Co-creating Cultures for the Future Week
"Hyogo Koku", a project to promote HYOGO products to the world in 2025
Hyogo Prefecture/ Kobe Fashion Organization
■Opening Ceremony (opening day only) 10:45-11:00
■Exhibition 11:00-19:00
(1)Introduction of 21 local industries in Hyogo Prefecture
(2)Exhibition of local products
(3)Display of new products (products made in collaboration with production areas, products made in collaboration with Taiwanese designers, etc.)
■Experience Program (held every day)
11:00- Welcome Sake
12:00-15:30 Workshop
14:00- Welcome Sweets
16:00-19:00 Demonstration / Seminar
17:00- Welcome Sake
Recorded video available
Exhibition
- Local community revitalisation
- Cultural arts
- Tourism
| Transmission of simultaneous interpretation | Not provided |
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| Language of interpretation | Japanese and English |
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Track Programme
- Time and
Date of
the event -
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2025.04.26[Sat]
2025.04.30[Wed]
11:00 ～ 19:00
(Venue Open 11:00)
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- Venue
- Others (Inside Venue)
- Gallery WEST
Programme details
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■Opening Ceremony (only on the first day)
10:45-11:00
(1)Organizer's Address
Tomoyoshi Oda Chairman, Kobe Fashion Organization
(2)Guests' Address
Motohiko Saito Governor, Hyogo Prefecture
(3)Kagamibiraki (opening ceremony)
Tomoyoshi Oda Chairman, Kobe Fashion Organization
Motohiko Saito Governor, Hyogo Prefecture
Tazaemon Yamamura Chairman, The Federation of Hyogo Prefecture Brewers Associations
(4) Toast: Tazaemon Yamamura, Chairman, The Federation of Hyogo Prefecture Brewers Associations
(5)Welcome Sake
■Exhibition
11:00-19:00
(1) Introduction of local industries (21 industries in the prefecture)
All of Hyogo Prefecture: Sake(Japanese Rice Wine), Matches, Fish Cake Production
Settsu: Western Confectionary, Kobe Apparel, Kobe Shoes, Pearl Processing
Harima: Hand-Pulled Somen Noodles-Ibonoito, Banshu Noodle, Light-Colered Soy Sauce, Banshu-ori, Socks, Leather, Abacus, Steel-and Iron-Forged Tools
Tamba: Tamba Pottery
Tajima: Kiryu Crafts, Toyooka Kaban, Izushiyaki Porcelain
Awaji: Incense, Awaji Roof Tiles
(2) Exhibition of local products
(3) Display of new products (products made in collaboration with local production areas, products made in collaboration with Taiwanese designers, etc.)
■Experience Program (held every day)
11:00- Welcome Sake (first 100 visitors)
12:00-15:30 Workshop (free of charge)
14:00- Welcome Sweets (first 100 visitors)
16:00-19:00 Demonstration / Seminar (free of charge)
17:00- Welcome Sake (first 100 visitors)
Reports
【Reflection】
This project, which introduced local industries from the five regions of Hyogo Prefecture—Settsu, Harima, Tajima, Tamba, and Awaji—and showcased local products, highlighted that Hyogo Prefecture is home to many of Japan’s most prominent local industries.
Through workshops, demonstrations, and seminars, the event effectively conveyed to visitors the high quality, craftsmanship, and appeal of Hyogo's local industries and products. The hands-on experiences helped familiarize visitors with the region’s industrial strengths.
Some guests expressed interest in visiting production areas within Hyogo Prefecture, and the event served as an opportunity to attract visitors to the Field Pavilion, a project currently being developed by the prefecture.
During the five-day exhibition, the total number of visitors reached 21,580, with 922 participants joining the workshops.
■Workshops
Saturday, April 26: Nuno no Nurie, Making My Abacus
Sunday, April 27: Deco Match Making, Making My Abacus
Monday, April 28: Making Tamba Pottery Photo Frame, Making with HYOGO LEATHER! Making small leather goods
Tuesday, April 29: Making a smell bag, Making a mini Boston bag/ mini backpack
Wednesday, April 30: Making a mini Boston bag/ mini backpack
■Demonstrations / Seminars
Saturday, April 26: Dakidaru making demonstration
Sunday, April 27: Light-Colerd Soy Sauce seminar
Monday, April 28: Tamba Pottery rokuro demonstration
Tuesday, April 29: Noodles-Ibonoito talk show, Kiryu Crafts making demonstration
Wednesday, April 30: Pearl comparison
【Post EXPO Initiatives】
In conjunction with the Hyogo Prefecture edition of the Theme Week Synchronized Event, “Hyogo's Growing Industries and Local Industries,” the “Hyogo Country - PROJECT 2025: Promoting HYOGO Products to the World” will be held at the Daimaru Kobe Store from August 27 to September 9, 2025. This event will showcase local industries in Hyogo Prefecture through exhibitions and sales of regional products.
The “Hyogo Jibasan Fair 2025” will take place at the Kobe International Exhibition Hall during the International Frontier Industry Messe on September 4 and 5, 2025, highlighting local industries and products.
Additionally, the “Summer Vacation Jibasan Fair” will be held at the Kobe Portopia Hotel on August 10 and 11, 2025. This fair will feature workshops related to local industries, as well as exhibitions and product sales.
More Information
Co-creating Cultures for the Future Week
"Hyogo Koku", a project to promote HYOGO products to the world in 2025
■Opening Ceremony (opening day only) 10:45-11:00
■Exhibition 11:00-19:00
(1)Introduction of 21 local industries in Hyogo Prefecture
(2)Exhibition of local products
(3)Display of new products (products made in collaboration with production areas, products made in collaboration with Taiwanese designers, etc.)
■Experience Program (held every day)
11:00- Welcome Sake
12:00-15:30 Workshop
14:00- Welcome Sweets
16:00-19:00 Demonstration / Seminar
17:00- Welcome Sake
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2025.04.26[Sat]
11:00～19:00
(Venue Open 11:00)
- Others (Inside Venue)
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
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