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German Federal President Steinmeier opens German National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka

On 20 June 2025, German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier opened German National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka with a festive ceremony. Germany’s head of state also visited the German and Japanese pavilions, whose immersive exhibitions are both dedicated to sustainability and the circular economy. National Day is an official day of honour for each participating country. It offers a special opportunity for the country to celebrate itself at the Expo with a unique cultural gala, showcasing its diversity, identity and innovative power. After the opening ceremony, an event was held on the topic “Beyond Planet Earth – German-Japanese Cooperation in Space”.

“Germany is contributing to this global workshop of ideas by considering the circular economy […]. For we firmly believe that the more wisely we use resources, the better it is for our planet […]. Fittingly, the German Pavilion bears the title ‘Wa! Germany.’ In Japanese, ‘Wa’ stands for ‘harmony’ and ‘circle’. But it also stands for a ‘Wow!’ of astonishment. This is, to my mind, an appropriate expression of what we are experiencing here on this Expo together. At this world exposition, the future is being made tangible, […] “ German Federal President said in his opening address on German National Day. Dorothee Bär, German Minister of Research, Technology and Space, accompanied the German Federal President during his visit to Expo 2025 Osaka.

Not only was the German Pavilion visited by high-ranking guests as part of German National Day, but a comprehensive cultural programme was offered in the National Day Hall as part of the celebrations. The National Day cultural presentations that followed the address by the German Federal President elicited similarly positive responses: The renowned German-Japanese pianist Alice Sara Ott performed works by Ludwig van Beethoven with virtuosity in her distinctly modern style. The hip-hop group Beathoven gave an urban edge to Beethoven’s classical musical legacy, whilst striking a particular chord with the younger members of the audience.

Another high point of National Day was the specialist event “Beyond Planet Earth – German-Japanese Cooperation in Space,” which brought together leading representatives from politics and aerospace. On site, the German Federal President Steinmeier was joined by Federal Minister Dorothee Bär, Chair of the Executive Board of the German Aerospace Center Dr Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla, President of Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Dr Hiroshi Yamakawa and ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer. Astronaut Onishi Takuya, Japanese commander of the International Space Station (ISS) appeared via video link. Discussions about common perspectives for sustainable innovations in space and on earth were organised in collaboration with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), supported by the Japanese-German Centre Berlin (JDZB).

Background: The Expo 2025 in Osaka

Expo 2025 Osaka takes place from 13 April to 13 October 2025. With the overarching theme of “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”, 150 countries present their visions for the future. Japan is hosting the World Expo for the third time, following Osaka (1970) and Aichi (2005). The organiser expects around 28 million visitors.

Project responsibility overview

Koelnmesse GmbH is responsible for organising and running the German Pavilion on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. The concept, planning and implementation of the German Pavilion are the responsibility of the “German Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka Consortium”, consisting of the companies facts and fiction (content, exhibition and media design) and GL events Live (building and construction) with the support of the Japanese branch. The architectural concept was designed by LAVA Architects (Berlin). The advertising agency VOSS+FISCHER together with Mike P. Heisel are responsible for the cultural programme. The pavilion’s restaurant and shop are run by the catering expert 78degrees.

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“Wa! Germany” opens at Expo 2025 in Osaka
Germany invites the world to a dialogue on the circular economy

The German Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan opens its doors today. At the symbolic red ribbon-cutting ceremony, Michael Kellner, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), and Petra Sigmund, German Ambassador to Japan, officially opened Germany’s pavilion to the public.

Inspired by the Japanese word that means “harmony”, “circle” and “Wow“ – Germany invites visitors from all over the world to discover innovative solutions for a sustainable circular economy at its “Wa! Germany” themed pavilion. The focus is on forward-looking concepts that promote the responsible use of natural resources – showcased in a multisensory exhibition with a strong edutainment component.

