The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition (hereinafter referred to as “the Association”) has chosen the videos that will be screened during the nightly projection mapping on the exterior walls of EXPO Hall “Shining Hat” during Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (hereinafter referred to as “the Expo”). A total of 109 works will be screened, including 41 submitted from Japan and 68 from abroad (from 28 countries and regions).
The Association invited submissions from around the world expressing their hopes and visions for the future. The call for submissions began on 15 November, 2024, and a total of 201 works, 93 from Japan and 108 from abroad (from 34 countries and regions) were submitted and were rigorously reviewed by a four-member selection panel.
▽ See Appendix 1 for the list of videos to be screened.
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/a.pdf (Japanese)
Selection panel’s comments (in no particular order)
Expo Events Producer KOHASHI Kenji
We received many wonderful submissions from home and abroad. The works expressed hope for the future, diversity as theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”. Through this projection mapping, we hope that the Shining Hat will become a “place of unforgettable encounters”.
ISHITA Michiyuki （Representative Director, Projection Mapping Association of Japan）
There was a wide range of content, from the world’s top creators who are experts in projection mapping to children and first-time video creators. There were also many works that used generative AI, but many of them were attractive as works of art, and not just for their use of AI.
This year’s selection was more than just technical content but focused on works with messages and thoughts based on the nature and theme of the Expo. We hope you enjoy the visions and messages for the future from around the world.
Maxin10sity （guest artist）
We received so many wonderful entries that it was difficult to make a selection. We have endeavoured to select entries based on the quality and beauty of the work. We would like to thank everyone who submitted their work and wish them all the best in their future endeavours. Thank you very much!
AVA Animation & Visual Arts （guest artist）
It is a great honour for us to witness the amazing work submitted by artists from all over the world. Your individual visions with your diverse cultures, ages and backgrounds provide deep inspiration and immense hope for the future, which the world deeply needs right now.
▽ EXPO Hall “Shining Hat” Projection Mapping
Outline: Under the theme of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”, this event will be held as a platform for co-creating the future with people from all over the world towards a philosophy of building together in an interactive manner, transcending generations, status, and one-sided values.
Period: Sunday, 13 April 2025 to Monday, 13 October 2025
Scheduled to be shown twice after sunset every day during the Expo period.
Venue: External wall of EXPO Hall “Shining Hat”
Reservation: Not required
* This event will be held rain or shine with no days off for maintenance. Specific screening times and schedules will be announced on the official website in early April.
(For Reference)
Projection Mapping on EXPO Hall “Shining Hat” Every Night During the Expo Period!
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/news/news-20240910-03/
Introduction Video of EXPO Hall “Shining Hat” PROJECTION MAPPING
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nLczcrgBPE
Enquiries
Global Communication Department, Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition
Email: globalpr@expo2025.or.jp