Nishikinohama Beach

Osaka Expo may be over, but its legacy lives on. As two of Myaku-Myaku’s most popular statues embark on a prefecture-wide tour, another beloved Expo highlight is also making a comeback. The grand fireworks that enthralled visitors during the six-month event will be restaged to rekindle the awe and wonder we felt at the Expo last year. Japan Fireworks Expo 2026 builds on the spectacular showcases that lit up Expo 2025’s Yumeshima sky, with organisers promising a display of equal, if not greater, scale. The 60-minute show will launch size-10 shells, which are capable of producing panoramic fireworks spanning approximately 300 metres. The event will be held at Nishikinohama in Kaizuka City, Osaka prefecture. It's the only Blue Flag–certified beach in Osaka and one of just three in Western Japan. This prestigious international certification recognises Nishikinohama as a clean, accessible and sustainably managed beach. On the day, the venue will come alive with food stalls, barbecue areas and a host of activities. So arrive early to enjoy the festivities, and don’t miss the sunset at Nishikinohama, which is ranked among Japan’s top 100 sunsets. Japan Fireworks Expo 2026 is a ticketed event with paid seating. General ticket sales will start in February; details to be announced soon.