Just ahead of "Wagashi Day" on June 16, LaLaport EXPOCITY in Suita City, Osaka will host "EXPO Wagashi Meguri," a three-day wagashi fair from Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14, 2026. The event takes place at the 1st Floor Hikari Plaza, bringing together over 250 varieties of traditional Japanese sweets from Hokkaido to Okinawa.
EXPO Wagashi Meguri Overview
The fair gathers regional specialties and Japanese-style sweets from all 47 prefectures across Japan. Visitors can browse an array of unique confections that reflect each region's character — from everyday favorites to award-winning pieces, including a confection that received the Foreign Minister's Prize at the National Confectionery Expo. In addition to purchasing wagashi, visitors can also enjoy tea and coffee from Fukujuen and TSUJIMOTO coffee that pair well with wagashi, and participate in wagashi-making workshops hosted by a long-established shop.
Event Details:
- Dates: Friday, June 12 – Sunday, June 14, 2026
- Venue: 1st Floor, Hikari Plaza, LaLaport EXPOCITY
- Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Special website: https://mitsui-shopping-park.com/lalaport/expocity/event/3402551.html
Details are subject to change. Please refer to the special website for the latest information.
Featured Wagashi by Region
[Hokkaido / Tohoku] Sendai Hitokuchi Zunda Mochi (Miyagi Prefecture) / Igeta Seicha Co., Ltd.
A bite-sized zunda mochi made with "Miyakoganemochi" glutinous rice from Miyagi Prefecture, wrapped in zunda (edamame) paste. This sweet brings a traditional Sendai flavor, said to have been enjoyed by Date Masamune, into a modern confection format. Limited to 40 pieces per day.
[Kanto] Gorogoro Mame Daifuku (Ibaraki Prefecture) / Kameijiri Seika Co., Ltd.
A rich daifuku filled with chunky bean paste made from Hokkaido red beans slow-cooked to perfection, generously packed with lightly salted beans throughout for a satisfying, layered flavor.
[Hokuriku / Koshinetsu] Kanazawa Buncho Kaga Black Tea Flavor (Ishikawa Prefecture) / Seika Muromachi Co., Ltd.
A "neo wagashi" that won the Foreign Minister's Prize at the 2025 National Confectionery Expo. This innovative yokan has a distinctly fruit-like flavor and comes individually wrapped in charming packaging shaped like a Java sparrow. The dry fruit-filled, light taste pairs well with dry sake or wine.
[Tokai / Kinki] Ise Specialty O-Fuku Mochi (Mie Prefecture) / Ofuku Mochi Honke Co., Ltd.
Each O-Fuku Mochi is handcrafted individually. The distinctive shape of the smooth bean paste encasing the mochi is modeled after the waves of Futami-ura Bay. Made with Hokkaido "Hakuchoumochi" glutinous rice for a soft yet springy texture, combined with smooth, flavorful koshi-an made from Hokkaido "Kitaroman" beans.
[Chugoku / Shikoku] Utsugi Park Dango (Tottori Prefecture) / Ishitani Seikado Co., Ltd.
A three-color skewered dango made from locally sourced glutinous rice flour slowly steamed with syrup, then wrapped in three types of paste: white bean paste, red bean paste, and matcha paste. A simple and charming treat.
[Kyushu / Okinawa] Nanban Ourai Itoshima Premium Milk & Raspberry (Fukuoka Prefecture) / Sakaiya Co., Ltd.
A beloved Fukuoka confection inspired by the journey of foreign traders who arrived in Nagasaki and traveled the Nagasaki Highway toward Kyoto and Edo. The pastry makes full use of fresh butter's rich flavor, baked to a fluffy finish, with a puff pastry folded into 512 layers for a satisfying, crispy bite.
Participating Tea and Coffee Establishments
Kanshundo
Kanshundo is a long-established wagashi shop that has been in business in Kyoto for over 160 years across 7 generations. Their "Nerikiri" — handcrafted one by one by master artisans — is among the finest examples of Kyo-gashi (Kyoto confections), vividly capturing the four seasons of Kyoto. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy their wagashi, as Kanshundo rarely sets up outside their usual locations.
