What included in the registration fee
- Welcome Reception
- Opening ceremony
- Lunch Party
- Lectures
- Tea Break, lunch
- Day Tour
- Rose Expo FUKUYAMA 2025

What NOT included in the registration fee (extra registrations & charges)
- Farewell Dinner and Awards Presentation
- Pre Tours / Post Tours
- Friends’ Dinner (invited only)

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On the evening of the first day of the convention, a Welcome Reception will be held to warmly welcome the participants to "Fukuyama, the city of roses". This party will be held outdoor with a view of Fukuyama Castle.

As an event that signifies the start of the main convention, an opening ceremony will be held in a splendid fashion. During the ceremony, you will be welcomed with performances that showcase the culture of Japan and Fukuyama.

A lunch party will be held on May 19 for convention attendees to enjoy together surrounded by blooming roses.

Lectures will be conducted by researchers and experts from various countries on topics such as rose botany, cultivation, breeding, history, and culture, presenting the latest information and research findings on roses.

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Delegates can join in the fascinating Day Tours from 3rd to 6th day of the Convention.
On May 22, a tour titled ‘Full of Peace and Culture, “The city of Water” Hiroshima’ is planned. For the other days, you can choose your preferred tour from 4 available courses
Every tour provides opportunities to experience how rose-themed community development has become deeply ingrained in the lives of Fukuyama’s citizens. You will also visit local rose gardens, where you can interact with the residents and learn about their connection to roses.
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On May 21,desaignated as ‘Rose Day’, by Fukuyama City, a special event called ‘Fukuyama Street Dining’ will be held. During this event, you can enjoy interactions with locals while savoring a variety of local and international wine and cuisines. Musical performances will fill the streets near the Convention venue, creating a lively and memorable atmosphere.

The Friends' Dinner is a gathering of members of "Friends of the Federation," a group that supports the activities of the World Federation of Rose Societies through member donations. This enjoyable social event takes place during each convention. For this convention, a dinner will be held at a scenic location that represents Fukuyama.
* invited only

On the final day of the Convention, a Farewell Dinner will be held. During this event, highlights include the presentation of the Award of Garden Excellence and the Literary Award, the announcement of the International Townscape Rose Trials results, and the ceremonial handover of the WFRS’s flag to the next host city.
This memorable evening event will mark the official conclusion of World Rose Convention.

Committees and meetings such as the Awards Committee, Convention Liaison Committee, Heritage Rose Committee, Classification and Registration Committee, and Publications Committee, as well as council and executive meetings, will be held. In these meetings, decisions will be made regarding the next host city and the Award of Garden Excellence.

Running parallel to the convention lectures, it includes visits to tourist attractions, unique cultural experiences in Japan, as well as opportunities for shopping and dining.

Before and after the convention, specially arranged tours will take you to award-winning rose gardens, including those recognized with the Award of Garden Excellence. you can also visit other stunning rose gardens across Japan. In addition to rose gardens, there are the choices to famous cultural and historical sites, as well as the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. These tours offer you unique experiences that highlight the best of Japan’s culture and beauty.

Pre-Tours will take place before the main Convention, offering you the chance to explore prominent rose gardens in western Japan. These tours include opportunities to admire native Japanese roses such as Rosa sambucina and Rosa multiflora var. adenochaeta. In addition, you will visit exclusive destinations available only during this period, including the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, and the Setouchi Triennale, a contemporary art festival.

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After the main Convention, Post-Tours will take you to renowned rose gardens in eastern Japan. These tours include visit to several gardens that have received the Award of Garden Excellence, allowing you to fully immerse youself in the captivating beauty of roses.

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Alongside the World Rose Convention, Rose Expo FUKUYAMA 2025 will be held, taking visitors to the journey through the world of roses.
The event will feature a variety of attractions, including talks by notable personalities, rose gardens designed by acclaimed floral designers, and a marketplace showcasing an array of rose-themed products.

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