WORLD EXHIBITIONS

Since 1851, the World Exhibitions have been held to foster international exchange, providing a platform for countries worldwide to display their cultures, technologies, and traditions. They stand as one of the largest global events dedicated to addressing the urgent challenges of each era. The Osaka, Kansai edition is centered around the theme ‘Designing Future Society for Our Lives’, which showcases initiatives from over 160 countries, regions, and international organizations, aiming to tackle various global challenges with a focus on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

“The exhibition offers visitors a glimpse of Expo 2025 Osaka, allowing those who cannot attend the event in person to explore some of the ideas, innovations, and reflections proposed as potential pathways for the future of humanity, particularly with regard to food, aligning with the Expo themes. And Japan plays an important role in this regard, becoming a global inspiration in sustainability, technology and cooperation.”, says Japan House São Paulo cultural director Natasha Barzaghi Geenen.

THE GRAND RING

In total, Expo Osaka 2025 occupies 155 hectares in Yumeshima – an artificial island located in the Seto Inland Sea -, with a central area of pavilions surrounded by the Grand Ring architectural project created by world-renowned architect Sou Fujimoto. The Grand Ring is a circular wooden structure, approximately two kilometers in circumference, constructed using traditional Japanese techniques. In March 2025, it was recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest wooden construction in the world. The structure will be one of the highlights of the exhibition at JHSP, as visitors will be able to see its details through a model.

SIGNATURE PAVILIONS

Another important part are the Signature Pavilions, which were led by eight Japanese producers. JHSP highlights the EARTH MART pavilion and presents a selection of its content called EARTH FOODS. Among the ingredients, food products, knowledge, and food technologies developed by Japan, a curated selection of 25 items has been made that the country wishes to share with the world. This selection aims to contribute to improving the future of food and is based on ten criteria, including nutritional quality, availability, and cost.

Also on display at JHSP will be hyper-realistic resin replicas of these foods (shokuhin sampuru). These models are part of the Japanese culture and are commonly found in restaurants and markets to illustrate the delicacies on sale. The items are identical to those on display at Expo Osaka 2025.