Women and diverse groups will use the Expo as an opportunity to create a sustainable community.

They want to create a vibrant and sustainable city where everyone wants to work, live, and visit, by building connections through a network unique to Sakuyahime, while inheriting the city’s communities, structures, and systems, and having people share and sympathize with the significance of the city’s existence and the issues it faces. As an engine to accelerate this process, this project aims to promote Osaka as a city of the future by shining a light on the activities of women and various other diverse talents. One month before Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, an event will be held in honor of International Women’s Day to pursue the goals of the SDGs.

Project Inauguration

They share the same vision of “Creating a town where people can continue to live”, one of the three issues identified by the Osaka Sakuyahime SDGs Study Group, and have come together to work toward the creation of a sustainable town, aiming to contribute to town development as concrete activities through awareness of the issues and feelings of gratitude and support.

Project Activities

Since its inception, the following activities have been carried out.
The following activities have taken place since its inception: “Machizukuri CAFE,” “Hatafu Eco Bag Project: Hatafu x Workshop = Eco Bag Sales: Received Social Products Award and Certificate of Commendation from the Minister of Environment,” “Online Seminar: Social Things Online Seminar,” “Support Activities for Osaka Prefecture Nursing Association,” and “Osaka Mimosa Light up”.

Future Prospects for the Expo Osaka, Kansai 2025

As an event one month before the Expo Osaka, Kansai 2025, the Osaka Sakuyahime SDGs Study Group Team Machizukuri, in cooperation with Ipponmatsu Shipping, will hold an appeal on Saturday, March 8, International Women’s Day, with a cruise around Osaka’s rivers to promote SDG Goal 5, gender equality.

The passengers on board are from the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Women’s Activity Promotion Program, the Osaka Sakuyahime Award and Blue Rose Award winners, as well as from various organizations engaged in voluntary activities born out of these awards. The passengers will be appealing in mimosa colors and will celebrate International Women’s Day with mimosa-colored tea cakes and bouquets on board.

Onboard the ship, the current activities of the various organizations working toward SDG Goal 5 Gender Equality and their efforts leading up to the Expo will be introduced to deepen collaboration during and after the Expo.

On the same day, “Osaka Mimosa Light-up & Decoration 2025” will be held.

They will continue to raise awareness through relay talks, light-ups, and other activities to connect with many people, towns, and various experiences to create a sustainable Osaka city.