In 2025, Osaka will be the site of a World Expo that will take place after 55 years since 1970.

　　A series of celebratory events are being held in honor of the one-year countdown to the opening of the Osaka World Expo!

　　As a refresher, the Osaka-Kansai Expo will be held from April 13 to October 13, 2025, a total of 184 days, and will be held on Yumeshima, an artificial island in Osaka Bay, in accordance with the Convention on International Exhibitions, which stipulates that the duration of the exposition must not be shorter than six weeks or longer than six months.

　　After obtaining the right to host the World Expo in 2018, the project began with the consolidation of development resources from various sectors, and on April 13, 2023, construction began on the main venue where the world's largest circular wooden building will be constructed!

　　A total of 1,898 entries were received for the official mascot of the Osaka Expo 2025, and after a careful selection process,"MYAKU-MYAKU" was selected as the winner which looks strange at first glance but becomes more and more appealing the more you look at it.

　　The "MYAKU-MYAKU" image continues the theme of the exhibition, presenting the symbol of Osaka's water capital and its ever-changing appearance, ymbolizing the infinite possibilities of the future.

　　The logo was inspired by the "Tower of the Sun," the symbol of the 1970 Osaka World Expo. The red cells are made up of circles and ellipses of various sizes and shapes, while the five blue nuclei extend from five cherry blossom petals logo of the 1970 World Expo logo, and the white portion of the logo surrounded by the red circles recalls the geographical contours of Osaka and the Kansai region.

　　Regarding the more concerned about the purchase of tickets, I have already prepared the information for you, visitors can buy early bird tickets in advance:

　　Today, I'd like to show you again how the progress of Osaka Expo is going so far~

The China Pavilion

　　The China Pavilion is themed “Building a Community of Life For Man And Nature — Future Society of Green Development”.

　　The exterior design of the pavilion is inspired by bamboo slips and shaped like an unfolded Chinese traditional calligraphy scroll.

　　The Pavilion highlights the Chinese philosophy that humans must respect nature, follow its way, and live in harmony with nature.

Australia Pavilion

　　The theme of the Australia Pavilion is “Chasing the Sun”.

　　The pavilion design celebrates the eucalyptus tree and its blossom, and symbolises Australia’s vibrancy and diversity. Built using reusable and repurposed materials from previous major international events, sustainability is a strong focus at the Australia Pavilion.

Canada Pavilion

　　The concept of the Canada Pavilion is “Regeneration”.

　　It is inspired by the thawing of frozen waterways at the onset of spring. The pavilion’s exterior architecture represents a natural phenomenon seen in Canada called an “ice jam” when ice on the surface of a river melts and flows, creating intriguing ephemeral ice formations. In contrast to the icy exterior, the interior will express Canada’s warmth, openness and optimism. Visitors will discover and experience Canada’s innovation, diversity, and creativity, as well as its commitment to sustainability.

France Pavilion

　　The theme of the France Pavilion is a hymn to love.

　　In Japanese culture, the legend of the red thread refers to the joining of two beings by an invisible, indestructible magic thread attached to their little fingers. The France Pavilion, with its own “red thread”, offers a new vision of the future, one guided by various forms of Love such as “Loving yourself”,“Loving others” and “Loving nature”.

　　From the entrance, its facade will unfold, resembling an open theater stage to the public while preserving an element of mystery. The side facades, like stage curtains, will remain entirely veiled. There will be a garden, revealing itself at the last moment, during the visit from the permanent exhibition.

Germany Pavilion

　　The theme of the Germany Pavilion is Circular Economy, and the title is “Wa! Germany”.

　　“Wa” has three meanings in Japanese:“Wa 輪” means “circle” to express circulation,“Wa 和” means “harmony”, and “Wa わ” means “wow” to express wonder.

　　The German Pavilion is itself an exhibit for circular and sustainable construction. It brings together architecture, landscape, and exhibition into a whole and, through a unique visitor experience, showcases pathways to a circular future.

Italy Pavilion

　　The theme of the Italy Pavilion is “Art regenerates Life”.

　　Art is intended in its broader sense, from craftsmanship to fashion and design, from engineering to research and innovation.Live events and exhibitions will showcase the best of Made in Italy, where high technology merges with tradition.

　　Visitors are greeted at the entrance by a theatre, an homage to Italian creativity.A garden on the rooftop serves as a backdrop for a restaurant, where guests can enjoy Italian cuisine with original ingredients.

Women's Pavilion

　　The Women's Pavilion with Cartier reinforces the Pavilion's manifesto:"When women thrive, humanity thrives."

　　Emphasize that all global citizens must work together to eliminate inequality and create a brighter future.