SARAYA Co., Ltd. - OSAKA DESIGN WEEK 2026

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Exhibition Information: SARAYA Co., Ltd.

OSAKA SALONE

Booth Number

A-21

Date & Time

September 25 (Fri)–26 (Sat), 10:00–17:00

Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.

Venue: OS-01

MyDome Osaka (3F)

2-5 Hommachibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka 540-0029, Japan

OSAKA FUORISALONE

Date & Time

September 23 (Wed)–29 (Tue), 10:00–22:00

Excluding September 28 (Mon), 16:00–22:00

Venue: C-17

Osaka Metro Hommachi Building (1F)

Osaka Metro Hommachi Building, 3-6-4 Hommachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka 541-0053, Japan

Date & Time: September 23 (Wed)–29 (Tue), 10:00–19:00

Venue: C-01

Takashimaya Osaka Store

5-1-5 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-8510, Japan

Osaka Design Week POPUP STORE, POPUP STATION [7F1]

SARAYA's Challenge: Reviving the Ocean and Building a Sustainable Future

Since developing Japan's first medicated liquid soap, Shabonnet, in 1952 and helping popularize infection prevention, SARAYA has expanded globally around hygiene, the environment and health. Alongside household products such as Yashinomi detergent and the natural sweetener Lakanto, we pursue sustained social contributions and SDG initiatives, including environmental conservation in Borneo and the Wash a Million Hands project in Uganda.
At Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, we supported the private-sector pavilion BLUE OCEAN DOME. Under the theme of ocean regeneration, it addressed urgent issues including marine plastic pollution and the restoration of blue carbon ecosystems. We are also working to build an island-model circular economy linking environmental conservation with regional revitalization, including the Tsushima Project to tackle pollution from plastic washed ashore.
We will continue to advance toward a flourishing future in which people and the planet thrive, through reliable hygiene technologies and the sustainable use of marine resources.

EVENT INFO

Event Details: SARAYA Co., Ltd.

OSAKA FUORISALONE
Stamp Rally
Talk
Workshop

SARAYA BLUE OCEAN CHALLENGE — Redesign Plastics —

The blue of our planet is the color of the ocean, where life began and continues to circulate. Yet its depths now carry the shadows of human activity. SARAYA believes that confronting the ocean's challenges requires redefining the role of plastic itself. From Osaka to the world, this exhibition presents our challenge: using design to reshape plastic and create a life cycle for resources. Installations offer an aesthetic experience that sharpens the senses and invites reflection on the future.
Exhibits include bins showing what happens after disposal—incineration or recycling—videos used in the BLUE OCEAN DOME pavilion at Expo 2025, and durable Arita porcelain hand-soap containers as alternatives to disposable plastic.
Participatory events during the exhibition include a public recording for FM COCOLO, hands-on workshops exploring the circulation of marine waste, and talks about Tsushima in Nagasaki Prefecture, where large amounts of marine debris washing ashore pose a serious challenge.

Date & Time	September 23 (Wed, public holiday) – September 29 (Tue) 10:00–22:00 (Except 16:00–22:00 on September 28)
Venue	C-17 Osaka Metro Hommachi Building (1F) Osaka Metro Hommachi Building, 3-6-4 Hommachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka 541-0053, Japan
Fee	Free (Food and drinks are charged separately)
Registration	No registration required
Notes	The venue will also offer happy hour, with BLUE OCEAN-inspired drinks and special food made with the plant-based sweetener Lakanto. The Lakanto low-carb ice cream that was hugely popular at the Expo will also be available in limited quantities. 17:00–20:00, except September 28

OSAKA FUORISALONE
Stamp Rally
Other

Harp Concert

Enjoy a harp performance featuring pieces connected to Italy and music that evokes the sea.
Discover the harp's charm, from delicate, clear tones to brilliant, richly resonant sounds.
We look forward to welcoming you.

Performer
Ayano Ohara, harp

After studying in the Music Department of Kobe Yamate Girls' High School, she graduated from Kobe College and completed its graduate program.

