"[E17] Kan-Etsu Expressway Expressway 40th Anniversary Event"
It will be held at LaLaport Fujimi!

~ October 18, 2020 (Saturday) 10:00-16:00 ~

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Image of the logo mark commemorating the 40th anniversary of the opening of the entire Kan-Etsu Expressway

October 10, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Kanto Regional Head Office
Niigata Regional Head Office

NEXCO EAST Kanto Regional Head Office (Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture) and Niigata Regional Head Office (Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture) will hold a commemorative event to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the full opening of the E17 Kan-Etsu Expressway (hereinafter referred to as the "Kan-Etsu Expressway") at LaLaport Fujimi on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
The event aims to express gratitude to the local residents who use Kan-Etsu Expressway on a daily basis, as well as to deepen understanding of the effects of Kan-Etsu Expressway 's construction. In addition to promoting our business, the event will feature a variety of events, including a talk show and autograph session by former Urawa Red Diamonds players, a stage show by local organizations along the road, tourism promotion by local governments along the road, greetings from local mascots, and a panel exhibition on the effects of the road's construction.
Additionally, at our business PR booth, we will be holding a "reflex game" in which participants can participate by answering a simple questionnaire, and depending on the results of the test, we will be giving away prizes such as local specialties from Kan-Etsu Expressway Expressway and original commemorative novelties.

[E17] Image 1 of the event commemorating the 40th anniversary of the opening of the entire Kan-Etsu Expressway

1. Date and time of the event

Date and time:
Saturday, October 18, 2020 10:00-16:00
place:
LaLaport Fujimi 1st floor indoor plaza
Exhibitor:
NEXCO東日本 関東支社・新潟支社
埼玉県、魚沼市、北関東三県広域観光推進協議会

2. Event details

①Talk show and autograph session with former Urawa Reds players

talk show

A talk show will be held with former Urawa Reds players Shinzo Koroki and Ryota Moriwaki. The event will be hosted by Natsumi Asai, a familiar MC at Urawa Reds Stadium. They will be sharing a wide range of stories, including stories about Expressway and memories from their playing days, so be sure to stop by the venue!

autograph session

 当日の特別企画として、先着30組限定のサイン会を実施いたします。整理券の配布方法は以下のとおりですので、こちらも合わせてご参加ください。

[Numbered ticket distribution: LaLaport Fujimi, Saturday, October 18th]
8:00~ Entrance 2 (outdoor) Pre-arrangement begins
9:30~ 1st floor, in front of Shimamura Music Distribution of numbered tickets begins
  • Numbered tickets will be distributed one per group, and will end once all 30 tickets are sold out.
  • Please note that each group is limited to one autograph.
  • Please refrain from lining up before opening time as it will cause inconvenience to surrounding facilities.

②Stage shows by local groups along the line and NACK5 radio broadcast

Photos of the Yagibushi Tradition Society, one of Japan's three great folk songs
Japan's Three Great Folk Songs
"Yagibushi Tradition Association"
Photos from the jazz dance performance "VIOLET"
Jazz dance performance
"VIOLET"
NACK5 ラジオ生放送『HITS! THE TOWN』(13:30から約10分間)のイメージ画像
NACK5 ラジオ生放送
『HITS! THE TOWN』
(13:30から約10分間)

3. Greetings from local mascots

Image of NEXCO EAST Manners Up Character "Manatee"
NEXCO EAST
Manners Up Character
"Manatee"
Image of Pasar Miyoshi's official character "Pote Dad"
Pasar Miyoshi official character
"Pote Dad"
Image of Saitama Prefecture's mascot character "Kobaton"
Saitama Prefecture mascot character
"Kobaton"
Tochigi Prefecture mascot character "Tochimaru-kun" © Image of Tochigi Prefecture
Tochigi Prefecture mascot character
"Tochimaru-kun" ©Tochigi Prefecture
Image of "Lerch-san" from Niigata Prefecture
Niigata Prefecture
"Mr. Lerch"
Image of Uonuma City's official mascot "Uonumamachi"
Uonuma City official mascot
"Uonumatchi"
Urawa Reds club mascot "Ladia" ©URAWA REDS image
Urawa Reds club mascot "Ladia"
©URAWA REDS

④ Reflex game where you can win Kan-Etsu Expressway original goods and more

NEXCO EAST At the booth, depending on the results of the reflex game, visitors will receive special products from Kan-Etsu Expressway, limited edition products from Expressway service area/parking area using materials produced in Niigata Prefecture, as well as original novelty items!

Image of the "Reflex Game"
"Reflex game"
Images of local specialties and novelties
Images of local specialties and novelties

⑤ Tourism promotion by NEXCO EAST and local governments along the line

In addition to promoting our special discount product "Dorawari" and the Northern Kanto Smartphone Stamp Rally, local governments along the line (Saitama Prefecture, Uonuma City, and the Northern Kanto Three Prefectures Wide-Area Tourism Promotion Council) will be promoting attractive tourist spots in each prefecture!

常磐道全線開通10周年記念イベントの様子の写真1
常磐道全線開通10周年記念イベントの様子の写真2
Event commemorating the 10th anniversary of the opening of the entire Joban Expressway (April 19, 2025)

⑥Mini road patrol car and face-out panel

There will be a photo spot for children, a display of a road patrol vehicle (mini), an opportunity to try on a patrol member uniform (mini), and even a face-in panel where they can transform into a Expressway staff member.

Mini road patrol car photo
Image of face-out panel

⑦ Panel display of the effects of Kan-Etsu Expressway construction

We will be holding an exhibition of panels summarizing the effects of the construction of Kan-Etsu Expressway, which will mark the 40th anniversary of its full opening on Thursday, October 2, 2025.

  • Please note that the content may change depending on the situation on the day.

NEXCO EAST Group has positioned the period from 2021 to 2025 as a period for contributing to the achievement of the SDGs and transforming society toward a new future, and is undertaking a variety of initiatives.
We believe that hosting this "40th Anniversary of the Opening of Kan-Etsu Expressway Expressway" event will contribute to SDGs 8 and 17 as a business activity that will lead to the promotion of sustainable tourism and the revitalization of local communities.

Image of SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS logo and SDGs target 8th and 17th logos
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