“HUG! CREATIVE COMMUNITY 2025,” a traveling art event for the next generation in the Umeda area of ​​Osaka, will be held on November 1st (Sat) and 2nd (Sun)! ~Area events will be held in collaboration with creators~

“HUG! CREATIVE COMMUNITY 2025,” a traveling art event for the next generation in the Umeda area of ​​Osaka, will be held on November 1st (Sat) and 2nd (Sun)! ~We will hold area events in collaboration with creators~ ​
Hankyu Hanshin Properties Co., Ltd. Press release: October 3, 2025 To Members of the Press “HUG! CREATIVE COMMUNITY 2025,” a traveling art event for the next generation in the Umeda area of ​​Osaka, will be held on November 1st (Sat) and 2nd (Sun)! ~We will hold area events in collaboration with creators~ Hankyu Hanshin Properties Co., Ltd., in collaboration with JR West SC Development Co., Ltd., JR West Station City Co., Ltd., and Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores, Inc., will be holding a traveling art event, “HUG! CREATIVE COMMUNITY 2025,” for two days, November 1st (Sat) and 2nd (Sun).
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This event is being held with the aim of enhancing the appeal of the Osaka Umeda area through collaboration between creators and commercial facilities in the Umeda area. The word “HUG!” embodies our desire to create an event that fosters a sense of unity, as if “embracing” the entire city of Osaka Umeda. The second day of the event, Sunday, November 2ndis “Good Couple Day.” To commemorate this special occasion, the theme for this event is “Enjoy Umeda for Two.” We’ve prepared events at various locations for you to enjoy with your significant other, whether that be your partner, friends, or family. At the venues—JR Osaka Station Osaka Station City 2nd Floor Atrium Plaza, Hankyu Sun Plaza, Hankyu Umeda Main Store, HEP FIVE, and Lucua 1100—next-generation creators and university and vocational school students will gather for casual workshops and unique merchandise sales. Additionally, a special two-day-only film festival will be held at Toki-no-Hiroba on the 5th floor of JR Osaka Station Osaka Station City. There will also be a stamp rally where you can receive colorful fresh flowers on a first-come, first-served basis. Enjoy the colorful Osaka Umeda with your loved one through a creative experience perfect for “A Day for Two.” Event overview ■Name: HUG! CREATIVE COMMUNITY 2025 ■Event Period: Saturday, November 1st and Sunday, November 2nd *Varies by venue (see below) ■Event Location: JR Osaka Station, Osaka Station City, 2nd Floor Atrium Plaza JR Osaka Station, Osaka Station City, 5th floor, Time-Space Plaza Hankyu Sun Plaza Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 3rd floor, “BEYOND WORLD” “Something Good Studio” on the 4th floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store HEP FIVE “sPACE” event space on the 4th floor of Lucua 1100 ■Organizer: JR West SC Development Co., Ltd., JR West Station City Co., Ltd., Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores, Inc., Hankyu Hanshin Properties Co., Ltd. ■Sponsors: Osaka Institute of Technology (Joso Gakuen), Osaka Prefecture Floriculture Promotion Council, Osaka Floriculture Commercial Association ■Cooperation: Hankyu Hanshin Building Management Co., Ltd. Hankyu Sun Plaza Venue Event Details At Hankyu Sun Plaza, you can enjoy creative workshops, unique products, and exciting food experiences in a space filled with colorful floral decorations. In addition, the venue will be livened up by unique student exhibits and gorgeous hula dance performances. ■Date and time: November 1st (Sat) 13:00-19:00 November 2nd (Sunday) 12:00-18:00 ■Location: Hankyu Sun Plaza ■Participating stores and organizations: ◇cafe&bar Hush A bakery cafe reminiscent of one found on a street corner in Paris. We offer cute and delicious treats that will have you snapping photos. ◇Mill Wood Bakery Shop A bakery shop in Amemura, Shinsaibashi, popular for its American sweets. They also sell icing cookies and other treats. ◇DDBRstore Sells cute miscellaneous goods such as key chains and stickers featuring the main characters. ◇THE ASOBOARD A workshop was held to create playful, original products based on the concept of “always being yourself.” ◇Canvas art Liko Under the theme of “Decorate your excitement. Keep cuteness close to you forever,” we offer art experiences and sell flowers that never wither. ◇Ueda Yasuko Fashion College Seven student brands come together to develop new styles that showcase their unique sensibilities and worldviews. ◇Kansai University Fashion Club M2gk *Saturday, November 1st only We will be holding a casual workshop to create your own original covered buttons, and related products will be available for purchase. ◇Kansai University Hula Circle Lino *Only on Sunday, November 2nd In keeping with the club’s name, which means “to shine” in Hawaiian, the group will perform hula dancing to bring healing and energy.