Celebrating Nature: Nagoya's 75th Higashiyama Zoo & Botanical Garden Autumn Festival

The vibrant colors of autumn bring a unique charm to the city of Nagoya, and this year, the 75th Higashiyama Zoo & Botanical Garden Autumn Festival on October 25-26 welcomed visitors to partake in exciting activities promoting wildlife conservation. Sponsored by Open House Group, headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, the festival featured an engaging initiative titled "Become a Supporting Photographer! Wear Your Endangered Species Badge".

As part of their booth, Open House Nagoya branch beautifully integrated technology and creativity by allowing attendees to capture photos of endangered species within the zoo grounds. Utilizing Brother Industries' badge-making machine, participants had the opportunity to take their favorite images and, in a matter of moments, transform these snapshots into custom, wearable badges. This not only celebrated the beauty of wildlife but also encouraged a deeper connection between individuals and conservation efforts.

The badges, made from images of the participants’ most loved endangered animals, serve as a charming accessory that can be attached to bags or displayed on shelves at home, thanks to a convenient stand that comes with each badge. The joy exhibited by families as they deliberated over their favorite photos made the atmosphere lively and filled with anticipation. Watching the big smiles on children’s faces as they received their completed badges was a sight to behold.

The festival aimed to support local engagement by fostering connections between residents and the continuation of nature conservation education. Through activities like this, Open House Nagoya branch envisioned a positive impact on both the local community and the treasured environment.

Event Details

- Date: October 25 (Saturday) and October 26 (Sunday) 2025
- Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Zoo closes at 4:50 PM)
- Location: Next to the Animal Hall at Higashiyama Zoo & Botanical Garden

3-70, Higashiyama Motomachi, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya City

- Experience: The first 100 visitors could create their original badges featuring the endangered animals they photographed inside the zoo.

For more information, visit the official Autumn Festival website: Higashiyama Zoo Autumn Festival

Featured Technology

The badge-making machine from Brother Industries (Model: BB1-5700), released in April 2025, allows users to produce badges in a compact desktop size. This innovative machine streamlines the print, cut, and press process, enabling users to create anything, anytime, and in small batches.

Learn more about the badge-making machine here.

About Higashiyama Zoo & Botanical Garden

Established in 1937, the Higashiyama Zoo & Botanical Garden spans approximately 60 hectares and is located in Higashiyama Park, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya. The facility includes a zoo, botanical garden, and even an amusement park, making it one of the largest attractions in Japan.

For more details about the zoo, visit their official website.

Company Overview

Open House Group, founded in September 1997, operates from its headquarters located in the JP Tower, Chiyoda, Tokyo. The company is committed to enhancing community connection and engagement through various initiatives, supported by a robust workforce of around 5,990 employees (as of March 2025).