Lots of fun events planned!

The Sakishima area will become a place for children to play and learn, encompassing design, art, sports, education, and intellectual development.

*Events are being updated one after another!

>>Sakishima Children's Festa Event Information for November 3rd (Sat/Holiday)!

☆Monster Stamp Rally

Collect monster stamps at the 15 points set up at both ATC and Sakishima Cosmo Tower.
You get one draw for every 5 stamps, and a maximum of 3 draws for 15 stamps.

Furthermore, you can get one lottery entry for every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent on Oz and Mare purchases.

*Each person is limited to a maximum of 5 times.
*Only one stamp booklet will be provided per person. Multiple bookslet use is not permitted.

★We also have other wonderful prizes available.

Dates: November 3rd (Sat/Holiday), 2018 and 4th (Sun), 11
Time: 11:00 AM - 18:00 PM *Distribution of registers ends at 17:00 PM (while supplies last)
Lottery venue: Special venue on the 3rd floor of Oz North

◆Question: ATC 06-6615-5230

☆ATC Robot Street

See, touch, and learn about robots and cutting-edge technology!

○ Touch & Play (Experience & Exhibition)
A wide variety of robots will be on display, including talking robots, stage robots, and VR robots. There will also be a stamp rally featuring robot dogs!
Workshop
There are plenty of workshops for kids to enjoy, including robot programming, crafting, and making can badges with robots!

http://robot-street.com/

Dates: November 3rd (Sat/Holiday), 2018 and 4th (Sun), 11
Hours: 10: 30-17: 00
Fees: Some workshops require a fee.
Location: ITM 2F Central Atrium (Exhibition and experience booths, workshops)
　　　 　ITM3F Robo & Peace (Workshop)
　　　 　ITM11F, IATC (Workshop)

◆Question: (One company) i-RooBO Network Forum 06-6606-8335

☆Experience the wonders of science!

Let's try some simple experiments to unravel the mysteries that happen around us.

Date: Sunday, August 2018, 11
Time: 10:00~
Location: In front of Daiso on the 2nd floor of ITM

☆Ferry Sunflower Ship Tour

We will be holding a ship tour of the Sunflower ferry while it is docked! You can take a look around the Sunflower, including various cabins, the vehicle deck where cars and trucks are loaded, and the onboard restaurant. In addition, this time we will also be taking a tour of the bridge, which is normally off-limits to the public. Why not take this opportunity to explore the inside of a large ferry? Families and friends are welcome to join us. *Numbered tickets will be distributed from 10:00 AM on the day of the event. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and will be discontinued once the capacity is reached. Even if you arrive before 10:00 AM, tickets will only be distributed from 10:00 AM onwards. The tour will be led by a staff member.

Dates: November 3rd (Sat/Holiday), 2018 and 4th (Sun), 11
Time: Distribution of numbered tickets from 10:00, boarding by guide from 12:00 to 13:30
Price: Free *Maximum 50 people/day
Location: ITM2F Ferry Sunflower Ticket Office

◆Inquiries: Ferry Sunflower ATC Sunflower Terminal (Osaka) Office 06-6613-1571

☆Forest Picture Book Exhibition

A collection of picture books and photobooks about forests, trees, and animals, selected by picture book researcher Keiko Kato!

Dates: November 3rd (Sat/Holiday), 2018 and 4th (Sun), 11
Hours: 11: 00-16: 00
Admission: Free (Workshops are subject to a fee)
Location: ITM 2F Harbor Atrium

◆Inquiries: Osaka ATC Green Eco Plaza 06-6615-5888

☆Let's make our own original garland flags!

Looking for a stylish autumn camping trip? Check out this free event! Join us for "Let's Make an Original Garland Flag!" Create your own unique garland flag with LOGOS! Decorate your tent with a beautiful garland flag!

Dates: November 3rd (Sat/Holiday), 2018 and 4th (Sun), 11
Hours: 13: 00-16: 00
Admission: Free
Location: In front of Logos on the 2nd floor of ITM

◆Question: LOGOS SHOP 06-6615-5537

☆Sunshine Fair

While many households are looking to reduce their electricity bills by taking advantage of electricity liberalization, it seems that many are hesitant to take action due to the ever-increasing number of new electricity companies and the diversifying pricing options.