A hub for encounters, education and excitement

At the opening ceremony, Parliamentary State Secretary Kellner emphasised: “Our goal with ‘Wa! Germany‘ is to show the world how the innovative, ‚Made in Germany‘ circular economy is not only an ecological mandate, but also socially exciting. We are delighted to present this place of exchange, education and transformation to the global public.“

Future-proof architecture – in line with the circularity principle

Featuring seven cylindrical buildings, the German Pavilion is designed and constructed in line with circular principles. As a symbol of sustainable construction, the cylinders and building materials can all be reused after the Expo.

An exhibition for playful learning

The charming „Circulars“ are digital guides that accompany visitors throughout the interactive, informative and emotionally engaging exhibition. As audio guides, the “Circulars“ make the visitor experience truly special thanks to their clear language and identifiable characters.

Background: The Expo 2025 in Osaka

Expo 2025 Osaka takes place from 13 April to 13 October 2025. With the overarching theme of “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”, 150 countries present their visions for the future. Japan is hosting the World Expo for the third time, following Osaka (1970) and Aichi (2005). The organiser expects around 28 million visitors.

Project responsibility overview

Koelnmesse GmbH is responsible for organising and running the German Pavilion on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. The concept, planning and implementation of the German Pavilion are the responsibility of the “German Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka Consortium”, consisting of the companies facts and fiction (content, exhibition and media design) and GL events Live (building and construction) with the support of the Japanese branch. The architectural concept was designed by LAVA Architects (Berlin). The advertising agency VOSS+FISCHER together with Mike P. Heisel are responsible for the cultural programme. The pavilion’s restaurant and shop are run by the catering expert 78degrees.

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The countdown is running for the German Expo Pavilion
Six months left until the World Expo 2025 Osaka opens its gates in Japan

Starting on 13 April 2025, Expo 2025 will run for six months in Osaka, Japan. Currently under construction, the German Pavilion of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action is designed along its circular economy theme and is anticipated to attract more than three million visitors. The circular buildings made of steel and wood will stand as an exponent for circular and sustainable construction. The immersive exhibition is currently being assembled as well and will then be incorporated into the buildings.

The basic framework of the German Expo Pavilion is made from 132 tonnes of steel and 140 tonnes of wood. “The pavilion itself will stand as an exponent for circular and sustainable building in its own right – every conceptual draft decision follows the objective of creating a tangible example of this. The steel foundation will be reused, whilst the wooden structure of the cylinders is filled out with prefabricated panels that symbolise sustainable façade materials. The pavilion’s architecture combines research with industrial products. Even the landscape will show how built and natural environments interact in cycles,“ explains Christian Tschersich, German Pavilion architect at LAVA – Laboratory for Visionary Architecture.
For GL events, members of the Consortium of the Pavilion, their construction is running on schedule. “Despite several challenges, we are making favourable progress with the construction of the initial structures. The first wooden cylinders of the German Pavilion are rising up from the ground,“ is how Thomas Quemin, Managing Director at GL events Japan KK describes the progress.
Preparations for the exhibition on circular economy, organised by facts and fiction, are also in their final phase. The creative agency, its partners and service providers are currently finalising the design and construction of the exhibits that immersively and entertainingly showcase the projects and products of the circular economy “made in Germany“. “The exhibition planning has now entered into its hot phase. All content, ideas and drafts for the exhibits and immersive spaces we have been developing for the past months are now finally becoming reality. Mock-ups help us apply the finishing touches and already give the Expo that “alive” feeling. This heightens everyone’s excitement and anticipation for Osaka,” Dr Wiebke Hahn, concept designer at facts and fiction sums it up.
The team at Koelnmesse that is responsible for organising and running the pavilion on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action likewise expresses their optimism. “We are currently getting ready to move off to Japan and eagerly anticipate the privilege of welcoming the first visitors to the German Pavilion in exactly six months‘ time,“ states Christopher Hecker, Director of the German Expo Pavilion.

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The next World Expo will take place from 13 April to 13 October 2025 in Osaka where the theme will be “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”. About 150 countries are estimated to participate in what will be the third Expo in Japan, after Osaka in 1970 and Aichi in 2005. The organisers are expecting more than 28 million visitors.

