Mugishokune Festival GW (2nd Edition): Urban Festival Gathering Expo's Spirit

The 'Mugishokune Festival' is held as an 'After-Expo Festival' to return the international exchange and cultural experiences born at the Expo to the local community, rather than letting them be temporary. It aims to create continuous value as a new urban festival that inherits the enthusiasm and connections of the Expo and connects cultures.

**Mugishokune Festival GW**

**Expanded Participation, Over 60 Countries Gather** Since the first announcement, participating countries and regions have further expanded. This event has evolved into an international festival gathering over 60 countries, making it one of the largest 'After-Expo' events. Newly participating countries/regions include: Poland, Syria, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Kenya, Bahrain, and GCC (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain). The festival will create a 'miniature world' where diverse cultures intersect.

**German Pavilion Character 'Circular' Sales** Products featuring 'Circular,' the German Pavilion character that attracted attention at the Expo, will be sold at this event. The 'cherry blossom pink' version sold at the March 2026 event received a great response, and new color variations have been decided.

**Popular Expo Foods Reunited** In the food area, in addition to vendors from March, popular international food stalls that were a hit at the Expo will newly appear.

* Malaysia: A-DINING (May 1-6) * Czech Republic: Traveling Beer Truck 'Pilsner Urquell-go' (May 1 only) * India: Bharat Market (May 4-6) * Africa: PANAF' (May 1-3) * Pakistan: Halal Mughal (May 1-6) * Philippines: KASTURI restaurant (May 1, 6) * Germany: Oishii GERMANY (Dates TBD, beer sales only)

An opportunity to enjoy Expo foods again will be provided.

**Expanded Goods, Experiences, and Art Content** In the goods and experience area, in addition to vendors from March, popular content from the Expo will be further enhanced.

* Poland: Amber jewelry and other goods * China: Traditional costume experience * Nauru: Nauru-kun goods sales * Czech Republic: VIT live painting * Yemen: Brooch sales

**World-Traveling Music and Culture Stage** The stage will feature performances blending diverse cultures.

* Music and dance from Thailand/Peru/Africa * Hawaii, classical and modern Hula dance * Kyrgyz traditional instrument 'Komuz' performance * Arabic music * Brazilian Samba show * Capoeira show * Muay Thai exhibition

**Popular Japanese Artists Also Performing**

* COSAQ, KBD, KOPERU, teppei, DJ SPI-K from Umeda Cypher * SPINA-BILL * A HUNDRED BIRDS feat. Ten

The stage will transcend genres and borders.

**Future Developments** A crowdfunding campaign is planned to start soon. A third press release will announce mini-pavilion exhibits and other food booths and content. The 'Mugishokune Festival' aims to be a place where everyone from young generations to older people can find 'something to enjoy.'

**Event Outline** Event Name: Mugishokune Festival GW Dates: May 1 (Fri) - May 6 (Wed), 2026 Location: Expo '70 Commemorative Park Admission: Free (separate park admission fee required) Content: Craft beer, multinational food, music/performances, cultural experiences, etc. Expected Participation: Over 60 countries Organizers: Mugishokune Festival Executive Committee (Nishio Rent All Co., Ltd. / Color create Co., Ltd. / FoodFes Co., Ltd.)