Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan will feature a diverse array of events designed to be thrilling and exciting while also providing opportunities to learn and discover new things.
We will continue to post information on a variety of exciting events, so please check back for updates!
During the Expo, countries, regions and international organisations that officially participate in the Expo, known as “Official Participants”, will hold a National Day (for countries/regions) or a Special Day (for international organisations) on a designated day.
National Days and Special Days are days to honour the participation of the Official Participants. They will be held to deepen the understanding of the culture of the Official Participants and to contribute to the promotion of international goodwill.
On these days, distinguished guests from Japan and abroad as well as general visitors will be invited by the Official Participants to attend the ceremonies and cultural events, allowing them to experience and enjoy diverse cultures and traditions.
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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13 |
14
Turkmenistan |
15 |
16 |
17 |
18
Tonga |
19
Grenada |
|
20 |
21
Bolivia |
22
Switzerland |
23
Türkiye |
24
Denmark |
25 |
26 |
|
27
Guyana |
28
Palau |
29
Chad |
30 |
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
North Macedonia |
2
Bhutan |
3
San Marino |
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4 |
5
Portugal |
6 |
7
Jordan |
8
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement |
9
European Union |
10
Guinea Bissau |
|
11
Bangladesh |
12
Chile |
13
Republic of Korea |
14
Sweden |
15 |
16
Spain |
17
Canada |
|
18
Bulgaria |
19
Paraguay |
20
Latvia |
21
Netherlands |
22
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
23
Austria |
24
Hungary |
|
25
United Republic of Tanzania |
26
Montenegro |
27
Indonesia |
28
Yemen |
29
Iceland |
30
Luxembourg |
31 |
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
Palestine |
2
Norway |
3
Eswatini |
4
South Sudan |
5
Azerbaijan |
6
Kyrgyzstan |
7
Philippines |
|
8
Samoa |
9
Guatemala |
10
Guinea |
11
Kosovo |
12
Finland |
13
Côte d’Ivoire |
14
Ireland |
|
15
Burundi |
16
Mozambique |
17
Uruguay |
18
Malawi |
19
Kuwait |
20
Germany |
21
Brazil |
|
22
Suriname |
23
International Solar Alliance |
24
Kenya |
25
Nigeria |
26
Romania |
27
Tajikistan |
28
Monaco |
|
29
Holy See |
30
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
Lesotho |
2 |
3
Japan |
4
Rwanda |
5
Cambodia |
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|
6
Lithuania |
7
Zambia |
8
Qatar |
9
Lao People’s Democratic Republic |
10
Algeria |
11
China |
12
Mauritania |
|
13
ITER |
14
Mauritius |
15
Equatorial Guinea |
16
Zimbabwe |
17
Malta |
18 To be announced |
19
United States of America |
|
20
Colombia |
21
Papua New Guinea |
22
Tuvalu |
23
Egypt |
24
Czechia |
25
Cuba |
26
Gabon |
|
27
Mongolia |
28 |
29
Angola |
30
Vanuatu |
31
Micronesia |
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
Central African Republic |
2
Mali |
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3
Belize |
4
Burkina Faso |
5
Ukraine |
6
Jamaica |
7 To be announced |
8
ASEAN Secretariat |
9
Peru |
|
10
Kazakhstan |
11
Trinidad and Tobago |
12
Comoros |
13
Tunisia |
14
Pakistan |
15
India |
16
Nauru |
|
17 |
18
Thailand |
19
Gambia |
20
Saint Kitts and Nevis |
21
Togo |
22
United Nations |
23
Dominican Republic |
|
24
Singapore |
25
Republic of Senegal |
26
Liberia |
27
International Science and Technology Center |
28
Timor-Leste |
29
Benin |
30
Saint Lucia |
|
31
Republic of Moldova |
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
Uzbekistan |
2
Sudan |
3
Australia |
4
Marshall Islands |
5
Armenia |
6
Panama |
|
|
7
Seychelles |
8
Malaysia |
9
Viet Nam |
10
Slovakia |
11
Ghana |
12
Italy |
13
France |
|
14
Belgium |
15
Serbia |
16
Cameroon |
17
Barbados |
18
Bahrain |
19
United Arab Emirates |
20
Oman |
|
21
Croatia |
22 |
23
Saudi Arabia |
24
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
25
Fiji |
26
Slovenia |
27
Sri Lanka |
|
28
Antigua and Barbuda |
29
Sao Tome and Principe |
30
Madagascar |
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
Poland |
2
Solomon Islands |
3
Ethiopia |
4
Somalia |
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5
Djibouti |
6
Uganda |
7 |
8 |
9
Honduras |
10
Cabo Verde |
11
Haiti |
|
12 Bureau International des Expositions |
13 |
Connecting the world’s wishes, united as one.
