As the culmination of the "EXPO LEGACY TOKUSHIMA Gratitude Exhibition," the "Dedication Indigo Dyeing Experience" — which proved popular at the "Tokushima Prefecture Zone" within the Kansai Pavilion of the Osaka-Kansai Expo — is returning for another run.
The program pays tribute to all who supported the Expo, and carries a prayer that the world-renowned "Awa Indigo" will continue to accompany everyday life and be woven into the future.
Event Overview
Name: EXPO LEGACY TOKUSHIMA Gratitude Exhibition Final Chapter: Dedication Indigo Dyeing Experience
Dates: Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15, 2026 (Doors open at 9:45 AM / Close at 3:30 PM)
Venue: Tokushima Prefectural Government Building, 1st floor "Citizens' Hall" (within the "EXPO LEGACY TOKUSHIMA Gratitude Exhibition" venue)
Supervised by: Kenta Watanabe, Indigo Master and Dyer (Representative of Watanabe's) — Tokushima Prefecture Zone Indigo Dyeing Supervisor
Schedule
Both days follow the same schedule for the indigo dyeing dedication and experience.
Round 1
- 10:00 AM: Indigo Dyeing Dedication
- 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM: Dedication Indigo Dyeing Experience
Round 2
- 1:00 PM: Indigo Dyeing Dedication
- 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM: Dedication Indigo Dyeing Experience
Indigo Dyeing Dedication: Under the "Ring of Indigo (Ai-no-wa)" — woven by the hands of visitors to the Tokushima Prefecture Zone — attendees can watch Watanabe's indigo dyeing demonstration up close.
Dedication Indigo Dyeing Experience: Each participant dyes two strings. One is taken home as a keepsake, while the other is tied to a loom set up at the venue as "a prayer for the future." (Approximately 7 minutes per person) Please note that waiting times may occur during peak hours.
Additional Information
The "EXPO LEGACY TOKUSHIMA Gratitude Exhibition" displays will also be on view on both days.
In addition to the Tokushima Prefecture Zone stamp, stamps from the Jordan Pavilion, Ghana Pavilion, and Jellyfish Pavilion can also be collected.
(Stamp installation period: March 14 (Sat) and 15 (Sun), and from March 16 (Mon) to March 31 (Tue), excluding closed days.)