Koelnmesse GmbH will be organising and running the German Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. The “German Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka Consortium”, comprising facts and fiction (Cologne) and GL Events Live (Lyon) with the support of their Japanese office, is in charge of concept design, planning and realisation. Facts and fiction is responsible for content, exhibition and media design, and the pavilion is being built by GL Events. Laumann / Scheßl / Weismüller are responsible for the construction supervision of the project. The architecture and spatial design come from LAVA Architects (Berlin). The cultural programme known as Culture Connect is being put together by Frankfurt-based agency VOSS+FISCHER, working together with culture and media manager Mike P. Heisel.  The pavilion’s restaurant and shop are run by 78degrees.

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The German Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan celebrates its ground-breaking just one year before the Expo opens: Germany’s participation is right on schedule

On 10 April 2024, the German Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, Japan celebrated its official ground-breaking ceremony on the site where the buildings will be erected. Distinguished guests were in attendance. The German construction and exhibit on the theme of circularity will be completed by the time the world exhibition opens on 13 April 2025. With its focus on sustainability and interactive personal experiences, the German participation at the upcoming Expo should once again draw record crowds, showcasing German innovations to millions of visitors from across the globe.

The start signal has sounded for the construction of the German Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka. On the morning of 10 April 2024 and thus almost a year to the day before the World Exhibition opens its gates at the Expo site on the Island of Yumeshima, the ground was broken for the German Pavilion – organised under the auspices of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

Alongside Dr. Dorothea Schütz, Deputy Director-General for Development Policy, Special Foreign Trade Promotion Instruments in North Africa, Near and Middle East at the BMWK, Ms. Melanie Saxinger, the German Consul General in Osaka, also spoke on the occasion of the ground-breaking ceremony. “With its focus on circular economy, the German Pavilion perfectly embodies the overall concept of Expo 2025 in Osaka and will make an important contribution to sustainable future-orientated technologies for German-Japanese cooperation,“ the Consul General said.

The presence of Mr. Hirofumi Yoshimura, Governor of Osaka Prefecture, Hideyuki Yokoyama, Osaka’s mayor alongside Mr. Hiroyuki Ishige, Secretary General of the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition, the organisers of the upcoming world exhibition, underscored the importance of Germany’s participation in the Expo 2025 for the host country Japan.  Neither did Mr. Dimitri Kerkentzes, the Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), the umbrella organisation of all World Exhibitions, miss the opportunity to attend Germany’s ground-breaking ceremony.

At the post-ground-breaking press conference, the German Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka Consortium, consisting of facts and fiction, the creative agency responsible for the exhibition design, and GL events, responsible for the construction, presented the steps envisioned for the coming months. “After an intensive planning and preparation phase, we are now ready to start with construction. In the next weeks, the first building materials will arrive at the German Pavilion site. We will start laying the foundation and then erect the steel and wooden structures for the round buildings. The pavilion will be ready for operation in a year’s time,” explains Thomas Quenim, Executive Director of GL events.  For Andreas Horbelt, Creative Director at facts and fiction, the most exciting part of his work is just about to begin: „For a country’s participation at a world exhibition to be successful, it is imperative to conduct thorough and robust research into both the theme and the host country. Now it’s all about transforming our concept into a real exhibition that informs, inspires and emotionalizes. We look forward to the next months of making this a reality.“

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The next World Expo will take place from 13 April to 13 October 2025 in Osaka where the theme will be “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”. About 150 countries are estimated to participate in what will be the third Expo in Japan, after Osaka in 1970 and Aichi in 2005. The organisers are expecting more than 28 million visitors.

Koelnmesse GmbH will be organising and running the German Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. The “German Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka Consortium”, comprising facts and fiction (Cologne) and GL Events Live (Lyon) with the support of their Japanese office, is in charge of concept design, planning and realisation. Facts and fiction is responsible for content, exhibition and media design, and the pavilion is being built by GL Events. Laumann / Scheßl / Weismüller are responsible for the construction supervision of the project. The architecture and spatial design come from LAVA Architects (Berlin). The cultural programme known as Culture Connect is being put together by Frankfurt-based agency VOSS+FISCHER, working together with culture and media manager Mike P. Heisel.  The pavilion’s restaurant and shop are run by 78degrees.

