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Osaka slated to host Expo 2025 in April

Expo 2025, the world's next biggest event, is almost here

Jan 9, 2025

japan_expo — Photo: Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai will be held for 184 days from April 13 to October 13, 2025, on the island of Yumeshima in Osaka Bay. This event comes 55 years after Japan’s very first World Expo in 1970, also held in Osaka. With an estimated 28.2 million visitors, Expo 2025 is expected to draw guests and travellers from around the world. The theme of Expo 2025 is “Designing the Future Society for Our Lives,” aiming to contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and achieve Society 5.0, Japan’s national vision for a future society that aims to integrate technologies into existing society.

Information on national pavilions and the eye-catching wooden ring called the Grand Ring Roof has already been released, generating much anticipation. The Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau collaborates with the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition to promote this event so that visitors from around the world can have a truly unique World Expo experience.

Pavilions

As of December 2024, 161 countries/ regions and 9 international organizations have officially declared their participation in Expo 2025. The event will also feature 13 pavilions from the private sector, in addition to the Japan Pavilion, Women’s Pavilion, Osaka Healthcare Pavilion, Kansai Pavilion, and the Signature Pavilions, led by eight producers, located at the centre of the Expo venue. Each country will have either an independent or shared pavilion, where they will showcase the latest innovations from their region.

The Osaka Healthcare Pavilion, jointly exhibited by Osaka Prefecture and Osaka City with universities, companies, and other organizations, will provide an exhibition experience aimed at visitors of all ages, under the theme of “REBORN”, from the perspectives of life and health. Visitors will be able to take a peek at their future selves based on their Personal Health Record (PHR) and experience future food and healthcare.

See the participating countries here

Events

Expect a wild array of exciting events daily, offering opportunities for fun, learning, and new discoveries. Throughout the World Expo, each of the official participating countries, regions, and international organizations will host a National Day or Special Day. These serve to celebrate the participation of each nation, deepen understanding of their cultures, and promote international goodwill. These Days will feature ceremonies and cultural events, inviting domestic and foreign dignitaries as well as general visitors to experience diverse cultures. Additionally, a nightly water show titled “A Symphony of Blue and the Rainbow” will be held on the water plaza, south of the signature Grand Roof Ring, featuring a mesmerizing blend of water, air, light, fire, visuals, and music. Japanese singer Ado will also hold a special opening live performance at the outdoor Expo Arena to commemorate the grand opening of the World Expo on April 13, 2025.