Osaka - As the World Expo returns to Japan for the first time in 20 years, Natalia steps onto Yumeshima Island in Osaka Bay to explore Expo 2025—a six-month global event spotlighting technological breakthroughs and sustainable solutions. Running from April 13 to October 13, the Expo brings together more than 150 countries and organizations under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.” Organizers expect over 28 million visitors during the event’s 184-day run, with pavilions offering immersive experiences in areas such as health, climate, and future cities. 

A highlight for many is the China Pavilion, themed “Building a Community of Life for Man and Nature — Future Society of Green Development.” Its striking design, inspired by traditional bamboo slips and resembling an unfurled scroll of Chinese calligraphy, reflects the country’s deep cultural roots.

The pavilion emphasizes harmony between humanity and nature, echoing Chinese ecological philosophy through digital installations and green technologies. From architecture and storytelling to emerging tech, Natalia explores how countries are envisioning the future, offering audiences a firsthand look at how global challenges are being tackled through creativity, cooperation, and innovation. With Osaka as the backdrop, Expo 2025 presents not only a vision of tomorrow but a platform for meaningful exchange, where ideas and cultures come together to shape what lies ahead.