The theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.”

Image: Buchan Architects rendering design of the Australia Pavilion at the 2025 OSAKA World Expo, Japan.

The highly anticipated Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan is set to be a groundbreaking global event, drawing millions of visitors from around the world. Running from April 13 to October 13, 2025, this six-month-long expo will bring together 150+ participating countries, organizations, and cutting-edge businesses under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.”

Australia, a key exhibitor at the Expo, is poised to showcase its innovation, sustainability, and technological prowess while fostering economic ties with Japan and other global markets. The event presents a golden opportunity for Australian businesses, researchers, and policymakers to engage with international partners in a forward-thinking, collaborative environment.

Why Osaka 2025?

The bullet train Shinkansen from Tokyo to Osaka takes 2 hours 30 minutes.

Sit on the right hand side to view Mount Fuji up close. It is AMAZING!

Osaka has long been recognized as a major hub for business, culture, and technology in Japan. The 2025 Expo is expected to attract 28 million visitors, providing an unparalleled platform for nations and companies to highlight their contributions toward a more sustainable and interconnected world.

For Australia, participation in the Expo is strategic. Japan is one of Australia’s largest trade partners, and Osaka—Japan’s second-largest metropolitan economy—is a major gateway for industries such as energy, education, health, and advanced manufacturing. The Expo provides a unique space for Australian companies to strengthen their presence in Asia and explore new business opportunities in areas like renewable energy, AI, biotech, and agribusiness.

The Australia Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka is an expression of Australia’s warmth, energy and optimism, and of our diverse landscape.

Designed by famed Australian architectural group, Buchan, the design entitled “Chasing the Sun” is an abstracted form of a eucalyptus gumnut, depicting the diversity and resilience of Australian people. Taking visitors on an immersive, sensory journey, the exhibition will chase the sun across the land and water, moving from day to night and between real and surreal. (Buchan)

The design incorporates biophilic architecture, using natural materials and energy-efficient features that align with the Expo’s sustainability goals. Visitors will experience an immersive journey through Australia’s achievements in clean energy, smart cities, and scientific research, as well as a celebration of its Indigenous heritage and creative industries.

What Australia Brings to the Expo

Australia’s participation in Expo 2025 will focus on key industries where the country is making significant global contributions. These include:

• Sustainable Energy: Showcasing advancements in hydrogen energy, solar power, and carbon capture technologies.
• Technology & AI: Demonstrating breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and cybersecurity.
• Agriculture & Food Innovation: Presenting cutting-edge agritech, food sustainability practices, and premium Australian produce.
• Education & Research: Highlighting collaborations between Australian universities and global institutions in health, space exploration, and biotechnology.
• Tourism & Culture: Promoting Australia’s unique landscapes, cultural diversity, and Indigenous heritage.

Opportunities for Australian Businesses

Koskela will provide the Australia Pavilion with some of their collaborative lighting products which fuse contemporary design with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and culture. Their social impact projects have returned over AUD $1.6 million to First Nations communities.

The Expo represents a major opportunity for Australian businesses and startups looking to expand into Asian markets. With Japan and Australia sharing strong economic ties through agreements like the Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA), the Expo provides a key platform for companies to attract investors, forge partnerships, and enter new markets.

Australian exhibitors will be able to engage in B2B networking events, industry forums, and government-led trade missions, facilitating connections with potential Japanese and global partners. Additionally, Australian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will benefit from exposure to millions of visitors and key decision-makers in emerging industries.

A Glimpse Into the Future

Expo 2025 Osaka will not only be a showcase of innovation but also a vision of the future. With its focus on health, well-being, and sustainability, the Expo aligns with Australia’s goals of driving technological progress and fostering global collaboration.

As the countdown to Osaka 2025 continues, Australia stands ready to make a powerful impact—sharing its knowledge, creativity, and sustainable innovations with the world. For businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators, this is an event not to be missed. Stay tuned for more updates on Australia’s journey to Expo 2025!

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