Creative Island Nakanoshima, Japan’s largest creative network, is holding a special autumn program in Nakanoshima, Osaka.
Creative Island Nakanoshima Executive Committee Press Release: October 28, 2025 “Creative Island Nakanoshima,” Japan’s largest creative network, located in Nakanoshima, Osaka, is holding a special autumn program. Held in the Nakanoshima area, where Osaka’s academic and cultural facilities are concentrated | Until Sunday, November 30, 2025 Nakanoshima, a symbol of Osaka’s aquatic metropolis, is a unique urban island where cultural facilities such as art museums, concert halls, science museums, and international conference centers coexist, along with historical buildings, corporate skyscrapers, parks, and waterfront areas. It is filled with
world-class cultural assets, similar to Paris’s Île de la Cité and Berlin’s Museum Island. Creative Island Nakanoshima is Japan’s largest creative network, comprised of over a dozen organizations related to Nakanoshima, Osaka. The entire Nakanoshima area is treated as a unique venue, a “creative experimental island,” where a variety of creative content is developed and produced. In 2025, the year of the
Osaka-Kansai Expo, we will promote the appeal and potential of Creative Island through an original Nakanoshima-themed story, an AR-themed project, a long table, a night museum, a river cruise, and more.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/72893/10/72893-10-2d776c008caf79f89f8f97b9f2882f9e-3900×3900.jpg Playwright, novelist, and head of the theater company “Chelfitsch” Toshiki Okada’s “Stories from 15 Places in Nakanoshima,” set in Nakanoshima, Osaka, allows you to experience the area while touring Nakanoshima alongside AR illustrations created by artists, creators, and even participants in the public contest. Enjoy a new narrative experience where the real and virtual intersect by superimposing 15 original stories, which intertwine historical culture from the past to the present with a futuristic sci-fi feel, on your smartphone. This project is available in both Japanese and English. Roaming Project “‘Stories from 15 Locations in Nakanoshima’ Exploring with AR” Dates:September 27th (Sat) – November 30th (Sun) *Currently being held Venue:Meeting points set up in various locations in Nakanoshima, Osaka City (15 locations) Opening Hours: According to the opening hours of each facility Admission Fee: Free Production: Teppei Kaneuji, Ayumi Kanno, Kenta Kobayashi, contact Gonzo, MANTLE (Isaka Shu Nakamura Takeshi), STYLY creators, and everyone who participated in the public call for entries XR overall production/platform provider:STYLY Inc., Yoshidayama (floating alps) Organized by:Creative Island Nakanoshima Executive Committee, Japan Arts Council, Agency for Cultural Affairs Co-organized by:Nakanoshima Pavilion Festival 2025 Executive Committee Special cooperation:STYLY Inc. ■Image of the work※Official Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/72893/10/72893-10-f1b986173a09dce524fa0986999ac77b-1043×1639.jpg (C)︎Teppei Kaneuji Teppei Kaneuji Osaka City Central Public Hall |“OMM Building”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/72893/10/72893-10-3781fff7a98a62747b7fb5edb53f6e34-1920×1080.png (C)︎Ayumi Kanno Ayumi Kanno Osaka University Nakanoshima Center | “From the Former Ogata Koan Residence (Tekijuku)”
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/72893/10/72893-10-e5371a8b14a81959b7fd05f363ed1113-1280×950.jpg (C)︎MANTLE (Shu Isaka＋Soshi Nakamura) MANTLE (Shu Isaka Soshi Nakamura) MANTLE (Shu Isaka Soshi Nakamura) Grand Cube Osaka | Plaza. ” ●Discussion & Party NAKANOSHIMA LONG TABLE vol.0 -Making Osaka fun from the inside out. Creative Dialogue and Exchange Following the Nakanoshima Declaration
