A peek of Osaka Expo - in pictures

  • Myaku-Myaku, the mascot of the 2025 Osaka Expo, meets the public during a preview day on April 9, four days before the event opens for its six-month run. AFP
    Myaku-Myaku, the mascot of the 2025 Osaka Expo, meets the public during a preview day on April 9, four days before the event opens for its six-month run. AFP
  • The UAE pavilion for the 2025 Osaka Expo. The Japanese city's six-month event is successor to Expo 2020 Dubai. AFP
    The UAE pavilion for the 2025 Osaka Expo. The Japanese city's six-month event is successor to Expo 2020 Dubai. AFP
  • The Saudi Arabia pavilion for the 2025 Osaka Expo on preview day. AFP
    The Saudi Arabia pavilion for the 2025 Osaka Expo on preview day. AFP
  • The Kuwait pavilion for the 2025 Osaka Expo is called The Visionary Lighthouse. AFP
    The Kuwait pavilion for the 2025 Osaka Expo is called The Visionary Lighthouse. AFP
  • Qatar's presence for the 2025 Osaka Expo carries the motto Bridging Cultures, Shaping Futures. The pavilion draws inspiration from the Arab dhow and Japanese carpentry. AFP
    Qatar's presence for the 2025 Osaka Expo carries the motto Bridging Cultures, Shaping Futures. The pavilion draws inspiration from the Arab dhow and Japanese carpentry. AFP
  • Art Regenerates Life is the theme of the wooden Italy Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka. It was created by architect Mario Cucinella. AFP
    Art Regenerates Life is the theme of the wooden Italy Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka. It was created by architect Mario Cucinella. AFP
  • A traditional red telephone box stands outside the United Kingdom pavilion for the 2025 Osaka Expo. AFP
    A traditional red telephone box stands outside the United Kingdom pavilion for the 2025 Osaka Expo. AFP
  • The Austria pavilion for the 2025 Osaka Expo is inspired by the European country's classical music heritage and the motto Composing The Future. AFP
    The Austria pavilion for the 2025 Osaka Expo is inspired by the European country's classical music heritage and the motto Composing The Future. AFP
  • The Singapore pavilion at the 2025 Osaka Expo. AFP
    The Singapore pavilion at the 2025 Osaka Expo. AFP
  • Host Japan's pavilion for the 2025 Osaka Expo is another wooden construction, this time a circular structure inspired by the cycle of life. AFP
    Host Japan's pavilion for the 2025 Osaka Expo is another wooden construction, this time a circular structure inspired by the cycle of life. AFP
  • Visitors to the host pavilion walk along the Grand Ring, made of wood, as it is reflected in the water. AFP
    Visitors to the host pavilion walk along the Grand Ring, made of wood, as it is reflected in the water. AFP
  • Visitors to the USA pavilion are treated to a visual presentation. AFP
    Visitors to the USA pavilion are treated to a visual presentation. AFP
  • Inside the France pavilion for the 2025 Osaka Expo. AFP
    Inside the France pavilion for the 2025 Osaka Expo. AFP
  • Visitors walk around the Grand Ring to look at the pavilions for the 2025 Osaka Expo. AFP
    Visitors walk around the Grand Ring to look at the pavilions for the 2025 Osaka Expo. AFP
  • The China pavilion at the 2025 Osaka Expo. AFP
    The China pavilion at the 2025 Osaka Expo. AFP
  • The exterior of the USA pavilion at the 2025 Osaka Expo. AFP
    The exterior of the USA pavilion at the 2025 Osaka Expo. AFP
  • Chasing The Sun is the motto for the Australia pavilion at the 2025 Osaka Expo. AFP
    Chasing The Sun is the motto for the Australia pavilion at the 2025 Osaka Expo. AFP
  • A moment to relax outside the Philippine pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka. Reuters
    A moment to relax outside the Philippine pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka. Reuters
  • The waterfront area lit up at night at the 2025 Osaka Expo in the city of Osaka. AFP
    The waterfront area lit up at night at the 2025 Osaka Expo in the city of Osaka. AFP
  • Another view of the Grand Ring, made of wood, at the end of preview day for the 2025 Osaka Expo. AFP
    Another view of the Grand Ring, made of wood, at the end of preview day for the 2025 Osaka Expo. AFP