Gokan Japan - Special Edition EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
2025/3/23
On 22nd and 23rd March 2025, the Embassy of Japan in Mauritius hosted the largest Japan event ever held in the country, titled ‘GOKAN (Five Senses) JAPAN - Special Edition EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan’ at Grand Baie La Croisette. This two-day event was a unique opportunity to experience Japan in Mauritius and connect with Japan.
The word "Gokan" in Japanese means the five senses: sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste. At this special edition, we celebrated these senses through a variety of activities and experiences. This special edition was also a large-scale awareness campaign for the Osaka-Kansai Expo to be held in Japan for six months from April this year, allowing people to experience Japan through various activities and experiences.
The word "Gokan" in Japanese means the five senses: sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste. At this special edition, we celebrated these senses through a variety of activities and experiences. This special edition was also a large-scale awareness campaign for the Osaka-Kansai Expo to be held in Japan for six months from April this year, allowing people to experience Japan through various activities and experiences.
Attendees had the chance to: (1) See and Hear: Enjoy displays of Japanese products and live performances of Japanese songs and martial arts. (2) Touch: Participate in workshops on Japanese calligraphy and origami. (3) Smell and Taste: Delight in the flavors of tempura, dorayaki, and Japanese tea and juice.
Event Highlights: (1) Origami and Calligraphy: Interactive sessions where participants could learn and practice traditional Japanese arts. (2) Japanese games: Children dived in the traditional Japanese games such as Kendama, koma and Taketombo. (2) Martial Arts Performances: Spectacular demonstrations of various Japanese martial arts, including Karate, Aikido, and Kendo. Skilled practitioners showcased their techniques, discipline, and the philosophy behind these martial arts, captivating the audience with their precision and strength. (5) Anime and Gunpla Exhibition: A display of anime-related figurines, decorations, and Gunpla models, delighting fans of Japanese pop culture. (6) Culinary Delights: Guests enjoyed complimentary tastings of authentic Japanese green tea, dorayaki, and tempura, providing a taste of Japan's culinary heritage. (7) Vehicle Exhibition: Eight prominent companies showcased their Japanese vehicles, highlighting the innovation and quality of Japanese automotive engineering.