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Japan International Art Festival in EXPO 2025 ~KAGURA~ at the Osaka Kansai Expo!
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"Japan International Art Festival in EXPO 2025 ~KAGURA~" will be held on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025 at the Pop-up Stage South at the Osaka Kansai Expo site as the main venue event of the "3rd Japan International Art Festival" organized by Yumeshima New Industry and Urban Creation Organization!
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With the mission of "Co-creation of art, design, science, technology and economy - conveying the beauty and spirit of Japan to the world and creating the future", the expo will be held for the same six months as the Osaka-Kansai Expo, which will see the participation of 158 countries and regions and seven international organizations, and will network with the Expo site, Kyoto, Osaka, Kansai and the whole country to contribute to creating a virtuous cycle between culture and arts, and the economy and society, and a well-being future in which life shines. We hope that the Osaka-Kansai Expo will serve as an opportunity to expand the circle of co-creation of diverse culture and arts, science and technology, and economy with countries around the world.
Japan International Art Festival in EXPO 2025 ~KAGURA~
[Venue] 2025 Japan World Expo Venue Pop-up Stage South [Date] Wednesday, July 2, 2025 12:00-16:20
[Performers] Akiota Town Matsubara Kagura Troupe, Hongo Kagura Troupe, Kawakita Kagura Troupe, and others [Summary]
Kagura is a form of performing art that includes traditional Japanese dance and music, and is dedicated to Shinto festivals and ceremonies. The themes are myths and legends, and performers wear gorgeous costumes and Kagura masks and dance to the accompaniment of drums and flutes. It has been performed since ancient times to express gratitude and prayers to the gods, and unique styles have developed in each region. Today, it is often performed at festivals and events, and is a beloved symbol of local culture.
*An Osaka, Kansai Expo admission ticket is required to enter the venue.
Purchase tickets here ( Osaka-Kansai Expo ticket purchase site )
Akiota Town Kagura Association
In order to inherit and develop Kagura, the traditional performing art of Akiota Town, we respect the activities of each Kagura troupe, cooperate with each other and work with the government, and aim to promote the creation of an environment in which Kagura troupes can carry out their activities with peace of mind by solving problems in Kagura activities. https://akiota-kagura.com/
Japan International Art Festival
Organized by the Yumeshima New Industry and Urban Creation Organization (abbreviated as Yumeshima Organization), the mission is "Co-creation of Art, Design, Science, Technology and Economy - Communicating the Beauty and Spirit of Japan to the World and Creating the Future", and will be held for the same period of six months as the Osaka-Kansai Expo, which will see the participation of 158 countries and regions and seven international organizations, through a network that covers the Expo site, Kyoto, Kansai and the whole country. We will contribute to the creation of a virtuous cycle of culture, art, and the economy and society, and a well-being future where life shines.
Please come and visit the 3rd Japan International Art Festival, an international art festival being held on the occasion of the Osaka-Kansai Expo.
The 3rd Japan International Art Festival Official Website
With the mission of "Co-creation of art, design, science, technology and economy - conveying the beauty and spirit of Japan to the world and creating the future", the expo will be held for the same six months as the Osaka-Kansai Expo, which will see the participation of 158 countries and regions and seven international organizations, and will network with the Expo site, Kyoto, Osaka, Kansai and the whole country to contribute to creating a virtuous cycle between culture and arts, and the economy and society, and a well-being future in which life shines. We hope that the Osaka-Kansai Expo will serve as an opportunity to expand the circle of co-creation of diverse culture and arts, science and technology, and economy with countries around the world.
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