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Osaka Expo 2025 pavilions | Discover 150+ global showcases

At Osaka Expo 2025, you’ll find a wide variety of pavilions showcasing innovation, culture, and collaboration from around the world. They are divided into five types: Signature Pavilions, Domestic Pavilions, Pavilions for the Private Sectors, Future Society Showcase, and Official Participants Pavilions.

Read on to discover the must-see highlights across all categories.

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.

Frequently asked questions about Osaka Expo 2025 pavilions

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.

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