YKK to Hold Exhibition at the Circular Economy Research Lab, a Hands-On Special Event for Learning About the Circular Economy, at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
September 11, 2025
YKK Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Koichi Matsushima; hereafter, YKK) will hold an exhibition at the Circular Economy Research Lab (sponsored by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry), a hands-on special event to be held at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan from September 23 (Tuesday) until September 29 (Monday). The exhibition will display items from the Revived Renewal Series, which are designed to extend the lifespan of textile products.
■Overview of Exhibits and Event Plan for Bringing About a Circular Economy at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
| Date and time | September 23 (Tuesday) to September 29 (Monday), 2025, from 10 AM to 8 PM (until 7 PM on September 29) |
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| Venue | WASSE in the South Hall of EXPO Messe, Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan |
| Sponsor | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry |
| Official website | https://www.meti.go.jp/policy/energy_environment/shigenjunkan/circular_economy/action/expo2025/index.html |
■Items on Display YKK to Introduce Items from the “Revived Renewal Series” Which are Designed to Extend the Lifespan of Textile Products
YKK will introduce revived replacement elements for VISLON® zippers. These make it possible to repair VISLON® zippers when elements have come off the zipper tape by using a special tool to attach die-cast revived replacement elements.
More information can be found at the YKK DIGITAL SHOWROOM.
https://ykkdigitalshowroom.com/en/item/731/
Under the YKK Philosophy of the CYCLE OF GOODNESS®–No one prospers without rendering benefit to others–YKK has been promoting initiatives towards bringing about a circular economy within the fashion industry through the development of sustainable products and other measures. YKK came to hold an exhibition at the Circular Economy Research Lab, having found common ground with its concept: spreading awareness of the circular economy and encouraging behavioral changes that contribute to resource recycling.
■“Circular Economy Research Lab” Hands-On Special Event
The Circular Economy Research Lab is a hands-on special event which aims to raise awareness of the circular economy and teach actions that contribute to resource recycling through collaboration with the “Science Manga Survival” series (published by the Asahi Shimbun). The program will feature areas where participants can engage with the circular economy in fun ways alongside a special stage offering guest talks and interactive activities, as well as events where attendees ranging from children to adults can enjoy learning through enjoyable experiences. Specifically, through hands-on experiences, participants can learn what their choices in everyday situations—such as buying or using items—contribute to the circular economy, how to appropriately sort items after use, and how these used items circulate.