It’s in Itami, but on Saturday, March 29, it looks like you’ll be able to see the “Osaka-Kansai Expo wrapped airplanes” up close at Itami Airport (Osaka International Airport).
(Information provided by Takuma-san)
Here it is↓
To celebrate the opening of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, it seems you’ll be able to see up close the special livery aircraft from ANA and JAL, the “Osaka–Kansai Expo wrapped airplanes”〜🙌✈️
See the Osaka-Kansai Expo Special Livery Aircraft Up Close!
When is it happening?
Saturday, March 29, 5:50〜6:20
※The event will wrap up around 6:40
※Will be held in light rain; canceled in stormy weather
Where is it happening?
Itami Airport (Osaka International Airport)
Reception time: 5:10〜5:30
Reception location: Near the group bus boarding area on the 1st floor of Osaka Monorail Osaka Airport Station
Here it is on the map↓
The address is 3-555 Hotarugaike Nishimachi, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture.
What will happen there?
You can view ANA and JAL’s Osaka-Kansai Expo special livery aircraft up close at the same time〜✈️
The ANA design↓
(EXPO2025 ANA JET [Boeing 737-800] ･･･ Entered service in December 2024)
The design features flowing lines in the Osaka Expo image colors, blue and red, and of course the Expo logo is on there too〜!
The JAL design↓
(JAL MYAKU-MYAKU JET [Embraer 190] ･･･ Entered service in November 2023)
W-wait!! It’s the MYAKU-MYAKU plane〜〜😍
It’s covered with blue and red motifs, so even from a distance you’ll know right away, “Oh, that’s MYAKU-MYAKU!”〜
Participation fee?
Free
Capacity?
Up to 50 people (maximum 4 people per group)
※If there are too many applicants, participants will be chosen by lottery
Who can participate?
Eligible participants: Elementary and junior high school students and their guardians（age 20 or older） living in the following cities:
Ashiya City, Amagasaki City, Ikeda City, Itami City, Kawanishi City, Suita City, Takarazuka City, Toyonaka City, Nishinomiya City, Minoh City
※Preschool children and high school students are not eligible
What should you bring?
Guardians（age 20 or older）
Personal ID（driver’s license or My Number Card）
Elementary and junior high school students
Personal ID（My Number Card, health insurance card, or student ID with photo）
Everyone
Raincoat in case of rain（※Umbrellas are not allowed）
How to apply
Apply through the dedicated web application form
※Applications by phone are not accepted
Application period: Until tomorrow, Tuesday, February 18, at 12:00
※Winners will be notified by email on Thursday, February 27
Event details are → here
Finally
MYAKU-MYAKU, the Osaka Expo character featured on the aircraft design, is a little mysterious, but it has that oddly addictive cuteness, doesn’t it〜😍 Apparently, an anime adaptation will also start airing on NHK from March! This is a rare chance to see airplanes up close in a parking area you normally can’t enter. If you want to go, apply right away〜🛫 The application deadline is tomorrow, Tuesday, February 18, at noon.
※Takuma-san, thank you for the information!!
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