L'A by ICCJ - Roku Nana RoppongiFrom: 24/07/2025 7:00 PMto: 24/07/2025 9:00 PMVenue: Roku Nana Roppongi
L'A makes it return on Thursday, July 24th, in Roku Nana Roppongi, a hidden gem where craft cocktails meet breathtaking cityscapes.
Enjoy an intimate gathering of professionals and develop quality connections in one of Tokyo's top bars, while savoring carefully selected Italian bites and signature drinks.
Reservations are essential to secure your spot. (Limited to 50 people)
Date: Thursday, July 24th
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Venue: Roku Nana
Address: 〒106-0032
3F Verte Roppongi 7-16-11 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
ICCJ Member: 10,000 yen + tax
Non-members: 15,000 yen + tax
*Finger food and drinks are included in the price. Signature cocktails available for purchase separately.
The companies of Regione Molise in EXPO 2025 OsakaFrom: 06/07/2025 9:00 AMto: 12/07/2025 9:00 PMVenue: EXPO 2025 Osaka
Several companies operating within the regional and national territory of the Molise Regione have joined the MoliSAKURA project for EXPO 2025 in Osaka, organized by Sviluppo Italia Molise S.p.A on behalf of the Molise Region. These companies are eager to meet the players of this fantastic entrepreneurial reality and connect the two markets.
We present to you the participating companies that will be present at the Italy Pavilion during the week dedicated to Molise (July 6-12).
- SYS-TECH S.R.L. (ICT) http://www.systech.it/
- GAEMA GIOIELLI DI ANGELO MINIELLO E MARINELLA TAMBURRO S.N.C. (Gioielli) https://www.gaemagioielli.com/it/
- DI IORIO TARTUFI SOCIETA' A RESPONSABILITA' LIMITATA SEMPLIFICATA (Agroalimentare, tartufo) https://www.diioriotartufi.it/
- TELOS SOCIETA' A RESPONSABILITA' LIMITATA (Casa editrice) https://telosedizioni.it/
- CASEIFICIO MOLISANO L. BARONE - S.N.C. DI PASQUALINA BARONE (Agroalimentare, caseificio) https://barone.it/
- VERSO S.R.L. (Industrie culturali, turistiche e creative) https://www.attraversoilmolise.org/
- GERRI PASTICCERIA DI LABBATE GERMANO (Agroalimentare, pasticceria) https://www.gerripasticceria.it/
- LABORATORIO ZARANTONELLO DI ZARANTONELLO ANDREA & C S.A.S. (Odontotecnico) https://www.laboratoriozarantonello.com/
- SENSOR ID SOCIETA' A RESPONSABILITA' LIMITATA (ICT) https://www.sensorid.it/
- TESORI DEL MATESE S.R.L. (Agroalimentare, tartufo) https://www.tesoridelmatese.it/
- IL MANDORLO SOCIETA' A RESPONSABILITA' LIMITATA (Industrie culturali, turistiche e creative) https://molisensi.com/
- TRIVISONNO S.R.L. (Biliardi e giochi) https://www.trivisonno.it/
- MP FORNI S.R.L. (Forni) https://mpforni.it/
- ANTONIO VALERIO S.R.L. (Agroalimentare, olio e vino) https://www.campivalerio.com/
Click on the links below to see the full program of the Molise Region week:
Triveneto Stamp Rally Delle VenezieFrom: 01/07/2025 9:00 AMto: 30/09/2025 11:59 PMVenue: Participating Triveneto Restaurants
After last year's success, the "Triveneto Stamp Rally" Delle Venezie is back!
This is a special promotional campaign curated by ICCJ for Consorzio Tutela Vini Delle Venezie DOC that will allow Tokyo consumers to collect 6 special stamps throughout the summer. Each stamp will be obtainable by ordering at least one glass of Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie at the 6 restaurants involved in the initiative.
The first 10 to have collected all 6 stamps will receive an exclusive set of 4 white wine glasses as a gift!
In addition to that, Venezie wine stopper and coaster will be distributed to all participants!
Click here for more information (Japanese website)
Prosecco DOC - StreetFrom: 30/05/2025 6:30 PMto: 30/05/2025 8:00 PMVenue: Osaka Dotonbori
ICCJ organizes a special event for influencers within Prosecco DOC Street, the promotional event for Prosecco DOC organized in collaboration with ITA Trade Agency. The audience, consisting of 30 Japanese influencers from the F&B world, will have the opportunity to taste two special pairings between Prosecco DOC and traditional Osaka foods, all accompanied by DJ sets in the evocative Osaka Dotonbori.
Gran Concorso di Cucina - 16th editionFrom: 20/10/2025 11:00 AMto: 21/11/2025 6:30 PMVenue: Musashino Culinary Institute (Semifinal) and GOBLIN . Sendagayaten (Final)
The 16th GCC (National Italian Cuisine Competition) is underway!
The GCC is the most prestigious competition for Japanese professional chefs specializing in Italian cuisine, organized by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan. A jury of renowned Italian chefs will evaluate the participants' culinary creations through thrilling challenges leading up to the final in November. In the final, an epic battle will unfold between the two finalists, who will compete for the title of GCC 2025 Champion!
This year's theme is "Carbonara (Tradition Meets Innovation)"
EXPO 2025 Osaka: Molise towards Japan! The press conference presentation of the Molise RegionFrom: 06/07/2025 9:00 AMto: 12/07/2025 9:00 PMVenue: Italy Expo 2025
On Thursday, June 26th, the Department of Productive Activities of the Molise Region, represented by Vice President Andrea Di Lucente, presented the MoliSAKURA project to the regional press, designed for the Italy Pavilion at EXPO 2025 in Osaka.
A unique opportunity to blend cultures, create connections, and promote our productive and territorial excellence on an international showcase.
The launch conference was attended by organizational partner Sviluppo Italia Molise and various involved institutions:
🔹 University of Molise
🔹 Regional Museums Directorate of Molise
🔹 "Lorenzo Perosi" Conservatory
Councilor Andrea Di Lucente: "An investment for the future. Results will come in the long term, but it is essential to support the internationalization process of our businesses and our territory."
A morning full of enthusiasm and vision was experienced in the Regional Government Hall in Campobasso, where the Councilor for Productive Activities, Andrea Di Lucente, revealed to the press the details of the Molise project for Expo 2025. A true declaration of ambition and openness to the world, with a clear objective: to support internationalization as a concrete reality for businesses in our territory.
The message launched was clear: "Molise is moving, wants to look far, builds bridges and presents itself to the world with the strength of its ideas and peculiarities. Expo 2025 is not just a showcase, but a cultural, economic and social challenge."
"Expo 2025 is a global showcase," Di Lucente began, "and Molise is ready to make itself known for what it is: a land rich in skills, excellence and desire to emerge. This project represents an unrepeatable opportunity for all companies that believed in the call published by Sviluppo Italia."
Below is a reminder of the weekly program:
Sunday, July 6th: Inauguration of the exhibition space and a Talk with Telos publishing house and children's books. Scheduled for the afternoon, the performance of zoomorphic masks with the Deer Man and the Orchestra Popolare del PNALM. Following this, the performance by Luca Ciarla and Manuel Petti and the dressing of the bride with traditional clothes by Antonio Scasserra.
Monday, July 7th: In late morning, the traditional music quartet will perform while the afternoon will be dedicated to an important workshop organized in collaboration with MIMIT and DR AUTOMOBILES, a Testimonial company of the Ministry of Made in Italy. To close the day, the performance of the Perosi Conservatory of Campobasso.
Tuesday, July 8th: The day when Minister Salvini will be present at the Molise exhibition space, featuring the performance of the Perosi Conservatory, B2B meetings with companies, and the performance of Maestro Luca Ciarla, closing with the Gala Dinner.
Wednesday, July 9th: Will open with a seminar on the textile sector "From Traditional Molise Clothing to Sustainable Fashion: Fibers, Techniques and Innovation" which will trace a bridge between Molise and Japan, with the presence of AiKa Okochi, a young woman, mother, and entrepreneur who produces Kimono by recovering ancient fabrics. The program will then continue with other musical and folkloric moments.
