The theme is Reviving the Ocean
ZERI Japan will participate with its own pavilion at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
The theme of Blue Ocean Dome is “Reviving the Ocean”.
With the “consciousness transforming devices” that will cause an attitude change toward the earth and oceans,
Blue Ocean Dome will offer an unprecedented experience to visitors through various events related to the sustainable use of the oceans in the exhibition space .
The Team
Architectural Design
Shigeru Ban
Shigeru Ban Architects. CEO
Shigeru Ban studied architecture in the U.S. and is known for his architecture using paper tubes, containers, and other materials, as well as his disaster relief activities. In 2014, he received the Pritzker Prize, an international award in the field of architecture.
General Producer
Kenya Hara
Nippon Design Center, Inc. CEO
Kenya Hara provides multifaceted design direction utilizing Japanese tradition and aesthetics as future resources.
He emphasizes not only on “substance” but also on the “matter” on his designs.
News・Topics
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Notices
Certificate of Appreciation Ceremony for Private Pavilion Exhibitors and Montbell & Saraya Day were held.
On Thursday, February 22, a ceremony was held on board “Tall Ship BLUE OCEAN MIRAIE,” a Special Supporter for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, to […] -
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A groundbreaking ceremony was held.
A groundbreaking ceremony for BLUE OCEAN DOME was held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in Yumeshima, the venue of EXPO 2025, Osaka, Kansai, Japan. The construction of […] -
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Inauguration Ceremony of “BLUE OCEAN MIRAIE” was held.
On October 24, 2023, “Tall Ship BLUE OCEAN MIRAIE” has been appointed as a Special Supporter for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. As a Special […] -
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A press conference was held.
A press conference for the “Expo 2025 Osaka,Kansai,Japan Pavilion” was held on Friday, August 25, 2023 at the small hall of the Breeze Plaza (Kita-ku, […]
Architectural Concept
Looking at the history of World Expositions, pavilion architecture has in the past been a place for experientation with ideas, structures, and materials for future buildings. Unfortunately, in recent years this tradition has died out, and most pavilions have become simply “play of shapes” relying on computer technology.
We are now proposing new materials and structure that are unprecedented in the world.
Exhibition Concept
Marine pollution caused by plastic, a substance essential to human society, is a symbolic event of the Anthropocene that has a negative impact on the chain of life. The universe, life, and the oceans, which give birth to an endless chain of life, are mysteries that even the most advanced chemistry has not yet been able to elucidate.
Plastic waste undoubtedly continues to infiltrate this enigma.
In the context of Earth’s enduring history,
this pollution may be but a brief episode in the ongoing saga of Homo sapiens rise and fall.
Can humanity truly overcome this crisis?
CONTACT
ZERI Japan is looking for companies to sponsor the pavilion. Please contact us from here.
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
Schedule: 184 days from April 13 to October 13, 2025
Venue: Yumeshima, Osaka
