Five Must-See Country Pavilions at Expo 2025 Osaka

Portugal
Designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates, the Portugal Pavilion already has some buzz about it in Japan because of the big name behind it. Kuma is known as the mastermind behind various high profile architectural pieces across the country, including the likes of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic National Stadium, the Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center, and the Toyama Glass Art Museum.

The Portugal Pavilion centers around the theme “Ocean, the Blue Dialogue,” reflecting the country’s deep, historical, and cultural ties to the water. The overall concept will explore two key Sustainable Development Goals: SDG 14 (conserving and sustainably using the oceans and marine resources) and SDG 7 (ensuring access to reliable and sustainable energy).

The other four pavilions are from Australia, Singapore, Nordic Countries and Qatar.