The pavilion titled the Future Life Expo: Future City at the Osaka-Kansai Expo has been completed, with an official completion ceremony and preview held on March 10 at Yumeshima, Konohana Ward, Osaka. Designed as an experiential venue embodying the Japanese government’s vision for a future society, “Society 5.0,” the pavilion features 15 interactive attractions presented by 12 companies and organizations leveraging their respective technological strengths, including those in the construction sector.

In the field of construction, Asunaro Aoki Construction and Komatsu have collaborated on an exhibit themed “Future Underwater Construction,” showcasing construction machinery utilizing remote control technology. The exhibit introduces cutting-edge systems enabling operators to conduct underwater operations without being physically present at the site, thereby demonstrating new possibilities for disaster recovery and infrastructure development.

Meanwhile, the CP Concrete Consortium, chaired by Hazama Ando Corporation, is presenting a next-generation concrete that continuously absorbs carbon dioxide (CO₂), promoting advancements in sustainable construction technologies. This innovative concrete has also been incorporated into various parts of the pavilion’s physical structure, including the corridor, exterior benches, and floor slabs.

The pavilion is situated at the western edge of the Expo site along the Osaka Bay waterfront and comprises three distinct areas—Halls A, B, and C.

Hall A offers an immersive journey from the birth of the Earth to the distant future via a massive screen, giving visitors the sensation of traveling through time aboard a time machine.

Hall B, dubbed the “Future Society Experience Zone,” features simulations of urban life powered by artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, allowing visitors to actively engage in solving urban challenges and shaping the society of the future through their own decisions. Hall C focuses on four thematic domains: “Environment and Energy,” “Transport and Mobility,” “Manufacturing and Urban Development,” and “Food and Agriculture.” (2025/03/12)