Osaka Expo Visit #30: Sept. 26, 2025

Scenes from the day...

GRAND DUCHY of LUXEMBOURG Pavilion:

The Luxembourg Pavilion captures the dynamism of the country’s diverse citizenry and shows how innovation and collaboration across cultures and perspectives have shaped this powerhouse city-nation. It is the heartbeat (Doki, Doki in Japanese) of the country.  

Luxembourg’s heartbeat is strengthened by its blend of tradition and modernity. Its multicultural society demonstrates how diversity strengthens creativity and fosters new ways of thinking. It’s not just about coexistence—it’s a true driver of innovation.

One highlight is the Creativity Room, an “Ideas, the World Lab” where visitors can actively contribute their thoughts and visions for a sustainable future. In this simulation, we can be co-creators in shaping tomorrow’s solutions.

From innovation, the journey flows into tranquility. The Relaxation Room immerses visitors in stunning scenes from Luxembourg, projected above and below. Here, we can lie back, calm body and mind, and experience a moment of harmony with nature. Even more relaxing was taking part in the traditional Luxembourgish tradition of ...bowling.

A small country with a global vision, Luxembourg delivers a powerful message: diversity fuels innovation, creativity flourishes through collaboration, and sustainability is the true measure of progress.

REPUBLIC of AZERBAIJAN Pavilion:

The Azerbaijan Pavilion, with its standout design, greets visitors with the striking presence of the “Seven Beauties”—seven larger-than-life statues gracefully positioned along the pathway of the ‘seven bridges’ of sustainability leading to the entrance. As you pass through each archway, the elegantly posed figures slowly turn on their pedestals, each one revealing a facet of Azerbaijan’s rich cultural legacy.

Crossing these symbolic bridges, visitors are taken on a journey that weaves together heritage, resilience, and vision. Inside, the pavilion shows how culture and tradition connect seamlessly with innovation, offering a glimpse of how Azerbaijan is shaping a sustainable future.

JORDAN Pavilion:

“The Kingdom of Time” … and timelessness. The pavilion transports you to a desert sandstone like interior chamber with etched recesses displaying the ancient cities of Jordan.

Woven fabric creates the desert blue of the coming night sky, and traditional instruments when tapped, fill the space with the music of long ago.  

Shoes are removed, so we can step onto real Jordanian sand, brought here so we can feel the very foundation of this desert kingdom beneath our feet.

A film takes us through the country’s magnificent landscapes—from the lowest point on Earth at the Dead Sea, to the vast desert terrains that once stood in for galaxies far away in Star Wars, to Petra’s awe-inspiring stone monuments. Along the way, we see snippets of the daily lives of Jordanians at work or play in cities and rural communities.

Jordan—an ancient land—takes the time to blend cultures, traditions, and innovation, weaving new possibilities for the future.

PERU Pavilion:

The beauty and majesty of this ancient land! Biodiverse, rich in agriculture, textiles and crafts.  Visitors are transported into Peru’s environmental splendor—mountains, where sacred totems etched into the earth speak of timeless traditions and deep spiritual connection.

Showcasing the country’s diverse natural landscapes, the pavilion highlights how Peru is steeped in sustainability. Its rich environment nurtures unique fibers and materials. These natural resources have long supported local communities and now inspire sustainable clothing innovations that connect heritage with modern design.

Peru shows that honoring the past and caring for the planet are inseparable—and that sustainability can be woven directly into the fabric of our daily lives, creating infinite possibilities.

NEPAL Pavilion:

The Nepal Pavilion welcomes visitors into Nepal’s rich cultural legacy with a striking replica of a World Heritage-listed temple drawing, a serene Buddha statue crafted from Himalayan crystals, and displays of natural Himalayan stone. Together, these exhibits reflect the timeless connection between Nepal’s traditions, sacred artistry, and the majestic landscapes of the Himalayas.

Across these pavilions, from Luxembourg’s creative heartbeat to Azerbaijan’s bridges of sustainability, Jordan’s timeless traditions, Peru’s woven harmony with nature, and Nepal’s sacred artistry, one message resounds: the future is co-created.

When cultures connect and ideas flow freely, innovation becomes a shared language—and sustainability, a shared purpose.

Expo 2025 reminds us that the true measure of progress lies not only in technology or design, but in our ability to communicate, collaborate, and create together across borders.

Snippets from visit 30

Osaka Expo is coming to an end soon! 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