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Discover the Future of Finance at Osaka Festival 2025

On September 13, 2025, the International Financial City Osaka Festival, held at the Osaka Kansai Expo, will feature a groundbreaking exhibit by Sony Bank. Titled "A New Experience Merging Digital and Physical Worlds," this installation will showcase innovative methodologies to solve societal challenges through Real World Assets (RWA) tied to tangible assets. It will highlight the beautiful fusion of Japan's traditional culture and Sony's latest web3 technologies.

Key Highlights of the Exhibition

1. Bonsai Art Performance: “爻：MAJIWARI”

Join us for a magnificent live performance by renowned bonsai artist, Masashi Hirao. His presentation will focus on crafting bonsai art in real-time, bringing attention to Japan's exquisite traditional culture. Hirao's performance has made waves in past exhibitions, including the successful SNFT Digital Physical Art event in Ginza this March. Don’t miss the chance to witness this breathtaking art in action!

2. Displaying 3D Digital Bonsai with Spatial Reality Display

Visitors will be treated to a showcase incorporating both physical bonsai creations and 3D digital versions via Sony's cutting-edge Spatial Reality Display (ELF-SR2). This innovative display will enhance the way audiences engage with digital ownership experiences in the realm of bonsai. For more information about this display, check out Spatial Reality Display.

3. Exclusive Digital Content through Attendance Proof

All participants visiting the Sony Bank booth will have the opportunity to receive unique digital content tied to real bonsai. Utilizing location information and zero-knowledge proofs, attendees can acquire exclusive 3D digital bonsai NFTs via QR codes. These digital collectibles can be explored and appreciated through the Sony Bank CONNECT app, which connects to the NFT marketplace. Find out more about the app here.

Event Overview

• - Event Name: International Financial City Osaka Festival - 天下の台所 REBORN
• - Date and Time: September 13, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Sony Bank's stage from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM)
• - Location: Osaka Healthcare Pavilion Event Venue (Reborn Stage)

Find out more about the festival

Meet the Creator - Masashi Hirao

Masashi Hirao is a bonsai artist known for blending traditional techniques with unique expressions that redefine bonsai art as we know it. His accolades include appointments as a Cultural Exchange Ambassador by the Agency for Cultural Affairs and performances at various prestigious international art festivals.

• - Official site: Hirao's Bonsai
• - Instagram: @masashi_hirao

About SNFT

SNFT Corporation utilizes blockchain technologies to provide digital collections that celebrate bonsai arts. Incorporated in September 2022, they aim to engage a global community of bonsai enthusiasts. For further details, visit their website: SNFT.

Engage with the future of finance and art at the International Financial City Osaka Festival with Sony Bank and witness how technology can enrich traditional practices!