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VOSS+FISCHER teamed with Mike P. Heisel will be organising the cultural programme for Germany at Expo 2025 Osaka

Their concept for the German Pavilion, “Culture Connect“ turns the stage into a place for cultural encounters

The advertising agency VOSS+FISCHER from Frankfurt am Main together with the culture and media manager Mike P. Heisel will be responsible for the cultural programme in the German Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025. After a public procurement procedure, their compelling concept that mixes music and dance performances, research and science modules, gaming and sport won the tender. The German presence at the Expo in Japan is the responsibility of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

“Culture Connect“ is the dramatization motto for the German Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. By creating a stage for cultural encounters, the Pavilion’s event area will serve as an interface between Germany, Japan and the world – one that fosters inspiration and engenders enthusiasm. Throughout the entire Expo from 13 April 2025 to 13 October 2025, the German Pavilion, named “Wa! Germany“, will give visitors the opportunity to experience and actively shape the live event programme on a daily basis. The cultural agency is setting its sights on both proven and new collaborations, including work with artists, institutions, cultural centres and ensembles. Special emphasis is placed on getting cultural professionals and institutions in Japan involved with a stage programme that saves on resources. VOSS+FISCHER and Mike P. Heisel had successfully designed and organised the cultural programme for the German Pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai.

Culture-Friends

The cultural programme will not be limited to features taking place on the pavilion’s stage. Visitors standing in queues will initially be greeted by “Culture Friends“. Like the Circulars, these mascots in walking act costumes guide visitors personally and virtually through the cultural programme. Additionally, in a specially designed digital application, the Culture Friends will be whisking the guests off on a tour through Germany’s cultural landscape before the real fun even starts. The total of six manga-style characters, each representing a cultural theme, are based on true-life figures from the German historical canon. The Culture Friends: Little Red Riding Hood stands for nature, nutrition and environment. A famous athlete from Germany will represent sport, gaming, integration and urbanity. A Triadic ballerina developed by Oskar Schlemmer is a tribute to the 100 years of Bauhaus style, uniting fine arts and diversity. Ludwig van Beethoven symbolises music, politics, history and sightseeing. Albert Einstein is synonymous with education and science. A popular German artist will thematise fashion, digitalisation and life in the future.

A stage open to showcasing the full range of Germany’s cultural landscape

The stage programme will change every day and be framed by recurring thematic subjects. In the “Pictures of Germany“ adventure, visitors can embark on a pictorial tour through the country. Current topics relating to science, culture and sport are accentuated by exciting presentations in the „Mittagsmagazin” attraction. The programme revolves around fun and entertainment, where young and old can interact and enjoy. The concept encourages visitors to participate through the programme attractions, spurred on by the Culture Friends.

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The next World Expo will take place from 13 April to 13 October 2025 in Osaka, Japan. Themed “Designing Future Society for Our Lives“, 150 countries and regions as well as 25 international organisations are expected to participate.

Koelnmesse GmbH is organising and running the German Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. The “German Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka Consortium”, comprising the two companies facts and fiction (Cologne) and GL events (Lyon and Japan), is in charge of concept design, planning and realisation. facts and fiction is responsible for content, exhibition and media design; the pavilion is being built by GL events. The architecture and spatial design come from LAVA – Laboratory for Visionary Architecture (Berlin). The construction management company Laumann / Scheßl / Weismüller Architektur + Baumanagement GmbH is the project consultant for building-related aspects. 78degrees GmbH will be operating the restaurant and souvenir shop.

