OSAKA, Japan — On a wall beside the stage that hosted so much Canadian talent at Expo’s Canada pavilion, staff created a message wall for visitors in the final days of the world fair. By the time Expo 2025 in Osaka came to an official close on Oct. 13, the wall had been filled with heartfelt notes from visitors, thanking...

OSAKA, Japan — The innovative use of augmented reality technology in the Canada Pavilion at Expo 2025 has been recognized with a gold medal for best integration of technology in a pavilion among more than 150 international entries. Canada also snagged the silver medal for Best Large Pavilion in the Expolympic competition. The key to the enormous success of the...

OSAKA, Japan — The Canada Pavilion hosted a Mio ramen event in collaboration with Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (KUFS) and Mio, a small seaside district in Mihama town, Wakayama Prefecture, to celebrate the history and friendship between Mio and Canada.  Mio and Canada have a unique connection. Starting in the late 19th century, following Japan’s opening to Western trade,...

OSAKA, Japan — One of Japan’s largest media outlets joined in a workshop hosted by the Canada Pavilion at Expo to give Japanese teenagers a chance to explore journalism while also learning about Canada. Both workshop objectives were a tight fit with the mission of the Canada pavilion to engage young people while also raising awareness of Canada. The Canada...

OSAKA, Japan — It was a spontaneous moment, but one that brought extra meaning to the in-house commemoration of Truth and Reconciliation Day at the Canada Pavilion here at Expo 2025. In a back-of-house reception room used to greet visiting dignitaries in front of a row of flags, or host corporate receptions, some of the staff who have been working...