World exhibitions are showcases of the future and inspire through innovations. Expo 2025 Osaka’s theme, “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” aligns with this vision, and by choosing the sub-theme “Connecting Lives,” Luxembourg’s pavilion is emphasizing the connection between people and nations. This spirit is also captured in its Japanese-inspired leitmotif: “Doki Doki – The Luxembourg Heartbeat”.
Designed by Luxembourg’s architectural firm STDM, in close cooperation with the Japanese architecture office Mikan Gumi, and built by the Japanese construction company Naito House, the pavilion aligns with the circular economy principles. It is designed for disassembly, constructed with as little material as possible, and planned for easy dismantling - ensuring that as many components as possible can be reused. 
The pavilion’s main structure is based on four key components:

  • Mega blocks made of concrete serve as the foundation. These are easier to assemble and disassemble compared to traditional cast concrete. 
  • Rigid steel frames are linked together and weighed down with the concrete blocks, ensuring stability while maintaining flexibility for reuse.
  • The membrane roof is a lightweight, high-performance roof and a prime example of the “Reduce” principle in the circular economy. It fulfills multiple functions with minimal material, reducing waste.
  • Finally, the exterior walls are planned as well to be reused. The cladding on the facades comprises local standard formwork panels arranged in scales and fixed to horizontal metal cross-members.

An immersive and interactive three-act scenography imagined by the scenographers jangled nerves and built by the Japanese company DNP enriches the visitor experience at the pavilion. During a break in the pavilion’s courtyard, visitors can taste and enjoy Luxembourg’s savoir-vivre with food and drinks. At its heart, guests will be able to experience a special feature with an entertainment factor and an exciting story about Luxembourg’s traditions: A nine-pin bowling alley, called “Keelebunn” in Luxembourgish.

For more details, including program information, please check out the website below.

Source: Ministère des Affaires étrangères et européennes

EU-Japan Centre's News

More
The Centre quarterly newsletter, March 2025 issue, is now available. In this issue: EU-Japan…
The EU-Japan Centre is now calling for expressions of interest for Market Access online and on-site…
The EU Japan Centre is releasing a weekly press review covering Japan's economic and policy matters…
The EU Japan Centre is releasing a weekly press review covering Japan's economic and policy matters…

Events

More
19/03/2025
EU-Japan Digital Partnership Webinar  Wednesday, 19 March 16:30-18:00 Tokyo (8:30-10:00 Brussels) (With English-Japanese Simultaneous Interpretation / Free Event) Co-organized by:Japan Electronics…
Online and in Japan
19/05/2025 - 13/06/2025
19-23 May 2025, → 1st phase online 9-13 June 2025, → 2nd phase in Japan   PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES “Get Ready for Japan” aims to help understand Japanese business practices and communication styles…
We use a selection of our own and third-party cookies on the pages of this website. If you choose "ACCEPT ALL", you consent to the use of all cookies. You can accept and reject individual cookie types.
Related
Subscribe to
our newsletters

The EU-Japan Centre currently produces 5 newsletters :

  • EU-Japan NEWS - our flagship newsletter covering the Centre's support services, information about EU (or Member States) - Japan cooperation
  • Japanese Industry and Policy News
  • “About Japan” e-News (Only available for EU companies / EU organisations)
  • Japan Tax and Public Procurement Weekly Tender Digest (Only available for EU companies / EU organisations)
  • Tech Transfer Helpdesk Newsletter
Subscribe