Thursday, July 10th: Will open with the interdisciplinary seminar by the University of Molise: "Roots Towards Future" and will continue the day with musical moments by Maestro Ciarla and Manuel Petti, performances of zoomorphic masks and closing with the Gala Dinner with Molise chefs at the Italian Embassy in Tokyo and with the performance of the Perosi Conservatory of Campobasso.
Friday, July 11th: In the morning, artisan workshops with wheat and lace will be held. In the afternoon, traditional music moments and the performance of the Perosi Conservatory are planned.
Saturday, July 12th: Closing of the calendar with musical and folkloric events.
Throughout the entire week, Molise handicraft products will be displayed, with the presence of the artisans themselves whom visitors will be able to admire while working on their creations.
This program will be enriched by the exhibition of artistic artifacts of great value and suggestive moments that will be communicated from time to time.
Follow us on this journey between Molise and Japan!
Orchestra della Toscana Events at EXPO 2025 OsakaFrom: 13/07/2025 6:00 PMto: 15/07/2025 7:00 PMVenue: Italian Pavilion
Founded in 1980, the Orchestra della Toscana is one of Italy’s leading symphonic ensembles. Based in Florence at Teatro Verdi, it comprises 44 musicians and is renowned for the versatility and excellence of its performers. The Orchestra is artistically directed by Daniele Spini and conducted by Diego Ceretta.
At Expo 2025 Osaka, the Orchestra presents its Wind Quintet with the program “Fiati in Opera”, a fascinating musical journey across Italy, balancing avant-garde experimentation and melody. From Luciano Berio to Nino Rota, and including transcriptions of great operas by Puccini and Verdi, the concert showcases the richness of Italian musical creativity from the 20th century and beyond.
Scheduled Events
July 13 | 18:00 – 18:30
July 14 | 18:00 – 18:30
July 15 | 18:00 – 18:30
Amphitheatre – Italy Pavilion
FIATI IN OPERA – Wind Quintet of the Orchestra della Toscana
A musical journey through Italy: from Luciano Berio’s controlled chaos to Nino Rota’s playful lyricism, culminating in reimagined arrangements of Puccini and Verdi’s operatic masterpieces. The performance explores the balance between lightness and depth, irony and intensity, innovation and memory.
Program
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Luciano Berio – Opus Number Zoo
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Nino Rota – Piccola offerta musicale
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Giacomo Puccini – Fantasy from La Bohème, Tosca, Madama Butterfly, Turandot
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Giuseppe Verdi – Overture from Nabucco (arranged for wind quintet)
On Friday, July 11th from 6:00 PM, it will be possible to register for the events of Tuscany Region's week at EXPO 2025 Osaka.
Below are the registration procedures:
1. Download the official app
Search for and install the "Italy Expo 2025 – Official App" on your smartphone (available on App Store and Google Play).
2. Open the app and click on the "Calendar" icon
The icon is located in the center of the bottom bar.
3. Choose the event
Scroll and select the event you wish to attend.
4. Click on "Book the event"
An external page will automatically open.
5. You will be redirected to Eventbrite
The system will take you directly to the booking platform.
6. Confirm your participation
Press "Book" on Eventbrite and follow the instructions to complete the registration.
Mascagni Festival Events at EXPO 2025 OsakaFrom: 16/07/2025 5:00 PMto: 18/07/2025 8:00 PMVenue: Italian Pavilion
The Mascagni Festival, promoted by the Fondazione Teatro Goldoni of Livorno, is an international event dedicated to Livorno-born composer Pietro Mascagni. Established in 2020, it takes place in the city’s symbolic venues, combining music, theatre, and outreach. It involves renowned national and international artists, highlighting Livorno as a cultural and touristic hub inspired by verismo.
For Tuscany Week at Expo 2025 Osaka, the Festival presents “Cavalleri-IA Rusticana”, a project blending human artistry and artificial intelligence in an immersive experience. Mascagni’s opera meets generative technologies, evoking new emotions and questions about the future of creativity, between tradition and innovation.