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Expo 2025 Osaka: Become part of the Wa! Germany Team

Recruiting for the German Pavilion at Expo 2025 has kicked off

Job offerings for positions with the German Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka – taking place from 13 April to 13 October 2025 – have been officially announced. We are hiring pavilion guides to show international visitors around the German Pavilion and represent Germany at this mega event. Additionally, we are offering jobs for chief pavilion guides as well. Job vacancies are moreover available for assistants in management and communications as well as for protocol office assistants and deputy protocol officers. Have we sparked your interest? You will find all jobs posted here: www.expo2025germany.de. The deadline for applications is 30 April 2024.

“Designing Future Society for Our Lives“ is the motto that will bring together more than 150 nations at the Expo 2025 Osaka in Kansai, Japan where they will showcase their countries, cultures and innovations for a total of 184 days. Germany, represented by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), has named its pavilion „Wa! Germany“ to wow visitors on this global stage by highlighting topics around the theme of circular economy with its multifaceted and broad applications.

We are looking for motivated and passionate people to be the life and soul of the German Pavilion at Expo 2025. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity offers those interested candidates the chance to become part of the German Pavilion and experience unforgettable months in Japan. A basic prerequisite for your application is a good knowledge of German. An additional foreign language, particularly Japanese, is an advantage and may even be required for some job openings. Social competence und intercultural sensitivity are other very important qualities and decisive factors for your application to be successful. Go to the corresponding job announcements to find the exact job profiles for the various positions offered.

We anticipate onboarding of the Pavilion Team to take place in Osaka in March or April of 2025. Applicants will only be considered if they are contractually available for the entire duration of the Expo.
At the Expo 2025 in Osaka, “Wa! Germany” offers interested candidates a unique opportunity to represent Germany with all its cultural diversity whilst becoming part of the international expo community.

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The next World Expo will take place from 13 April to 13 October 2025 in Osaka, Japan. Themed “Designing Future Society for Our Lives“, 150 countries and regions as well as 25 international organisations are expected to participate.

Koelnmesse GmbH is organising and running the German Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. The “German Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka Consortium”, comprising the two companies facts and fiction (Cologne) and GL events (Lyon and Japan), is in charge of concept design, planning and realisation. facts and fiction is responsible for content, exhibition and media design; the pavilion is being built by GL events. The architecture and spatial design come from LAVA – Laboratory for Visionary Architecture (Berlin). The construction management company Laumann / Scheßl / Weismüller Architektur + Baumanagement GmbH is the project consultant for building-related aspects. 78degrees GmbH will be operating the restaurant and souvenir shop.

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Germany submits building application to Osaka City authorities

The German Pavilion officially kicks off building approval process for Type A pavilion

By submitting its building application on 7 November 2023, to the Expo Organiser, the German Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka officially kicked off the process of obtaining the building permit. The building application is first reviewed by the Expo Organiser and then submitted to the Osaka city authorities. This marks the starting point for realisation of a unique Type A (self-built) pavilion.

The comprehensive application for the building permit including the general design plan of the pavilion and its schematics is now under review by the Expo Organiser and will then be submitted to Osaka city authorities. According to the current planning status, construction work on the German pavilion should get under way by the beginning of next year.

“We are extremely delighted to be able to take the next step that brings us closer to our goal of creating a space where the concept of circularity in presentation, architecture and construction all come together,“ says Christopher Hecker, Director of the German Pavilion.

A Type A pavilion is defined as a characteristically unique pavilion that the respective nation designs and builds itself. The concept for the German Pavilion was selected as part of an EU-wide procurement procedure in 2022. The comprehensive application for a building permit was prepared by the German Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka Consortium in cooperation with the construction consultants at Laumann / Scheßl / Weismüller Architektur + Baumanagement GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

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The next World Expo will take place from 13 April to 13 October 2025 in Osaka, Japan. Themed “Designing Future Society for Our Lives“, 150 countries and regions as well as 25 international organisations are expected to participate.

Koelnmesse GmbH is organising and running the German Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. The “German Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka Consortium”, comprising the two companies facts and fiction (Cologne) and GL events (Lyon and Japan), is in charge of concept design, planning and realisation. facts and fiction is responsible for content, exhibition and media design; the pavilion is being built by GL events. The architecture and spatial design come from LAVA – Laboratory for Visionary Architecture (Berlin). The construction management company Laumann / Scheßl / Weismüller Architektur + Baumanagement GmbH is the project consultant for building-related aspects. 78degrees GmbH will be operating the restaurant and souvenir shop.

