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Celebrate Sustainability, Country Life, and Community!
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Saturday, March 15, 2025
OWIS Osaka Campus
Carnival: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Soccer Tournament: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free (Donation of one non-perishable food item for Osaka Food Bank is appreciated)
Join us for a day packed with fun, food, and community spirit!
This family-friendly celebration is a showcase of our commitment to sustainability, country life, and community involvement. Bring your friends and family and dive into a world of exciting activities tailored for all ages!
Miss Universe Japan will be making a special appearance! See her entertaining guests live on stage and meet her in person!
“I am so excited to join the OWIS Osaka Spring Carnival and connect with a community that values diversity, learning, and growth.”
From classic games to innovative challenges, there’s fun to be had by all.
Participate in gardening workshops and meet over 20 farmyard animals in the petting zoo.
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Our OWIS Osaka Soccer team, the Blue Royals’s 1st Competition! Cheer on teams from regional international schools, including Ascot International School, the YMCA IS, the German School Kobe, AICWC Kyoto, Ikuno OKFC, and our own OWIS Osaka Blue Royals.
Song, dance, music and other talent performances from our OWIS students and community members.
Savour a variety of local and international cuisines.
Explore your artistic side with crafts and hobby stations.
Support local artisans and find unique gifts at our vendor stalls.
Join efforts to support the Osaka Food Bank through fun and charity.
Don’t miss the chance to win exciting prizes announced at 2 PM on the soccer field.
“I am nothing but myself” –
Royi Akavia is a distinguished artist and animator with works in major museums including New York’s Guggenheim and Japan’s Hiroshima Museum of Contemporary Art. Akavia served as Western Union’s Y2K corporate artist and painted at Woodstock ‘99. He’s won numerous awards, contributed to projects for MTV Europe and PBS, and produced acclaimed shows like “Code Lyoko,” which was adapted into a Nintendo Wii game.
RIZZ MODE is a collaboration group with 4 solo artists. All 4 artists bring their unique sounds together to create music together. Of these 4 artists, we are proud to welcome OD SAINT and Daniel Ken Song.
OD SAINT is a Korean-Japanese veteran of local music, having sung professionally in Osaka, all over Japan, and overseas for more than 10 years.
Daniel Ken Song is a Japanese-Brazilian and creates fresh and vibrant music rooted in R&B and bossa nova.
Shizuko-san and her legendary mentor Shinji Miyamoto are bringing the power of international arm wrestling to YOU!
Meet the champ, learn about the world of professional arm wrestling, test your strength, and watch a real champion in action!
A Brooklyn native, Rob Ader became known in the 1990s New York graffiti scene. He studied fine arts and made his mark with a notable 1998 show at Martinez Gallery, leading to features on BBC International and in the New York Times. His works are featured in key art publications such as “Flip the Script” and the “Modern Calligraphy Bible” and he actively engages in community art charities.
PROFESSIONAL STAGE – ELECTRIC STAGE (GYMNASIUM)
Group Dance Performances
Group Singing Performances
Professional Musician Performances
Shamisen Performances
Arm Wrestling Tournament Courtesy of ZERO腕
STUDENT PERFORMANCE – ACOUSTIC STAGE (BLACK BOX)
Violin [Mary’s Had a Little Lamb]
Comedy Skits
Drama Plays
Guitar Performance
Tae Kwon Do
Piano performances
Chinese Act
Band Performance
Class Presentation
Singing Performance
Animation Demonstration
OTHER STALLS
OWIS Family Community & Cline Winery
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Booth
Farm & Hug Project
Food Bank Kansai
Charity Shop Kanau
Seibi High School
SmartEd Kids Bookstore
American Chamber Of Commerce Japan (ACCJ)
Study Abroad Booth (six universities promoting seasonal camps in the UK, Switzerland, US, and Aus.)
CARNIVAL GAMES
Karaoke for a cause
Ocean Cleaning (Fishing Game)
Hit or Miss (Duck Shooting Game)
Scooping Game
Pie Throw
FOOD STALLS
Mike’s Slice of Detroit (Pizza)
Cafe and Food LDK
Porchlight Coffee
Yaki Tori Matamaru
Fleur (Crepe Stand)
Bubble Tea
Cezars Kitchen
Biwako Moriyama Fruitland
Takoyaki (Bamboo Flower)
Fried chicken
Pho Beo
Cezars Kitchen
Shishimaruya
ACTIVITIES
Soccer Pitch
Petting Zoo
Police Booth & Demonstration
Musicians Stage
Study Abroad
Box Office
Arts & Crafts
Photography Exhibition
Buskers – Marble Sushi
Engage with the Healthy Urban Gardening (HUG) Project.
Learn about safety and enjoy police patrol motorcycles.
Discover the heart of our local community through involvement in food stalls and events.
Check out the carnival layout in advance
Bring the whole family and make fantastic memories at the OWIS Osaka Spring Carnival.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) is a non-profit organisation that fosters US-Japan commerce, advocates for US companies, and aims to enhance Japan’s business environment. They are implementing the Healthy Urban Gardening (HUG) project initiative at the OWIS Spring Carnival to encourage sustainable living and reduce food waste.
The ACCJ organises around 500 annual events for networking, provides insights through top speakers, engages in advocacy with government entities to strengthen economic ties, and supports local communities through charity collaborations.
The Food Bank Kansai (FBK) will be collecting donations for non-perishable goods at our Spring Carnival, so we welcome your donations.
The FBK collects surplus food from companies and households to distribute to those in need, combating food waste and supporting community welfare.
Annually, Japan generates about 5.23 million tons of food waste, while one in eight children faces food scarcity. The organization helps alleviate this by connecting excess food with those who need it, reducing disposal costs for businesses, lowering environmental impacts, and enhancing corporate social responsibility (CSR). Through these efforts, Food Bank Kansai fosters a supportive, interconnected community.
Our Spring Carnival’s vibrant, limited-edition T-shirt is more than just a piece of clothing, it’s a symbol of our school community, our shared excitement, and the joy of celebrating together! Imagine a sea of OWIS Osaka students, parents, and staff, all in full colour, bringing energy and unity to our biggest event of the season!
T-shirts will be available for purchase during the Carnival for everyone.
Enjoy traditional festival snacks, music, games, stalls and dancing with thousands of other festival goers.
OWIS Osaka runs exciting themed seasonal camps open to all students. These paid events include special guests, exciting excursions, and interactive games in an international environment.
One World International School Osaka is a candidate school* for the PYP. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students. * Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes visit http://www.ibo.org.
