These exhibits will explore topics such as the natural and physical world, the value of diversity in building cohesive future societies and the possibilities offered by new science and technologies.

The EU at this Expo presents among its activities a cultural programme encompassing a wide range of artistic categories and forms, including both classic and contemporary expression, tradition and technology. 

This includes performing arts, such as dance and music, animation film, visual arts, architecture, design and fashion, activities for children and youth.  A unique opportunity to foster intercultural dialogue, bridging cultural and creative diversity through the universal language of culture.

The EU Pavilion at Osaka 2025

European Union, 2025

The European Union will be present and will have a dedicated pavilion based on the central theme of ‘Nurturing Tomorrow’, highlighting the strong political, economic, and sociocultural ties that the EU shares with Japan.

Both the EU and Japan remain committed to a multilateral and rules-based global order having the UN at its core, and to defending joint values and principles such as the rule of law, democracy, respect for human rights, open markets, free and fair trade.

Europa is the official mascot of the European Union at Expo 2025 Osaka. Europa embodies the EU’s spirit, values, and vision for the future—a symbol of unity, freedoms, creativity, and sustainability.

Europa takes her name from a princess in Greek mythology who gave her name to the continent of Europe, her colours from the EU flag, and her style cues from Japan. 

European Union, 2025

Europa wears a manga-inspired outfit in the EU’s signature blue evoking confidence, trust, and sincerity, in combination with yellow symbolising joy and energy. Her coat is adorned with the Union’s golden stars, representing unity, solidarity, and harmony amongst Europeans.

A space to combine sustainability and innovation

European Union, 2025

The EU Pavilion reflects the guiding principles of the New European Bauhaus, combining sustainability, aesthetics, and innovation as well as featuring projects in the field of affordable housing, bio-based materials, textiles, and much more.

Visitors to the EU Pavilion at the World Expo can enjoy a series of events that demonstrate the creativity and inspiration that exists among European and Japanese cultural organisations, individual artists, young people and societies as a whole. 

A cultural programme at the Expo and beyond 

European Union, 2025

The EU cultural activities at the Expo go beyond the space of a Pavilion, interacting with Member States Pavilions, the city of Osaka and more in Japan.

These exciting cultural journeys begin with:

• Europe Japan Artists Residency: animation artists will be in residency in Kyoto from 25 April to 8 May to get inspiration from Japanese traditional performative arts;
• An Immersive Digital Art Experience: co-hosted by the Osaka Kansai International Art Festival 2025, the exhibition blends art, technology, and engaging environments to create an innovative and successful global language.
• EU Film Days: a film festival during which visitors can watch a short or feature-length film per EU Member State will move around the country.  

The dedicated EU at World Expos website contains the latest information about the EU Pavilion at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka.