Sumitomo Pavilion Day Special Live “SPROUT” Featuring imase – Closing

On Friday, August 1, 2025, the “Sumitomo Pavilion Day Special Live: imase × Sumitomo Pavilion ‘SPROUT’” was held at the EXPO Hall Shine Hat within the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai venue.

Although the originally scheduled artist, imase, was unfortunately unable to perform due to health reasons, the event was successfully carried out with a revised program. It featured guest performances by supporting artists meiyo and Chippoke Ohashi, stage MC/DJ Daiki Higuchi, and a special appearance by MYAKU-MYAKU, the official Expo mascot.

imase - LIVE History -

A viewing of imase’s past live performances, from his debut to the present, on the venue’s large screen.

Session

A conversation session with supporting artists meiyo, Chippoke Ohashi, and stage MC DJ Daiki Higuchi, discussing their thoughts on the future, co-creation, and the power of music—shared through their experiences at the Sumitomo Pavilion.

Special Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament

Together with MYAKU-MYAKU, a large-scale “Special Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament” was held with everyone gathered at the venue.

Live performance covering imase’s songs

A one-day-only live performance featuring meiyo, Chippoke Ohashi, and imase’s band members.

＜Chippoke Ohashi＞
1.　NIGHT DANCER
2.　Have a nice day

＜meiyo＞
１.　Utopia
２.　FRIENDS!!!

We sincerely apologize for any concern or disappointment caused to those who were looking forward to imase’s appearance.

At the same time, we are deeply grateful to the support artists meiyo and Chippoke Ohashi for stepping in on short notice, to imase and his team, and to everyone who gathered at the venue and offered warm words of encouragement. Together, we were able to create a truly special moment—one that felt like a “SPROUT” of the future.

“SPROUT”—a symbol of new beginnings—was born through the harmony of music, space, and human connection.

We hope that August 1, 2025, becomes a “seed” for each and every one of you—something that grows into strength for the journey ahead.

Toward a future from the forest.