Pinoy Pride Sets The Stage At Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan

Yumeshima Island in Osaka has more to offer this summer and fall!  Check out the fascinating cultural havens on show at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, if you're traveling to see the city's well-known culinary scene!

Photo courtesy of the Tourism Promotions Board

Get another perspective on our home while showing up for our kabayan on Philippine National Day! Happening on June 7, 2025, at the EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden”, the celebration will spotlight the heart of Filipino culture through food, dance, and music. At the core of the event is Hinabing Hiraya (Woven Imagination)—a stunning cultural showcase that brings the Filipino dream to life through vibrant performances. It’s more than just a show; it’s a moving tribute to the strength, creativity, and diversity of the Filipino people. Whether you’re there for the lechon or the tinikling, it’s the perfect event to invite your Japanese friends and travel buddies to experience what being Filipino truly means.

Osaka is attracting attention and showcasing cultures from all around the world with a single, massive display of global expression!  The exhibition offers an invitation as well as an in-depth exploration of its dedication to sustainability, creativity, and cross-cultural interaction. This year, "Designing Future Society for Our Lives" is the theme.

The occasion acts as a "living lab" for international cooperation and the strength of interpersonal relationships. With contributions from more than 160 nations and international organizations, the expansive location on Yumeshima Island in Osaka will host more than 150 pavilions that will highlight cutting-edge technologies, cultural customs, and innovative answers to global problems.

Photo courtesy of Pasona Group.

For aficionados of both anime and science fiction, Bandai Namco's Gundam Pavilion is a fantasy come true.  A life-sized interactive exhibit honoring Japan's engineering excellence and cultural exports is promised at the Gundam Pavilion.  The pavilion, which combines virtual reality, robotics, and immersive storytelling, is a lighthearted yet potent representation of Japan's technical inventiveness and global cultural influence.

With the Awaji Island Trip, Pasona Group’s Naturverse invites visitors to an adventure they won't soon forget! This experiential travel extension offers guided eco-tours, organic eating experiences, and a hands-on look at how Japan is fusing innovation and tradition in sustainable living to allow guests to discover Awaji Island, which is only an hour away from the 2025 Expo site. Highlights along the route include the adorable Hello Kitty Smile theme park, where the well-known character lines every ride and attraction, and the lively Nijigen no Mori theme park, which offers well-loved Japanese pop-culture experiences.

Presenting your boarding ticket to Awaji Island also gives you priority admission to the “PASONA NATUREVERSE” pavilion at the Expo. The Awaji trip offers a slower, soul-nourishing counterpart to the futuristic buzz of the main Expo.

Expo 2025 opened on April 13 and will be running for six months.The expo only lasts until October 13, so make sure you use the Expo’s Ticket Portal and plan your trips soon! With daily, seasonal, and passport-style multi-entry passes, visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and personalize their Expo experience.