Expo 2025 Osaka

The Netherlands and Japan’s began their collaboration in 1600 after the arrival of the Dutch ship De Liefde to Kyushu and the opening of knowledge exchange centres. During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Netherlands was Japan’s sole European trading partner. Today, this relationship thrives, with Japan being a key trade, innovation, and cultural partner.

Netherlands Pavilion

The Dutch pavilion, designed as a fully circular building, features an artificial rising sun which symbolises a future empowered by collaboration and energy that is clean, unlimited, and accessible for all –  a new dawn. At the heart of the pavilion innovative and sustainable solutions to worldwide challenges will be showcased.

Thematic programme

The Netherlands Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka will provide a meeting place for companies, knowledge institutions and civil organisations; a common ground where two explore innovative ideas and catalyse collaborations. The pavilion will host a business programme focusing on the following themes:

• Energy: 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. Both nations, vulnerable to rising sea levels, recognize the need for collaborative climate action.
• Horticulture, Sustainable Food Production & Consumption: 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. The Netherlands, alongside partners like Japan, is advancing sustainable agriculture through digitalisation, health-focused production, and increased efficiency.
• Life Science & Health: Despite significant advancements in life expectancy since industrialisation, 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.
• High-technology & digitalisation: 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.
• 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 this era of social ecological, and political challenges, this close bond forms the foundation for a hopeful and shared vision of the future.

Organisers

A project team comprising staff members of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Dutch Consulate-General in Osaka, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Tokyo and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) is responsible for organising the Netherlands’ participation. 

For general questions and requests regarding the Dutch participation in Expo Osaka, please send an email to: expo2025Osaka@minbuza.nl.