Do I need to book in advance to visit pavilions?

While some pavilions accept walk-in visitors, many require reservations due to limited capacity. It's advisable to check each pavilion's reservation requirements before your visit.

How can I make a reservation for a pavilion or event?

Reservations can be made through the official Expo 2025 website or via the Expo 2025 mobile app. Some pavilions may also offer on-site registration on the day of your visit, subject to availability.

Can I use the same Expo ID for multiple people?

Each visitor should have their own Expo ID for ticket purchases and reservations. However, family members or groups can link their IDs for easier management of tickets and reservations.

How can I check the waiting times for pavilions?

Waiting times for pavilions can be checked through the Expo 2025 mobile app or on the official website. This allows you to plan your visits to minimize wait times.

Can I visit multiple pavilions in one day?

Yes, but scheduling is recommended. Some high-demand pavilions require timed entries, so you may need to plan your route and reservation times to see all your chosen pavilions efficiently.

What are the operating hours of pavilions?

Pavilion hours vary by location and type. Most pavilions are open during the main Expo hours, but some may close earlier or have specific entry windows for reservations. Always check the official schedule before your visit.

Can children and families visit all pavilions?

Most pavilions are family-friendly, with some specifically designed for children, such as the Panasonic “NOMO NO KUNI” pavilion.

What should I bring for pavilion visits?

Visitors are advised to carry a digital or printed ticket/reservation, a charged mobile device (for app guidance and QR scanning), and water or snacks. Comfortable shoes are recommended as walking distances can be long across the Expo site.

Osaka Expo 2025 Pavilions | 150+ Country & Theme Exhibits

Signature pavilions at Osaka Expo 2025

Shaped by eight leading producers from diverse fields, these pavilions push the boundaries of creativity and thought. They invite you to explore different perspectives on life and deepen your understanding of the world around you.

Dynamic Equilibrium of Life

Theme: Quest of Life
Producer: Fukuoka Shin-Ichi (Biologist, Aoyama Gakuin University)

A pavilion exploring the delicate balance of ecosystems and life’s interdependencies, grounded in biological insight and scientific discovery.

Live Earth Journey

Theme: Totality of Life
Producer: Kawamori Shoji (Animation director & mechanic designer)

You step into a sweeping narrative that intertwines life in motion — animated, mechanical, and human — highlighting life's total experience.

Dialogue Theater – sign of life –

Theme: Embracing Lives
Producer: Kawase Naomi (Filmmaker)

A cinematic space built for introspection and human connection, inviting you to reflect on the stories and emotions we all share.

Earth Mart

Theme: Cycle of Lives
Producer: Koyama Kundo (Broadcast writer & scriptwriter)

Here, life’s cycles are brought to marketplace life, weaving narratives that reflect continuity, change, and communal experience.

Future of Life

Theme: Amplification of Lives
Producer: Ishiguro Hiroshi (Professor, Osaka University & ATR Hiroshi Ishiguro Laboratories)

A forward-looking pavilion where human-technology interfaces, especially android innovation, amplify what it means to live and relate.

Playground of Life: Jellyfish Pavilion

Theme: Invigorating Lives
Producer: Nakajima Sachiko (Musician, mathematician & STEAM educator)

A playful, immersive experience inspired by jellyfish movement, aimed at sparking wonder and joy across scientific and artistic dimensions.

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Theme: Forging Lives
Producer: Ochiai Yoichi (Media artist)

A mirrored, mesmerizing architectural spectacle embodying “Digital Nature”—a sensory, reflective realm using cutting-edge media art.

Better Co-Being

Theme: Resonance of Lives
Producer: Miyata Hiroaki (Professor, Keio University)

A pavilion designed to resonate with you on a shared frequency, celebrating connectedness and mutual well-being in life’s tapestry.

Domestic pavilions at Osaka Expo 2025

Alongside international showcases, the Domestic Pavilions shine a spotlight on Japan’s own stories, innovations, and cultural values.

Japan Pavilion

Step inside the country’s flagship pavilion and experience how Japan envisions the future of life, blending its cultural heritage with cutting-edge technology and sustainable design.

Women’s Pavilion (in collaboration with Cartier)

This pavilion celebrates women’s contributions to shaping society, with powerful exhibits that highlight equality, empowerment, and new opportunities for future generations.

Osaka Healthcare Pavilion

A hub of medical and wellness innovation, this pavilion explores Japan’s advances in healthcare, longevity, and quality of life—core themes for a nation leading in life sciences.

Kansai Pavilion

Dedicated to the Expo’s host region, the Kansai Pavilion showcases local culture, industry, and creativity, offering you an authentic taste of the area’s unique identity.

Must-see pavilions for the private sectors

These pavilions bring company-driven creativity and innovation to life, each offering a unique immersive experience and are especially popular for their interactive and impactful exhibits

NTT Pavilion “Natural”

Step into a space where real and virtual worlds merge through IOWN technology. You experience ultra-realistic 3D video, sound, and tactile sensations, seeing firsthand how communication technology can transform society.