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/72893/10/72893-10-e9de27b31d151cb5df85d8738b7f5d22-2160×2700.jpg Osaka has more than just Kita and Minami: it also has Naka. Nature, history, culture, art, science, and international exchange—this small area of Nakanoshima, surrounded by two rivers, is home to such a rich source of learning. By intersecting the diverse knowledge that emerges from this, we hope to expand Osaka’s possibilities and creativity from within. Around a long table in the heart of
Nakanoshima, the symbol of Osaka’s water metropolis, creative people gather, knowledge meets knowledge, and the unknown begins. To make Osaka more interesting from the inside out, why not bring your ideas and curiosity to the cultural hub of Nakanoshima and chat over a drink? Discussion & Party NAKANOSHIMA LONG TABLE Vol. 0 Date and Time:Saturday, November 8th, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM (Registration begins at 1:00 PM) Location:In front of Osaka City Central Public Hall (outdoors) *In case of rain, Art Area B1 Participants:Approximately 100 creative people. Advance registration required Participation Fee:Free (drinks and snacks included at the networking event) *Alcoholic beverages will be cash-on-delivery Conditions for Participation:Dress code (e.g., blue clothing), bring your own ideas, and bring up to three guests. How to Enter:Please register using the dedicated form. Organized by:Creative Island Nakanoshima Executive Committee, Nakanoshima Pavilion Festival 2025 Executive Committee, Japan Arts Council, Agency for Cultural Affairs Co-organized by:Osaka University 21st Century Kaitokudo Cooperation:Art Area B1 Sponsored by:Osaka City Planning member:
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/72893/10/72893-10-0b0ec967548df0ddb3c74e93baa1eb69-3900×2599.jpg Yoko Sugimoto Representative Director of Y-Cube Lab, Inc.,
Representative Director of Mizube Lab General Incorporated Association Born in Sendai, the City of Trees, and raised in Shonan, a land of white sand and green pines, she now lives in the water city of Osaka. She specializes in urban development that utilizes public spaces like waterfronts and parks, creating concepts and plans in collaboration with citizens, and building public-private partnerships. She also launched the Osaka Prefectural Urban Attractiveness Creation Bureau as a special private sector employee. She launched the waterfront hub “β Honmachibashi.” She has worked in a variety of roles related to the city, including as a consultant, business owner, and mother, and continues to experiment with new approaches to urban development.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/72893/10/72893-10-d813d0fea49d76c106e3c073ecce251b-3900×3900.jpg Haruki Takamura Representative Director, UMF General Incorporated Association UMF General Incorporated Association was founded in 2019 as a non-profit event production organization based on the concept of “social issues x entertainment.” It contributes to solving social issues and urban development through entertainment techniques. One of its initiatives is the #vote_for project, which aims to update the voting experience by transforming Japanese elections into
festival-like events that are both enthusiastic and fun to participate in.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/72893/10/72893-10-03752812d2daa2f4964ddb66e99f2a15-780×590.jpg Nanako Mamiya Kitahama Flea Market, SAKAINOMAManager Originating from Sakai Ward, Sakai City. In 2017, he returned to Osaka after eight years in Tokyo. He is working to make his hometown Sakai an attractive and enjoyable area. In addition to managing the SAKAINOMA HOTEL, a renovated old house, he also organizes the Sakai Market event. The Kitahama Flea Market was started by three friends and is held twice a year in front of the Central Public Hall.