Japan

As the host nation, Japan’s pavilion gracefully blends cultural tradition with futuristic innovation, offering a multisensory narrative of balance, beauty, and progress. Natural materials like wood and paper reflect Japan’s architectural heritage, while cutting-edge technologies, such as algae-based biodegradable materials used in 3D printing, demonstrate the country’s forward-looking solutions for sustainability. A highlight of the pavilion is an interactive tactile feature: when one visitor taps a circular panel, the same motion is mirrored in another part of the space, linking strangers through touch.

Thematically aligned with Expo 2025’s title, “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” Japan’s solution-oriented design provides a window into a better future (Expo2025). Throughout, visitors experience carefully orchestrated environments of light, scent, and sound that showcase Japan’s philosophy of omotenashi (hospitality). The Algae x Hello Kitty mascot fuses pop culture charm with environmental messaging, underscoring Japan’s mastery in communicating complex themes through soft power and sensory elegance (Japan Pavilion).