"EXPO KYOTO MEETING" Rediscover Kyoto's strength and depth at the World Expo!

We lent a hand in managing the "EXPO KYOTO MEETING - The Spirit of Harmony and the Future of the Earth," which was held on Wednesday, April 23rd at the Expo site. This time, we'll be reporting on the event!

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The Osaka-Kansai Expo began on April 13th. You're starting to hear more and more people say, "I went!"

CEC lent a hand in managing the "EXPO KYOTO MEETING - The Spirit of Harmony and the Future of the Earth," which was held at the venue on Wednesday, April 23rd. Here is a report on the event!

What is "EXPO KYOTO MEETING"?

This grand event was centered on Kyoto and focused on asking questions of the world and the future! It consisted of two main parts: five talk sessions and performances by traditional performing arts and next-generation artists.

"EXPO KYOTO MEETING" official website: https://expokyoto.jp/feature/expokyotomeeting.html

Wearing matching furoshiki, they helped guide guests to the venue.

We, the CEC members, were in charge of guiding visitors around the venue, wearing the designated furoshiki wrapping cloths like scarves.

Getting ready in the waiting room. One of the members came up with the idea to wrap it like a scarf, which turned out lovely.

The program began with a dance performance by geisha and maiko from Miyagawacho, one of the five geisha districts of Kyoto. The dance, with its graceful movements and elegance, was truly a quintessential Kyoto experience.

A group photo of everyone who participated on the day! Thank you for your hard work.

There were many other performances, including a special collaboration performance by the Kyiv National Ballet School's sister school, Terada Ballet Art School, Anastasia Shevchenko, principal of the National Ballet of Ukraine, and the contemporary dance group Dance Barbizon.

I was surprised to learn that a ballet school in Kyoto had connections to Kiev!

A talk session asking questions about the future from a variety of genres

The talk sessions were also extremely diverse, covering a wide range of topics, from traditional culture to cutting-edge academic fields and international themes. As befitting Kyoto, the city of learning, it was a forum for researchers and cultural figures from Japan and abroad to talk across genres.

After the closing ceremony, there was a "Youth Stage" by high school students from Kyoto. The students, who act as local advisors, gave a presentation proposing a two-day, one-night sightseeing route in Kyoto. CEC members were also involved in the preliminary rehearsals as ambassadors.

You can also interact with the speakers in the dressing room!

We also had the opportunity to make special visits to the speakers' dressing rooms and talk to them.

CEC's activities were highly praised for providing students with special experiences and connections with others.

・Shoko (CEO of Spring Show Co., Ltd., ceramic artist)

・Mr. Hosai Matsubayashi (16th Asahi Pottery Owner)

・Mr. Zenryu Kawakami (member of the Young Researchers' Group "EXPO KYOTO" and head priest of Shunkoin, a sub-temple of the Rinzai sect of Buddhism, Myoshinji school)

・Kazumasa Murayama (member of the young people's group "EXPO KYOTO" and representative of Kyoto Muramasa LLC)

Thank you for your valuable time.

If you visit, you will surely find a door to the future.

This year's "EXPO KYOTO MEETING" fully expressed the depth and potential of "Kyoto," a city where the future can be discussed from any perspective. The Osaka-Kansai Expo is running until Monday, October 13th. If you visit, you're sure to find something that connects to your future!

Event Overview

EXPO KYOTO MEETING ~The Spirit of Harmony and the Future of the Earth~

Date and time: Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 10:00-18:45

Location: Shine Hut, EXPO Hall, Osaka Expo Venue (Yumeshima, Konohana Ward, Osaka City)

Admission: Free

Organized by Osaka-Kansai Expo Kyoto Promotion Committee

Sponsors (public corporation): Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition, Union of Kansai Governments, Kinki Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (tentative)

Official website: https://expokyoto.jp/feature/expokyotomeeting.html

Event report: https://expokyoto.jp/report/expo/expo-kyoto-meeting1.html

The 2025 World Expo in Japan (abbreviated as "Osaka-Kansai Expo")

Period: April 13th (Sun) – October 13th (Mon) 2025 (184 days)

Location: Yumeshima, Osaka

Official site: https://www.expo2025.or.jp/

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Cultural Edu-tourism Council (CEC)

Kyoto

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