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The German Pavilion – a place to experience the country’s special brand of hospitality.

78degrees GmbH will be operating the German Restaurant at Expo 2025 Osaka

Around the world in a single day – the Expo 2025 Osaka will take visitors on an extraordinary adventure. The opportunity to explore countries from around the globe, gain fascinating insights into innovations, themes and cultures and enjoy a broad variety of culinary delights, that is what the Expo pavilions will offer visitors. The most recent decision is that the “Oishii! Germany”, a restaurant operated by 78degrees GmbH, will be another highlight featured at the German Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. 78degrees GmbH won the tender floated by the Koelnmesse on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. Besides operating the “Oishii! Germany”, the restauranteur is commissioned with catering the VIP lounge and running the Pavilion’s souvenir shop as well.

The Japanese word “Oishii“ means „delicious“ or „tasty” and is used to describe the flavour of exceptional cuisine. “Oishii! Germany“ will blend traditional German hospitality with cosmopolitanism and the culinary diversity of the German states. Their focus will be on typical German specialties, classically prepared but reinterpreted to serve up a fare of creative fusions between German and Japanese cuisine as a reflection of how the two cultures can be connected in gastronomic terms as well. Special emphasis will be placed on seasonal products. During Federal State Weeks, the participating federal states will cooperate with the caterer to plan, organise and implement region-specific dishes, beverages and special event catering.

„Oishii! Germany” is ecological and environmentally conscious. The use of energy-saving, organically grown food from regional sources minimises waste and ensures sustainability. Each ensemble of dishes is meticulously selected and prepared in compliance with the highest quality standards.

The restaurant is managed by a team of experienced professionals. Thomas Gottschlich and Sebastian von Landsberg-Velen already demonstrated their expertise at the German Pavilion of Expo 2020 Dubai where many other members of the team also garnered experience, some having worked in German pavilions at various Expos for many years in the past.

Indeed, the German Pavilion’s restaurant will not only captivate visitors gastronomically. It will also stand out architecturally. “The restaurant marries the principles of circular building with a distinguishable construction that enables light to flood the room. Warm, natural materials and the generous use of glass for the exterior façade help create an impressive panoramic view onto the German Pavilion and the EXPO grounds,” explains Christian Tschersich, Lead Architect at LAVA.

“Oishii! Germany“ looks forward to welcoming visitors at Expo 2025 in Osaka and offering them an unforgettable culinary adventure. The restaurant will not only meet gastronomic expectations, but will also build a bridge between German and Japanese culture. It will be a place of hospitality and enjoyment where encounters are made and the diversity of German cuisine and the Expo’s unique character come together.

Background information

Koelnmesse GmbH will be organising and running the German Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. The “German Pavilion Consortium Expo 2025 Osaka” comprising the two companies facts and fiction (Cologne) and GL events (Lyon and Japan) is in charge of concept design, planning and realisation. facts and fiction is responsible for content, exhibition and media design, and the pavilion is being built by GL events. The architecture and spatial design come from LAVA – Laboratory for Visionary Architecture (Berlin).

For enquiries, please contact
Jana Soll
Deputy Head of Communications
German Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
Koelnmesse GmbH
Messeplatz 1, 50679 Cologne
Germany
+49 221 821 2251

media@expo2025germany.de
www.expo2025germany.de/en/

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CENTRAL THEME OF THE GERMAN PAVILION AT EXPO 2025 – THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY
CONCEPT PRESENTATION IN BERLIN UNVEILS THE SUSTAINABLE GERMAN PARTICIPATION IN THE WORLD EXPO

On Thursday, 13 April 2023 the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action in Berlin presented the concept for the German Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. At the exhibition, the German contribution will draw both architecturally and thematically on the theme of the circular economy. Titled “Wa! Germany”, the Pavilion – with its circular buildings and exhibition designs – will make a lasting impression on visitors in the truest sense of the word, as, once again, Germany’s focus at the next World Expo will be on sustainability.

