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The world's next biggest event is coming to Osaka!

When: April 13- October 13, 2025 (184 days)

Where: Yumeshima Island, Osaka

Opening on April 13, 2025, Expo 2025 will see the operation of pavilions from countries around the world showcasing the latest innovation and solutions for some of society’s modern challenges under a unified theme. Expo 2025 features the theme of “Designing Future Society for our Lives,” and will take place within the giant, wooden structure known as the Grand Ring, which will be one of the world’s largest wooden structures.

The Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau is working with the Expo organizers to ensure its success and help visitors from around the world fully enjoy the best that this world-class event has to offer! Come to Osaka and see the world’s latest innovations and most exciting trends.

• Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai is on its way.

  Expo 2025 will be held on the island of Yumeshima in the bay of Osaka and expects 150 countries and regions and 25 international organizations to participate. The event will also receive an anticipated 28.2 million visitors over its six months. As the successor to Expo '70 in Osaka held 55 years before, Expo 2025 is being developed under the theme of “Designing Future Society for our Lives.” Aiming to contribute to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, the Expo will also be a catalyst to help society develop into the ideal "Society 5.0," a proposed step beyond the information society (Society 4.0) whose members have mutual respect for each other, transcending generations, and in which each and every person can lead an active and enjoyable life.

  

  

  

  

  Images ©Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition

  For more information on Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai:

  • Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition