Parade to be Held on Japan Day at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan

For Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, Thursday, July 3 has been designated as Japan Day—Japan’s National Day. On this day, a parade will take place at the venue in addition to the official ceremony and events.

The parade will feature a lineup of popular characters, including MYAKU-MYAKU, the official character of the Expo; Hello Kitty from Sanrio Company, Ltd., a special supporter of the Expo; Kumamon; Mozuyan; and Hikonyan. Accompanied by a drum performance of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Middle Army Band, performers from other Japan Day events will also march through the venue, marking the occasion with a grand celebration. No advance reservations are required, so we warmly invite everyone to come and enjoy this spectacular parade.

Event overview

• Date and Time: 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., Thursday, July 3, 2025 (tentative)
• Route: Starting at the EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden”, it will pass in front of the Japan Pavilion, and finish near the KANSAI PAVILION (under the Grand Ring)
• Parade participants (tentative):
  • MYAKU-MYAKU
  • Kumamon
  • Hello Kitty
  • Mozuyan
  • Hikonyan
  • All Japan Kimono Consultant Association (General Incorporated Foundation)
  • Smile for the World Project with Sweets
  • Anime×Food festival: THE ENNICHI
  • Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Middle Army Band

Note: Participants are listed in no particular order. They are subject to change.

• Route (tentative)

Note: The parade route is expected to be open to the public for viewing.
The schedule and content are subject to change depending on weather conditions. For the latest updates, please refer to the official information.

Division in Charge

International Exhibitions Promotion Office, Commerce and Service Industry Policy Group