UK at World Expo 2025
Osaka, Kansai

AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines in Oncology, Rare Diseases, and BioPharmaceuticals, including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, and Respiratory & Immunology. Based in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca’s innovative medicines are sold in more than 125 countries and used by millions of patients worldwide.

Website link: www.astrazeneca.com

Aston Martin 

With history dating back to 1913, Aston Martin is an iconic global brand synonymous with luxury, performance, and exclusivity. Aston Martin combines cutting-edge technology, time honoured craftsmanship and beautiful design in its range of critically acclaimed luxury models including the Vanquish, Vantage, DB12, DBX707 and Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar. From Great Britain, Aston Martin designs, engineers and manufacturers cars sold in 53 countries worldwide. 2020 saw Lawrence Stroll become the company’s Executive Chairman, alongside significant new investment, which coincided with Aston Martin’s return to the pinnacle of motorsport in Formula One®, commencing a new era for this proudly British marque.　​

Website link: www.astonmartin.com/en-gb​

Johnnie Walker

In 1820, John Walker, inspired by the rich spices and carefully crafted tea blends in his small general store, set out to bring the same depth and balance to whisky. By expertly blending a diverse range of whiskies, he not only ensured a consistent, high-quality spirit but also unlocked a depth of flavor previously unseen in the industry. For over 200 years, Johnnie Walker has remained dedicated to the art of blending, earning its place as the world’s No.1* Scotch whisky brand, loved by whisky enthusiasts across the globe.​

​*Based on sales volume, IMPACT DATABANK 2023.

Website link: www.johnniewalker.com/en-gb​

Robert Walters

Established in London in 1985, Robert Walters is a global talent solutions business operating in 31 countries across the globe. Robert Walters Japan established its Tokyo office in 2000 and Osaka office in 2007, with over 60 specialised teams across industries and functions. The company offers a comprehensive range of services including permanent, contract, and executive recruitment solutions, recruitment outsourcing, and talent advisory services such as their Hiring Inclusivity Roadmap and Women’s Talent Development Solutions.

Website link: www.robertwalters.co.jp/en/

BBC Studios

BBC Studios is the commercial arm of the BBC, operating as one Global Content Studio across two lines of business, distribution and production. BBC Studios Asia distributes BBC News, BBC Earth, BBC Lifestyle and CBeebies channels and authenticated SVOD service BBC Player across IPTV and Cable platform partners in the region. BBC Studios’ global digital news platforms which includes BBC.com and the BBC App, provide up-to-the-minute international news and in-depth analysis to more than 125 million unique browsers Per Month. BBC Studios Asia Consumer Products and Licensing builds regional product lines for IP including the globally renowned BBC Earth, ‘Bluey’, and Hey Duggee.

BBC Studios is proud to be bringing one of their most loved BBC Earth IP’s to life in the UK Pavilion with a Planet Earth III live concert. Specially selected breath-taking footage from the sensational television series produced by the multi-award-winning BBC Studios Natural History Unit will be shown on a big screen. Playing alongside, the concert will feature the remarkable music score by Oscar winner Hans Zimmer, Jacob Shea and Sara Barone for Bleeding Fingers Music, performed by the Japan Century Symphony Orchestra.

Website link: www.bbcstudios.com/

Brompton

For five decades, Brompton has been transforming how people move around cities across the world with the bike that folds down small. Evolving from a humble workshop in London to a global name, the Brompton story began in 1975 when Andrew Ritchie combined his ingenious engineering with craftsmanship to invent and hand-build a bike like no other – creating a new type of movement. Highly prized for its go-anywhere credentials and lasting durability, each bike, to this day, is proudly made by hand and quality-assured in the London Factory.

Website link: www.brompton.com

Scotland

The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland led by the First Minister with the support of the cabinet secretaries and ministers who have a range of responsibilities that include: the economy, education, health, justice, rural affairs, housing, environment, equal opportunities, consumer advocacy and advice, transport and taxation.  The government in Scotland is structured into a number of directorates who work with related public bodies and to put government policy into practice.

Website link: www.gov.scot

Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered Bank in Japan offers a wide range of financial services to Japanese corporate and financial institution customers operating in emerging markets, which are the core markets of our group. This year marks our 145th anniversary in Japan.

Website link: www.sc.com