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EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
Overview
Japan has been elected as the host country of World Expo 2025.
| Exposition Title and Logo | EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
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|---|---|
| Proposed Schedule | April 13 - October 13, 2025 (184 days) |
| Location | Yumeshima, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Kansai |
| Theme | Designing Future Society for Our Lives |
| Subthemes | Saving Lives Empowering Lives Connecting Lives |
| Expected Total Number of Visitors | Approximately 28 million visitors |
Registration Dossier Concerning the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
On December 27, 2019 Japan submitted the Registration Dossier of the 2025 World Exposition in Japan, named as the “Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan” to the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE).
| Overview | Regarding the Registration Dossier (in Japanese) |
| Full Texit | Registration Dossier –All chapters (English) |
| Registration Dossier –Tous les chapitres (francais) |
Full Text of the Bid Dossier
On September 25, 2017, Japan submitted a bid dossier, the document outlining the proposed plan, to the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) to host the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai.
| Overview | Regarding the Bid Dossier (in Japanese) |
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| Summary of each chapter in the Bid Dossier (in Japanese) |
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| Full Texit | Bid Dossier –All chapters (English) |
| Bid Dossier –Tous les chapitres (francais) |
Brochure
METI releases Japan’s candidate brochures to host the 2025 World Expo in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian and Portuguese.
One World, in Osaka, Kansai:
- English version(PDF:5,787KB)
- French version(PDF:5,652KB)
- Spanish version(PDF:5,913KB)
- Arabic version(PDF:5,489KB)
- Russian version(PDF:5,806KB)
- Portuguese version(PDF:5,899KB)
the Assistance Programme for Developing Countries
- English version(PDF:950KB)
- French version(PDF:1,320KB)
- Russian version(PDF:1,269KB)
- Spanish version(PDF:1,340KB)
- Arabic version(PDF:1,230KB)
- Portuguese version(PDF:1,379KB)
Press Releases and Related Information
- Experience-based Events and Displays to Promote PHR Data Utilization on the Theme “Unlock a New Wellness Era with PHR” Held at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai (July 10, 2025)
- Japan Day Held at Expo 2025, Osaka, Kansai, Japan (July 7, 2025)
- Decision Taken to Broadcast and Live-Stream the Expo 2025 Japan Day Official Ceremony and Event (June 27, 2025)
- Parade to be Held on Japan Day at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (June 26, 2025)
- Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince and Crown Princess Akishino to Appear at Japan Day of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai (June 19, 2025)
- Public Announcement of the Program for the Japan Day Official Ceremony and Event at Expo 2025, Osaka, Kansai, Japan (June 13, 2025)
- Participating Companies Selected for VOYAGE TO THE FUTURE -Japanese SMEs Tackle Social Issues for a Better Tomorrow, an Interactive Exhibition to Be Held at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (May 23, 2025)
- Japan Day Official Ceremony and Event to Be Held at Expo 2025, Osaka, Kansai, Japan on July 3 (May 23, 2025)
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister Takeuchi Visits Osaka Prefecture on the Co-operative Republic of Guyana’s National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai (May 1, 2025)
- Special Website “Unlock a New Wellness Era with PHR” Opened for the Provision of Hands-on Experience of PHR-Based Services at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (April 30, 2025)
- Minister Muto Holds Meeting with Mr. Dimitri S. Kerkentzes, Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) (April 4, 2025)
- Ms. Fujiwara Norika to Serve as Honorary Director of the Japan Pavilion (March 5, 2025)
- Experience-Based Demonstration Event for Users of PHR Services Held as Effort in the Lead up to Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai (February 19, 2025)
- Introduction of Plant Area in Japanese Government Pavilion and Displays Related to Universe (Third Round of Publication of Displays) (January 14, 2025)
- Introduction of Factory Area in Japanese Government Pavilion (Second Round of Publication of Displays) (December 23, 2024)
- Exclusive Uniform for Attendants of the Japanese Government Pavilion Chosen (First Round of Publication of Displays) (October 17, 2024)
- Introduction of the Farm Area in the Japanese Government Pavilion (First Round of Publication of Displays) (Septemer 20, 2024)
- Minister Saito Holds Meeting with Mr. Dimitri S. Kerkentzes, Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE)(August 30, 2024)
- Minister Saito Holds Meeting with Mr. Dimitri S. Kerkentzes, Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE)(June 24, 2024)
- Minister Saito and State Minister Kozuki Hold Meeting with Mr. Dimitri S. Kerkentzes, Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) (April 8, 2024)
- 2025 World Exposition in Japan (Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan) Advance Sales of Admission Tickets Available Now (November 30, 2023)
- Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with Mr. Dimitri S. Kerkentzes, Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) (September 21, 2023)
- Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for the Japanese Government Pavilion (Japan Pavilion) at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (September 11, 2023)
- METI Minister Nishimura Visits Osaka Prefecture, Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, and Visits Panasonic Holdings Corporation to Observe Automated Delivery Robots (April 13, 2023)
- METI Opens Official Website for the Japanese Government Pavilion (Japan Pavilion) at the 2025 World Exposition in Japan (Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan) (April 13, 2023)
- Name, Concept and Design for the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Women's Pavilion Announced (March 8, 2023)
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International Exhibitions Promotion Office, Commerce and Service Industry Policy Group
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Last updated:2025-08-08