Exciting Children's Festival Bridging the Future with Nature Ahead of 2027 International Horticultural Expo

Future-Connecting Flower and Green Children's Festival

On November 8, 2025, we are thrilled to announce the hosting of the "Future-Connecting Flower and Green Children's Festival" in Ikebukuro, marking precisely 500 days before the commencement of the 2027 International Horticultural Expo (GREEN×EXPO 2027). This engaging event, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, aims to foster interest and understanding about horticulture and agriculture among children and their families.

Background of the Event

Flowers and greenery play a vital role in enhancing our daily lives by providing comfort and inspiration. In line with the vision of the upcoming GREEN×EXPO 2027, which will be held from March 19 to September 26, 2027, in Yokohama, the festival seeks to promote the value of plants as natural capital and contribute to the creation of a sustainable future. This event particularly focuses on inspiring the next generation—children in elementary and middle school—by offering them a hands-on experience in gardening and agriculture.

Event Details

- Date: November 8, 2025 (Saturday) 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Location: Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro, B1F Multi-Square, Toshima-ku, Tokyo

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- Target Audience: Elementary and middle school students, families, and general attendees
- Organizer: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (in collaboration with Tobu Top Tours Co., Ltd.)

Planned Program

1. Talk Event: "From the Balcony to the World! What You Can Do Today for a Green Future through SDGs"
- Guest: Plant Hunter Seijun Nishihata
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- Facilitator: Nutritionist and SDGs Culinary Researcher Hoshimi Sakamoto
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- Archive streaming available

2. Workshop A: Learn the Secrets of World Plants with Seijun Nishihata
- An interactive workshop utilizing digital materials

3. Workshop B: Floral Art Workshop (Flower Arrangement Experience)
- Instructor: Hideo Daikon (Director of JFTD Hana Cupid)

4. Marketplace: Booths for selling flowers, vegetables, and processed goods
5. AR Photo Booth & SNS Posting Campaign
6. Participatory Art Experience & Panel Exhibition

- Note: Programs are subject to change.

Application Process

For those interested in attending the talk event and workshops, we will publish a registration link on our website by early October. Please understand that if there are many applications, a lottery will be held.

- Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries website: GREEN×EXPO 2027
- Tobu Top Tours Co., Ltd. Instagram: Instagram Link

Media Coverage

Members of the media are welcome to cover this event. Please contact the event office for arrangements. It is essential to follow the instructions from the on-site personnel during the coverage.

Contact for event inquiries:
Future-Connecting Flower and Green Children's Festival Office (inside Good & Company)
Contact person: Sumi, Iguchi
Phone: 080-7637-4516
FAX: 03-6894-3235
Email: kakehashi★ssu.co.jp