As a new electricity provider, we offer our customers the most suitable plans. Consultations are free of charge.

We have a free kids' play area so that children can enjoy themselves, so please feel free to stop by while you're shopping.

Dates: November 3rd (Sat/Holiday), 2018 and 4th (Sun), 11
Hours: 10: 00-18: 00
Admission: Free
Location: In front of Café de Crie on the 2nd floor of ITM

◆Inquiries: Japan Ecosystem 06-7668-0444

☆Chopa's Portrait Shop

The incredibly popular portrait artist Chopa makes an appearance!
A wonderful portrait can be created in about 15 minutes per person!

Dates: November 3rd (Sat/Holiday), 2018 and 4th (Sun), 11
Hours: 11: 00-17: 00
Price: Personalized framed portrait set (13 x 18 cm) 1,200 yen
Location: ITM2F, in front of Goo Note

☆Let's ride a mini fire truck (battery car)!

Let's go to a fire in a mini fire truck (battery car)!

Date: Sunday, August 2018, 11
Hours: 11: 00-16: 00
Price: Free
Location: Below the main gate's grand staircase

☆ Recreational sports and new sports experience event

You can experience a variety of recreational sports and new sports, such as ladder throwing, official ring toss, fishing, and disc thrower 9.

Date: Sunday, August 2018, 11
Hours: 13: 20-15: 30
Price: Free
Location: Main Gate

◆Inquiries: Osaka Prefectural Sports Promotion Division 06-6210-9324 (Contact Person: Nishio)

☆Physical fitness measurement session

Do you feel like you don't get enough exercise on a regular basis?
We will measure five items—grip strength, vertical jump, whole-body reaction time, lung capacity, and seated forward bend—to determine your physical age. Based on the results, a certified exercise instructor will provide guidance and advice on exercise. Participation prizes will also be awarded.

Date: Sunday, August 2018, 11
Hours: 11: 30-15: 30
Price: Free
Location: Main Gate

◆Inquiries: Osaka Prefectural Sports Promotion Division 06-6210-9324 (Contact Person: Nishio)

☆Calling all little ones!! Let's play together☆Kids' Festival!!

A dramatic reading of "A Lost Item on a Winter Day": A rabbit finds a lost item on a winter day. Who could it be? There will also be interactive activities such as finger plays and sign language songs, as well as balloon giveaways.

Date: Sunday, August 2018, 11
Time: 13:00 - / 15:30 - (2 performances)
Price: Free
Location: Main Gate

◆Inquiries: Osaka Entertainment Design College 06-6654-8815

☆Suminoe resident comedians "Rai-mei" (Thunderclap) comedy act

A comedy and talk show will be held.

Date: Sunday, August 2018, 11
Time: 14:00- / 16:00- (each session is less than 30 minutes)
Price: Free
Location: Main Gate

◆Inquiries: General Affairs Division, Suminoe Ward Office, Osaka City 06-6682-9992 (Planning)

☆Cerezo Osaka Mega Store Kick Target

Shoot for a high score!
A commemorative photo was taken at the moment of the shot!
It can be enjoyed by the whole family, from children to parents.

Dates: November 3rd (Sat/Holiday), 2018 and 4th (Sun), 11
Hours: 12: 00-17: 00
Price: 200 yen (3 shots)
Location: Piloti Square

◆Inquiries: Cerezo Osaka Megastore 06-6615-5070

☆Let's find Mimamori Robo-kun at ATC

The streetlights usually brightly illuminate Umiere Square at night. In times of emergency, such as power outages caused by earthquakes, the Mimamori Robo-kun (watchdog robot) is incredibly reliable. Find it and experience its various functions.
*Participants will receive Osaka University Brain Gummy as a gift!

Date: Sunday, August 2018, 11
Time: 11:00 AM - 15:00 PM (Duration: 45 minutes)
Price: Free
Location: Umiere Square

◆Inquiries: Osaka ATC Green Eco Plaza 06-6615-5888

☆Let's make dolls and play!

