The Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 is one of the landmark international events in Japan, drawing visitors from around the world to Osaka for a showcase of innovation, culture, and global collaboration. In this comprehensive video report, the presenter takes you inside four of the most popular national pavilions: the USA Pavilion, France Pavilion, Italy & Vatican Pavilion, and the Japan Pavilion, providing insights on attractions, key exhibits, and visitor logistics.

The USA Pavilion stands out for its immersive space-themed installations, highlighted by a real piece of lunar rock. Due to its popularity, expect wait times of up to two hours. The France Pavilion—designed with help from LVMH—offers a blend of luxury, art, and fashion, including Rodin sculptures and unique audiovisual presentations. Art lovers will be enthralled by the Italy & Vatican Pavilion, home to masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, and Michelangelo, and special exhibits relating to the Milan Olympics. The Japan Pavilion is highly sought after and available via reservation, featuring rare Martian stone displays, environmental technology, and even a guided tour element by Hello Kitty, providing an educational blend of Japanese innovation and character appeal.

The video doesn’t just highlight daytime exhibitions; it offers a detailed look at Osaka Expo 2025’s nighttime transformation. Every evening, the site hosts “Ao to Yoru no Niji no Parade,” a dramatic, large-scale water and light show. Over 300 dancing fountains, laser effects, and music create a dynamic multisensory spectacle, with projections illuminating pavilions across the Expo grounds. Immediately following is a drone show featuring more than 1,000 drones animating characters, messages, and futuristic cityscapes high above the guests. These shows take place around 9 PM and are accessible even to those without reservation, ensuring all visitors can experience this unique nighttime entertainment.

The video also provides crowd and waiting time estimates, practical information for securing the best views, and tips on navigating the site’s illuminated pavilions after dark. For those planning to visit Osaka during Expo 2025, this guide will help maximize your experience, with detailed coverage ranging from pavilion highlights to the magical night shows that transform the Expo into a futuristic, atmospheric celebration each evening.

Osaka Expo 2025’s primary venue is the Osaka Expo 2025 Area (Southwest of central Osaka), newly developed for the event and notable for its ‘Grand Roof Ring’ and striking use of timber architecture. The site is easily accessible from central Osaka, within the Kansai region, and is designed to accommodate international attendees seeking both cultural depth and spectacular entertainment.