The site: Yumeshima artificial island
The exhibition site is located in Yumeshima, an artificial island in Osaka Bay, offering visitors a view of the Seto Inland Sea. With an area of 1.55 km², the site will have a central pavilion area, with water to the south and greenery to the west. The main circulation path, which provides access to all parts of the site, is designed to create a loop, ensuring clarity and offering various views. The site will feature squares of different sizes for vibrant events.
The symbol of Expo 2025 Osaka: The Ring
With an area of about 60,000 square meters and a height of 20 meters, “The Grand Ring”, the symbol of Expo 2025 Osaka, will be one of the largest wooden structures in the world. Designed by architect Sōsuke Fujimoto, it represents the philosophy of the World Expo: “United in diversity”. Visitors will be able to walk on the structure and enjoy views of the entire exhibition site.
The theme of Expo 2025 Osaka
People's Living Lab
Expo 2025 Osaka is conceived as a “People’s Living Lab”, a space to present ideas, approaches, and solutions that can help the international community achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for a better future for everyone.
True to the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives", the mission of this Expo is to encourage all human beings on this planet to reflect more deeply on how they choose to live and how each of us can contribute to better coexistence. The aim is to guide the international community in co-creating a sustainable society that supports the ideas of individuals about how they want to live.
The Expo takes place at a time when new social challenges are emerging, such as the growing economic divide and intensifying conflicts, alongside the evolution of scientific technologies, including artificial intelligence and biotechnology.
Sub-themes
The three sub-themes of Expo 2025 Osaka are “Saving Lives”, “Empowering Lives”, and “Connecting Lives”, corresponding to different areas of the site.
Theme Weeks
April 25 - May 6
CO-CREATING CULTURES FOR THE FUTURE WEEK
What do we need to do for diverse cultures to resonate and co-create cultures for the future?
May 15 - 26
THE FUTURE OF COMMUNITY AND MOBILITY WEEK
What is a community where we can live as we are?
June 5 - 16
NECESSITIES OF LIFE: FOOD, CLOTHING AND SHELTER WEEK
What do we need to do to realize a future where everyone has access to food, clothing and shelter?
June 20 - July 1
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING WEEK
How do we realize a society where the well-being of each person resonates?
July 17 - 28
LEARNING AND PLAYING WEEK
What should humans learn in the era of Artificial Intelligence?
August 1 - 12
PEACE, HUMAN SECURITY AND DIGNITY WEEK
What do we do to realize a world where discrimination is eliminated and people respect each other?
September 17 - 28
THE FUTURE OF THE EARTH AND BIODIVERSITY WEEK
What do we do to preserve the earth for future generations with abundant and diverse life?
October 2 - 12
SDGS+BEYOND: FUTURE SOCIETY FOR LIFE WEEK
Can we achieve the SDGs? What do we do beyond the goals?
Expo, Japan, and Osaka
The relationship between Expo, Japan, and Osaka has lasted more than half a century.
The first World Expo held in Osaka was in 1970, marking the first international exhibition held in Asia.
Japan presented itself as a rapidly growing economy, eager to recover from the severe damage of World War II.
The 1970 Expo was a great success, and Japan, along with Asia, began to symbolize economic growth and cutting-edge technology. In 1990, Osaka also hosted the International Garden and Greenery Exposition, while in 2005, Aichi Prefecture hosted a World Expo centered around the theme “The Wisdom of Nature”.
