The “AWAJI EXPO ROAD” project will be held at Yumebutai Sustainable Park (Yumebutai, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture) from April to October to coincide with the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, to promote Japanese culture from Awaji Island, a birthplace of Japan, and to enable exchange among tourists from around the world who visit the Kansai region on the occasion of the Expo. MobiWell Awaji, the first of this project, will be held at Awaji Island Sustainable Park from 12 noon on Saturday, April 19, 2025 to 12 noon on Sunday, April 20, 2025, and is a unique event where visitors can experience new possibilities for mobility and living. Under the theme “Mobility x Wellbeing,” visitors will enjoy a special experience where technology and culture are joined through state-of-the-art campers, DIY vans, and relaxation spaces.
Table of Contents
- MobiWell Awaji 2025 Event Overview
- Experience an Overnight Stay in a Car
- Van Life Talk Show
- Mini Van Grand Prix on Awaji Island
- Vehicle exhibition by van life influencers
- Tsugaru Shamisen Live Performance
- Bonfire and Mime Mime
- Outdoor Sauna
- Mobile Salon
- Craft Beer and Japanese Sake Fair
- One-night-only Supermarket
- Catering Bento
- Live Music Performance “Dreamy Concert”
- Starry Sky Viewing
- Venue of the Event
MobiWell Awaji 2025 Event Overview
Experience an Overnight Stay in a Car
You can enjoy a comfortable overnight stay in your car at the venue “Sustainable Park” located in front of the beautiful sea of Awaji Island. To participate in the event, you need to apply in advance for a car-accommodation ticket.
*Please refer to the rules of overnight stay in a car at the bottom of this page.
Van Life Talk Show
MeiMei Corporation President Mei Miyamoto and Yasuyuki Ohashi, editor-in-chief of Kernel, a magazine specializing in overnight stays in cars, and other influencers will hold a talk session. They will talk about how to start a van life, how to use a van in times of disaster, and mobility in the future.
1) “How to Start a Van Life – the Appeal and Potential of Light Vans”
2) “People’s Lives Have Been Changed by the Van Life! ～How to Enjoy a Camper Van”
3) “Camper Vans for Enjoyment at Home – Family Bonding Nurtured by a Camper Van”
4) “The Potential of Camper Vans in Times of Disaster – 30 Years after the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake”
5) “Automated Camper Vans: Mei Miyamoto’s Vision of Future Living”
6) “Awaji Island’s Hidden Secrets, Rich Resources and Potential – Mobility x Tourism x Well-being”
Mini Van Grand Prix on Awaji Island
The popular overnight stay magazine “Kernel” will hold the Light Van Grand Prix. The editorial staff will select and photograph the “best” models from among the light vans gathered. The winner of the grand prix may be chosen to appear on the cover of the magazine. All participants with mini-vans are welcome to participate.
Vehicle exhibition by van life influencers
Mori Fuumi @fu_u.m, Uki, Marunana @marunana77, Nosuke @nosuke_vanlife, Dan and Shii @dan_shii99, and other popular influencers will be showing their vans to visitors to experience the appeal of van life.
Tsugaru Shamisen Live Performance
Be entertained by the sounds of Japanese music with a shamisen performance by Issaki Sawada.
Bonfire and Mime Mime
Join us around the bonfire to deepen interaction among participants and enjoy a sense of togetherness through dancing.
Outdoor Sauna
Sauna car & tent saunas are available free of charge to warm up both body and mind! Please bring your swimsuit & towel if you wish to use the sauna.
Mobile Salon
A women-only treatment experience by Fukujo PONNYO @kie_inaba, with a relaxed and gentle adjustment of the whole body and an approach to the uterus from the abdomen. Treatment will be charged separately (2,000 yen for 30 minutes).
Craft Beer and Japanese Sake Fair
Craft beer and sake from all over Japan will gather on Awaji Island, the birthplace of Japan and Miketsukuni (the Island of Food)! Local specialty foods perfect to go with beer/sake will also be available.
One-night-only Supermarket
Awaji Island vegetables will be for sale. You can buy freshly picked Awaji Island produce for dinner that night and taste it on the spot.
Catering Bento
Would you like to have an Awaji Island bento for your evening meal? If so, please apply for catering service when you purchase your ticket. A separate fee will be charged.
Live Music Performance “Dreamy Concert”
Relax with live music by violinist Yu Mashiko.
Starry Sky Viewing
Spend a special night with music while appreciating the star-filled starry sky of Awaji Island.
Venue of the Event
Sustainable Park at Yumebutai, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture
