SANTO DOMINGO. - Since its opening last April, the Dominican Republic pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, held in that Japanese city, has been visited by more than one million people, standing out as one of the most popular country exhibitions within the Commons-B building, a high-visibility area that hosts representations from countries around the world.
In a joint press release from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, the Presidency, Tourism and Culture, as well as ProDominicana and the Dominican Embassy in Japan, coordinators of the country's participation in this important exhibition, these institutions highlighted that in the month of May alone, the Dominican Republic's stand received approximately 687,000 visitors.
“Thanks to its visually striking design, its immersive cultural offering, and its focus on connecting with the public through the country's attractions, the Dominican pavilion has captured the attention of thousands of daily visitors who stop to discover the richness of the Caribbean nation. Hundreds of thousands of people have visited our pavilion to take photos and appreciate our exhibits up close, which showcase aspects of our culture, history, tourism, music, and sports, as well as a trade show featuring products such as coffee, cacao, chocolate, rum, cigars, amber, larimar, fragrances, candles, and textiles,” they explained in the press release.
The profile of visitors so far has been very diverse, ranging from school-aged children, young people, and adults to diplomats, businesspeople, and local officials such as the governor of Osaka, Hirofumi Yoshimura. Japanese media outlets have also published articles about the Dominican Republic exhibition.
A platform for the future
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, is a World Expo organized by Japan and recognized as one of the most important international events of the century. Under the theme "Designing the Society of the Future for Our Lives," it brings together more than 160 countries and international organizations, with the aim of contributing solutions to humanity's greatest challenges.
This edition of the Expo takes on special significance as it is being held just five years before the deadline set by the United Nations to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
As such, the Expo serves as a key platform to accelerate efforts toward global sustainability, promote innovation, and foster cooperation among cultures and nations. Inspired by the concept of “Society 5.0,” the Expo champions a human-centered society where technology and innovation are used to solve social challenges and improve people’s quality of life.
During its six months of operation, the Expo is projected to attract over 28 million visitors, of which, if the current level of attendance continues, more than 5 million will visit the country's pavilion, learn about and connect with the Dominican Republic
