Osaka World Expo: what does the Monaco Pavilion look like?

1873, Vienna World’s Fair. Under the reign of Prince Charles III, the Principality took part for the first time in these international events held in the world’s major cities.

The 2025 Osaka Kansai World Expo has the overarching theme ‘Designing the Society of the Future, Imagining Our Life Tomorrow’, with the Principality having chosen the theme ‘Connecting Lives’. Comprising several buildings, the Pavilion is surrounded by a garden and highlights the Principality’s environmental commitments.

But what can visitors expect to see there?

  • an immersive and interactive space where touch, imagery and poetry come together. Large vertical windows display evocative images of Monaco, including haiku poems
  • the Monaco Green Lab, where a tree stands, surrounded by the Monegasque ecosystem, embodying the Principality’s commitment to sustainability. There are also interactive consoles to explore innovative eco-friendly projects and animated books bringing to life the visions of Prince Albert I and H.S.H. Prince Albert II
  • an immersive garden, a harmonious blend of Japanese and Mediterranean landscapes, featuring the Human-Wildlife installation, a playful and stimulating experience
  • the Flowers for Bees installation, a space inspired by beehives where visitors can learn about these fascinating insects and discover how Monaco is working to protect them
  • finally, the Cathedral: a tribute to the seas and oceans, where Mediterranean Sea marine species come to life on screens reflecting a magical atmosphere of lights, colours and floating forms.

Monaco Day

One of the Expo’s highlight dates? Monaco Day! Taking place on 28 June, it will bring together a delegation of dignitaries, the Carabiniers Orchestra and the Compagnie des Ballets de Monte-Carlo. A football match will also be held on 27 June between Monaco’s Barbagiuans team and the Japan All Star Team. The Monegasque team will feature some of the sport’s biggest names: Robert Pirès, Ludovic Giuly, Rivaldo and Marcel Desailly. The Japan All Star Team, meanwhile, will feature Japanese football stars including Daisuke Matsui, Hidetoshi Nakata and Keisuke Honda.

This venue, which embodies the spirit of Monaco, is driven with passion by 13 young people from the Principality aged between 21 and 27, bringing this showcase of excellence to life. 28 million visitors are expected over this six-month period!