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"What a Blast, EXPO!"
OMO7 Osaka by Hoshino Resorts, an urban hotel where you can experience "Naniwa Luxury," will launch "What a Blast, EXPO!", a series of creative content allowing the guests to fully enjoy the before and after Expo experience at the hotel, from February 13th to October 13th, 2025. In partnership with SkyDrive Inc., whose "flying car" will be demonstrated at Expo 2025 Osaka, we aim to enhance our guests’ Expo and Osaka experience. These new offerings include future tourism exhibits and performances, "Expo Maniacs" lectures on unique ways to enjoy the Expo, and a walking tour conducted by our own OMO Ranger connecting the Expo and Shinsekai neighborhood.
Background
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Minami Hotel Management Co., Ltd., the operator of OMO7 Osaka, is participating as a PR Bronze Partner (*1) in charge of public relations and promotion for the Expo 2025 (Osaka, Kansai, Japan) which will be held from April 13th to October 13th, 2025. OMO7 Osaka, welcoming domestic and international tourists, developed this series of activities to promote Expo 2025 Osaka and Osaka tourism, believing this will further revitalize the city and contribute to its sustainable tourism development.
*1 Companies and organizations that provide media and content to promote Expo 2025 Osaka to further build momentum for the event and cooperate in various promotion activities for the Osaka, Kansai Expo.
Activities Featured
1 "What a Blast, EXPO LIVE!" to deliver the latest Expo information - Flying Car Edition
The Local Guide OMO Rangers will deliver the latest Expo information every night. An exhibition machine of SkyDrive Inc’s manned test aircraft "SD-03," which succeeded in Japan's first public manned demonstration flight in August 2020, will appear in the hotel (*2). The exhibition machine provides an immersive experience, allowing guests to explore the features and mechanism of flying cars. The display encourages contemplation of the unique views possible with this new mode of travel and its implications for tourism. Aboard the machine, one can experience the future of transportation firsthand, inspiring thoughts about how flying cars will reshape tourism, and adding excitement to future Expo and Osaka journeys.
3 Image of What a Blast, EXPO LIVE!
*2 The aircraft scheduled for a demonstration flight at the Expo 2025 Osaka is different from the test aircraft "SD-03."
Introduction of SkyDrive Inc.
Established in July 2018 with the mission of "leading the once-in-a-century mobility revolution," SkyDrive is developing "flying cars" to realize a future where "the sky is used for everyday transportation." In 2019, it succeeded in manned flight of a "flying car" for the first time in Japan and is planning to conduct a demonstration flight of the three-seater "SD-05" at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai.
Period: February 13th to April 21st, 2025, May 12th to June 30th, September 1st to October 13th
Time: 19:30-20:00 (SD-03 exhibition is open all day)
Location: OMO Base
Participants: Hotel Guests Only
Remarks: Only the "SD-03" exhibition will be held at all times from April 22nd to April 29th and from July 1st to August 31st. The period is subject to change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
2 "Naniwa" 101 Lecture - The World of the Expo Told by Maniacs
We will invite Hideo Fujii and Atsushi Futakami, who are well-versed in the Expo and are called Expo Maniacs, to give lectures and insider tips on how to enjoy the Expo from their unique perspectives. These Expo experts will host bi-weekly lectures, sharing their unique perspectives on how to best enjoy the Expo. From must-see pavilions and delicious food to the ideal times to visit and "three special encounters," they'll reveal Expo secrets gleaned from their experiences at world expos, interacting with local guide OMO Rangers and sharing their passion for the Expo.
Comments from Expo Maniacs
Hideo Fujii
“The 1970 Osaka Expo sparked a lifelong fascination with the futuristic and fascinating world of Expo. I've since explored 16 expos in 9 countries, connecting with people and collecting badges along the way. At this year’s Expo, I would like as many people as possible to come to the world's largest festival and experience the future, the world, and various encounters and experiences in another world that can only be experienced here. In my lectures, I'll share my passion and aim to create lifelong memories for all attendees.”
Atsushi Futakami
“Having traveled to 12 Expos worldwide, I've been deeply touched by the kindness of strangers. Now, I'm excited to welcome fellow travelers to OMO7 Osaka. The departure melody of Shin-Imamiya Station and the Osaka Loop Line, which can be seen from the lobby of OMO7 Osaka, is the fourth movement of Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 "From the New World," a song that is always played at official Expo events. While feeling a mysterious connection to be able to talk about the Expo 2025 in a place surrounded by such Expo-related episodes, I hope to convey the fun of the Expo while looking forward to meeting people in some distant country in the future who will say, Expo 2025 Osaka opened my eyes to the world.”