She performs as a guest with professional orchestras, mainly in the Kansai region, and has given a solo recital in the Hyogo Prefecture Arts and Culture Association's recital series for emerging artists. Her television performances include TV Asahi's Seicho Matsumoto drama special Suna no Utsuwa, starring Hiroshi Tamaki, and Asahi Broadcasting's Ohayo Call ABC.

She has won numerous competition awards, including the top prize at the Kobe New Musicians Competition and prizes at the Osaka International Music Competition, KOBE International Music Competition and Fukui Prefectural Music Competition.

She is currently a member of the Seto Philharmonic Orchestra and a harp instructor at Elisabeth University of Music.

Date & Time	September 24 (Thu), 18:00 and 19:00
Venue	C-17 Osaka Metro Hommachi Building (1F) Osaka Metro Hommachi Building, 3-6-4 Hommachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka 541-0053, Japan
Fee	Free
Registration	Not required
Notes	Official website: https://arpista-ayano.mystrikingly.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@harpchan6579?si=bwAV3V-wzlf9sYXT

OSAKA FUORISALONE
Stamp Rally
Talk

Talk: Save Otosha, Guardian of Tsushima’s Sea! Protecting Our Blue Ocean and Future Together

Guest: Tsuyoshi Maeda, Tsushima City, Nagasaki Prefecture
A member of the SDGs Strategy Division, Future Environment Department, Tsushima City, Mr. Maeda is a key advocate of the SDGs, leading efforts to address serious marine plastic waste with a strong sense of responsibility to future generations. His enthusiasm and positive communication have also made him a popular study-tour guide.

Theme: Learning about Tsushima's marine plastic waste through the character Otosha
This accessible introduction to the current state of Tsushima's sea features Otosha, a character created through a collaboration between Tsushima City, Kanazawa College of Art and SARAYA. The project was also presented during Tsushima Week at BLUE OCEAN DOME, Expo 2025.

An installation recreating Tsushima's shore using actual marine plastic waste will be on display. Visitors can pick up and examine the objects. A fun program including short skits offers children and adults a valuable opportunity to consider what is happening in the sea and what we can do.
Families with children, groups of friends and individual visitors are all welcome. Please feel free to join us.
Attendees will receive Aoi Hoshi no Aoi Umi, a book explaining today's ocean challenges in an accessible way, provided by the Blue Ocean Foundation.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Tsuyoshi Maeda, SDGs Strategy Division, Future Environment Department, Tsushima City

The coast of Tsushima, Nagasaki Prefecture

Date & Time	September 26 (Sat), sessions starting at 10:00, 11:00, 14:00 and 15:00 Each session lasts 50 minutes.
Venue	C-17 Osaka Metro Hommachi Building (1F) Osaka Metro Hommachi Building, 3-6-4 Hommachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka 541-0053, Japan
Fee	Free
Registration	Please register using the form below. You may participate without advance registration, but priority seating will be given to those who register in advance. https://forms.gle/jUwj6HWG4yecmyqD9

OSAKA FUORISALONE
Stamp Rally
Workshop

UMI GURUGURU: A Hands-On Workshop Exploring Waste Circulation — SARAYA BLUE OCEAN CHALLENGE

Create a one-of-a-kind keychain or interior accessory from plastic waste recovered from the ocean. Through shredding colorful plastic, melting it with heat and molding it, participants can learn about environmental issues and recycling in a fun, hands-on way. Take your creation home the same day as a reminder to consider the environment in everyday life.

Date & Time	September 27 (Sun), 10:00–17:00
Venue	C-17 Osaka Metro Hommachi Building (1F) Osaka Metro Hommachi Building, 3-6-4 Hommachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka 541-0053, Japan
Fee	Free
Notes	For children aged 3 and over. • Young children must participate with a parent or guardian. • You may need to wait, depending on how busy the venue is. • Activities and operating hours may change according to conditions on the day. • Giveaway items may be limited in quantity. Thank you for your understanding.