PASONA NATUREVERSE

Explore exhibits that showcase agricultural and life science innovations. You can see a beating heart made from iPS cells and learn how biotechnology and sustainability shape future lifestyles.

Sumitomo Pavilion

Walk through a forest-themed space constructed from Sumitomo’s own timber. The pavilion demonstrates forestry technologies, resource recycling, and how nature and digital tech can coexist.

GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION

Take a journey from the “terminal” to the “Star Jabalow” space station. The multi-phase experience ends with a 17-meter life-size Gundam statue and showcases robotics, space development, and problem-solving technologies.

Panasonic Group Pavilion “NOMO NO KUNI”

Move through interactive, play-based zones designed for children. You discover creativity and learn about future energy, environmental, and lifestyle innovations through hands-on exhibits.

BLUE OCEAN DOME

Experience ocean-focused innovation in a pavilion designed by Shigeru Ban with creative direction by Kenya Hara. You learn about marine environmental restoration and ocean resource recycling projects.

Future Society Showcase

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What is it?

The Future Society Showcase is where you see the boldest visions of tomorrow come alive at Osaka Expo 2025. It turns abstract concepts like sustainability, digital living, and next-generation transport into real experiences you can interact with.

Digital

In the Digital zone, smart systems are designed to make your life easier and more connected. A personal agent guides your journey through the Expo, tailoring information to your interests. Automatic translation technology breaks down language barriers instantly, allowing seamless communication between people from around the world.

Virtual

The Virtual zone lets you experience the Expo site in a completely new way. Using digital twins, you can explore a detailed virtual replica of the grounds, interact with exhibits, and even connect with other visitors online. blurring the line between the physical and the digital Expo.

Green

At the Green zone, sustainability takes center stage. The highlight is the Carbon Recycle Factory, where you’ll see how carbon emissions can be captured and reused as valuable resources. It’s a practical demonstration of how circular systems can reduce environmental impact while supporting modern life.

Smart Mobility

The Smart Mobility zone showcases the future of transport with a focus on clean energy. Ride electric buses around the site and see how hydrogen fuel powers a state-of-the-art ship. Both demonstrate how zero-emission travel can be integrated into daily life, paving the way for a more sustainable future.

Future Life

The Future Life Expo lets you explore interactive projects that envision the cities of tomorrow. You can engage with 15 attractions covering urban mobility, energy, food and agriculture, and manufacturing, all designed to show how technology can create happier, more sustainable cities.

Art Expo

The Art Expo immerses you in installations and performances that merge art, technology, and nature. Visit the Water Plaza to experience fountains choreographed with light and sound, stroll through the Forest of Tranquility to feel the calming influence of nature, and witness projection mapping that animates the EXPO Hall exterior.

Most popular official participants' pavilions

USA Pavilion

Theme: Imagine what we can create together

Explore five immersive exhibits showcasing American leadership in technology, space exploration, education, culture, and entrepreneurship. The pavilion features two triangular buildings with a wooden facade and a suspended cube, inviting visitors to think in new ways about what is possible.

China Pavilion

Theme: Building a community of life for man and nature

Experience a pavilion inspired by bamboo slips and shaped like an unfolded Chinese traditional calligraphy scroll. The exhibit highlights China's philosophy of respecting nature and living in harmony with it, showcasing sustainable development practices.

Saudi Arabia Pavilion

Theme: Together for a better future

Discover Saudi Arabia's rich traditions and its vision for a sustainable future. The pavilion design reflects traditional urban structures, offering an immersive journey through the Kingdom's culture and its ongoing transformation.

Egypt Pavilion

Theme: Legacy empowering the future

Journey through Egypt's ancient civilization and modern achievements, including national projects like the New Administrative Capital and the Grand Egyptian Museum. The pavilion emphasizes Egypt's role as a hub of heritage, innovation, and sustainable development.

Italy Pavilion

Theme: Art regenerates life

Designed by architect Mario Cucinella, this pavilion embodies the theme of "Art Reborns Life," reflecting Italy's rich artistic heritage and its commitment to sustainable design. Visitors can experience the fusion of art and innovation in a uniquely Italian context.

Austria Pavilion

Theme: Composing the future

Inspired by Vienna's musical legacy, the Austrian Pavilion features a magnificent spiral structure resembling a musical score. It offers visitors an immersive experience that harmonizes art, technology, and sustainability.

France Pavilion

Theme: A hymn to love

Explore France's vision for a harmonious future where humanity and nature coexist. The pavilion presents innovative solutions for sustainable living, highlighting France's commitment to environmental stewardship.

Netherlands Pavilion

*Theme: Creating a new dawn together on common ground*

The Dutch Pavilion, known as "The Greenhouse," showcases innovative agricultural practices and sustainable food systems. Visitors can learn about the Netherlands' efforts in creating a sustainable and food-secure future.