Period: February 13th to October 13th, 2025, every Wednesday
Time: 20:30-21:00
Location: OMO Base
Participants: Hotel Guests Only
Others: Mr. Fujii and Mr. Futakami will appear on alternate weeks, one person each time.
3 OMO Ranger Tour: Walking Around Shinsekai - EXPO Special
Shinsekai, a downtown area of Osaka famed for Tsutenkaku Tower and Janjan Yokocho, offers a retro atmosphere reminiscent of a journey back in time. This guided tour, led by local guide OMO Rangers, allows exploration of Shinsekai's charming streets. During the Expo period, the "EXPO Special" tour will delve into the area's history, including its connection to the 1970 Osaka Expo and the "5th National Industrial Exhibition" held 122 years ago. Participants will uncover the intertwined history and culture of Shinsekai and the Expo, from popular foods of past eras to the once-thriving amusement park, revealing new perspectives on Shinsekai sightseeing.
4 Shinsekai today
5 Shinsekai 122 years ago
Period: February 13th to October 13th, 2025
Time: 16:00-17:00
Target: Hotel Guests Only (reservation required)
4 "EXPO Connection Exhibition" to learn about the connection between Shinsekai and the Expo 122 years ago
In 1903, the "5th National Industrial Exhibition" was held in what is now Shinsekai, and it is said to have led to the Osaka Expo in 1970. We will reproduce and exhibit valuable materials from 122 years ago, such as guide maps, admission tickets, and "speed walking maps" for smoothly navigating the venue, which were used at that time. Approximately 30 students from the Graphic Design Department of Osaka Designer Academy, a vocational school founded by Akademia 21st Century that fosters future designers, will be in charge of the exhibition design. This collaborative exhibition project allows visitors to reflect on the materials from 122 years ago in an exhibition space created by students who will lead the future.
6 EXPO Connected Exhibition
Period: February 13th to October 13th, 2025
Location: Library Lounge
Time: 24 hours
Participants: Hotel guests and day visitors
5 Expo Support: OMO Rangers Guiding Your Expo Adventure
Our Local Guide OMO Rangers offer insider tips on maximizing your Expo experience, including venue access, ticket purchase, must-see pavilions, noteworthy food, and easy navigation—all based on firsthand experience. They'll share unique insights to help you get the most out of your visit.
7 Expo Support
Period: February 13th to October 13th, 2025
Time: 14:00-17:00
Location: OMO Base
Participants: Hotel guests prioritized
Other Information
As part of the efforts of the Expo 2025 PR Bronze Partner, PR images are being projected onto the wall of the OMO7 Osaka building. The exterior membrane of our hotel is equipped with approximately 13,000 LEDs, and the technique of applying the indirect light of these LEDs in a linear fashion to create an image is a first in Japan. Furthermore, from January 3rd, 2025, 100 days before the opening of the Expo, until the day before the opening, April 12th, countdown videos to the opening will be showcased. We will continue to disseminate information to many people from Japan and abroad who visit Shinsekai.
8 PR images on the exterior membrane
9 Countdown to the Expo
OMO7 Osaka by Hoshino Resorts
Opened on April 22, 2022, this is the 10th hotel under Hoshino Resorts’ OMO brand. Located right in front of Shin-Imamiya Station, it offers excellent access to transportation and tourist attractions. With the tagline "Naniwa Luxury," this hotel offers a sophisticated and luxurious travel experience through uniquely Osaka-style hospitality that incorporates "laughter" and "attentiveness," along with distinctive facilities.
Address: 3-16-30 Ebisu-nishi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0003
Directions: In front of Shin-Imamiya Station (JR Nankai Railway), approximately 3 minutes by walk from Doubutsuen Station and Shin-Imamiya Eki-mae Station
About OMO Brand
OMO is a city tourism hotel in a convenient city-center location, perfect for exploring the deep, urban culture. We consider the city centered around the hotel to be part of our resort, offering a variety of options to see, eat, and shop. With the cooperation of the local community, city-lovers can get an insight into culture through our original tours and maps; sharing locals’ all-time favorites to hidden gems only with you!
Currently, there are 17 facilities in operation, with plans to open "OMO7 Yokohama" in 2026.
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