"Makers Expo" at Kobe KIITO 2026
This special event—the largest in the history of the Tsukuru Hito-tachi Expo—brings together [over 250 participating artists] from across the country!
Inside the venue, “Giant Live Painting” events will be held for two consecutive days on a special stage and at various locations! You can enjoy up close the overwhelming scale and immersive atmosphere of performances where artworks are created in real time on giant canvases.
Plus, there’s a wealth of hands-on activities to enjoy all day long, including the “3rd National Design Championship”—where future star artists are selected based on the number of purchases made by visitors and their works are marketed nationwide (all attendees receive a free postcard to choose from!)—as well as a “Collab Gachapon” where you can win works by exhibiting artists and a “Stamp Rally” as you explore the venue!
Come experience this special, vibrant shopping and art event where the unique personalities of creators intersect!
Same-day tickets: 800 yen (cash only)
*Up to two children in elementary school or younger may enter for free with each admission ticket
● Advance Ticket Bonus
Receive a limited-edition clear file (A5 size) featuring the main visual from the Tsukuru Hito-tachi Expo.
● Bonus for All Visitors
Choose one postcard featuring a design from the entries in the “National Design Championship” held at the venue (you will receive a voucher upon entry).
1-4 Onohama-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 651-0082
Via "Customs Office" to Maya Pier (Travel time: approx. 5 minutes)
Via HAT Kobe to Maya Pier (Travel time: approx. 27 minutes)
特別企画
You Can Help Cultivate the Next Star Designer! The 3rd National Design Championship
The special booth is lined with original postcards from all over the country!
The top three designs will be determined based on the number of purchases made by visitors, and the organizer, EggnWorks, will decide which ones will be [commercialized nationwide and sold at events]!
Get your favorite design and help launch the next big artist!
Explore the Venue! Stamp Rally
Let's walk around the venue and collect stamps!
Use the special stamp sheet you'll receive at the entrance to collect stamps from the stations set up throughout the venue.
Collect all the stamps and complete your sheet!
See what you'll get—it's a surprise! Vendor Collaboration Gachagacha Event
An event-exclusive gacha you can spin for 500 yen per play!
You could win works by participating artists priced at 500 yen or more, as well as limited-edition items.
[How to Participate]
1. Pay the gacha fee (500 yen) at the Organizing Committee booth and spin the gacha using the special coin.
2. Take the “Prize Redemption Ticket” from inside the capsule and head to the participating artist’s booth!
3. Present the redemption ticket at the artist’s booth to exchange it for the artwork or item.
*You can also enjoy chatting with the participating artists and discovering new works!
Live accordion performance by Chika and Sae confirmed!
We are pleased to announce a live performance by the accordion duo chika et sae, whose unique artistic vision has captivated so many people. KIITO is a place where the passion for “craftsmanship” and the stories embedded in creative works come together. With the addition of chika et sae’s music, the venue will evolve into an even deeper space imbued with a special narrative quality. The moment you pick up a piece, the time spent conversing with the artists, and the beautiful music—we hope you’ll look forward to experiencing the “Tsukuru Hito-tachi Expo” with all five senses!
[chika et sae Profile]
A button accordion duo consisting of Chika Nomura (right in photo) and Sae Miura (left in photo). Following their performance at Earth Day Kobe in 2008, they established Kobe as their base
and have been performing regularly at cafes, galleries, art museums, and outdoor events throughout the Kansai region. They perform a wide range of world music, including musette, tango, and Irish music, as well as many original compositions inspired by these genres. They released their first album, “un après-midi,” in November 2019.
