SDGs+Beyond Future Society for Life Week
Resonance and Forest - From the Breaking Tower(1970) to the Opening Sky(2025)
EXPO 2025 Thematic Project "Resonance of Lives" (Producer MIYATA Hiroaki)
This program led by Producer Hiroaki Miyata under the thematic initiative "Resonating Lives." Together with guests and attendees, we will think about and envision the potential future society that "Better Co-Being" offers, focusing on the ideas of "connecting together and living together.
*This programme was scheduled to open 14:30, start 15:00, and end 16:00, but has been changed to open 13:30, start 14:00, and end 16:00. Those with reservations may enter the Theme Weeks Studio from 13:30.
While you may still enter after 14:30 as originally planned to enjoy only the main session, the programme has been enhanced. We therefore encourage you to arrive at the 13:30 opening time to enjoy the performance commencing at 14:00.
Discussion
- future society
- life
| Transmission of simultaneous interpretation | Provided |
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| Language of interpretation | Japanese and English |
Reservations are required for this programme.
Booking typically opens with the '2-month advance lottery.' Click below for details.
* Arrive early; latecomers may not be admitted.
For more information about making a reservation to watch a programme.
This programme is scheduled to be live streamed at the Virtual Expo. We will inform you once it is confirmed.
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Signature Programme
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
- Time and
Date of
the event -
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2025.10.08[Wed]
14:00 ～ 16:00
(Venue Open 13:30)
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- Venue
- Theme Weeks Studio
Programme details
**A Collaborative Platform Bridging to the Future**
This concluding event serves as a bridge to the future, reflecting on the pathways to sustainability highlighted at the Expo. Centered around the theme "Forest of Tranquility," we will explore new possibilities. Led by Thematic Project Producer Hiroaki Miyata, the program focuses on "connecting and living together" under the Better Co-Being concept, striving toward the realization of a future society. Join various experts in exploring the potential of co-creation.
*This programme was scheduled to open 14:30, start 15:00, and end 16:00, but has been changed to open 13:30, start 14:00, and end 16:00. Those with reservations may enter the Theme Weeks Studio from 13:30.
While you may still enter after 14:30 as originally planned to enjoy only the main session, the programme has been enhanced. We therefore encourage you to arrive at the 13:30 opening time to enjoy the performance commencing at 14:00.
Cast
Moderator
Hiroaki Miyata
Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 Theme Project Producer / Keio University School of Medicine
Professor at Keio University School of Medicine. Completed a master's program in Health Sciences and Nursing at the University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Medicine in 2003. Holds a Ph.D. in Health Sciences (by dissertation) from the same field. Data scientist. Engages in research activities aimed at challenging social transformation and contributing to the betterment of reality, utilizing sciences such as data science.
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Speakers
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Sou Fujimoto
Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 Planning and Supervision
Sou Fujimoto was born in Hokkaido in 1971.
Graduated from the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering at Tokyo University, he established Sou Fujimoto Architects in 2000.
Among his recent renowned projects is the 1st prize for the 2014 International Competition for the Second Folly of Montpellier, France ("L'Arbre Blanc"). Additionally in 2015, 2017 and 2018, he won several international competitions with 1st prize in various European countries. In Japan, he was selected as the Expo site design producer for the 2025 Japan International Exposition (Osaka/Kansai Expo). In 2024, he was selected for “Subcontract for the Basic Design of the International Center Station Northern Area Complex (Tentative)” in Sendai, Miyagi.
His notable works include; “House of Music” (2021), “MARUHON makiart terrace (Ishinomaki Cultural Center)” (2021), “SHIROIYA HOTEL” (2020), “L’Arbre Blanc” (2019), “Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2013” (2013), “House NA” (2011), “Musashino Art University Museum & Library” (2010), “House N” (2008) and many more.
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Hiroki Kutsuna
Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 Landscape Designer
By utilizing the techniques of landscape and environmental
design of parks, plazas, roads, and rivers, mastering the use of the space,
and simultaneously planning and implementing the sustainable management and system creation, he aims to realize a new public and create attractive public spaces, and has worked on numerous projects. He is also active in the field of landscape design for universities, hospitals, schools, commercial facilities, and housing both domestically and internationally.
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SANAA
Kazuyo Sejima
Architectural Design for the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo ‘Better Co-Being’ / Architect / Director of the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
Born in Ibaraki Prefecture in 1956. Completed postgraduate studies at Japan Women's University in 1981.
Established Kazuyo Sejima Architects in 1987, and co-founded SANAA with Ryue Nishizawa in 1995.
Served as Chief Curator of the 12th International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale in 2010.
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Ryue Nishizawa
Architectural Design for the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo ‘Better Co-Being’ / Architect / Professor, Yokohama National University Graduate School of Architecture (Y-GSA)
Born 1966. Completed postgraduate studies at Yokohama National University Graduate School in 1990.
After working at Kazuyo Sejima Architectural Design Office, co-founded SANAA with Kazuyo Sejima in 1995.
Established Ryue Nishizawa Architectural Design Office in 1997.
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Hideyuki Yokoyama
Vice Chairman, Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 / Mayor of Osaka City
Born in 1981. Graduated from the Faculty of Economics, Kwansei Gakuin University in 2004.
Joined the Osaka Prefectural Government in 2004. Elected to the Osaka Prefectural Assembly in 2011.
Assumed office as Mayor of Osaka City in 2023.
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Co-organiser
Asahi Group Japan, Ltd.
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SDGs+Beyond Future Society for Life Week
Resonance and Forest - From the Breaking Tower(1970) to the Opening Sky(2025)
This program led by Producer Hiroaki Miyata under the thematic initiative "Resonating Lives." Together with guests and attendees, we will think about and envision the potential future society that "Better Co-Being" offers, focusing on the ideas of "connecting together and living together.
*This programme was scheduled to open 14:30, start 15:00, and end 16:00, but has been changed to open 13:30, start 14:00, and end 16:00. Those with reservations may enter the Theme Weeks Studio from 13:30.
While you may still enter after 14:30 as originally planned to enjoy only the main session, the programme has been enhanced. We therefore encourage you to arrive at the 13:30 opening time to enjoy the performance commencing at 14:00.
-
2025.10.08[Wed]
14:00～16:00
(Venue Open 13:30)
- Theme Weeks Studio
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
Reservations are required for this programme.
Booking typically opens with the '2-month advance lottery.' Click below for details.
* Arrive early; latecomers may not be admitted.
For more information about making a reservation to watch a programme.
This programme is scheduled to be live streamed at the Virtual Expo. We will inform you once it is confirmed.
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