Held every day after sunset during the Expo.
A dynamic, spectacular show that lights up the entire venue with synchronized sound, lighting, projection mapping, and drone displays. Anyone can join the experience from anywhere simply by posting their wishes for the future via the Virtual Expo app.
“One World, One Planet.” is a program that people both inside and outside the Expo site can join at any time, simply by posting their wishes via the Virtual Expo app.
The One World Tree inside the Virtual Expo grows as altruistic wishes—for someone’s happiness or health, or the future of the Earth—gather from around the world.
In addition, when you enter the “One World, One Planet.” room at the Virtual Expo during the on-site ceremony…
Harmonizing Humanity and Technology
Scheduled to be held in the EXPO Hall for 8 days from the opening day of the Expo
“Physical Twin” makes us possible to challenge the future, no matter what or how we may have given up before.
“If we just have challenging mind, everyone can bright their talent and participate it”
This is how you can feel it in this future music live entertainment.
©‘TAIYO TSUBOMI’ Project Team
Scheduled to be held daily at Future Life Zone at the Expo Venue
The place built with light-permeable materials ETFE film* is created brighter with LEDs. It is harmonizing with nature of Osaka Bay times go by in every season and manifesting for the co-creating future society on tone of “soft and warm”. The combination of traditional and innovative sauna styles provides a new and Japanese-ish narrative experience.
*ETFE film: high-performance fluoropolymer rolled into film form. It is attracting attention as a material that can replace glass for new architectural expression.
*The schedule of the event is subject to change without notice due to weather or maintenance.
*Note: The above three are currently preliminary plans for the main events (proposals). Details will be announced separately.
*Event content is subject to change.
Fukuho Holdings Co.,Ltd.
Takamatsu Construction Group Co., Ltd.
FORUM8 Co., Ltd.
West Nippon Expressway Company Limited
Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company
KONDOTEC INC.
PDC Co., LTD.
Airbnb Japan K.K.
“Under the Midnight Rainbow” is a spectacular show performed on the “Water Plaza,” the water surface inside the Grand Ring, and features a show of water, air, light, fire, images, and music. On the water surface, a huge stage space will be created approximately 200 metres wide, approximately 60 metres deep, and with a show area of approximately 8,800 square metres.
Scheduled to be held daily at the Water Plaza after sunset during the Expo (184 days)
Public Art by international artists from diverse national, regional and ethnic backgrounds will be exhibited throughout the Expo.
As well as adding cultural color and enrichment, the project aims to encourage dialogue and interaction among visitors from around the world to various locations throughout the site.
Public Art can be enjoyed at any time during the Expo period!
21 locations in the Site
Announcement of Information on Events at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (updated on 29 May, 2025)
【Check the 7-Day Advance Lottery Events‼】See the events to be held during June 8 to 14！
【Check the 2-Month Advance Lottery Events‼】See the events to be held during August 17 to 23！
【Check the 2-Month Advance Lottery Events‼】See the events to be held during August 10 to 16！
【Update】Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, Second Call for Applications for Events Organised by the General Public
【Check the 2-Month Advance Lottery Events‼】See the events to be held during August 3 to 9！
“Seating capacity: Approx. 1,900
Circular stage with 360-degree video projection
Hosts opening ceremonies and other large-scale events”
“Seating capacity: Approx. 500
Main venue for events held by the Official Participants (National Days/Special Days)”
Capacity: Up to approx. 16,000 people
Hosts live performances by major artists and exhibition events in the plaza
Exhibition area: Approx. 4,000 m2 (normally used in two sections)
Main venue for Theme Weeks
Hosts large-scale exhibition events
