UK at World Expo 2025
Osaka, Kansai
13 April – 13 October 2025, Yumeshima Island, Japan
UK Events Programme
The UK Pavilion will host an exciting programme of events over the 6 months of Expo 2025 Osaka – celebrating the UK’s culture, heritage, and innovation.
Join us to experience UK culture and for the opportunity to see new innovations, meet UK businesses, participate in thought-provoking sessions, and meet with international visitors from around the world.
Upcoming Events
UK Pavilion
14 June 2025
10:00 - 19:00
Alex James Public DJ set: 18:00 – 18:30
15 June 2025
10:00 - 19:00
Festival of Flavours
Public Event
Experience the best of British food and drink at a premium festival designed to showcase high-quality UK products in Japan. Through immersive tastings, sensory activations, and interactive exhibits, you're invited to our event highlighting the UK’s culinary excellence. Visitors can enjoy free samples, engage with dynamic food and drink stations, and explore the vibrant flavors that make British products stand out globally.
Alex James' Public DJ set will take place on the Village Green at the front of the UK Pavilion. There is no requirement to reserve a ticket to attend this event, all those with a valid Expo ticket are able to join.
UK Pavilion
8 July 2025
11:00 - 18:00
9 July 2025
10:45 - 16:45
FT-Nikkei 10th Anniversary Partnership Celebration
Public Event
Join the FT and Nikkei for two days of insightful discussions on the future of media, culture, technology and influence featuring leading editors and global thinkers to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their collaboration.
The two-day event will feature a number of panel talks on a variety of subjects including AI in Journalism, Finance, Education and Design which will sit alongside the broader public facing programme where visitors will be able to view an exhibition celebrating the 10th anniversary of the FT-Nikkei partnership and engage with demos of some of FT-Nikkei’s advanced journalism innovations. All panel events and demos are open to the public.