The puppet theater company Clarte is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Based in Suminoe Ward, Osaka City, they tour kindergartens, nurseries, and elementary schools nationwide, present large-scale family-friendly puppet shows such as "11 Muddy Cats," and hold studio performances such as the Puppet Theater Festa in Suminoe, bringing dreams and hope to children through puppet shows. This time, they will be making puppets that children can move and play with. Please come and join us!

Date: Sunday, August 2018, 11
Hours: 11: 00-15: 00
Entrance fees : 200 yen
Location: Oz North 2F, in front of Kineya

◆Inquiries: Puppet Theatre Clarte 06-6685-5601 (Contact Person: Araki)

☆Did you know? The 2019 G20 Osaka Summit

Japan's first G20 summit will be held at Intex Osaka in the Sakishima area on June 28th and 29th next year.
To help you learn more about the G20 Summit, we'll be holding a quiz about the G20 member countries. Please feel free to join us!

Dates: November 3rd (Sat/Holiday), 2018 and 4th (Sun), 11
Hours: 10: 00-16: 00
Price: Free
Location: Oz North 2F, in front of Kineya

◆Inquiries: 2019 G20 Osaka Summit Kansai Promotion Cooperation Council Secretariat 06-6210-9401 (Contact Person: Hatanaka)

☆Let's make cute initial keychains and ornaments!

This workshop is suitable for young children.
You can experience the joy of choosing cute decorations, rhinestones, and charms, and the fun of creating your own unique piece. Come and visit us!

Dates: November 3rd (Sat/Holiday), 2018 and 4th (Sun), 11
Hours: 11: 00-18: 00
Price: 500 yen to 700 yen
Location: Oz North 2F, in front of Sylvanian Families

◆Inquiries: checker stairs 090-3271-4526

☆Furuta Confectionery Chocolate Class

Join Furuta Confectionery's Chocolate Expert for a fun chocolate lesson! Deepen your knowledge of chocolate through the lens of cacao. (Duration: 40 minutes)

Dates: November 3rd (Sat/Holiday), 2018 and 4th (Sun), 11
Time: Session 1: 12:00 - Session 2: 15:00 -
*Numbered tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis in front of Mentai Park starting two hours before the class begins. Distribution will end once the capacity is reached. Tickets will only be given to children who will be participating in the experience.
Fee: Free (30 people per session)
Location: ITM 3F Special Venue

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☆Furuta Confectionery: Great deals on sweets and festival stalls

A chance to get great deals on Furuta Confectionery's sweets! Enjoy discounted sweets and fun festival games at Mentai Park!

Dates: November 3rd (Sat/Holiday), 2018 and 4th (Sun), 11
Hours: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (until 18:30 PM on the 17th)
Location: ITM 2F, in front of Mentai Park

☆Pooh's Soap Clay Class

A fun and educational hygiene class!
Shape it and let it dry, and the clay turns into soap!
Let's make "Tarapiyo" using "Pooh's Soap Clay," which lets you create your own original soap!
And finally, a wonderful present!

Dates: November 3rd (Sat/Holiday), 2018 and 4th (Sun), 11
Time: Session 1: 13:00 - Session 2: 16:00 -
*Numbered tickets will be distributed: 1st session from 12:00, 2nd session from 15:00.
Price: Free
Location: ITM 3F Special Venue

◆Inquiries: Japan Bacteriological Testing Co., Ltd. 06-6395-3731 (Contact Person: Takeuchi)

☆ "Photo Craft" Album Cafe

Why not try making crafts using photographs?
You can have photo frames, cards, and other items made for you.
Enjoyable for everyone from young children to adults. Our album ambassadors will assist you. Includes one instant photo print.
*Priority will be given to those who make reservations in advance.
We accept advance reservations for seats. Please send an email with "Reservation" in the subject line, including your name and your preferred time from 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, or 16:00. Email address:album@anne.gr.jp

Dates: November 3rd (Sat/Holiday), 2018 and 4th (Sun), 11
Hours: 12: 00-17: 00
Price: 500 yen to 1000 yen
Location: Next to the Mare escalator on the 4th floor of ITM

☆IHPC Manufacturing Workshop
　~A small market & workshop~

A small market with only three shops. You can enjoy buying candles, accessories, and original character goods, as well as participating in workshops where you can make candles and keychains (registration available on the day). Please come and take a look!

