As the world converges in Osaka for the 2025 World Expo, six months of exciting events and activities will unfold around initiatives presented by 150 countries and 25 international organisations. These exhibits will explore topics such as the natural and physical world, the value of diversity in building cohesive future societies and the possibilities offered by new science and technologies. The EU at this Expo presents, among its activities, a cultural programme encompassing a wide range of artistic categories and forms, including both classic and contemporary expression, tradition and technology. This includes performing arts, such as dance and music, animation film, visual arts, architecture, design, and fashion, activities for children and youth. A unique opportunity to foster intercultural dialogue, bridging cultural and creative diversity through the universal language of culture.
The European Union will be present and will have a dedicated pavilion based on the central theme of ‘Nurturing Tomorrow’, highlighting the strong political, economic, and sociocultural ties that the EU shares with Japan. Both the EU and Japan remain committed to a multilateral and rules-based global order having the UN at its core, and to defending joint values and principles such as the rule of law, democracy, respect for human rights, open markets, and free and fair trade.
Europa is the official mascot of the European Union at Expo 2025 Osaka. Europa embodies the EU’s spirit, values, and vision for the future as a symbol of unity, freedoms, creativity, and sustainability. Europa takes her name from a princess in Greek mythology who gave her name to the continent of Europe, her colours from the EU flag, and her style cues from Japan.
The dedicated EU at the World Expo website contains the latest information about the EU Pavilion at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka.
Source: Delegation of the European Union to Japan
Published: June 2025