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/72893/10/72893-10-9f155fcbf3aa4bef9ef92d45d1cbeba3-500×500.jpg Kiyofumi Deguchi General Manager, Future Value Creation Department, JR West Shopping Center Development Co., Ltd. At the JR West Group, he worked as a department store buyer and in charge of business strategy for the shopping center business. He was also involved in formulating the JR West Group’s purpose, “Our Ambition,” and aims to achieve sustainability management through design thinking. He has produced several co-creation projects, including “EXPO Sakaba,” a city hub that brings together people from around the world during the Osaka-Kansai Expo, and “Nishi Nippon ARTrail,” which collaborates with art festivals in the West Japan area to rediscover the charm of local areas through art.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/72893/10/72893-10-0cefe9e01fff26b372a85911b6db5786-650×650.jpg Shigeki Hattori graf Representative, Creative Director, Designer, Professor at Kyoto University of Arts Graduate School graf is a creative unit that considers and practices various elements related to daily life from the manufacturing perspective. Since launching its activities in 1993, the unit has pioneered new fields of activity, taking advantage of the unique environment and unique characteristics of a multi-industry community. From research to concept work, design, planning, and programming, the unit creates sustainable forms, from software to hardware. In addition to serving as the representative of graf, he also designs and directs as a creative director and concept creator, producing output that translates society from the perspective of all design fields.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/72893/10/72893-10-3e9811e7477d93dd6f1c000cc873d597-422×562.png Chieko Kinoshita Associate Professor at 21st Century Kaitokudo, Osaka University; Secretary General of the Creative Island Nakanoshima Executive Committee From 1996 to 2005, he served as artistic producer at the Kobe Art Village Center. Since 2005, he has worked at Osaka University’s CSCD and other institutions before assuming his current position. He has been involved in projects themed around social and academic co-creation, such as “Art Area B1,” “Creative Island Nakanoshima,” and “Nakanoshima Pavilion Festival.” He also contributes to the formulation of arts and culture ordinances and cultural policies. Long table gate design:
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/72893/10/72893-10-08483d952e6355c96444bdd85913a243-1200×600.jpg Yusuke Hotta Culinary Pioneer Born in 1977. With the motto “Eating is living, living is living,” he is a culinary pioneer who acts as a bridge between cities and regions, connecting producers and consumers. He launched the “grow rice project” and is actively working to promote domestically grown rice, while also collaborating with producers across the country on various projects as a food producer. ●Osaka FM radio station “FM “COCOLO” Popular DJ Special Cruise to be Held 11/15 [SAT] DJ LIVE CRUISE! Radio Cruise Nakanoshima – A Journey through History, Architecture, and Art –
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/72893/10/72893-10-902bf714a97ca666c1bf35b7acd39a58-2160×2700.jpg A special river cruise features live performances by popular DJs from the Osaka radio station FM COCOLO. Centered on Nakanoshima, the symbol of Aqua Metropolis Osaka, the program invites passengers to enjoy stories of its centuries-old history and culture, distinguished architecture, and acclaimed museums, all presented in the style of a radio show with music. *The program is fully accessible to English speakers. Information Date & Time: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 11:00-12:00 (Check-in: 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM) Departure: Dojima Beach Pier Fee: ￥5,000 (tax included) . Limited to 25 seats. Guide: Chris (FM COCOLO DJ) Organizers: Creative Island Nakanoshima Executive Committee; Japan Arts Council; Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan Co-organizer: Organizing Committee of Nakanoshima Pavilion Festival 2025 Cooperation: Osaka Aqua Bus Ltd.; FM COCOLO Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/72893/10/72893-10-ac3791aea656d6b8429fbc95c3ab0f41-533×332.jpg Chris (DJ, FM COCOLO) A native of New York (USA), Chris has lived and worked in Japan since coming at age 22. Besides being a DJ at FM COCOLO, he works in various situations as a voice-over narrator, event emcee and producer and translator. Although he listens to all types of music, he is well-versed in jazz, classical, pops and rock (especially progressive rock). [Information] Nakanoshima Cruise with Audio Guide (English and Japanese) This is a special cruise that takes you around Nakanoshima. It introduces stories related to history, architecture, and art, accompanied by specially selected music. It’s also
