(Japanese translation below) Expo gives us the chance to see countries not just through headlines or political frames, but as communities of people—people who love, laugh, create, care, value family, feel, and dream just like we do. We see nations presenting their best ideas and cultural traditions, helping bridge divides and showing us that we have more in common than we thought. 📍We are reminded of our shared humanity. Every conversation, interaction, pavilion exhibit seen

(Japanese machine translation follows English.) It allows visitors to engage with people, perspectives, and traditions they may never otherwise encounter. For Japan’s younger generation—traveling abroad less than in previous years—the Expo can serve as a 'spark', reigniting curiosity about the wider world. As a child, books were my passport to distant lands. This Expo feels like walking through living books—a powerful way to (re)awaken curiosity about travel and world affairs

Japanese (machine) translation follows. When people from different backgrounds, disciplines, and experiences come together, the extraordinary happens. At Expo, nations, governments, private industry, artists, architects, designers, and countless others have collaborated to bring this shared vision to life. Collaboration among diverse people, groups, and thinkers leads to better ideas and stronger, more sustainable solutions — in business, science, culture, and beyond. In Japa

Japanese (machine) translation follows. The Grand Ring reminds me of the ‘quad’ on a university campus — a central hub where everything connects and radiates outward. I see Expo as a kind of university, where we are students on a study abroad program, surrounded by endless opportunities to learn. It reminds me of my foreign exchange year at @Kansai Gaidai University years ago, where I studied my degree subjects and Japanese — but also discovered countless new perspectives tha

Hosting a World Expo is about more than logistics and spectacle. For Osaka and the Kansai region (and all Japan), it was an opportunity to showcase its values, strengths, creativity, and business aspirations to the world. Yes—the Expo was costly. Yes—there were missteps and skeptics who questioned its relevance. But anyone who’s worked on large-scale projects knows - things go wrong. You fix them, learn from them, and move forward or live with them. Perfection cannot be the g

Scenes from the day... GRAND DUCHY of LUXEMBOURG Pavilion: The Luxembourg Pavilion captures the dynamism of the country’s diverse...

IRELAND Pavilion: Ireland’s pavilion theme is “ Creativity Connects People” —a reminder that imagination plays a vital role in shaping...

Scenes from the day... Note: On visit #27, I had the opportunity to revisit the Indonesia Pavilion ( visit#13 ), and the Future City...

I T A L Y Pavilion My visit to the Italy Pavilion began with music! I was fortunate to score a ticket to a concert by one of the...

Scenes from the day... BELGIUM Pavilion Stepping into the Belgium Pavilion felt like entering a future where medicine, technology, and...

Scenes from the day... FRANCE Pavilion The pavilion’s pulsating red thread spirals upward—twisting gracefully to intertwine with the...

Scenes from the day... NORDIC CIRCLE Pavilion A bold, dark-wooden Nordic chalet set in the heart of Expo! This pavilion embodies both...

Note: Visits 19, 20, and 21 were wonderful, and spent celebrating Jamaica's National Day and playing Expo tour guide for a friend from...

Japanese translation after English. At Expo, the pavilions are staffed with wonderful and helpful people—natives of the countries as well...

SINGAPORE Pavilion This pavilion is hard to miss—the Big Red Ball beckons! The red sphere - called ' The Dream Sphere' - serves as a...

My sister, Susette's, first visit to EXPO. I got to play EXPO Tour Guide! Burton Sisters aka Expo Girls! The NETHERLANDS Pavilion A new...

Scenes from the day... I was fortunate to participate in a few guided tours on this visit. It gave me a deeper level of understanding and...

In this talk, I will focus on what Expo 2025 means for the city of Osaka in terms of global business opportunities, international...

Scenes from the day... This was an adventure - ocean, jungles, and playtime! Exploring the Ocean at the PORTUGAL PAVILION From ancient...

On this visit, I was delighted to finally get into the JAPAN PAVILION. I loved it. ( Quick tip: After 7 pm, no reservation required....