international visitors to the Expo and bolstering Osaka’s tourism.
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by admin | Dec 9, 2024
Sculptures, fireworks and more in snow country
Venue
When
Mid Feb 2025
The Tokamachi Snow Festival is held annually, and has a history dating back to 1950. This part of Niigata boasts one of the highest snowfall levels not just in Japan but on the planet, so there’s bucket loads of the white stuff to enjoy. The festival spans over several sites in the area, with snow sculptures, music performances, a kimono queen competition and more.
by admin | Dec 9, 2024
Beautiful cars and beautiful models under one roof
The Tokyo Auto Salon at Makuhari Messe, a huge hall and convention center in Chiba, is not to be confused with the Tokyo Motor Show which happens once every two years.
This show is on every year and showcases race cars and modified vehicles, while the Motor Show is for companies to show all their new street-legal vehicles.
The Tokyo Auto Salon is open to the public and tickets can be purchased online.
The show takes place every January and showcases a fantastic range of cars and droves of models at each booth. It’s a must-see for any car lover.
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by admin | Dec 9, 2024
The second sumo tournament of the year
Venue
EDION Arena Osaka (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium)
When
Mar 9th – Mar 23rd 2025
Japan’s second grand sumo tournament is held in Osaka at the EDION Arena Osaka.
This 15-day event is a part of a six-tournament series that occurs annually in Japan.
If you are interested in experiencing this ancient and uniquely Japanese sport firsthand, be sure to purchase tickets!
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by admin | Dec 9, 2024
When
Jan 12th – Jan 26th 2025
Japan’s six-tournament sumo season starts in mid-January with the January Grand Sumo Tournament.
This event lasts 15 days and takes place in Tokyo’s Ryogoku Kokugikan, the country’s main sumo stadium. The impressive facility elegantly blends modernity and tradition and can hold up to 10,000 people!
If you visit Japan during this exciting time of year, why not book a ticket for an intimate glimpse into this time-honored sport? Join the crowd’s tense anticipation and witness the thrilling matches firsthand.
Tickets for the January Grand Sumo Tournament typically go on sale around early December.
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