The city of Osaka, the economic and cultural epicenter of the Kansai region, is being rapidly transformed to host the World Expo, which will be held from April 13 to October 13, 2025 on the artificial island of Yumeshima. Covering an area of more than 150 hectares, the venue will house pavilions from more than 150 countries and organizations, along with themed spaces focusing on technology, culture, sustainability and international cooperation.
During this preview phase, visitors have been able to tour completed areas of the venue, interact with some of the first exhibition content and experience the architectural and technological vision that distinguishes this edition. Highlights include immersive installations, smart mobility prototypes, integrated green spaces and pavilions that combine cutting-edge design with sustainable materials. This opening has also served as a pilot stage to test circulation flows, logistics services and digital tools that will be used on a large scale in 2025.
Osaka Expo 2025 aims not only to present innovative solutions, but also to serve as a living laboratory to explore new models of society. With a human-centered approach and an inclusive vision, the event seeks to foster partnerships that will advance healthier lives, a more collaborative economy and a more livable planet. The choice of Japan as host country makes particular sense in this context, given its tradition of technological excellence, organizational capacity and commitment to sustainable development.
Japanese authorities have stressed that this exhibition will also be a catalyst for post-pandemic economic recovery, both domestically and internationally. It is estimated that the event will attract more than 28 million visitors and generate a significant economic impact in sectors such as tourism, innovation, infrastructure and culture. Osaka also hopes to consolidate its position as a global destination and gateway to Asia for the exchange of ideas, business and talent.
The early opening of the precinct has not only shown the progress of the works, but has also been an invitation to imagine the future. Families, students, professionals and tourists have been able to connect with the essence of an Expo that promises to mark a new stage in the history of universal expositions. With a year to go, the organization will continue to fine-tune logistical details and develop unique experiences to make the visit a transformative journey.
As the opening date approaches, Expo Osaka 2025 is projected to be a global platform for sharing knowledge, inspiring collective solutions and rethinking humanity's role in an increasingly interconnected world. The countdown has begun, and the world has a date with the future in the heart of Japan.
