Osaka World Expo 2025 The Final Stretch of the World’s Future Showcase in Osaka
Don’t miss the chance to experience cutting-edge innovations at the final stretch of Osaka World Expo 2025, also known as World Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai. This year’s highlight runs from April 13 to October 13, 2025, on the man-made Yumeshimanaka Island, located at the mouth of the Yodo River. Under the central theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” the Expo presents a bold vision of a sustainable future with improved quality of life for all.
Visitors will explore exhibitions from over 150 countries and international organizations, featuring Pavilions that showcase each nation’s culture, identity, and advanced technologies. Highlights include innovations in smart city development, environmental solutions, and futuristic lifestyles.
Highlight Pavilions
Thailand Pavilion
Thailand presents “Thailand Connecting Lives for Greatest Happiness,” reflecting the nation’s unique approach to connecting life and happiness. The Pavilion blends traditional Thai architecture with contemporary design, using natural materials like wood and stone to harmonize with the environment. Highlights include Thai traditional medicine, wellness tourism, and food innovation, positioning Thailand as an international health hub. The exhibition “VIMANA THAI” captures the warmth and friendliness of Thai culture through iconic smiles and hospitality.
Germany Pavilion
Germany showcases sustainable urban development under the theme “Circular Economy” or “Wa! Germany”—a play on the Japanese word “Wa,” symbolizing harmony, circulation, and excitement. The Pavilion is a living exhibition integrating architecture, landscapes, and interactive displays to illustrate practical, eco-efficient solutions for the cities of tomorrow.
Belgium Pavilion
Belgium highlights the concept “Think Small to Make a Difference,” focusing on small-scale innovations that can create a significant positive impact. The Pavilion features modern European design, showcasing futuristic food technologies such as lab-grown meat, insect protein, and vertical farming, alongside contemporary music and art performances.
Singapore Pavilion
Singapore’s Pavilion, themed “Nature. Nurture. Future,” presents a smart city that combines lush greenery with advanced technology. The exhibition is divided into zones highlighting nature, environment, and urban innovation. The Pavilion’s architecture incorporates plants and rainwater recycling systems, while AR/VR technology allows visitors to experience a sustainable “city of the future” firsthand.
Saudi Arabia Pavilion
Saudi Arabia presents “The Vision of a Vibrant Society,” showcasing the nation’s transition toward a green economy and modern society. The Pavilion’s geometric design reflects Islamic art, enhanced with large-scale multimedia displays illustrating clean energy development, smart cities, and mega-projects such as NEOM City, the E-Sport World Cup, and other major international sports events.
France Pavilion
The France Pavilion celebrates innovation, creativity, and sustainable living under the theme “Art of Sustainable Innovation.” Visitors can explore cutting-edge French technologies, from eco-friendly urban solutions to advanced renewable energy systems. The Pavilion blends modern architectural design with interactive exhibits that highlight France’s contributions to green mobility, smart cities, and climate-conscious lifestyles. Cultural elements, including French art, design, and gastronomy, are woven throughout the space, offering an immersive experience that reflects France’s vision for a harmonious and sustainable future.
Tech World Pavilion
The Tech World Pavilion brings together cutting-edge innovations from leading global companies and research institutes. Exhibits include IPC chips, AI, robotics, modern medical technology, futuristic materials, and space technologies. Visitors can try out devices, explore practical applications, and glimpse the transformative potential of these technologies in the coming decades.
Pasona Pavilion
The Pasona Group from Japan presents “Sustainable Work and Living,” brought to life by their friendly mascot Astro Man. The Pavilion emphasizes a balance between work and quality of life, blending natural elements with space-inspired design. Exhibits include urban agriculture innovations, renewable energy, prototype replacement cells, and robotic arm and leg tools that enhance flexible working. Together, these features reflect a vision for a happier and more sustainable society.
In addition to the cutting-edge Pavilions showcasing each country’s innovations, the event also features the rooftop garden of the Grand Ring, where visitors can enjoy panoramic views and the vibrant atmosphere from above. From this vantage point, they can take in the layout of the various Pavilions across the Expo, creating a fully immersive experience that combines innovation, beauty, and inspiration for the future of our world.