In Osaka, there are not only Kita and Minami but also Naka.
Nature, history, culture, art, science, international exchange,
In a small area called Nakanoshima, surrounded by two rivers,
Nakanoshima is home to such a rich source of learning.
By crossing the diverse knowledge that springs out of it.
I would like to expand the possibilities and creativity of Osaka from Naka.
Around the long table that appeared in the middle of Nakanoshima, the symbol of the water capital Osaka,
Creative people gather, knowledge and knowledge meet, and the unknown begins again.
To make Osaka more interesting from Naka,
Bring ideas and curiosity to the cultural base of Nakanoshima.
Would you like to talk with a drink in one hand?
Date and time
Date and time: Nov. 8 (Sat) 13:30-17:00 Scheduled 13:00 Reception
Location: Osaka City Central Public Hall front (outdoor) ※Art Area B1 in case of rain
Participant: About 100 creative people Pre-entry system
Participation fee: Free (exchange meeting includes drinks and snacks) ※Alcohol is scheduled to be cache-on
Conditions of participation: Dress code (blue clothes, etc.), bring ideas, and accompany up to 3 people
Method of entry: Please register in the dedicated form. https://forms.office.com/r/GzktpQw6NH
Project Members:
Hiroko Sugimoto (Representative Director of WyCube Lab Co., Ltd., Representative Director of Mizube Lab Co., Ltd.)
Haruki Takamura (Representative Director of UMF)
Nanako Mamiya (Kitahama Flea Market, SAKAINOMA Manager)
Kiyoshi Deguchi (Director, Future Value Creation Department, JR West JapanSC Development Co., Ltd.)
Shigeki Hattori (graf Representative, Creative Director, Designer, Professor, Graduate School of Kyoto University of the Arts)
Chieko Kinoshita (Associate Professor Kaitokudo, 21st Century The University of Osaka, Secretary-General of Creative Island Nakanoshima Executive Committee)
Long table gate design:
Dot Architects (Architects Unit)
Food coordination:
Yusuke Hotta (culinary pioneer)
〈Organizers〉 Creative Island Nakanoshima Executive Committee, Nakanoshima Pavilion Festival 2025 Executive Committee, Japan Arts Council, Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan
Co-sponsored by: The University of Osaka 21st Century Kaitokudo
Commissioned by: 2025 Japan Expo 2.0 Project (consignment type)
Cooperation: Art Area B1
Supported by: Osaka City
※Please be aware of the following in advance when participating.
・This is an exchange event where all participants gather at one long table and interact around the "master" located in various places.
・Following the contents of the symposium "Nakanoshima Declaration" held on October 8 (Wednesday), we will set a talk theme for creating interesting Osaka from Nakanoshima.
・All of the participants' speeches will be recorded as much as possible, and will be shared as ZINE (booklet) data at a later date, and will be used for future development and publicity.
・Photographs will be carried out by the organizer and passers-by.
・Please pay attention to cold protection when conducting outdoor activities.
・Please note that the receptionist closes it in the one which cannot participate only of a party of the latter half at 14:00.
