From Keihanna to Japan, to the World, and to the Future

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Contributing to Future Society — Solutions for the Next Generation
Apr. 13 (Sun) – Oct. 13 (Mon, Holiday), 2025

In the Keihanna Science City area, blessed with outstanding research and development capabilities as well as rich historical and cultural resources, we held Keihanna Expo 2025, a collaborative event where people came together to think, learn, and create a society in which everyone can live happily and enjoy life.

Centered around festivals featuring Robotics, Avatars & ICT, Well-being, Startups, and Science & Art, Keihanna Expo 2025 provided a platform for exploring and shaping the future together.

Harnessing the Power of Knowledge and Co-Creation to Realize the Future Society

Keihanna Expo 2025, themed “Contributing to Future Society,” was a demonstration-based expo designed to reimagine the relationship between science, technology, and human society, while translating its outcomes into real-world implementation and social application.

Keihanna Science City has grown under the vision of “creating a new civilization through the fusion of science and culture,” in response to global challenges such as resource depletion and environmental issues brought about by the development of modern science and technology. Through collaboration among industry, government, and academia, and through cross-disciplinary co-creation, Keihanna has continuously evolved while addressing social challenges.
Based on the philosophy of “harmony among science, daily life, culture, and the natural environment,” Keihanna Expo 2025 established a collaborative platform where diverse stakeholders came together to create sustainable innovation. This platform connected every stage of innovation—from identifying social challenges, to proof-of-concept and demonstration, to commercialization.
Furthermore, the outcomes were expanded into demonstrations across diverse fields and shared with the international community, presenting a new social model that connects the knowledge and value created in the region with the world.

Here’s What We Did at Keihanna Expo 2025 ≫

Please see the Keihanna Expo 2025 Project Report here. ≫

The official mascot of Keihanna Expo 2025, “Miraruru,” will continue to play an active role as a symbol of Keihanna Science City even after the Expo has concluded.

The Keihanna Declaration

For nearly 40 years, Keihanna Science City has advanced under the founding vision of “creating a new global civilization through the fusion of science and culture.” Throughout this journey, the city has accumulated a wide range of research and development achievements, growing into a science city that is now home to approximately 250,000 residents and around 160 research institutes, universities, corporations, and other organizations.

In 2025, inspired by the theme of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai and recognizing it as a valuable opportunity to share the appeal and strengths of Keihanna with Japan and the world, 73 organizations came together to host Keihanna Expo 2025.

Under the theme “Contributing to Future Society — Solutions for the Next Generation,” a total of 74 events were held across fields such as Robotics, Avatars & ICT, Well-being, Startups, and Science & Art. As a result, more than 200,000 participants experienced the value of Keihanna Science City, further enhancing its presence and recognition.

The Expo also provided an opportunity to reaffirm that Keihanna Science City possesses a wealth of research seeds, technologies, and strengths capable of contributing to future society. Furthermore, it became a significant achievement that passionate individuals from diverse sectors—including industry, academia, government, and local communities—worked together beyond organizational boundaries, building multiple layers of co-creation networks.

Building upon its founding vision and the achievements realized to date, Keihanna Science City will continue to embrace its strengths as a diverse science city enriched by historical and cultural heritage, as well as by the everyday lives of its residents. With a commitment to contributing to the realization of a better future society, we hereby declare our determination to move forward steadily toward becoming the kind of city described below.

  • A city where commons are established as open and welcoming spaces where people from diverse backgrounds can gather with ease, and where expanding networks of co-creation—thinking together, learning together, and creating together—nurture human talent while generating new cultures, values, and ideas for research and development.
  • A city that continuously generates innovation and fosters sustainable businesses and industries by promoting real-world demonstration, implementation, and social deployment.
  • A city that brings together diverse wisdom rooted in a rich historical and cultural heritage, and shares with Japan and the world the vision and achievements of connecting science and technology to human well-being.
  • A city where everyone can benefit from the progress of science and the richness of culture, and feel a sense of excitement, dreams, and hope for the future.
  • A city where no one is left behind, and where all people can live healthy, peaceful, prosperous lives in a society filled with well-being.

