INOCHI-DAMA Relocated to Expo Memorial Park!
Director Masaharu Kawamori took the stage to conduct the relocation ceremony
A talk show and concept store will be held on December 6th and 7th
We are pleased to announce that the “Life Sphere Monument,” created as the symbol of the “Adventure of Life” Pavilion for the Osaka-Kansai Expo, was officially relocated today, Friday, December 5, 2025, to the Natural Culture Garden within the Expo Memorial Park.
To commemorate the relocation, a ceremony was held featuring Director Masaharu Kawamori, along with representatives from the Japan World Exposition Memorial Park Office, NTT DOCOMO, Inc., Minami Metal Co., Ltd., and Hakuichi Co., Ltd.
■ Ceremony Overview
Date/Time: Friday, December 5, 2025, 14:00~
Venue: Immediately in front of the Japanese Garden Gate, Nature and Culture Garden, Expo ’70 Commemorative Park (Outdoors)
Following the opening, Director Masaharu Kawamori delivered remarks about the sentiments embodied in the Life Sphere and its significance as an Expo legacy to be passed on to the future.
This was followed by addresses from the Director of the Japan World Exposition Memorial Park Office, NTT DOCOMO, Inc., Minami Metal Co., Ltd., and Hakuichi Co., Ltd. A ribbon-cutting and unveiling ceremony took place in sync with the venue’s countdown.
■ About the “Life Sphere Monument”
The “Life Sphere Monument” was created as the symbol of the Osaka-Kansai Expo Signature Pavilion, “The Adventure of Life.”
This work expresses a worldview that respects biodiversity, embodying the message that all living things—elephants, whales, trees, mushrooms, ants, humans, and others, large and small—are “equal lives,” without hierarchy or superiority.
Furthermore, by utilizing urban mining materials—recycled metals from discarded PCs, mobile phones, and other devices—and applying traditional Kanazawa gold leaf finishing techniques, it was crafted as a symbolic monument demonstrating the value of circulation and regeneration without causing new harm to nature.
■ Related Events: December 6 (Sat) & 7 (Sun)
To commemorate the relocation, we will host a talk show with Director Masaharu Kawamori, a signing session, and a concept store.
Venue: Nature and Culture Garden EXPO ’70 Pavilion
Capacity: 50 people per session
Application Conditions:
Talk Show: Starting at 10:00 AM each day, one ticket per person will be distributed at the EXPO ’70 Pavilion ticket counter to those who have purchased a special exhibition ticket and wish to participate.
Signing Session: Tickets will be distributed to those who make a purchase of ¥5,000 or more (tax included) at the concept store.
● December 6 (Sat)
11:00 AM Talk Show (15 min)
12:00 Signing Session
13:00 Talk Show (15 min)
14:00 Signing Session
15:00 Talk Show (15 min)
16:00 Signing Session
● December 7 (Sat) 11:00 Talk Show (15 min)
12:00 Signing Session
13:00 Talk Show (15 min)
14:00 Signing Session
● Concept Store (Both Days 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM ※ Endangered Tea Last Order 4:30 PM)
Items for Sale:
Endangered Tea (Hot Straight / Hot Latte / Brown Sugar Shochu)
Life Sphere Pin Badge (New Design: Thinning Wood Base)
Life Sphere Figurine
Endangered Tea 3-Variety Set
Key Visual Clear File (Vertical/Horizontal)
Earth’s Latte Pendant
Earth’s Latte Clay
Endangered Species Playing Cards
Picture Book ‘Latte and Earth Saver’
※Some items are limited quantity. Sales end once sold out.
※※Alcoholic beverages will not be served to those under 20 years of age or those planning to drive a vehicle.
We look forward to seeing you there!
