On September 2, 2025, Croatian artist Martina Miholić, with sound by Senpvii, will present Genesis Code at the Jellyfish Pavilion, Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. The project is an audio-visual installation where video works unfold across diverse digital formats—from mobile phones and tablets to LCD screens and smaller projections—arranged as sculptural constellations in space and accompanied by immersive sound. Genesis Code is a new iteration of a larger work first shown in June 2025 at the Grič Tunnel in Zagreb, Croatia. It investigates the interplay between natural creation processes and artificial intelligence, exploring how nature generates forms and algorithms that echo structures produced by AI. Miholić focuses on recurring patterns at micro and macro scales—from cellular or leaf-like shapes to mountains, volcanoes, and celestial formations. By observing these repeating forms, the project reflects on the intelligence inherent in nature and imagines new possibilities for synergy and co-creation between natural and artificial systems. Alongside the presentation, Miholić will host two workshops (open to children and adults) on the same day: ・Morning session: 10.30–12.30 ・Afternoon session: 13.30–15.30 Participants will follow a three-step process: 1) Object Photography – photographing small, everyday objects in simple, accessible conditions. 2) Digital Transformation – transforming the images into animated sequences that reveal hidden patterns. 3) Hybrid Space – projecting the resulting videos to create a new, immersive visual environment where ordinary details gain unexpected beauty. Through this cycle—from tactile observation to digital creation—participants experience the interplay between everyday objects and imaginative exploration, discovering how even small gestures can open doors to vast, unexpected worlds of creation.

Explore the food chains of land and sea through a fun, hands-on STEAM experience! Use origami and natural materials to create animals and build ecosystems like forests and oceans. No need for words—just sound, movement, and creativity! Plus, "Morimon," a friend from nature, will join us!This activity is open to everyone and lets you enjoy learning through sight, sound, and making things together.Applications to participate are accepted on the Himeji Shikisai High School website.

In the year 2XXX, in a future society where the use of quantum computers is commonplace, we will exhibit an interactive art piece that harnesses the unique light properties of pink diamonds. This space, created under the theme of Light × Art × KOSEN, blends play and learning. Visitors will search for a tree hiding NV pink diamonds — a material used in quantum computers — by shining special light onto it to uncover the “material of the future.” The method of controlling the light uses a gyro-controlled moving head, programmed and built by KOSEN students. The NV pink diamond is kindly provided by Dr. Yoshihiko Takano of the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) / Diancy Co., Ltd. Come and experience the Tree of the Future Society, guided by light!

Students from Osaka Prefectural schools will host 15-minute workshops that combine their own “favorite things” with the Expo theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.” Each workshop welcomes about 5–6 participants. Through interaction, participants will reflect on co-creating a future together and on Invigorating Lives. “＜RISE AND REALIZE＞ Suito International High School An exhibition expressing the voices of young people who feel a sense of hardship in life. By sharing emotions and social issues, the program aims to create a space for deep dialogue where participants can reflect on diverse ways of living through empathy and open-ended questions. ＜JK (Ta-dah! Kogei Students) VR ART＞ Osaka Prefectural Kogei High School Experience a virtual Expo created by high school students in a VR space. This new-sensation program offers a glimpse into creativity and visions of future society, where art, design, and technology come together. *Please note: The program may change or be canceled depending on circumstances. *These workshops have been developed with inquiry support from steAm, Inc.

A hands-on workshop by Ritsumeikan University’s Ri-one (one of the Expo student groups “Ookini”) Participants will experience operating a robot that recognizes gestures and moves. Anyone from about 4 years old to adults can try it. *Please note: The program may change or be canceled depending on circumstances.

We are "rall.", the LGBTQ+ student group at Ritsumeikan University. Let's write down your favourite things on flower-shaped sticky notes and share them with each other. Then, let's make a rainbow-coloured tree by collecting the flowers with the things you like! We hope this project will encourage you to care more about yourself and the people around you.

Hello! We are the Diversity and Cross-Cultural Understanding Team for the Ritsumeikan University Expo Student Committee. We will be holding a workshop with the aim of providing an opportunity for people to open their eyes to the world and develop an interest in various countries and cultures through play. The main game is “Sugoroku,” a Japanese backgammon game, which not only introduces people to the world, but also conveys the message of cherishing each encounter with people at the event as a once-in-a-lifetime event. We are looking forward to seeing you at the event, which will be fun for everyone from children to adults!

