Celebrating 60 Years of Japan-South Korea Relations at THE Madan Festival

THE 60th Anniversary of Japan-South Korea Relations: THE Madan Festival

Mark your calendars! On October 12, 2025, we will celebrate a remarkable milestone—the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and South Korea—with THE Madan Festival. This event will take place in the beautiful outdoor space known as 'Forest and Lawn Square' at Yamato University in Suita City, Osaka Prefecture.

The term "Madan" translates to "garden" or "plaza" in Korean, embodying our commitment to creating a vibrant space for cultural exchange. This festival promises a variety of engaging activities that highlight the rich heritage of both countries through food, music, and fashion.

Event Details

- Event Name: THE Madan Festival: Celebrating 60 Years of Japan-South Korea Relations
- Date: October 12, 2025 (Sunday)
- Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

(The booth area will close at 5 PM.)

- Location: Yamato University, Forest and Lawn Square, 2-5-1 Katayama-cho, Suita City, Osaka, 564-0082
- Organizer: THE Madan Festival Executive Committee
- Co-organizer: The Korean Residents Union in Japan, Osaka Prefecture Headquarters
- Supported by: The Overseas Koreans Foundation, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Suita City, Yamato University
- Cooperation: KIS (Korea International School), Music Information Program Baki Baki Beat! II
- Produced by: Creative Farm Co., Ltd.
- Managed by: Real M Co., Ltd.

What To Expect

At the Forest and Lawn Square, you will find a diverse array of booths catering to both children and adults. Here's a sneak peek of what to look forward to:

1. Gourmet Booths: Indulge in the culinary delights of both countries with K-Café offerings, Korean dishes, and popular Japanese street food.
2. Experience Booths: Dive into cultural immersion by trying on traditional Korean 'chogori' clothing, experience Korean makeup applications, and engage in the world’s first 'paper craft drone' experience!
3. Merchandise Booths: Explore a selection of goods, including Korean food and cosmetics, K-POP merchandise, handcrafted accessories, rice, miscellaneous goods, and study abroad information for universities in South Korea.
4. Children's Carnival Booth: Fun for the kids will include traditional games like super ball scooping, bingo, shooting games, kick darts, lucky balls, and a gigantic inflatable slide.

Exciting Raffle Draw

Don’t miss your chance to win fantastic prizes worth over 1,000,000 yen! A thrilling raffle awaits, where families can participate and try their luck. Please note that only attendees who purchase raffle tickets (included with event cash tickets) can join the drawing. Raffle tickets and prizes will be distributed until they run out.

Join us at THE Madan Festival to celebrate and strengthen the ties between Japan and South Korea. Whether you're looking to enjoy the lively atmosphere, taste delicious food, shop unique items, or take part in fun activities and raffles, this festival will surely create lasting memories for visitors of all ages.

We warmly welcome everyone and look forward to seeing you there!