The Safety, Health & Well-being Festival

Offering the EXPO-audience with a vision of the future society brought by Well-being Technology through Smart Well-being Tech shows, entertaining performances and insights into Collaborative Safety and innovative solutions that can advance health and sustainability.
Provided by: Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition

17 July 2025

12:30 - 13:20

Protecting the Safety and Health of our Next Generations
Malcolm Staves, Global Vice President of Health & Safety will introduce the L’Oréal and Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) partnership around Keeping Kids Safe which is launched in several countries. This program raises the awareness of health, safety and wellbeing of children, parents and teachers through fun activities. Malcolm will be supported by Rebecca Hickman, CEO of RoSPA.

L’Oréal Japan will discuss and present the Shu Uemura social cause called “Connected Not Addicted” aimed at youths and promoting mindful digital habits, delivered by Eriko Muteki of Corporate Affairs & Engagement

ORGANISERS: L'Oréal
DATE: 17 July 2025
TIME: 12:40 - 13:20
VENUE: EXPO Hall

13:25 - 13:45

Ghost Blood Vessels & VITALTECH®, New Blood Flow-Enhancing Fiber
Well-being for Disorders Triggered by Poor Circulation - A New Lifestyle Approach that Combats Disorders with Blood Flow Promotion
This event is a session aimed at conveying the importance of promoting blood flow within the themes of health and well-being, particularly for improving work environments and quality of life.

We will invite Professor Nobuyuki Takakura, a professor of the Research Institute for Microbial Diseases at Osaka University, who has named "Ghost Blood Vessels" which means a disappearance of capillaries caused by poor circulation. He will explain the various physical ailments associated with ghost blood vessels.

We will introduce our newly developed VITALTECH®, a blood flow-enhancing fiber. VITALTECH® promotes blood circulation simply by wearing it. It holds the potential to guide ghost blood vessels back to normal vessels. Through this session, we will explore how this new lifestyle could contribute to the realization of societal well-being.

ORGANISERS: MTG
DATE: 17 July 2025
TIME: 13:25 - 13:45
VENUE: EXPO Hall

Speakers
Nobuyuki Takakura
Professor, Research Institute for Microbial Diseases
The University of Osaka
Junya Takenaka
Director, VITALWEAR Division
MTG Co,. Ltd.

13:50 - 14:20

Fine bubble technology/Declaration at EXPO 2025
ISO/TC 281 and the Fine Bubble Industries Association (FBIA) have jointly issue the "Fine bubble technology/Declaration at EXPO 2025" which states that the industrialization of fine bubble technology will be promoted through ISO activities and that the ISO standardization of fine bubble technology will be led by the industry.

The basic goal of this declaration is "making lives easier, safer and better" as stated in ISO Vision 2030. It also aims to promote the full use of ISO standards, such as the "fine bubble" definition standard, to respond to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and global needs, and to prioritize the industrialization of environmentally friendly fine bubble technology with the aim of global dissemination. It also aims to promote ISO standardization in response to the demands of a wide range of application fields.

The fine bubble industry will contribute to realize a sustainable society and to provide a comfortable and safe living environment by the creation of a healthy industry and the dissemination of fine bubble technology through ISO activities, thereby contribute to the improvement of well-being.

ORGANISERS: 
Fine Bubble Industries Association
DATE: 17 July 2025
TIME: 13:50 - 14:20
VENUE: EXPO Hall

1. Greetings
Sung Hwan Cho
President
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Satoshi Morikawa
Chair
Fine Bubble Industries Association (FBIA)
2. ISO Declaration
Stephen Ward-Smith
Chair of ISO/TC 281, UK
Tsuyoshi Matsushita
President and Representative Director
MTG Co,. Ltd.
3. Video Presentation of FB technology
Koichi Terasaka
Professor, Keio University | FBIA Director
Fine Bubble Industries Association (FBIA)

14:20 - 14:30

Declaration of International Standardization for Safety, Health, Well-being @ EXPO
~ Recommendations from the International Standardization Forum ~
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, the Japanese Standards Association (JSA) and the Global Initiative for Safety, Health & Well-being (GISHW) will jointly hold the International Standardization Forum at EXPO2025 OSAKA, KANSAI, JAPAN.