recommended as a short trip while sightseeing in Osaka. For more information, please contact us. Japanese version (DJ: Masao Nomura) / English version (DJ: Chris). *11/1 (Sat) “RADIO CRUISE Nakanoshima “A Short Journey Through History, Architecture, and Art” featuring DJ Masao Nomura (FM COCOLO DJ/Translator) has reached capacity and registration is now closed. ●中之島の文化施設や機関等が連携する「エクスチェンジプログラム」で申込受付中 11/2[日] エクスチェンジプログラム vol.2 大阪中之島美術館 × 大阪市立科学館 × graf
アール・デコ100年展ツアーと同時代の意匠について語る夕べ
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大阪中之島美術館で開催中の「新時代のヴィーナス！アール・デコ100年展」でのギャラリーツアーとともに、同時代の日本の意匠デザインに関する大阪市立科学館所蔵の貴重な書籍を展示するgraf porchで、100年前から息づくアール・デコの魅力と建築や工業製品等への影響について異なる視点を持つ三者が語り合います。 日時：11月2日（日）16:00-19:00（受付15:30-16:00） 会場：大阪中之島美術館、graf porch 定員：40名（先着順・要事前申込）
料金：2,300円（税込、「新時代のヴィーナス！アール・デコ100年展」チケットおよび特製中之島ブックレット付）
登壇者：平井直子（大阪中之島美術館 主任学芸員） 嘉数次人（大阪市立科学館 主任学芸員） 服部滋樹（graf代表取締役社長） 主催：クリエイティブアイランド中之島実行委員会、独立行政法人日本芸術文化振興会、文化庁、大阪中之島美術館、大阪市立科学館、graf 共催：中之島パビリオンフェスティバル2025 実行委員会 登壇者プロフィール：
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平井直子（ひらい・なおこ） イタリア政府給費奨学生として、ミラノ工科大学建築史学科に留学。川崎市市民ミュージアム学芸員を経て、現在大阪中之島美術館学芸員。企画展に「平行人生 新宮晋＋レンゾ・ピアノ」展、「Space
In-Between：吉川静子とヨゼフ・ミューラー＝ブロックマン」展などがある。文学博士（大阪大学）。
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嘉数次人（かず・つぐと） 大阪教育大学大学院教育学研究科修了。1990年より大阪市立科学館。現在、主任学芸員。専門は近世日本を中心とした科学史と科学普及。著書に『天文学者たちの江戸時代』(ちくま文庫)、『木村蒹葭堂 -なにわ知の巨人』（共著、思文閣出版）など。 11/15[土] エクスチェンジプログラムvol.3 こども本の森 中之島 × graf × エスパス ルイ・ヴィトン大阪 本の森 おとなのナイトツアー＆美術と本にまつわる対話
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/72893/10/72893-10-964d1a8b9ee32a986176554f9fe56a38-1080×1080.jpg アーティストが手がける絵本や書籍には作品とは異なる楽しみがあります。エスパス
ルイ・ヴィトン大阪で現在展覧会開催中の草間彌生氏も、詩や小説などの文章表現もしています。本イベントでは、こども本の森
中之島が所蔵する草間氏の絵本やgrafと草間氏のコラボレーション家具を紹介しつつ、アーティストと本と表現の世界について、ご自身も作品制作と執筆活動をされる小林エリカ氏をゲストに迎え、本の森クリエイティブ・ディレクターの幅允孝氏と対話を繰り広げます。 日時：11月15日（土）18:00-20:00（17:45受付開始） 会場：こども本の森 中之島 定員：60名（先着順・要事前申込） 料金：1,500円（税込、特製中之島ブックレット付） 登壇者：幅允孝（ブックディレクター、こども本の森 中之島
クリエイティブ・ディレクター） 小林エリカ（作家、マンガ家、アーティスト）
※同イベントご参加の皆様を対象に、翌日11/16(日)午前中、エスパス ルイ・ヴィトン大阪にて開催中の草間彌生「INFINITY- SELECTED WORKS FROM THE
COLLECTION」展の特別貸切鑑賞会を行います。参加ご希望の方はあわせてお申し込みください（１.10:00～２.11:00～の2回開催・各回30名様限定・参加費無料） 主催：クリエイティブアイランド中之島実行委員会、独立行政法人日本芸術文化振興会、文化庁、こども本の森 中之島、graf
共催：中之島パビリオンフェスティバル2025 実行委員会 協力：エスパス ルイ・ヴィトン大阪 登壇者プロフィール： Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/72893/10/72893-10-240c682c9209dc68df9cc7b47321bea5-1676×1676.jpg 幅允孝（はば・よしたか） 有限会社BACH 代表。ブックディレクター
人と本の距離を縮めるため、公共図書館や病院、学校、ホテルなど様々な場所でライブラリーを制作。選書だけではなく、サイン計画や家具計画なども領域とし、本を手に取りたくなる環境づくりとモチベーションの誘発について探求している。「こども本の森 中之島」ではクリエイティブ・ディレクションを担当。他の代表的な仕事として、「早稲田大学
国際文学館（村上春樹ライブラリー）」での選書・配架や、「神奈川県立図書館」再整備監修など。近年は本をリソースにした企画・編集・展覧会のキュレーションなどを手掛け、仕事は多岐にわたる。京都「鈍考／喫茶 芳」主宰。
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/72893/10/72893-10-a5311a3c59f87e7e1372fbba755fb722-3900×2600.jpg 小林エリカ（こばやし・えりか） 作家、マンガ家、アーティスト
目に見えないもの、時間や歴史、家族や記憶、声や痕跡を手がかりに、入念なリサーチに基づく史実とフィクションを織り交ぜた作品を制作する。小説『女の子たち風船爆弾をつくる』（文藝春秋）で第78回毎日出版文化賞(文学・芸術部門)受賞。コミック『光の子ども』1~3（リトルモア）、訳書にインドのタラブックスのサンギータ・ヨギ『わたしは なれる』（green seed
books）など。最新刊は『おこさま人生相談室』（柏書房）。国内外でテキストと呼応するようなインスタレーションも手掛け、個展「Yの一生」（2025年、Yutaka
Kikutake Gallery、東京）、グループ展「ニュー・ユートピア──わたしたちがつくる新しい生態系」（2025年、弘前れんが倉庫美術館、青森）他、第13回ベルリン・ビエンナーレにも参加している。 エスパス ルイ・ヴィトン大阪 2026年1月12日(月・祝)まで草間彌生「INFINITY-SELECTED WORKS FROM THE COLLECTION」を開催中。 〒542-0085 大阪市中央区心斎橋筋2-8-16 ルイ・ヴィトン メゾン 大阪御堂筋 5F 開館時間: 12:00～20:00 休館日はルイ・ヴィトン メゾン 大阪御堂筋に準じます
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