"I want to see Myaku-Myaku again." If you walked the Osaka/Kansai Expo grounds, you've thought this at least once.
On April 27, 2026, a place that partially grants that wish opened in Umeda, Osaka.
The "EXPO2025 Official Cafe Lapoppo Links Umeda Branch" is a six-month limited-edition official expo cafe (running through October 31), located on the first floor of the LINKS UMEDA shopping complex.
The cafe is operated by Lapoppo Farm (run by Shirohato Foods), the sweet potato sweets specialist behind Myaku-Myaku Yaki — which sold a cumulative 2.6 million units at the Osaka Expo. You can enjoy menus that were popular at the expo grounds, alongside new items exclusive to this location.
I'm planning to visit on May 14. This guide covers what's worth knowing before you go, based on the official press release and on-site coverage from Lmaga.jp.
Cafe Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | EXPO2025 Official Cafe Lapoppo Links Umeda Branch |
| Open Period | April 27 (Mon) – October 31 (Sat), 2026 / approx. 6 months |
| Location | LINKS UMEDA 1F (1-1 Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka) |
| Hours | 10:00 – 21:00 (last order: dine-in 20:00, takeout 21:00) |
| Floor Area | Approx. 108.87 m² |
| Operator | Shirohato Foods Co., Ltd. (Lapoppo Farm) |
| Dine-in | Reservation only (advance payment + date/time required) |
| Takeout | No reservation required (some items have limited quantities) |
| Reservation Site | https://lapoppo.com/expo2025-oc/ |
| Phone | 080-6079-8950 |
| Myaku-Myaku Visits | None (the character itself does not visit the cafe) |
After a successful 4-day pop-up at "KITTE Osaka" in February 2026, the team scaled up to this 6-month long-term run.
Menu #1: Dine-in (Reservation Only, ~¥4,950)
The dine-in menu is delightfully simple: two plate options, both ¥4,950.
A: Myaku-Myaku Imo Burger Plate (¥4,950)
A plate centred on a sweet potato burger styled after Myaku-Myaku.
B: Myaku-Myaku Imo Sweets Plate (¥4,950)
A more elaborate dessert-forward plate. According to Lmaga.jp's coverage, the plate works out to roughly the following individual prices:
- EXPO2025 Bun (¥843)
- Myaku-Myaku Mini Soft Serve (full-size single: ¥1,188)
- Choice of drink (¥756–¥1,100)
- Myaku-Myaku Mug (other items in the ¥1,600–¥1,700 range)
- Potato apple pie sandwich, candied sweet potato, Myaku-Myaku coaster, secret limited goods
The "Three Souvenirs Included" Value Argument
Both plates come with a mug, sticker, and a limited goods item (which rotates over time) that you can take home. The placemat and plastic cup are also yours to keep.
Considering a Myaku-Myaku mug at the expo grounds cost close to ¥2,000, viewing the plate as "souvenirs + meal" makes the price feel reasonable. In fact, a woman in her 50s told Lmaga.jp: "There's plenty of food and you get a mug — I think it's just about the right price."
For anyone trained in expo-grounds pricing, ¥4,950 might land softer than expected.
Menu #2: Takeout (No Reservation, ¥735–¥1,383)
| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| Myaku-Myaku Potato Apple Pie | ¥735 |
| Myaku-Myaku Cheesecake | ¥843 |
| EXPO2025 Bun (4-pack) | ¥843 |
| Myaku-Myaku Bubbly Soda | ¥972 |
| Myaku-Myaku Yaki | ¥1,383 |
| Mocchiri Myaku-Myaku Yaki | ¥1,383 |
The expo-favourite Myaku-Myaku Yaki will rotate through different colours by season — collecting variants over the 6-month run could be its own quiet hobby.
Takeout doesn't require a reservation, but certain items have daily quantity limits, so go early if you're after a specific product.
Reservations (Dine-in)
Dine-in is fully prepaid and requires a reservation in advance.
Reservation Site
Reservation Timing
Reservations opened at 13:00 on April 21, 2026. Reservations through May 11 are already fully booked (as of the April 27 opening-day coverage). The booking window for May 12–31 opened at midnight on May 1 — I booked mine right at 0:00.
Weekends fill up quickly. Once your dates are set, book early.
Access
1-1 Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka — LINKS UMEDA 1F
| From | Walk Time |
|---|---|
| Hankyu Umeda Station | About 4 min |
| JR Osaka Station | About 6 min |
| Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, Umeda Station | About 5 min |
LINKS UMEDA is steps from the major Umeda stations — easy to drop into during a sightseeing or shopping run.
Pre-Visit Checklist
- For dine-in, reserve a date/time and prepay on the reservation site
- Even for takeout, popular items are quantity-limited — go early
- Myaku-Myaku itself does not visit the cafe (per official announcement)
- Check the official Instagram in advance for the current Myaku-Myaku Yaki seasonal colour
- Treat the ¥4,950 dine-in plate as "meal + 3 souvenirs included" when you book
Summary
The EXPO2025 Official Cafe Lapoppo Links Umeda Branch is a 6-month limited cafe that brings the energy of the expo grounds into central Umeda.
- April 27 – October 31, 2026 @ LINKS UMEDA 1F
- Dine-in fully reserved / 2 plate options at ¥4,950 (3 souvenir items included)
- Takeout walk-in / ¥735–¥1,383 range
- Run by Lapoppo Farm, the team behind the expo's famous Myaku-Myaku Yaki
- 4 min from Hankyu Umeda / 6 min from JR Osaka
- Myaku-Myaku itself does not visit
I'm planning to visit on May 14. After my visit I'll publish a separate experience article covering what the dine-in plate is actually like, the souvenirs, and the atmosphere inside.
If you're planning your May around filling the post-expo void, this is one of the strongest options.
Information is current as of May 1, 2026. Prices, availability, and hours may change — please check the official reservation site for the latest.
This article is based on coverage by Lmaga.jp (April 27, 2026) and the official EXPO 2025 press release (April 21, 2026).
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