Tsujirihei Honten
Tsujirihei Honten is a long-established tea merchant based in Uji, Kyoto, founded in 1860. The shop offers high-quality teas including Uji matcha and Uji gyokuro, and serves sweets made with generous amounts of premium Uji matcha.
Fukujuen
Fukujuen is a Kyoto tea store founded in 1790 and has been dedicated to tea ever since. At the event, the shop will sell stone-ground matcha ("Shiro") — valued at approximately ¥10,000 per 100g — in 40g bags suitable for matcha lattes or tea practice. Also available is "Uji no Midori," a wagashi made with Uji matcha paste wrapped in white mochi.
TSUJIMOTO coffee
TSUJIMOTO coffee is run by a Q-grader born into a family of Japanese tea specialists. The lineup of coffees was developed around the theme of "coffee that makes anko taste even better," based on feedback from wagashi lovers. Separate coffees have been crafted to pair specifically with tsubu-an (chunky bean paste) and koshi-an (smooth bean paste).
Hands-On Experiences
Wagashi-Making Experience (by Kanshundo)
A wagashi-making class led by Kanshundo artisans where participants make one piece of "Nerikiri" (a type of premium fresh wagashi) on their own. Through the hands-on process, participants can experience the delicate craftsmanship and creativity that goes into traditional wagashi.
- Dates: Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, 2026
- Venue: 1st Floor, Hikari Plaza
- Participation fee: ¥770 (tax included)
- Participants: 48 per day (12 per session)
- Duration: Approximately 40 to 60 minutes
- Sessions: ① 11:00 AM ② 1:00 PM ③ 2:30 PM ④ 4:00 PM
Image is for illustrative purposes.
Tea Ceremony Experience (by Fukujuen)
A tea ceremony experience led by Fukujuen instructors where participants prepare authentic matcha under guidance. A refreshing cold-brew tea tasting, suited to the season, is also available.
- Dates: Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, 2026
- Venue: 1st Floor, Hikari Plaza
- Participation fee: ¥770 (tax included)
- Participants: 60 per day (12 per session)
- Duration: Approximately 40 to 60 minutes
- Sessions: ① 11:00 AM ② 1:00 PM ③ 2:30 PM ④ 4:00 PM ⑤ 5:30 PM
Image is for illustrative purposes.
Wagashi Lucky Draw Campaign
During the event period, visitors who present a same-day receipt showing a purchase of ¥2,000 or more (tax included; receipts from different stores may be combined) from anywhere within LaLaport EXPOCITY, including the event venue, can participate in a wagashi lucky draw. The wagashi prize awarded corresponds to the color drawn.
Limited to one entry per person per day. Ends when prizes run out.
Instagram Follow Gift
Visitors who show the follow screen of the official LaLaport EXPOCITY Instagram account will receive a Japanese tea bag — a fitting accompaniment to wagashi — limited to the first 100 visitors per day.
New Store Openings at LaLaport EXPOCITY
NIKE EXPOCITY — Opening Friday, June 26
NIKE EXPOCITY carries the latest Nike and Jordan sports performance footwear, apparel, and lifestyle products for all ages, including men's, women's, and kids' selections.
Classical Elf — Opening Friday, June 26
Classical Elf opens its first Kansai location at LaLaport EXPOCITY. Under the concept of "adding a playful twist to grown-up fashion," the store offers design-forward pieces from casual to smart-casual at accessible prices, with a wide range of sizes and color variations.
Senri Banpaku Loft — Reopening Thursday, July 3
To celebrate the reopening, customers who purchase ¥3,000 or more (tax included; receipts may be combined) at Senri Banpaku Loft between July 3 (Thursday) and July 7 (Tuesday) will receive an original Loft tote bag featuring a design by the creative unit "COCHAE," limited to the first 200 customers per day (1,000 total).
unico — Opening Wednesday, July 15
unico is a lifestyle shop offering original furniture, rugs, curtains, fabrics, and curated domestic and international home goods under the concept of "creating comfortable spaces where you can be yourself." Displays change seasonally, with trend-forward products and realistic room-style arrangements.
