“Children’s Expo”, which attracted a total of 40,000 people
nationwide, will be held at EXPO2025 Osaka/Kansai Expo
*Meta Osaka Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 13, 2024
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“Children’s Expo”, which attracted a total of 40,000 people
nationwide, will be held at EXPO2025 Osaka/Kansai Expo
*At EXPO Messe “WASSE” for two days, October 10th and 11th, 2025* * Meta Co., Ltd., which uses digital space and e-sports to solve regional issues Osaka (Location: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Representative Director: Hideaki Mori) will hold an event called “Opening the Doors of the Future” to support children’s dreams at EXPO 2025 Osaka/Kansai Expo on October 10th and 11th, 2025. “Children’s Expo” will be held at EXPO Messe “WASSE”. The purpose of this event is for children to discover their own dreams and possibilities, and to experience their growth as a family. *
*Planning background*
Currently, research shows that children in Japan are less able to express their opinions and less motivated to challenge the unknown than those in other countries, and there is a need for local education and support. Mari Tezuka (chairperson of the Children’s Expo Executive Committee) felt that there was a problem with this current situation, and in 2022, while children’s movements were restricted due to the coronavirus pandemic, she drew a picture with 12 children in one room of her home. This event started with 128 dreams. By 2023, it will be held at a total of seven venues in Kobe, Aichi, Hokkaido, Hiroshima, and other locations, attracting approximately 30,000 people. In 2024, we plan to hold the event in seven cities (Hiroshima, Osaka, Aichi, Kobe, Shizuoka, Hokkaido, and Yokohama). From local-based activities, we expand to a national scale, and then to the international stage of the Expo.
*Example of event content*
We collect dreams from elementary school students from all over the country and set up an opportunity to present them.* We also hold a “Dream Speech Contest”* where you can experience real jobs such as being a Youtuber and programming*
“Work experience”*, Children become the store manager of the fair and serve customers and provide services* “Children’s fair”* We have prepared content that allows children to play the leading role and have a variety of experiences.
Dream speech contest (image)
Youtuber experience (image)
Children’s fair (image)
Comment from Mari Tezuka, Chairperson of the Children’s Expo Executive Committee I myself am a mother of three children, ages 5, 8, and 10. We are here today thanks to the support of many people who have experienced homelessness. We want children to have hope for the future and move toward their dreams. I hope that you will find opportunities and expand your possibilities as you meet many people and events. The “Children’s Expo, Opening the Doors to the Future” will not only help children believe in the future and develop their ability to live, but will also provide a place where each child can connect to their individual accomplishments. What the Children’s Expo hopes to achieve is for local communities and businesses to support children’s dreams and continue to support children’s own paths.
* Overview of “Children’s Expo” that opens the door to the future * ■Date and time: October 10th (Friday) and 11th (Saturday), 2025 ■Venue EXPO Messe “WASSE”
■ Sponsored by Children’s Expo Executive Committee (Meta Osaka Co., Ltd./Kodomo Candy Co., Ltd.)
■Estimated attendance: 5,000 people (2 days)
■Target age: Preschoolers to elementary school students
■Admission fee: Free (some charges apply)
*For details, please see posters and website (https://kodomo-banpaku.com/
* -2024-*
* [Osaka] 9/14, 9/15, 9/28, 10/5, 10/19 “Children’s Expo mini in Namba” * Venue: e Stadium Namba main store
Expected attendance: 200 people each time
*We have special content that utilizes the e-stadium facilities, such as a game creator experience, a sound creator experience using AI, and a caster experience in a full-fledged studio.
* [Kobe] 9/21/22 “Children’s Expo 2024 in Kobe” *
Venue: Kobe Harborland umie
Expected attendance: 5000 people
https://kodomo-banpaku.com/2-10
* [Hokkaido] 10/26 “Children’s Expo 2024 in Tokachi Shikaoi” * Venue: Shikaoi Town Hall
Expected attendance: 1000 people
* [Kobe] 11/3/11/4 “Children’s Expo mini in Kobe” *
Venue: Kobe Harborland umie
Expected attendance: 1500 people (2 days)
-2025-
* [Yokohama] December to January (*Schedule is being adjusted) “Children’s Expo in Yokohama”*
Venue: Under adjustment
Expected attendance: 1000 people
* [Hiroshima] March to April (*Schedule is being adjusted) “Children’s Expo in Hiroshima”*
Venue: Aeon Mall Hiroshima Fuchu
Expected attendance: 2000 people (2 days)
* [Osaka] July to August (*Schedule is being adjusted) “Children’s Expo in Osaka”*
Venue: Osaka Nanko ATC
Expected attendance: 2000 people
* [Kobe] 9/27/28 “Children’s Expo in Kobe Arena” *
Venue: GLION ARENA KOBE
Expected attendance: 4,000 people (2 days)
* [Hyogo] February to October (*Schedule is being adjusted) “Hyogo Children’s Expo” *
Venue: Under adjustment *Held at 5 locations in Hyogo Prefecture Expected attendance: 1000 people each time
Work experience (caster) @e Stadium
Children’s Fair @2024 Osaka
Work experience (patissier) @2024 Osaka
Kids Money School @2024 Osaka
*Company profile*
Company name: Meta Osaka Co., Ltd.
Representative: Hideaki Mori
Address: Namba Skyo 27F, 5-1-60 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Established: September 1, 2023
Business content: Development and production of original Metaverse / Advertising agency and consulting services using Metaverse-related technology / Event planning and management of digital twins (combining the real world and Metaverse) / Solving local government and regional issues and revitalizing the economy Consulting work for
Official website: https://www.meta-osaka.co.jp/