The German Pavilion, which is expected to attract millions of visitors in Osaka, Japan in 2025, will revolve thematically and architecturally around the circular economy. “It is self-evident, that this would be one of the central themes at such a global event where we are mutually seeking to find solutions for the future of our society. The commitment behind the German Pavilion is to convey to its visitors the concept of sustainability so important in Germany,” explains Patrick Specht, Commissioner General of the German Expo Pavilion from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action.

The circularity leitmotif is reflected in all aspects of Germany’s participation: in the Pavilion itself, the visitor experience, in the design and the technologies and future visions presented there. Translated into architectural terms, this corresponds to the shape of a circle. Instantly, this approach becomes immediately clear: seven circular structural elements made of wood invite visitors to share in a special experience. The Pavilion is a walkable exhibit space that gives an example of the impact architecture and urban development can have to promote more sustainability and circularity.

“Under the theme ‘Designing Future Societies for Our Lives’, the Expo 2025 Osaka also asks the question how to make sustainable buildings work in the future. That is the reason the German Pavilion aims to exemplify this concept on multiple levels: As a completely circular building, its distinguishing features include innovative, circular construction materials and minimization of use. This is topped off by an intelligent indoor climate design and a park as a functional, atmospherically tight landscape. The Pavilion merges architecture, landscape and exhibition into a unified whole, whilst pointing the way towards a circular future,” says Christian Tschersich, Partner at LAVA – Laboratory for Visionary Architecture.

As is conventional practice for German Expo Pavilions, the architectural concept derives from the exhibition’s idea: Visitors embark on an emotional and multisensory journey during which they learn about and grasp visions of what living in a circular society could be like. The exhibition experience targets the Japanese public. In fact, around 90% of the expected visitors will come from Japan itself. The exhibition is designed to be barrier-free and inclusive.

“In the German Pavilion, we want to showcase solutions for a circular world where we live and go about our business in harmony with nature. By experiencing the many inspiring examples, visitors will recognise that the time is ripe to mutually turn the ambitious visions of a circular world into reality,” says Dr Wiebke Hahn of facts and fiction, the company co-responsible for the concept behind the German Pavilion. “Visitors to the exhibition will become constantly immersed in new atmospheres, the contents of which are playfully conveyed. This is how complex themes can be made so emotionally tangible that they stick in the visitors’ memory and are emotionally addressed.”

The Pavilion’s title is equally “rounded off”: In Japanese, “Wa! Germany” has multiple positive connotations: one meaning of “Wa” is “circle” which fits perfectly with the leitmotif. Another meaning of the term can also refer to “harmony” and represents the unification of nature and technology, the objective of a circular economy. And finally, “Wa” is also an exclamation similar to “wow!”, thereby reflecting the enthusiasm that the Pavilion at the Expo is designed to inspire.

“When the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action was deciding on this exciting concept, it took into account the fact that the Expo theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives” and the subtheme “Connecting Lives” Germany chose needed to be realised in both a succinct and appealing way, whilst also creating a seamless marriage between the pavilion’s architecture and its content. I believe, the Consortium has been managed to do so brilliantly. We are thrilled about the concept and eagerly looking forward to 2025,” says Gerald Böse, CEO of Koelnmesse GmbH. The Koelnmesse team will be organising and running the project on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. The Laumann / Scheßl / Weismüller project management company is involved with the architectural supervision of the project.

Background information

Koelnmesse GmbH will be organising and running the German Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. The “German Pavilion Consortium Expo 2025 Osaka” comprising the two companies facts and fiction (Cologne) and GL events (Lyon and Japan) is in charge of concept design, planning and realisation. facts and fiction is responsible for content, exhibition and media design, and the pavilion is being built by GL events. The architecture and spatial design come from LAVA – Laboratory for Visionary Architecture (Berlin).

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