Overview

• The Expo Universelle 2025 officially opened on April 13, 2025, in Osaka, Japan, featuring participation from 160 countries under the theme 'society of the future.'
• The event highlights cutting-edge innovations in artificial intelligence, robotics, and space technology, with immersive exhibits including biometric scanning and android demonstrations.
• Infrastructural challenges persist due to the Expo's location on the artificial Yumeshima Island, constructed from remediated landfill, which previously experienced a methane-triggered explosion during construction.
• Public enthusiasm has been muted, with only 8.7 million advance tickets sold, far below the target of 14 million, reflecting widespread disinterest among Japanese citizens.
• The opening ceremony featured Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Emperor Naruhito, emphasizing unity and global collaboration in a fractured world.