Discover the Japan Pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai EXPO 2025 World Expo: Shaping a New Paradigm for Universal Design
“Between Life and Life” – Where Life Intersects is the main theme of the Japan Pavilion at EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai. More than just an exhibition space, the pavilion symbolizes the connection between people, nature, and technology, and especially celebrates Universal Design in a completely new way.
🌀 Architectural Design Based on the Philosophy of “Circularity”
The pavilion is built with a torus structure, using CLT wood from Japanese cedar trees—a choice that is not only environmentally friendly but also reusable after the event ends.
Three areas inside—Plant, Farm, and Factory—form a closed loop, where visitors can directly experience the cycle of life through installation artworks.
🧠 A New Form of Universal Design
With the philosophy “No one left behind,” the pavilion’s design adopts a co-design method (participant-led design), inviting the active participation of users such as:
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People with disabilities
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The elderly
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The LGBTQ+ community
Through workshops, feedback from actual users was directly incorporated into the design process, from spatial layout to equipment selection.
🚻 Diverse, Inclusive, and Modern Restroom Spaces
The restroom spaces in the Japan Pavilion clearly embody the spirit of universal design:
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Restrooms are designed differently to suit specific needs (e.g., a toilet for ostomates, an accessible restroom, and a family restroom for parents with small children).
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Advanced TOTO fixtures are used, such as WASHLET electronic bidet toilets and elegant countertop washbasins—providing optimal comfort while ensuring water conservation and easy cleaning.
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The layout is thoughtfully arranged to provide privacy without compromising accessibility.
📌 Notes
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TOTO participated in developing the restroom solutions at the pavilion, although it did not directly design the entire main exhibition space.
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The pavilion experience video (drone/walk-through) was filmed before the opening ceremony with special permission—details may differ from the completed structure.
🌟 Together with Cuong Lam—Bringing Japanese Values Closer to Vietnamese People
The Japan Pavilion at EXPO 2025 is not only an architectural space but also a deeply human design statement. TOTO and Cuong Lam are proud to bring that spirit to Vietnam through advanced sanitary products and solutions—designed for everyone, in every situation.
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