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Call for Exhibitors: “Densha de Yamato Mahoroba Sumo Marche” at Osaka-Abenobashi Station
Applications are now open for businesses wishing to exhibit at the “Densha de Yamato Mahoroba Sumo Marche” at Osaka-Abenobashi Station on Saturday, December 19, 2026.
The event will feature a market inside a Kintetsu train stationed at Osaka-Abenobashi Station, where local specialties and other products from Katsuragi, Kashiba, and Sakurai cities will be sold.
Date and Time
Saturday, December 19, 2026
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Venue
Inside a train at Platform 4 of Osaka-Abenobashi Station
The event is scheduled to take place inside a dedicated market train stationed at Osaka-Abenobashi Station.
Eligible Exhibitors
Businesses located in Katsuragi City
Exhibitor Activities
Product sales, hands-on activities, and other programs
- Products for sale must, in principle, be individually packaged.
- Food and drink samples may be offered only with prior consultation with and approval from the Yamato Mahoroba Sumo Liaison Council.
- Alcoholic beverages may be sold if the exhibitor completes the necessary procedures with the relevant authorities, including the relevant tax office in Osaka Prefecture.
- Cooking and the use of open flames are prohibited.
- Electricity will not be available.
Sales Commission
5% of total sales, including consumption tax and other applicable taxes
The commission is normally 15%, but the Yamato Mahoroba Sumo Liaison Council will cover 10 percentage points.
The sales commission will be 0% for exhibitors selling sumo-related products.
Exhibition Space
Each exhibition space will be approximately 3.65 m × 0.9 m. Products will be displayed on train seats measuring approximately 3 m × 0.4 m.
The organizer will review what each exhibitor plans to offer and assign booth locations by lottery. The layout may change depending on the number of exhibitors.
Exhibitors are responsible for providing any equipment and supplies needed for their booth.
Electricity cannot be used.
Please refer to the exhibitor guidelines and train layout materials below for further details.
How to Apply
Online Application Form
Apply using the online application form below.
In Person, by Mail, or by Email
Complete documents 1–3 below and submit them to the Commerce and Tourism Promotion Division of Katsuragi City in person, by mail, or by email.
Email: syoukou-kankou@city.katsuragi.lg.jp
①Exhibitor Application Form (Word)
②Exhibitor Compliance Form (Word)
③Marche Flyer Submission Template (Excel)
The Marche Flyer Submission Template must also be submitted for preparation of the event flyer. Photo files must be submitted by email.
Please note that the application documents are available in Japanese only.
Reference Materials
Please note that these reference materials are available in Japanese only.
Application Deadline
Applications must be received by Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
Expected Attendance
Approximately 1,000 visitors
Visitors who are not traveling on Kintetsu trains can also attend free of charge by receiving an admission pass in front of the ground-level West Gates.
Organizers
Yamato Mahoroba Sumo Liaison Council (Katsuragi City, Kashiba City, and Sakurai City) and Kintetsu Railway Co., Ltd.
About the Yamato Mahoroba Sumo Liaison Council
Learn more about the Yamato Mahoroba Sumo Liaison Council
Inquiries
Commerce and Tourism Promotion Division
Industry and Tourism Department
166 Kakinomoto, Katsuragi City, Nara Prefecture
Tel: 0745-44-5111
Fax: 0745-44-5008
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