The Osaka Expo is just around the corner.
EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan is scheduled to run for 184 days, from April 13, 2025 to October 13, 2025.
Some of you may have already booked your tickets as part of your Osaka sightseeing plans.
In preparation for the opening of the Expo, information about the Osaka Expo pavilions and events has been posted on various sites in Japan, including the official website of the Osaka Expo.
In this article, I, a resident of Osaka, will tell you about the highlights of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan and whether or not you can visit the Expo in a day!
Highlights of the Osaka Expo ＜Top 5＞
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EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan offers a variety of experiences.
＜What you can experience at the Osaka Expo＞
● Experience future technologies
● Experience Japanese and world culture
● Experience the future of food
● SDGs Experience Lab
● "EXPO COMMONS", the virtual expo experience, amongst others
By experiencing the world of the near future, visitors will have a chance to look forward to a bright future and think about global issues.
Here are five highlights of the Osaka Expo!
1. The Grand Ring
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One of the highlights of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan is the Grand Ring, one of the world's largest wooden structures.
Not only is the design original, but the view from the top of the ring is spectacular.
Not only can visitors see the entire Expo site, but they can also enjoy the beautiful nature of the Seto Inland Sea and the spectacular view of the sky.
The area under the ring is also notable for its function as a sunshade and a shelter from the rain, facilitating the movement of visitors!
2. Flying Cars
Another highlight of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan is the opportunity to experience the technology of the future.
Of these, the flying car is attracting particular attention.
This is a next-generation vehicle based on electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technology, which means it can travel in the sky.
In addition to eliminating traffic congestion caused by conventional roads, it is also energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.
Visitors to the Expo site can also travel around the Expo site on an EV Bus, a bus that runs on electricity.
This is an environmentally friendly, noise-free, quiet, and comfortable way to get around the Expo site.
3. The Kansai Pavilion
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Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan will feature the ‘Kansai Pavilion’ as a pavilion unique to the Expo, which will be held in Osaka.
The theme of the pavilion will be Kansai's Eternal History and Present, Shining with Life, and the pavilion will present the history and culture of the Kansai region.
The nine participating prefectures are Kyoto, Hyogo, Nara, Wakayama, Shiga, Tottori, Mie, Fukui, and Tokushima.
The building is designed to resemble a lantern with hexagonal shapes and white membranes, and has a beautiful exterior with paper cutout designs and projection mapping, so let's pay attention to this as well!
4. Shows and Events
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A variety of shows and events will be held during EXPO 2025 Osaka/Kansai Expo.
For example, the Water Show at the Water Plaza, Projection Mapping, shows and events on the Outdoor Stage, and more.
Hands-on entertainment that allows visitors to participate, see, touch, and feel is one of the highlights of the Osaka Expo.
The events and shows change according to the dates, so it is a good idea to visit more than once.
5. The Osaka Healthcare Pavilion
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At the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion, visitors can experience Osaka's current attractions as well as its vision for the future.
Under the theme of Reborn, Osaka's history, culture, and food are introduced using AI and VR technology.
Visitors can also experience cutting-edge medical technology that leads to health and longevity, as well as the food of the future with the latest food technology and traditional flavors.
The fantastic light-filled space is another attraction of this pavilion, so it is definitely worth a visit.
Can I Get around the Osaka Expo in One Day?
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EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan is planned to be fully enjoyable in a single day.
But there is much to see and do at the Osaka Expo, not just in Japan and Osaka, but from countries around the world.
With 161 countries and regions and nine international organizations having pledged to participate, it is difficult to enjoy everything in one day.
While it is not impossible to enjoy the Expo in a single day, if you have the luxury of time, it is recommended that you make a two-day or longer itinerary for your visit.
Below are two points for enjoying the Osaka Expo!
Point 1: Get a Pass That Allows You to Visit Multiple Times
As mentioned earlier, there are many things to see and do at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, so we recommend that you split your visit over several days instead of just one day.
There are various types of tickets available for the Expo, so you may want to purchase a pass that allows you to visit the Expo multiple times, such as the Full Year Pass or the Summer Pass.
All tickets can be reserved online, below.
＞ Click here for EXPO2025 Digital Tickets
Point 2: Focus On the Things You Want to See
To efficiently enjoy Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, it is essential to check the official website of the Osaka Expo and decide what you want to see in advance.
Popular pavilions are likely to be crowded, so if you can make reservations, do so in advance.
Some pavilions and events are reserved by lottery, so be sure to check ahead of time.
＞ Click here for the official EXPO 2025 website
Don’t Forget to Make Reservations in Advance!
As you can see, Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan can be enjoyed from a variety of perspectives: rediscovering the charms of Japan, experiencing life in the near future, and becoming familiar with global issues.
It is difficult to experience everything in one day, so the key to enjoying the Osaka Expo is to focus on the points you want to see.
Some pavilions and events require reservations, so be sure to check this point in advance.
The Osaka Expo is just around the corner, so be sure to check the official website and SNS for new information!
| Address | 1 Konohana-ku, Osaka City, Osaka 554-0044, Japan |
| Access | Approximately 8 minutes walk from JR Yumeshima Station |
| Event Period | April 13, 2025 - October 13, 2025 |
| Official website | https://www.expo2025.or.jp/ |
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