Japan will be organising the next World Expo in Osaka, Kansai, from 13 April to 13 October 2025. Osaka is hoping to welcome 28 million visitors to Expo, which will focus on the theme Designing Future Society for Our Lives. Some 150 countries and 25 organisations will take part. Some 150 countries and 25 organisations will take part. After its successful participation in Expo 2020 Dubai, the Netherlands will also be present in Osaka.

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The main theme of Expo 2025 Osaka is ‘Designing Future Society for Our Lives.’ The exhibition will be about shaping a world where major challenges relating to such matters as climate change and health will determine our quality of life. The question at the heart of the Osaka Expo is: ‘What is the happy way of life?’.

The Netherlands’ participation

The impact of the Netherlands’ participation will extend far beyond Japan, since many visitors are expected from other countries in East Asia, including South Korea, China and Taiwan.

The Netherlands wants to provide a platform during Expo 2025 Osaka to bring different perspectives and expertise together and come up with joint solutions. The pavilion and visitor experience will be unique, and will showcase innovative and sustainable solutions to worldwide challenges.