Sponsorship

MUIC Kansai

MUIC Kansai is a place that brings together companies and people with themes such as "tourism," "environment," and "health" to solve various issues. We aim to implement the Expo legacy in society through business creation initiatives aimed at solving social issues.

W OSAKA

W Osaka, the only W Hotel in Japan, opened in 2021. Located on Midosuji Avenue in Shinsaibashi, it offers easy access to sightseeing, gourmet food, shopping, entertainment, and business. The contrast between the black exterior, designed by Tadao Ando, and the colorful interior gives the space a playful atmosphere. As a “destination hotel,” the aim is to offer a new and unprecedented luxury experience.

TOKYO TATEMONO｜Brillia

Brillia is a residential brand developed by Tokyo Tatemono.
Pursuing the timeless ideals of "Refinement" and "Comfort," the brand offers each resident their own unique sense of fulfillment—a concept defined as "NEW LUXURY"—through its residences and lifestyle services. Believing that art is essential to a rich and comfortable life, Brillia is deeply committed to supporting the arts.

Their initiatives include integrating artwork into the common areas of their condominiums and hosting open-call exhibitions to support emerging artists. While the BAG-Brillia Art Gallery- in Kyobashi, Tokyo, concluded its operations in October 2025, the brand continues to evolve. It now operates as a "site-specific gallery," exploring new ways to present art and installations that harmonize with the unique characteristics of each location.

Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp.

A comprehensive real estate developer known for its residential brand "Geo" and urban development projects along the Hankyu and Hanshin railway lines, including the Osaka Umeda area. Leveraging extensive experience gained through development along these lines, the company has expanded its business into the Tokyo metropolitan area and international markets such as ASEAN, Australia, and the U.S. Guided by a customer-first philosophy, they remain committed to delivering value that goes beyond expectations.

LUUP

LUUP is a micro-mobility sharing service with a mission to "Creating an infrastructure that makes the entire city". With our e-scooters and e-bikes, you can move freely between stations located throughout the city.

As a Transport Sponsor for this event, we are providing exclusive coupons and original merchandise to ensure your travel between venues is both comfortable and smart. We hope you enjoy exploring the event with LUUP!

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An in-house agency for the Hankyu Hanshin Toho Group, which boasts a brand value that is second to none in the Kansai region. The Hankyu Hanshin Toho Group has a wide range of digital and real-life points of contact with consumers. Based on the knowledge obtained from these points of contact, we identify the purpose (raison d’etre/aspirations) of client companies. This leads to the creation of unique, highly relatable value, paving the way for resolving problems.

City of Osaka

Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau

Our Vision for Osaka is Asia's No.1 International Tourism and Culture City
The Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau is Osaka's official destination marketing organization (DMO) representing Osaka prefecture, the city of Osaka, and the city of Sakai. Capitalizing on Osaka's vibrant history, culture, and economy, the OCTB promotes Osaka as a premier business, leisure, and convention destination through a wide range of initiatives.

LUUP

LUUP is a micro-mobility sharing service with a mission to "Creating an infrastructure that makes the entire city". With our e-scooters and e-bikes, you can move freely between stations located throughout the city.

As a Transport Sponsor for this event, we are providing exclusive coupons and original merchandise to ensure your travel between venues is both comfortable and smart. We hope you enjoy exploring the event with LUUP!

GRAND GREEN OSAKA

GRAND GREEN OSAKA is a large-scale mixed-use development centered around Umekita Park, an urban park directly connected to JR Osaka Station. The complex features a diverse array of facilities, including offices, retail spaces, hotels, and innovation hubs.
The Umekita MMO General Incorporated Association was established by the developers of GRAND GREEN OSAKA. Its purpose is to provide integrated management for both the park (park management) and the entire GRAND GREEN OSAKA district (area management).

NORIBA10 umeda

Located at just a few steps from the Hankyu Osaka-Umeda station ticket gate, NORIBA10 umeda is a versatile place where startups, creators, business developers and students gather. More than just a space, it is a hub where like-minded individuals connect and ideas emerge, animated and inspired by events and pilot initiatives designed with our community.
Conceived as an integral part of Osaka-Umeda station, NORIBA10 umeda has the ambition of being a departure point for shaping the future.

IDEABLE WORKS inc.

Operates “HACKK TAG,” a gallery platform that integrates physical and digital experiences. Artworks are exhibited through permanent digital galleries installed in public spaces such as hotels, commercial facilities, and stations, as well as private spaces including clinics, offices, and cafés. The platform creates opportunities for artists and enhances viewing experiences, while enabling connections with visitors, feedback, and sales.

ASUE Charity Art Auction

Emerging Japanese contemporary artists are gaining increasing international recognition, yet many still face structural challenges such as limited funding for overseas exhibitions and global projects. ASUE Charity Art Auction, led by CCC Art Lab and Artfield, is an initiative dedicated to nurturing the next generation and contributing to society through sustainable support and promotion of art.

ART OSAKA 2026

Japan’s longest-running art fair dedicated to contemporary art. Since its founding in 2002, ART OSAKA has valued the perspective of gallerists, working together with collectors and art professionals to support the development of contemporary artists and contribute to the growth of a healthy art market.
Through the fair, ART OSAKA seeks to share the joy of encountering and purchasing artworks, while also broadening awareness of the significance of nurturing contemporary art culture through collecting.

Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings

Founded in March 1951. The company’s main business is TV, radio, and CS broadcasting, while also operating a content business that plans and produces broadcasting programs, animations, and events, as well as a lifestyle business that manages housing exhibition centers, golf courses, and e-commerce.

MBS TV

A broadcast station and content production company covering the Kinki region (6 prefectures) . It provides nationally broadcast programs such as Pre-Bato!, Nichiyo-no-Hatsumimigaku, Jonetsu Tairiku, and Satapura, as well as informative/entertainment programs such as Yonchan TV, Mizuno Maki no Maho no Restaurant, and Seyanen! and the documentary series Eizo that has been running for 40 years. The company is also undertaking a wide range of projects, including large-scale events such as the “Suntory 10,000-Person-Choir Ode to Joy.”

deignboom

Founded in 1999, designboom is the world’s first and most popular design and architecture web magazine, with 3.5 million readers, 6.5 million social media followers, and 235,000 newsletter subscribers.

Design Anthology

Founded in 2014, Design Anthology is a modern media brand dedicated to documenting creative culture across Asia Pacific. Under the leadership of editors-in-chief Simone Schultz and Jeremy Smart, Design Anthology publishes a flagship biannual print magazine, tells stories across a portfolio of digital platforms, hosts in-person experiences and presents industry-leading programmes such as the Design Anthology Awards.

ONBEAT

ONBEAT Corporation publishes the Japanese-English art information magazine ONBEAT (print and digital versions), which introduces Japanese art and culture across a range of genres, including contemporary art, fashion, architecture, and music. Its diverse activities also include selling art works and curating various exhibitions.

the Artling

The Artling is an international Art and Design consultancy and online gallery focused on highlighting the best of contemporary art and design. theArtling.com features thousands of global artists, with pieces updated daily online. The Artling also advises both private and corporate clients, collaborating with collectors, interior designers, architects, and property developers.

W OSAKA

W Osaka, the only W Hotel in Japan, opened in 2021. Located on Midosuji Avenue in Shinsaibashi, it offers easy access to sightseeing, gourmet food, shopping, entertainment, and business. The contrast between the black exterior, designed by Tadao Ando, and the colorful interior gives the space a playful atmosphere. As a “destination hotel,” the aim is to offer a new and unprecedented luxury experience.