Date: Sunday, August 2018, 11
Hours: 11: 00-17: 00
Price: 1,000 yen (tax and material costs included) / Prices for merchandise vary depending on the product.
Location: ITM9F IHPC (within ATC Imported Housing Promotion Center)

◆Inquiries: ATC Imported Housing Promotion Center (IHPC) 06-6615-5432

☆ODP Creators Workshop & Original Goods Market

Workshops and original goods by designers and creators active in the Kansai region will be gathered at ODP!
We've prepared workshops that parents and children can enjoy together, such as "A workshop to play with paper blocks," "A workshop to make nostalgic handmade toys using white coasters and string," and "A workshop to paint a big picture together." We've also gathered creative goods that you don't often see in stores, such as "Handmade toys made from felt" and "Picture books for children and adults"! This event is enjoyable for everyone from small children to adults! We hope you'll join us!

Dates: November 3rd (Sat/Holiday), 2018 and 4th (Sun), 11
Hours: 11: 00-16: 00
Price: 500 yen and up
Location: ITM10F Osaka Design Promotion Plaza, Design Gallery, Showcase

◆Inquiries: Osaka Design Promotion Plaza (ODP) 06-6615-5510

☆Fun science projects and science shows

This fun science show and craft program allows you to learn while having fun, from a show demonstrating how magic uses scientific phenomena to making popular slime using food ingredients!

Date: Sunday, August 2018, 11
Hours: 10: 30-12: 00
Fee: Free *Please bring your own egg carton (10 eggs).
Location: ITM11F, inside Osaka ATC Green Eco Plaza

◆Inquiries: Osaka ATC Green Eco Plaza 06-6615-5888

☆Toy class for parents and children

A toy-making workshop where three generations of families can enjoy making nostalgic games they want to pass on to their grandchildren.

Balloon / Umbrella bag rocket / Spinning top / Straw dragonfly / Tube windmill / Windmill / Slime

Dates: November 3rd (Sat/Holiday), 2018 and 4th (Sun), 11
Hours: 11: 00-16: 00
Price: 100 yen per menu item
Location: ITM 11F Ageless Center Atrium

◆Inquiries: ATC Ageless Center 06-6615-5123

☆The 48th Osaka Prefecture Student and Children's Invention and Innovation Exhibition

With the aim of letting children experience the joy of creation and the fun of inventing and innovating through hands-on activities, and fostering their creativity, this exhibition showcases fun works created by elementary, junior high, and high school students throughout the prefecture, including summer vacation projects, club activity results, and everyday items full of ingenuity. Come and experience the world of invention and ingenuity created by young people.

The awards ceremony will be held on the final day, November 4th (Sunday), at 2:00 PM in the Osaka ATC Green Eco Plaza Seminar Room.　

Dates: November 3rd (Sat/Holiday), 2018 and 4th (Sun), 11
Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (until 17:00 PM on the 15th)
Admission: Free
Location: ATC Ageless Center, Zone H

◆Inquiries: ATC Ageless Center 06-6615-5123

☆The 15th Space Robot Contest & Space Museum

Learn about the forefront of space development at a lecture by a JAXA instructor. There will also be a corner where you can take commemorative photos wearing a spacesuit.
Two days of hands-on experience with space, including workshops where you can build space exploration robots using autonomous robots.

http://e-kagaku.com

Dates: November 3rd (Sat/Holiday), 2018 and 4th (Sun), 11
Hours: 11: 00-16: 00
Location: ITM 12F Special Venue
Admission: Free *Some content requires a fee *Some content requires prior registration

☆INSECT DISCOVERY 2018

A grand gathering of stag beetles and rhinoceros beetles from around the world!
Insect specialty stores and supply shops will gather in one place at ATC.
■Live insect sales corner: Sale and display of live insects.
■ Pet Supplies Corner: We offer a wide selection of affordable products that even breeders will appreciate.
■Prize Draw: We will be holding a prize draw for all visitors, with prizes including hotel meal vouchers and live insects.
■ Attraction Corner: We will have attractions such as insect lottery.

http://www.atc-co.com/event/001570/

Date: Sunday, August 2018, 11
Hours: 11: 00-16: 00
Admission fee: 500 yen for junior high school students and older. *Children cannot enter alone.
Location: ITM Hall, 12th Floor, ITM Building

◆Inquiries: COLORS Insect Shop 06-6781-6455

☆Children's Craft Workshop

A simple craft workshop will be held in the 55th floor cafe area, targeting children up to around the 3rd grade of elementary school (children older than 3rd grade are also welcome). Activities will include making plastic sheet accessories, etc. *Content may change without notice.