　To realize these goals, Keihanna Science City will stand together as one and continue to take on new challenges.

Visitor attendance exceeded 200,000!

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A total of 74 events were held, centered around “Robotics, Avatars & ICT,” “Well-being,” “Science & Art,” and “Startups.”

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Video source: Keihanna Science City

You can watch videos introducing the highlights of various events held during Keihanna Expo 2025.

If you would like to learn more about the history, culture, and future vision of Keihanna Science City, please watch the video below.
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Located across Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara, Keihanna Science City brings together the knowledge and expertise of people active across a wide range of fields, working to solve the challenges facing humanity through science and technology.
A future where life is comfortable for everyone.
A future that is kind to our planet.
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A Glimpse of Keihanna

The Charm of Keihanna

Surrounded by rich natural beauty, Keihanna Science City is a treasure trove of history and cultural heritage.
When you visit Keihanna Expo 2025, we invite you to take this opportunity to explore and enjoy the many attractions in the surrounding area as well.

Suikei-en (Japanese Garden)

Keihanna Commemorative Park

Established to commemorate the founding of Keihanna Science City, this park offers visitors the chance to enjoy a traditional Japanese garden, scenic satoyama landscapes, terraced rice field–inspired open spaces, and even feeding koi carp (some areas require an admission fee).

Spanning an expansive area of more than five times the area of Tokyo Dome, the park is home to approximately 400 species of plants, 70 species of birds, and more than 50 species of butterflies alone. If you’re lucky, you may even encounter wildlife such as raccoon dogs or wild rabbits.

Each season brings its own beauty—from cherry blossoms in spring, to azaleas and hydrangeas in early summer, and vibrant autumn foliage later in the year. With moon-viewing events, concerts, insect collecting, and hands-on experiences in astronomy and science, this park offers something special for everyone throughout the year.

Shijonawate Shrine

Shijonawate Shrine

This shrine enshrines Kusunoki Masatsura, who lost his life in the Battle of Shijonawate. Affectionately known by local residents as “Nankō-san,” the shrine has long been cherished as a spiritual symbol of the community.

Although founded relatively recently in 1890 (Meiji 23), it is said that when imperial approval for its construction was granted, many people joyfully joined in the effort to build it. The torii gate standing in front of the main sanctuary was presented by Ise Grand Shrine in 1990, commemorating the shrine’s 100th anniversary.

As you walk down the shrine approach, you will find the Shijonawate Shopping Street, which still retains the nostalgic charm of a traditional downtown district. Behind the shrine lies Mount Iimori, where well-maintained hiking trails lead visitors through nature. At the ruins of Iimoriyama Castle, you can still see stone walls dating back to the castle’s original era.

Suzakumon Gate

Heijo Palace Site

Located within Heijō Palace Site Historical Park, this national historic park was inscribed as part of Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara in December 1998. Restoration and reconstruction efforts continue today, bringing the grandeur of Japan’s ancient capital back to life.

Visitors can explore reconstructed landmarks such as Suzakumon Gate, once the grand main entrance to the imperial capital, as well as a Tang Dynasty envoy ship, the Imperial Palace (Dairi), and former government office sites.

At the Heijō Palace Izanaikan, located in Suzakumon Plaza, visitors can view excavated roof tiles, wooden tablets, architectural models, aerial photographs, and detailed dioramas that vividly bring the ancient capital to life.

There are many ways to enjoy the park—try on rental costumes and experience life as a member of the imperial court, savor lunch made with local ingredients from Nara, or shop for locally produced souvenirs. With its vast grounds, the park is enjoyable on foot, and exploring by rental bicycle is highly recommended as well.

Source: Takanohara Music and Arts Association

This video features the “Keihanna Children’s Classical Academy” event held at Keihanna Plaza Hall.
The choir performance was also presented at the closing ceremony of Keihanna Expo 2025.

Video courtesy of the YouTube channel “Yukimichi Couple.”

There is so much more to discover in Keihanna Science City!
Here, we are introducing just a small selection of its many attractions.

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