Scheduled Events
July 16 | 18:00
July 18 | 18:00
Amphitheatre – Italy Pavilion
CAVALLERI-IA RUSTICANA: Love in the Digital Age
The Mascagni Festival introduces an original project where opera embraces technological experimentation. “Cavalleri-IA Rusticana” is an immersive performance merging Pietro Mascagni’s music with generative AI. The result is a work that reflects on our time while celebrating the expressive power of Italian operatic tradition with a contemporary touch.
On Friday, July 11th from 6:00 PM, it will be possible to register for the events of Tuscany Region's week at EXPO 2025 Osaka.
Below are the registration procedures:
1. Download the official app
Search for and install the "Italy Expo 2025 – Official App" on your smartphone (available on App Store and Google Play).
2. Open the app and click on the "Calendar" icon
The icon is located in the center of the bottom bar.
3. Choose the event
Scroll and select the event you wish to attend.
4. Click on "Book the event"
An external page will automatically open.
5. You will be redirected to Eventbrite
The system will take you directly to the booking platform.
6. Confirm your participation
Press "Book" on Eventbrite and follow the instructions to complete the registration.
The Viareggio Carnival at EXPO 2025 OsakaFrom: 13/07/2025 9:00 AMto: 19/07/2025 9:00 PMVenue: Italian Pavilion
The Viareggio Carnival is much more than a celebration: it is one of the most renowned in Italy and Europe, an explosion of folk art, satire, spectacle, and collective identity. Born in 1873 from a spontaneous parade of decorated carriages along the seafront, it has evolved into a major cultural festival, animated by monumental papier-mâché creations that give form and color to the spirit of the times.
A tradition born from the people and for the people, where the artisanal mastery of the carristi, inheritors of local shipbuilding traditions, blends with contemporary creativity. Thanks to their skills, since 1925, papier-mâché has become a living material for satire, visual poetry, and social commentary, transforming floats into mobile monuments, symbols of creative Tuscany and of Viareggio’s deep bond with the sea.
During Tuscany Week at EXPO 2025 Osaka, the Viareggio Carnival brings its universal message: art is a regenerative, liberating, and vital force. On stage and throughout the Italian Pavilion, iconic masks, visual performances, and creative workshops will engage international visitors in a journey through emotion, dreams, and wonder. A presence perfectly aligned with the values of the week “Tuscany, Never-ending Renaissance”, celebrating cultural evolution as a living and shared expression.
Scheduled Events
17 & 19 July | 18:00–18:30 | Amphitheater
The Time of Wonder + The True Face of Humanity
“The Time of Wonder” tells the story of the Carnival’s art, history, and identity, highlighting its regenerative artistic power. Followed by “The True Face of Humanity”, a poetic performance with masks and papier-mâché figures, exploring fragility, irony, and hope.
14–19 July | Daily performances | Area in front of the Pavilion
Flash Mobs with Viareggio Carnival Costumes
Musical and visual performances animate the exterior of the Pavilion. Artists in costume fill the space with vibrant energy, welcoming the public into a festive and immersive atmosphere.
- 14 July | 17:00–17:30
- 15 July | 17:00–17:30
- 16 July | 17:00–17:30
- 17 July | 18:30–19:00
- 18 July | 17:00–17:30
- 19 July | 18:30–19:00
Creative Workshops | Multipurpose Hall (Auditorium)
Three interactive stations to engage adults and children with the Carnival’s magical world:
- Cut Out Burlamacco and Ondina: a collage activity inspired by the Carnival’s iconic masks and the famous 1931 poster.
- Make Your Own Tanzaku: a symbolic bridge between Tuscany and Japan, with wishes written on paper strips in the spirit of the Japanese tradition.
- Traditional Paper Casting Workshop: hands-on session to create small artworks using the same casting technique used by the master artisans.
On Friday, July 11th from 6:00 PM, it will be possible to register for the events of Tuscany Region's week at EXPO 2025 Osaka.