Dates: November 3rd (Sat/Holiday), 2018 and 4th (Sun), 11
Time: 14:00~
Admission fee: 300 yen (tax included) per child　
*Accompanying adults will only be charged the observation deck entrance fee.
Location: 55F Cafe Area

◆Inquiries: Sakishima Cosmo Tower Observation Deck 06-6615-6055

☆2018 Osaka Prefectural Sports and Recreation Presentation and Exchange Meeting

This event is held with the aim of introducing and providing opportunities for the general public to participate in sports and recreational activities, thereby stimulating their desire to take part in sports and ultimately realizing a rich society where everyone can experience health, leisure, and fulfillment throughout their lives.

Also, Mozuyan, the Vice Governor in charge of public relations for Osaka Prefecture, will be participating. We encourage everyone to join us!

◆Performance Presentation (Fespa, 1st floor of Osaka Prefectural Sakishima Government Building, and "Seaside Stage" at Nanko ATC)
Sports and recreation groups will present enjoyable performances including Japanese drumming, gymnastics, dance, and folk dance.

◆Prefectural Sports and Recreation Presentation and Exchange Meeting: A "Recreation Sports and New Sports Experience Corner" will be held as a place for participants to try out sports. (ATC venue)
Please do try out a variety of recreational sports and new sports.

Date: Sunday, August 2018, 11
Hours: 14: 00-16: 45
Admission: Free

◆Inquiries: Osaka Prefectural Sports Promotion Division 06-6210-9324 (Contact Person: Nishio)

☆Osaka Prefecture Consumer Fair 2018

"Let's learn while having fun! Osaka Prefecture Consumer Fair 2018 ~You and I are both consumer citizens~"
● Stage Program
　Quizzes, plays, raffles, and more.
　Mozuyan (Vice Governor in charge of Public Relations for Osaka Prefecture), who is active as a consumer education promotion ambassador, will also be there!
●Handicrafts and Play Corner
　Games, handicrafts, etc.
● Panel Corner
　Panel exhibition by consumer groups
● Information corner
　Business associations, government agencies, etc., provide information related to daily life, and hold panel displays.
●Stamp Rally
Registration: Not required. Please come directly to the venue.

Date: Sunday, August 2018, 11
Hours: 10: 00-13: 30
Admission: Free
Location: Sakishima Cosmo Tower 1F Fespa

◆Inquiries: Kansai Consumer Association (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation) 06-6612-2330

☆ "Tax Awareness Week" Awareness Event

November 11th to 17th is "Tax Awareness Week".
The Osaka Prefectural Tax Bureau will be airing videos featuring popular comedians and conducting quizzes about taxes.
Participants in the quiz will also have a chance to win some pretty great prizes in a raffle!
Let's take this opportunity to deepen our understanding of and interest in taxes.
Also, some popular mascots are scheduled to appear. We sincerely look forward to your visit!

Dates: November 3rd (Sat/Holiday), 2018 and 4th (Sun), 11
Hours: 11: 00-16: 00
Admission: Free
Location: Sakishima Cosmo Tower 1F Fespa

◆Inquiries: Tax Policy Division, Tax Bureau, Finance Department, Osaka Prefectural Government 06-6210-9119

☆Expo 2025 to Osaka/Kansai

The host city for the 2025 World Expo (International Exposition) will finally be decided in November!
Please support us in bringing the World Expo to Osaka/Kansai!!

https://www.expo2025-osaka-japan.jp/

Dates: November 3rd (Sat/Holiday), 2018 and 4th (Sun), 11
Hours: 11: 00-17: 00
Admission: Free
Location: Sakishima Cosmo Tower 1F Fespa

◆Inquiries: Osaka City Planning Bureau 06-6208-7898