Japan Pavilion Guide Video

What kind of pavilion is the Japan Pavilion? And what kinds of exhibits await you? 
We bring you ten videos to answer these questions and more. 
Whether you have already experienced the Japan Pavilion or are planning your visit, we hope you will enjoy watching the videos.

Three Areas, One Journey Through the Cycle

The Japan Pavilion consists of three areas that form one large circle. 
Become part of the cycle yourself as you set off on an epic journey.

Plant Area

The waste collected from the expo site—what kind of transformations will it undergo as a new cycle begins inside the Japan Pavilion?

Farm Area

The stars of the show are algae, tiny organisms with absolutely infinite possibilities. Growing rapidly within the pavilion, the algae create new visions of the future.

Factory Area

Japanese craftsmanship—If you carefully unravel the history of its development, a new type of cycle comes into view.

The Cycle of the Japan Pavilion

The Japan Pavilion is made up of beautiful wooden boards. So, what happens when the Expo is all over and done? These boards will, of course, be given their next role and will continue the cycle.

A Rock from Mars

This is creating quite the buzz! One of the world’s largest Martian rocks is on display at the Japan Pavilion. The key to unraveling the origins of life may lie dormant here.

Algae × Hello Kitty

A row of sculptures in the shape of the global phenomenon Hello Kitty welcomes you.
… Wait a second. There is something different about them. Help us get to the bottom of this mystery.

An Algae Curtain, Brimming with Life

Welcome to the forest of the future. A wondrous forest bathing experience begins when you walk through this space filled with countless algae swarming about inside overlapping, intertwined tubes.

Fleeting Art

Let the unique rhythm draw you in to where a massive disc awaits.The delicate art created with the help of water embodies the very essence of Japanese aesthetics.

Pristine Water Reflecting the Future

Found at the center of the Japan Pavilion is a pristine pool reflecting the sky above. Can you believe that this water once existed within waste?

Which exhibit caught your attention?
To learn more and unravel the secrets of the Japan Pavilion, please check out “The Japan Pavilion: A Guide.”