The Netherlands is very proud to participate in the Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai Japan, to be held from 13 April to 13 October 2025. A global event, which brings together people and innovations from around the world in an effort to address issues facing mankind on a global scale. During Expo, more than 160 countries and organisations will showcase new technology and solutions that can help us build a resilient future.
The theme of Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai is ‘Designing Future Society for Our Lives’. An ambition that strikes a chord with the Netherlands. Together with partners across the globe, the Netherlands is striving to solve many challenges facing our societies and our planet. Climate change. Energy transition. Food Security. Global health. These challenges are too big to solve alone. We need to look at things from different angles, think outside the box, and explore new ideas and possibilities. And by working together from common ground we can create innovative and sustainable solutions.
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Climate
As climate change brings more disruptions, the urgency for decisive action has never been greater. The Netherlands is committed to finding innovative solutions with global partners, including Japanese industries focused on the energy transition, sustainability, and circular economy.
Health
Despite significant advancements in life expectancy since industrialization, health disparities between socioeconomic groups remain stark worldwide. Japan and the Netherlands are collaborating to tackle these persistent inequalities, driven by shared challenges like aging populations and rising healthcare costs.
Tech
Imagine a future where cutting-edge technologies solve global challenges, innovation thrives on shared strengths, and international collaboration shapes a responsible, human-centric digital landscape. This vision lies at the heart of the partnership between the Netherlands and Japan, two leaders in high-tech innovation with a rich history of collaboration.
Food
Climate change is escalating the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, posing a major threat to global food security. With the world population expected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050, innovative and sustainable solutions are crucial.
Culture
Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai will be a platform for international exchange in the field of art, culture and heritage. Japan and the Netherlands have a strong historical bond. In 2025, we will celebrate 425 years of cultural and economic relations between our two countries.
News
Netherlands Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Reveals First Round of Gold Sponsors
AkzoNobel and Randstad partner up on “Common Ground” in Japan-Netherlands Business Cooperation.
Business Programming at the Netherlands Pavilion during Expo 2025 Osaka
Public and private parties have presented their joint plans for business programming prior to and during Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan.
Partner announced for Netherlands Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency have selected a partner to operate the Netherlands pavilion during Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan. Van Der Linde Food, Catering & Events will provide event management, security, cleaning, waste management and maintenance.
New curator for the cultural programme for NL at Osaka
Groundbreaking ceremony for Expo pavilion construction
Osaka, Japan - March 5, 2024 - The Netherlands officially kicked off construction for its pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, with a groundbreaking ceremony held today at the Expo site in Yumeshima.
