From April 13 to October 13, 2025, Osaka will host Expo 2025 on Yumeshima Island, under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives." The event aims to gather global innovations to address universal challenges, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
 
The Expo will feature subthemes: "Saving Lives," "Empowering Lives," and "Connecting Lives," focusing on health, potential enhancement, and community building. Serving as a "People's Living Lab," it will showcase cutting-edge technologies and social systems, offering a vision of a sustainable future.
 
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The Setouchi Triennale 2025 is a renowned contemporary art festival held across 17 islands and coastal areas of Japan's Seto Inland Sea. The festival spans three sessions: Spring (April 18–May 25), Summer (August 1–31), and Autumn (October 3–November 9), each offering unique experiences.
 
With the overarching theme of "Restoration of the Sea," the Triennale aims to revitalize the region and be a "Sea of Hope" for the world by integrating art with nature. Visitors can explore site-specific artworks, performances, and cultural events that highlight the rich heritage and scenic beauty of the Setouchi region.
 
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Design Shanghai returns from June 4–7, 2025, at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, bringing together over 600 leading brands from more than 30 countries. Covering key sectors such as furniture, lighting, kitchen and bathroom, materials, and lifestyle design, the event provides a platform for industry professionals to explore emerging trends and innovations.
 
This year’s edition features seven curated showcases, including TALENTS, neooold, and MADE IN JDZ, alongside three major conferences; the Global Design Conference, Design for Wellbeing Conference, and CMF Forum. With insights from over 200 global design leaders, Design Shanghai continues to shape the future of human-centered design and well-being.

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