Hearing from my daughter that her family had a great time at the Expo 2025
at Yumeshima Island, Osaka,
I made up my mind suddenly to visit there just to see what it is like.
I registered for an Expo ID, bought a week-day ticket, reserved admission date and time,
and I was there the next day May 8th.
The white big circle in the map below is the Grand Ring, which is a representative symbol
of the Expo Osaka and is the largest architectural structure in the world.
The central zones of the venue with overseas pavilions is enclosed within the Grand Ring
as the notion of the world as one.
Though Japan Pavilion itselfl is outside the Ring, other Japanese pavilions are inside the Ring.
The Grand Ring is a vast circular structure with a circumference of 2 kilometers.
The Skywalk, the pathway on the roof, is two-tired, rising 12 to 20 meters high.
It is made of local woods, from hinoki cypress to sugi cedar.
Under the Ring is shaded and very cool with comfortable breeze from the sea.
It is the fusion of cutting-edge and traditional Japanese carpentry nuki-joints techniques
seen in Japanese shrines and temples.
seen in Japanese shrines and temples.
Metal reinforcements are added for anti-earthquake measures.
Nuki is Japanese style of joint connection.
The Forest of Tranquility located at the center of the Expo site symbolizes
humans' coexistence and harmony with nature.
It is a relaxing place amid the hustle and bustle of the site.
There are many fantastic buildings I've never seen before.
The unique, distinctive, experimental architecture is possible
because the temporal pavilions are not subject to the building standard code.
Some pavilions including Portugal, Commons-D, The US, France, Ireland,
Canada, and Germany Pavilions
Autonomous trash box robots patrol about 2-kilometer Grand Ring
except on rainy days and extremely crowded days.
Visitors can dispose of trash as they pass by.
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I walked along the Ring looking over the pavilions and the sea as well as skywatching.
A large globe "Earth at Night" with a diameter of 1 meter is Wajima-nuri lacquerware which is
characterized by the delicate beauty of its jet black and gold coloring.
The globe is a symbol of reconstruction, having miraculously remained undamaged in the Noto Earthquake January 1st, 2024.
The sun is setting over the Rokko Mountains.
I'll return in the late September as I could reserve admission to Italy Pavilion.
Linked to Mosaic Monday
Awesome post!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful post! How exciting for you to seize the opportunity to attend the Expo. I remember attending the one in Vancouver many years ago. I was living on the other side of Canada at the time and I only had one day at the Expo. I enjoyed it a lot. I also enjoyed your photos and I think that ring walk is a wonderful place which gives a cool and beautiful place to walk and enjoy.
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteThe expo looks wonderful. The skywalk looks fun with fantastic views. I love all the buildings, the globe is lovely. Beautiful sunset capture. Your photos are great! Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.
...thanks for taking me along to see the Expo!
ReplyDeleteoh wow - the ring and pavilion is amazing! I am glad you were able to visit and take us there. Have a fabulous week. I am joining you at Mosaic Monday.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tour! Love the Trash Robot. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda.
DeleteDear Yoko - I loved seeing and reading this post about Expo 25. Everything you showed is so creative and interesting to learn and read about. The imaginative architecture based on traditional Japanese carpentry nuki-joints techniques, the exquisite surroundings, and those clever, but extraordinary Trash Robots!!!
ReplyDeleteHaven't heard of this Expo. Does the US have a pavillion? Last Expo we went to was in 2010 in Shanghai. There were so many people and very long lines.
ReplyDeleteWish I was there too Yoko !
ReplyDeleteWith comfortable shoes ;)
Have a lovely day !
Anna
Ooops, today I'm later than usual with the comments. But yesterday's storm left its mark on the garden... we've been busy.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great pleasure to visit you again, dear blog friend Yoko.
Happy MosaicMonday!
...thank you for your contribution to the link party, it was a pleasure to read your post.
Have a nice week.
So glad you got to go, stardust. Expo 2025 in Osaka is a marvel of design and its messaging relevant to our times and survival as a human species. Some of the key structures are sure to remain well into the future. Maybe one day I will see them. It must be thrilling to be there as it was for me at Expo 86 in Vancouver. These are memorable events that require huge efforts and they are unforgettable!!
ReplyDeleteOhayo Yoko san :) at first I wish to You great weekend. Expo Osaka is so wonderful place. Im glad You could be there. It looks really fantastic. Great wood building. Very impresive. Its really good idea to come back there. Thank You so much for exciting trip. Take care my Friend. Im happy for this friendship. Have a great saturday.
ReplyDeleteWonderful Expo 25 to visit, I am so glad you had a chance to see it. I wish I could see it too! I love the idea of a Trash Robot. The scenes under the Ring are so interesting, all the different timbers and the construction method. I looked at the Osaka 25 web site, so many activities going on.
ReplyDeleteGracias Stardust por compartir esta exposición. El Bosque de la Tranquilidad es una maravilla. También la puesta del sol.
ReplyDeleteBuen verano.
Un abrazo.
A lovely post.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing your photographs.
All the best Jan