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/33147/504/33147-504-15cc501c4201f4638fd68f3f56a65c05-402×311.jpg JR Osaka Station, Osaka Station City, 2nd Floor, Atrium Plaza, Event Details On Saturday, November 1st, we will be holding the “30th Annual Daikakyo Flower Design Contest” with the theme “Coloring the Couple.” Furthermore, due to popular demand, we will be holding the second installment, “Flower Complaints Exhibition 2,” on Sunday, November 2nd. If flowers had mouths, they would complain about all sorts of things. This exhibition features beautiful yet slightly harsh works. On both days, those who complete a simple questionnaire will receive a free flower on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, O-vision in the Atrium Plaza will be screening a video created by students from Osaka University of Arts on the theme of “A Day for a Beautiful Couple.” ■Dates and Times: November 1st (Sat) 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM & November 2nd (Sun) 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM ■Location: Atrium Plaza, 2nd floor, Osaka Station City, JR Osaka Station JR Osaka Station, Osaka Station City, 5th Floor, Space-Time Plaza Event Details For a limited time, a large LED screen (approximately 2m high x 5m wide) will appear in Toki-no-Hiroba Plaza, screening films such as “La La Land” and “Amelie.” Enjoy movies on the spectacular screen while relaxing on the lawn. ■Name: Osaka Ekimae Film Festival ■Dates and Times: November 1st (Sat), 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM, November 2nd (Sun), 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM ■Location: JR Osaka Station, Osaka Station City, 5th Floor Space-Time Plaza
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/33147/504/33147-504-d1e3f66df402a1fd21328dfee04819c4-356×216.jpg Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 3rd Floor “BEYOND WORLD” Event Details LOVE it ONCE MORE’s ATELIER will be appearing in “BEYOND WORLD” on the 3rd floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store. This pop-up event, themed “THE ONE CREATION,” will spin new life from surplus yarn. At the workshop, you can choose your favorite textile and create a one-of-a-kind item with your own hands. Works will be on display and for sale at the venue. Be sure to create your own special item and take it home with you. ■Name: “LOVE it ONCE MORE POP UP STORE” ■Dates: Wednesday, October 29th – Tuesday, November 4th ■Location: BEYOND WORLD, 3rd floor, Hankyu Umeda Main Store Event Space 1
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/33147/504/33147-504-e67efea417a85c93331a35de1b355a2b-106×139.jpg Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 4th Floor “Something Good Studio” Event Details The following two events will be held at “Something Good Studio” on the 4th floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store. ■Name (1): “ENJOY VIVID LIFE! Creative people are admired, but they can seem a little far away. That’s why we invite you to interact with them more frankly and get closer to them. From there, you can discover your own color and express it honestly and freely. That first step will become the energy that brightens your daily life. Based on this theme, we have prepared works by unique creators. You can also enjoy workshops and other activities.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/33147/504/33147-504-849804571023fac4e7891900193e36d3-106×150.jpg ■Name (2): “Eaphi (*1) 2025AW COLLECTION POPUP STORE in Osaka” The Eaphi (※1) 25AW Collection, based on the theme of “returning to the roots,” embodies the question and determination to maintain an unchanging core in an ever-changing era. At this POPUP, you can see the latest Eaphi (※1) collection in person, as well as
offline-exclusive items and novelties. Experience the “unchanging essence” woven by Eaphi (※1) and enjoy discovering a new piece.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/33147/504/33147-504-30b80cac37daef292a81689246a392dc-106×159.jpg ■Dates and Times: Wednesday, October 29th – Tuesday, November 4th *Closed at 6:00 PM on the last day of the event ■Location: “Something Good Studio,” 4th floor, Hankyu Umeda Main Store Lucua 1100 4th Floor Event Space “sPACE” Event Details We’ll be offering a variety of items, all themed around “couples,” including typographical art and posters, a zine filled with your favorite things, a bond fortune telling slip that reveals your couple’s fortunes and vibe, and a workshop where you can make a hugging clay figurine (HUG clay figurine). ■Event Name: “HUG! ART MARKET – Typo, ZINE, and Posters” ■Event Dates: Thursday, October 30th – Wednesday, November 5th *The HUG Clay Figurine Workshop will be held only on Saturday, November 1st. ■Location: sPACE, 4th floor, Lucua 1100
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/33147/504/33147-504-590ad1c8edb4db73ff5d8d91b80ef2da-194×145.jpg HEP FIVE Implementation Overview We’re holding a workshop where you can create original tin badges and charms with Adastria staff using leftover fabric from clothing manufacturing. Simply show your follow screen on HEP ​​FIVE’s official Instagram (@hep_five) to participate in the process of making your own original tin badge, and answer a simple questionnaire to participate in the process of making a charm. Additionally, customers who attend the event and show the andST app will receive a 10% off coupon that can be used at any Adastria store in HEP ​​FIVE. ■Name: “HEP FIVE×Adastria “Make your own original charm! Upcycling Workshop” ■Date and Time: Monday, November 3rd (National Holiday), 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM ■Location: HEP FIVE 1st Floor Entrance Atrium
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https://www.hankyu-hanshin.co.jp/release/docs/f887f0c9a90b981014ab57a5aaa8193ed5bf5f8b.pdf : Hankyu Hanshin Holdings 1-16-1 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka For more information about this release