Under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives ~ Safety, Health, Well-being (SHW) and International Standardization ~", the forum will feature keynote speeches by the Presidents of ISO and IEC on the contributions of international standardization to the SDGs. This will be followed by a panel discussion with experts from Japan and abroad, delving into the importance of standardization activities regarding collaborative safety, and well-being.

Through this forum, we will reaffirm the critical role of international standardization in achieving SHW for shaping future society and adopt the “Declaration of International Standardization for Safety, Health, and Well-being“ strongly advocating for the promotion of these activities.

Following this, on Thursday, July 17, 2025, the "Declaration of International Standardization for Safety, Health, and Well-being“ adopted at the International Standardization Forum will be introduced.

ORGANISERS: 
Japanese Standards Association
DATE: 17 July 2025
TIME: 14:20 - 14:30
VENUE: EXPO Hall

Guests
Hiroshi Asahi
President
Japanese Standards Association (JSA)
Sung Hwan Cho
President
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Steven Margis
Vice-President
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

18 July 2025

9:30 - 9:50

10th Mukaidono Safety Award Ceremony
In recognition of the achievements and spirit of Dr. Masao Mukaidono, who dedicated himself to industrial safety in Japan and its advancement and dissemination, the Mukaidono Safety Award is presented to individuals and organizations that have contributed to the maintenance, improvement, advancement and dissemination of safety in the industrial field.

The purpose of this award is to praise their achievements and to encourage those involved in industrial safety, thereby contributing to the promotion of safety at industrial sites both in Japan and overseas.

The Safety Associates Council (SA Council) of the Institute for Global Safety Promotion (IGSAP), a group of qualified individuals involved in the front lines of industrial safety, established the Mukaidono Safety Award in recognition of Professor Mukaidono's achievements in safety and his spirit and philosophy. IGSAP is responsible for promoting and managing the award.

ORGANISERS:
The Institute for Global Safety Promotion
DATE: 18 July 2025
TIME: 9:30 - 9:50
VENUE: EXPO Hall

13:30 - 14:30

e-Kenki Challenge 2025＠OSAKA,KANSAI,JAPAN EXPO 2025
Challenge for the Future! Get Ready for the Remote World!
Creating New Value for Future Society Through Remote Technology
Well-being Through Safe and Secure On-site Innovation
Imagine operating heavy construction machinery from hundreds of kilometers away — what once sounded like science fiction is now becoming reality!

At the heart of this movement is ARAV Inc., a pioneer in remote operation technology. Alongside a network of forward-thinking partners, ARAV is leading the development of an open business platform that integrates diverse technologies into a comprehensive remote operations system.

Our flagship event, e-Kenki Challenge®, is the first of its kind in the world. From the top of a high-rise in Tokyo, students, eSports players, women, and international participants remotely control real construction machines — competing in both speed and safety, just like an eSports match!

This year at OSAKA,KANSAI EXPO 2025, we will be operating construction equipment located 400 kilometers away in Chiba. This cross-regional demonstration is more than a technical showcase — it's a bold step toward creating value for future society and achieving safer, more inclusive, and well-being-focused work environments.

ORGANISERS:
General Incorporated Association
Transportation Digital Business Conference
DATE: 18 July 2025
TIME: 13:30 - 14:30
VENUE: EXPO Hall

EVENT ORGANISERS:
TDBC / Executive Director Suzuki
ARAV Inc. / Founder and CEO Shiroku
ITOCHU Corporation / Supervisor Ikeda

PARTICIPATING TEAMS:
Konami eSports Gakuin
QT DIG∞
University of Tokyo Heavy Machinery Club

14:50 - 15:00

Festival Opening Show: "The Legend of “AMANO-IWATO” 2025 ー The Return of the Sun"
Well-being story, woven by Gods and Robots
Inspired by the ancient Japanese myth of “AMANO-IWATO” — in which the sun goddess retreats into a cave, casting the world into darkness — this dynamic performance reimagines this tale through a contemporary lens. It envisions a future of well-being, emerging from the fusion of cutting-edge technology and enduring human values. The show also pays homage to the iconic Tower of the Sun from Expo '70 in Osaka.

