Announcement: Advance Ticket Sales for 'Summer Satsumaimo Expo 2026' Begin

Advance ticket sales for the 'Summer Satsumaimo Expo 2026,' scheduled for August 6 (Thu) to August 9 (Sun), 2026, at Makuhari Messe Hall 3, have officially begun.

The expo will be held using a time-slot system. In addition to 105-minute advance tickets (4 slots per day), a limited number of 1-day free passes are available, allowing entry from 9:30 AM (30 minutes before opening) until the end of the evening. These tickets include a fan featuring the official mascot, Captain Osatsu.

There are three ticket options:

'1-Day Free Pass' Allows entry from 9:30 AM. Provides unlimited entry and exit without re-entry procedures until 5:00 PM, and includes access to the 'Night Satsumaimo Expo.' Dates: Aug 6-9, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM & 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM (Ends at 5:00 PM on the 9th).

'Summer Satsumaimo Expo General Admission' Uses a 105-minute time-slot system. Re-entry is free throughout the day by following re-entry procedures. Dates: Aug 6-9, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

'Night Satsumaimo Expo General Admission' Features original sweet potato cocktails and 'Night-Only' menu items. Dates: Aug 6-8, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM.

Participating stores include 24 shops such as &potato®, BUTTER CREPE LAB., OIMOcafe, and many others representing various regional sweet potato specialists.