July 19th National Day – Presidential Delegation
President Donald J. Trump today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Osaka, Japan, to attend the World Expo on July 19, 2025. The Honorable Secretary Scott Bessent of the United States Department of the Treasury will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation: The Honorable George Glass, Ambassador of the United States […]
Cy Mackey Special Performances July 12-13
Cyrus Mackey is an accomplished trumpeter, composer, and producer from Chicago. Cyrus achieved recognition as a 2019 National Young Arts Foundation Finalist in Jazz/ Trumpet and was selected as a Fellow at Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute for Jazz Composition. Since 2019, he has been honing his craft at the Peabody Institute and expanding his musical […]
Universal Studios Japan July 4th Special Stage with Sesame Street at USA Pavilion
Sesame Street characters Elmo and Cookie Monster will make a special appearance at the USA Pavilion main stage, joining to dance to a selection of favorite American songs! This will be a wonderful way to celebrate American independence day with these beloved entertainers, and the USA Pavilion mascot character Spark will also join in the […]
University of Kansas Wind Ensemble and Osaka University of the Arts Special Performances June 29, July 1, and July 4
The University of Kansas Wind Ensemble and the Osaka University of the Arts will join forces for a series of special performances on the Expo Pop-up Stage Outer East on June 29 and July 1, and the University of Kansas Wind Ensemble will then play once more at the USA Pavilion main stage on July […]
Daniel Verstappen Special Performances June 27-28
As part of his global tour, world renowned pianist Daniel Verstappen will share with audiences a special performance that features a repertoire including American soundtracks, film music, as well as his own compositions and improvisations. His performance will highlight iconic works from American composers, offering a unique musical experience that blends classical mastery, original works, […]
Kyle Dillingham Special Performances June 20-21
As America’s Fiddling Ambassador, Kyle brings the energy and soul of Americana music to the world stage, blending tradition with innovation and weaving in diverse styles and selections from around the globe. Kyle will be joining for 2 days of special performances at the USA Pavilion.
Daniel Ho and Friends Special Performances June 18-22
Joining us for 4 days in Osaka, Daniel Ho & Friends will present a fun and entertaining program of Hawaiian music and hula dance, with stories about the Islands, and a chance to learn a little hula and Hawaiian language.
New Resident Performers and Special Performers
The new lineup of resident cultural performers are arriving in Osaka and beginning daily shows on the main stage. This cohort includes Skylar and William, John Michalak, Amanda Pascali, SYNKO, and Kayley Bishop. The daily performance schedule will be posted each morning on the USA Pavilion Instagram: worldexpousapavilion
Phoenix Children’s Choir Performance on June 15
The Phoenix Children’s Choir will be visiting the Expo and taking the main stage at the USA Pavilion for a special performance at 3 pm on June 15th.
Language Tour Schedule Updates
Adjusting to the actual volume of demand for specific language tours, the following updated daily schedule will be implemented starting Friday, June 13. 7 tours daily are offered in English, and 2 tours daily are offered in Mandarin. All other tours continue to be offered in Japanese, with approximately 120 people entering the exhibit tour […]