A 2-Day Experience of Rose Charm! 'Rose Expo FUKUYAMA 2026' to be Held!

This event, symbolizing the 'City of Roses, Fukuyama,' is a hands-on exhibition and exchange event where visitors can 'see,' 'know,' and 'enjoy' the charm of roses. Against the backdrop of citizens' efforts to pass down and promote rose culture, the event aims to widely disseminate Fukuyama's unique rose charms to domestic and international rose enthusiasts.

The venue will feature colorful rose displays, stage events to learn about rose knowledge and cultivation, and the sale of related products. The content is designed to be enjoyable for everyone from beginners to enthusiasts.

Furthermore, this event will coordinate with the 'Fukuyama Rose Festival 2026' held outside the arena, creating a special two-day period where the entire city of Fukuyama is enveloped in roses.

Please take this opportunity to experience the 'life with roses' that Fukuyama is proud of.

Event Overview

Event Name: Rose Expo FUKUYAMA 2026 Date: May 16 (Sat) & 17 (Sun), 2026, 10:00–17:00 Venue: Fukuyama Transporting Rose Arena (2-2 Midorimachi, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima) Admission: Free

Stage Events (Tentative)

The event will showcase new charms of roses through various stage programs.

[May 16 (Sat)] - 11:00–12:00 Title: Tips to 120% Enjoy the Latest Roses that are Strong and Easy to Grow Horticulturist and popular YouTuber Yuki Matsuo will talk about tips for casually and enjoyably interacting with roses and plants. He will introduce the latest disease-resistant varieties and ways to enjoy them.

- 13:00–14:00 Title: The Cutting Edge of Disease-Resistant Roses to Enjoy Now West Japan's first collaboration talk! Featuring Nobuyuki Kawai (Supervisor, Yokohama English Garden) and Shinichiro Iriya (Rose cultivator/breeder) who are well-versed in wild and old roses.

- 15:00–16:00 Title: Gardens where Roses are Beautiful / New Varieties that have become even more Beautiful Kazuhiro Tamaki (Editor-in-chief, New Roses magazine) and Ko Ohno (Rose Stylist) will discuss the charm of the latest roses and rose gardens.

[May 17 (Sun)] - 11:00–12:00 Title: Creating My Dream Rose Garden even in Pots or Small Spaces A talk show by Midori Goto (Komatsu Garden), an admired figure in the rose world, focusing on layouts and climbing roses for beginners.

- 13:00–14:00 Title: Happy Times in My Garden A collaboration talk between garden designer Yoko Abe and gardener Marie Amano, with rose breeder Makiko Kawamoto joining online.

- 15:00–16:00 Title: The Charm of Rosanneberry Tawada Owner Eriko Osawa will talk about the charm of 'Rosanneberry Tawada,' which received the Excellence Garden Award from the World Federation of Rose Societies.

In-Venue Activities - New Roses Corner: Exhibition of the latest varieties announced from last autumn to this spring. - Welcome Garden: Rose styling by Ko Ohno. - Sale of rose seedlings, breeding goods, gardening tools, and books. - Cut Rose Contest: A highlight of the Fukuyama Rose Festival.