Osaka Expo Visit #23: August 21, 2025

Scenes from the day...

NORDIC CIRCLE Pavilion

A bold, dark-wooden Nordic chalet set in the heart of Expo! This pavilion embodies both timeless architecture and a sustainable mindset. A collective of five nations—Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland— highlighting how countries can work together within true circular economies. Through partnership and shared innovation, these nations are driving progress toward a more sustainable future—advancing farther and faster, together.

TURKMENISTAN Pavilion

It’s easy to imagine this giant, colorful pavilion being visible from space when lit up at night! Vibrant with horses, rich textures, and dazzling digital imagery, it stands tall as a striking focal point at Expo. I was unfamiliar with Turkmenistan, and the pavilion offers a valuable window into the nation’s culture, heritage, and economic development—rooted in natural resources while looking toward a sustainable future.

GREAT BRITAIN & NORTHERN IRELAND Pavilion

The pavilion’s design evokes building blocks—a metaphor for shaping a better future. Each block represents a step forward, part of a chain of life-changing innovations made possible when diverse minds come together to tackle the challenges of our world.

3 weeks left of Osaka Expo! Stay tuned... still more visits to come!

NOTE: I am writing and giving online talks about my Expo visits to share the wonders, innovations, inspiration, and cultural richness of EXPO Osaka 2025 with those who are interested but unable to attend.

*All pictures and videos by Yvonne Burton