Below are the registration procedures:
1. Download the official app
Search for and install the "Italy Expo 2025 – Official App" on your smartphone (available on App Store and Google Play).
2. Open the app and click on the "Calendar" icon
The icon is located in the center of the bottom bar.
3. Choose the event
Scroll and select the event you wish to attend.
4. Click on "Book the event"
An external page will automatically open.
5. You will be redirected to Eventbrite
The system will take you directly to the booking platform.
6. Confirm your participation
Press "Book" on Eventbrite and follow the instructions to complete the registration.
Lucca Comics & Games at EXPO 2025 OsakaFrom: 14/07/2025 2:00 PMto: 15/07/2025 4:00 PMVenue: Italian Pavillion
As part of the Tuscany Region Week at EXPO 2025 Osaka, Lucca Comics & Games, one of the world’s leading pop culture festivals focused on comics and games, with over 750,000 annual attendees, shares its vision through a program that blends tradition and innovation, cultural industry and historical heritage.
Organized by Lucca Crea, a company wholly owned by the Municipality of Lucca, the festival has been for over sixty years a model of cultural and social development, capable of creating value for the city and projecting Italian creativity onto the international stage.
At EXPO 2025 Osaka, Lucca Comics & Games offers a glimpse into the future of contemporary mythologies. A story that starts in Tuscany and speaks to the world in a universal language of storytelling, creativity, and sharing. Perfectly aligned with the values of the week “Tuscany, Never-ending Renaissance”, Lucca Comics also celebrates cultural evolution as a timeless journey, capable of turning every vision into reality.
Scheduled Events:
July 14 | 14:40 – 15:10 | Multipurpose Room (Auditorium)
Go Nagai meets Dante
A special meeting between the President of the Tuscany Region, Eugenio Giani, and the master of Japanese animation Go Nagai, exploring the influence of Dante Alighieri on his work. The conversation will conclude with the awarding of the Pegaso Prize for Culture to the sensei.
July 14 | 15:20 – 15:50 | Multipurpose Room (Auditorium)
The Birth of the International Comics Museum of Lucca
A world preview of the National Comics Museum of Lucca project, an initiative involving the Ministry of Culture, the Tuscany Region, the City of Lucca, and Lucca Crea. In this multimedia conference, the Osaka audience will discover the vision and content behind the creation of this new international cultural hub.
July 15 | 10:30 – 11:10 | Multipurpose Room (Auditorium)
Yoshitaka Amano. The Butterfly Effect
A conversation with Yoshitaka Amano, Ambassador of the Italy Pavilion and an iconic figure of contemporary visual culture. An illustrator, character designer, and cross-media artist, Amano has shaped collective imagination with works ranging from Japanese animation to video games (including Final Fantasy), from international comics (The Sandman) to fashion publishing. A unique dialogue on the evocative power of imagery and its global impact.
July 15 | 11:20 – 12:20 | Multipurpose Room (Auditorium)
Lucca Comics & Games – The European Gateway to the Land of the Rising Sun
A jewel of the Tuscan Renaissance that becomes, for five days a year, Italy’s capital of creative industries. Lucca has become a point of reference for major Japanese cultural entities, who see the festival as a privileged meeting space with European communities. In this special event, director Emanuele Vietina will converse with some of the most influential voices in Japan’s cultural industry, unveiling the secrets that made Lucca Comics & Games a living bridge between Italy and Japan.
On Friday, July 11th from 6:00 PM, it will be possible to register for the events of Tuscany Region's week at EXPO 2025 Osaka.
Below are the registration procedures:
1. Download the official app
Search for and install the "Italy Expo 2025 – Official App" on your smartphone (available on App Store and Google Play).
2. Open the app and click on the "Calendar" icon
The icon is located in the center of the bottom bar.
3. Choose the event
Scroll and select the event you wish to attend.
4. Click on "Book the event"
An external page will automatically open.
5. You will be redirected to Eventbrite
The system will take you directly to the booking platform.
6. Confirm your participation
Press "Book" on Eventbrite and follow the instructions to complete the registration.