Genkosha Co., Ltd. From myanmar to laughter, food, and architecture. “Osaka University of Arts Our EXPO 2025 Bookstore Edition,” a behind-the-scenes record of the Expo in which Osaka University of Arts is involved, is now on sale!

[Genkosha Co., Ltd.] From mysteries to laughter, food, and
architecture. “Osaka University of Arts Our EXPO 2025 Bookstore Edition,” a behind-the-scenes record of the Expo in which Osaka University of Arts is involved, is now on sale! ​
Genkosha Co., Ltd. Press release: October 3, 2025 To Members of the Press From mysteries to laughter, food, and architecture. “Osaka University of Arts Our EXPO 2025 Bookstore Edition,” a
behind-the-scenes record of the Expo in which Osaka University of Arts is involved, is now on sale! “Osaka University of Arts Our EXPO 2025 Bookstore Edition” on sale October 3, 2025 Genkosha Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will release the “Osaka University of Arts Our EXPO 2025 Bookstore Edition,” an officially licensed product for the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, on Friday, October 3, 2025.
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“Osaka University of Arts Our EXPO 2025” “Bookstore Edition” to be released on October 3, 2025 This book is a “making-of” documenting the behind-the-scenes projects and activities in which Osaka University of Arts was involved at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo. It contains a wide variety of content, including the story behind the creation of the official mascot “Myaku Myaku,” behind-the-scenes looks at the Yoshimoto Pavilion “Waraii Myraii Hall,” an international exchange project through global food and sweets, key visual creation by students, and proposals for the future from artists and researchers from Japan and abroad. The book also features interviews with researchers and cutting-edge creators, including Hiroshi Ishiguro, producer of the Signature Pavilion and visiting professor at Osaka University of Arts, and Yoichi Ochiai, exploring from multiple angles how we envision, enjoy, and create the future. Art, design,
architecture, music, food. This is a must-have book filled with the creative ideas behind the Expo. (C)Expo 2025 【CONTENTS PICK UP! 01】 The story of the birth of Miyaku Myaku – Kohei Yamashita (Graduate of Osaka University of Arts)
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/53200/241/53200-241-e51ffdcec5fa9b04bf9ed7da6543a9a4-2000×1414.jpg We spoke to Kohei Yamashita, who designed “Myakumyaku,” about the story behind its creation. The book also includes rough sketches and mockups created for the design. [CONTENTS PICK UP! 02] Photographer Masashi Asada has taken new photos of the cover and 29 pages inside “Myaku Myaku”!
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/53200/241/53200-241-915afad50ddd0104e367a3c2bb3af065-2000×1414.jpg Myakumyaku, the official mascot of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, visits Osaka University of Arts! This campus, which is also the alma mater of Kohei Yamashita, the designer of Miyakumyaku, is dotted with many unique facilities that nurture future creators. Art, technology, design, physical expression — we’re going on a stroll around learning sites in various fields, experiencing the creative scene! [CONTENTS PICK UP! 03] Yoshimoto Warai Myraii Hall “Bon Odori Stage” and “Laughing Exhibition”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/53200/241/53200-241-639229b3565d1f687880acf70ea10a0f-2000×1414.jpg Students from Osaka University of Arts participated in the Bon Odori stage and poster project. Under the theme “Laughter Creates the Future,” they combined tradition and design to propose a new “place for laughter.” Interview: Yoshimoto Waraii Myraii Hall Creative Director, Visiting Professor at the Department of Design, Osaka University of Arts, and CEO of Light Publicity Co., Ltd., Kotaro Sugiyama; Yoshimoto Waraii Myraii Hall General Producer, Junya Komatsu; Visiting Professor at the Department of Design, Osaka University of Arts, and CEO of FLAME, Masayoshi Furuhira; and others [CONTENTS PICK UP! 04] Interview with Signature Pavilion Producers Hiroshi Ishiguro and Yoichi Ochiai
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/53200/241/53200-241-856f8eaeba0489158b81c4833b3ccd8f-2000×1414.jpg Hiroshi Ishiguro and Yoichi Ochiai, visiting professors at Osaka University of Arts, participated as producers in the Signature Pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo. This book also includes an interview with these two world-renowned creators, in which they discuss how they are taking “a step into the future.” These words encouraged not only the creators but many others to take action.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/53200/241/53200-241-0d21465836e38a56c5bc6cae5c615f91-2000×1411.jpg Also featured are many works and interviews with professors, current students, and graduates of Osaka University of Arts! Author profile Osaka University of Arts Osaka University of Arts is the largest comprehensive arts university in western Japan, covering a wide range of fields, including fine arts, design, video, music, and performing arts. With 15 departments, state-of-the-art facilities and a practical educational environment, the university cultivates talented
individuals with both expertise and creativity. Under the guidance of active creators and researchers, students engage in a wide range of expressive activities, playing a key role in connecting art and society. Graduates are active both domestically and internationally, and their achievements have been highly praised.
[Overview of this book] Title: Osaka University of Arts Our EXPO 2025 Bookstore Edition Release date: October 3, 2025 Specifications: A4 size Number of pages: 96 Price: ¥1,500 tax ISBN: 9784768330760 Amazon sales page: https://amzn.to/4h1IMyw Publisher: Genkosha Co., Ltd. [Company Profile] Trade name: Genkosha Co., Ltd. Location: 4-1-5 Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8716 Established: 1931 Business content: Publishing URL: https://www.genkosha.co.jp/