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Culture swap

The 1873 Vienna World’s Fair kick-started a taste for Japanese aesthetics that would influence all aspects of European culture for decades to come.

The “Fuji plate”, a Seto porcelain painting by artist Kawamoto Masukichi.

Building the future

The centrepiece of any country’s expo presence is the self-built pavilion. Architects and construction teams behind three key structures at Expo 2025 Osaka share the precision craftsmanship and cutting-edge techniques that will bring complex…

A render of the Japan pavilion for Expo 2025 at night time.

Leading the way

A hub for dynamic entrepreneurs – top talent on Hong Kong’s nurturing environment.

Elaine Ng, Hong Kong-based entrepreneur.

Hosting the world

A hub for major events – best-in-class venues, hotels and infrastructure.

An aerial view of Hong Kong.

Ideal partners

World fairs provide a welcome opportunity to build new connections. As Expo 2025 Osaka gets underway, we celebrate the breadth and depth of Japan’s innovative international collaborations with top companies and industry leaders, from…

The front of the Kabukiza Theatre in Japan.

Common ground

More than just mutual admiration, the strong links between Japan and Austria have been forged over decades, thanks to a shared outlook and vision outlined below.

Machiko Soshin Hoshina conducting a tea ceremony.

Base desires

A hub for global expansion – why major companies are setting up HQs in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong international airport.

Active investment

A hub for sporting achievement – a development to set new global standards.

Kai Tak Sports park in Hong Kong

Osaka

Japan’s third largest city is a culinary capital, renowned for its friendly welcome, curious outlook and merchant spirit. Venture beyond the Expo 2025 Osaka site on Yumeshima island to discover eclectic fashion, divine wine…

An exterior image of Osaka’s Maishima incineration Plant.

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