The performance features the TriOrb omnidirectional robot, a nationally recognized Kagura troupe, and a solemn procession of deities donning traditional Kagura masks. Through synchronized projection, lighting, and sound, the story unfolds as a journey of collective wisdom and unity — a shared effort to restore the light. This immersive experience serves as a bridge between mythology and modernity, conveying a profound message of coexistence, renewal, and a collective pursuit of a sustainable, human-centered future.

ORGANISERS: TriOrb / anno lab
DATE: 18 July 2025
TIME: 14:50 - 15:00
VENUE: EXPO Hall

CAST/STAFF:
Robot: TriOrb
Kagura: Takachiho Yokagura, Mikekadokagura (Buzenkagura)
Myriads of deities: Kagurabu
Masks: Yufuin Kuusounomori Museum
Direction: Motoharu Nishimura
Creative Direction: Sadam Fujioka
Visual Direction: Hirosinante Murakami
Music: SADA, Sadam Fujioka
Lighting Planning: Akinori Momita
Programming: Nariaki Iwatani, Sadam Fujioka
3D Fabrication: Seulgi Kim

15:00 - 15:30

Leading Edge of ”Cybernics” for Future Well-being Society
-fusion of Bio/Medical Systems and AI/Robot/Information Systems-
We are challenging ourselves to solve various issues facing a Super-Aging Society (diseases, functional decline due to aging, intractable diseases, child-rearing, etc.) by making full use of “Cybernics: the fusion of Humans, AI, Robots, and Information systems.”

We are working toward social change in order to realize a “Future Well-being Society” in which various issues related to the physical and mental aspects of life, such as medical/health care, physical functions, cognition, and psychology, as well as issues related to lifestyle and society, are solved, and the independence and freedom of diverse people are expanded.

In this talk, I will give an exciting presentation on the latest efforts in cybernics, which integrates the fields of biomedicine and AI, robotics, and information systems, including demonstrations using cybernics devices.

ORGANISERS: CYBERDYNE, INC
DATE: 18 July 2025
TIME: 15:00 - 15:30
VENUE: EXPO Hall

Speaker
Yoshiyuki Sankai
President and CEO, CYBERDYNE Inc./ Professor, University of Tsukuba/ Director, SIP Program, Cabinet Office
Cyberdyne Inc.

15:30 - 16:00

AI Suitcase: An autonomous navigation robot to assist independent mobility of visually-impaired people
The "AI Suitcase" is an autonomous navigation robot designed to assist visually impaired individuals. Equipped with a computer, sensors, and motors, it safely guides users while avoiding obstacles. Demonstration experiments have been conducted at malls, airports, and the Miraikan museum.

At this EXPO2025, a large-scale demonstration will take place throughout the event. Visitors, regardless of visual ability, can experience guided tours using the AI Suitcase along various routes

ORGANISERS:
Consortium for Advanced Assistive Mobility Platform
DATE: 18 July 2025
TIME: 15:30 - 16:00
VENUE: EXPO Hall

Speaker
Chieko Asakawa
IBM Fellow

16:00 - 16:30

The symphony of humans and robots
-New ways of working to pioneer a future of well-being-
This session will introduce the future of work where humans and robots work together. A safer and more hopeful society where dangerous tasks are handled by robots and humans support them remotely is just around the corner.

What kind of future awaits us when robots collaborate with humans instead of taking our jobs? What kind of inclusive environment can everyone, including people with disabilities, the elderly, and parents raising children, work regardless of location, time, or ability?

At the end of this journey through the past, present, and future of work, you will find a remote society where we can work with joy, freedom, excitement, fun, and growth.

ORGANISERS: Remote Robotics Inc.
DATE: 18 July 2025
TIME: 16:00 - 16:30
VENUE: EXPO Hall

Speaker
Hirokazu Bruce Tanaka
President & CEO
Remote Robotics Inc

Global Initiative for Safety, Health & Wellbeing

The Global Initiative for Safety, Health, and Well-being (GISHW) is committed to building a socially sustainable future society, guided by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, ILO’s Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and the ISSA’s Vision Zero mindset. Central to its mission is prioritizing individual safety, health, and well-being in the workplace as a key to global welfare
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