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

1873, Universal Exhibition in Vienna. Under the reign of Prince Charles III, the Principality participated for the first time in these international events organised in the world's largest cities.

World Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai is being held under the general theme "Designing the society of the future, Imagining our life tomorrow", with the Principality opting for the "Connecting lives" angle. Comprising several buildings, the Pavilion is surrounded by a garden and highlights the Principality's environmental commitments.

But what can visitors see?

  • An immersive, interactive space where touch, images 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 Monaco's ecosystem, embodying the Principality's commitment to sustainable development. There are also interactive consoles for discovering innovative eco-responsible 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 fun and stimulating experience
  • the Flowers for Bees installation, a space inspired by beehives, where you can become fascinated by these insects and discover how Monaco is taking action to protect them
  • finally, the Cathedral: a tribute to the seas and oceans, where the marine species of the Mediterranean come to life on screens reflecting a magical atmosphere of lights, colours and floating shapes.

Monaco Day

One of the highlights of the Expo? Monaco Day! Organised on site on 28 June, it will bring together a delegation of official personalities, the Carabiniers Orchestra and the Compagnie des Ballets de Monte-Carlo. A football match will also be organised on 27 June between the Monaco Barbagiuans and the Japan All Star Team. The Monaco team will feature some of the biggest names in the game, including 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 passionately supported 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 the six-month period!