EXPO 2025 OSAKA - MORE IMAGES FROM AROUND THE SITE

The primary access to the EXPO site is from a new station built at the end of a subway extension connecting the EXPO site to the city

The EXPO site, like the Dubai EXPO, is organized by separate theme areas. All the national pavilions are located within the Grand Ring, a large mass timber multi-storey structure that encircles the site.

Unlike the Dubai EXPO, it is difficult to get around the Osaka site. These people movers travel around the outside of the Grand Ring, but there are only 6 stops along the 2 km route. There need to be more. While electric tricycles are available by lottery, they cannot be rented. Another failing. More transportation options are needed, especially for old men like me.

A large landscaped area can be found in the centre of the grand ring, which provides a nice space to rest and relax

Some of the national pavilions are most impressive. 

A view of the site from the walkway atop of the Grand Ring.

While most of the visitors were domestic, others had travelled from afar, like these gentlemen who were everywhere at the Dubai EXPO.

The Philippines pavilion was one of the most beautiful, especially at night.

The Shining Hat serves as the main EXPO hall and theatre. The opening ceremonies were held inside and theatrical and other events take place nightly.

At night, the Shining Hat becomes a constantly changing giant screen for image projection.

The Japan pavilion is most impressive, by day and by night.

One of many pieces of public art that can be found around the site.

The US pavilion, with its giant screens, is next to the French Pavilion

Views from the top of the Grand Ring. As was the case in Dubai, a lot of the pavilions incorporate extensive amounts of wood. All of these pavilions, along with the Grand Ring, will be dismantled after the fair is over.

The Chinese pavilion is one of the most impressive, both inside and out.