We invite you to observe the spontaneous movements of familiar living creatures like ants, as well as non-living objects such as camphor boats. Using a small camera and free software, you’ll have the chance to turn your observations into data. We hope to share simple, hands-on science methods and perspectives that you can enjoy at school or even at home.

This workshop invites everyone to add their own colors to a line art piece themed "A Future City Enhancing Lives in 2050," creating a large collaborative artwork. The line art will be drawn using digital technology, based on widely collected ideas about future cities. Using sustainable tools, participants will color the line art and together, envision an exciting future! Exclusive gifts are prepared for participants. Everyone, from children to adults, is welcome to join.

This workshop invites everyone to add their own colors to a line art piece themed "A Future City Enhancing Lives in 2050," creating a large collaborative artwork. The line art will be drawn using digital technology, based on widely collected ideas about future cities. Using sustainable tools, participants will color the line art and together, envision an exciting future! Exclusive gifts are prepared for participants. Everyone, from children to adults, is welcome to join.

Imagine characters, helpful tools, and actions that you wish existed. Draw your ideas in this workshop! Together, let's create a future that “Invigorating lives” and think about the environment and our daily lives. We hope this workshop will help you see environmental issues as if they were yours.

We are the Sustainable Food Team for the Ritsumeikan University Expo Student Committee. Two exciting card games will be held! In one, you’ll come up with names for unique characters created from “food loss,” and in the other, you’ll brainstorm ideas for tackling “food loss” issues. In addition, a stunning mosaic art piece made from photos related to “food loss” will be on display. It’s a great opportunity to reflect on your eating habits and think about sustainability! Both adults and children are welcome — come join us and enjoy learning about “food” together!

Six university students from the University of Tokyo and Ochanomizu University will present the results of their research in the University of Tokyo Interdisciplinary Seminar (Physical and Art) "Mathematics and Music" (lecturers: Tate Tomohiro and Nakajima Sachiko) in an interactive and physical way. Please enjoy the intertwining of mathematics and music from various angles.

This workshop invites everyone to add their own colors to a line art piece themed "A Future City Enhancing Lives in 2050," creating a large collaborative artwork. The line art will be drawn using digital technology, based on widely collected ideas about future cities. Using sustainable tools, participants will color the line art and together, envision an exciting future! Exclusive gifts are prepared for participants. Everyone, from children to adults, is welcome to join.

White Hands Chorus NIPPON is an inclusive choir where all children —regardless of disabilities or economic background—can participate for free. In addition to vocal singing, participants can experience a workshop featuring “Shuka”, a form of expression that uses hands, body, and facial expressions to bring songs to life. Whether you can’t hear, can’t see, or you’re a friend of someone who does— Come join us and create a beautiful harmony of voices and hands together! *KURAGE Band would be joining this White Hands Chorus NIPPON workshop partially!

At “Playground of Life: Jellyfish Pavilion," the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, the Ritsumeikan University Tea Ceremony Club will host a cold matcha-making workshop. Through collaboration beyond tea schools, students will share the spirit of wa-kei-sei-jaku and ichigo ichie with participants from around the world. Seasonal vegan sweets and English support will be provided, making it easy for first-time guests to join. As a new step in international exchange and cultural preservation through tea, we will serve each bowl with heartfelt care. Come and enjoy this unique Expo experience.

This workshop offers demonstrations and hands-on experiences of the latest interaction research. By seeing, touching, moving, and thinking, participants can engage with science and technology in an enjoyable way and feel closer to the world of research. Open to everyone, from children to adults.

Create your own life story map as a memento of your visit to the Jellyfish Pavilion. Take home the excitement of moving toward your future. The workshop takes about 20 minutes. Anyone in upper elementary school and above can easily enjoy participating. Write your future vision on a card to take home. Take a step toward a future where your live shines brightly.

The caves harbour the world's most unique biodiversity and a groundwater reservoir, the Blue Planet's most important source of drinking water. This is the home of Proteus, a cave amphibian that is threatened with extinction due to the increasing pollution of groundwater. This blind animal can open our eyes through its global message, woven at the SOS Proteus Information Centre in a public-private partnership between the smart City of Kranj and the Tular Cave Laboratory.

This is an art workshop where participants use glue, shaving foam, and paint to create paintings that become three-dimensional. The resulting fluffy and bubbly texture offers a fun tactile experience, making it enjoyable for people with visual impairments as well.

Led by Ema Yamaguchi, KURAGE Muddler (Jellyfish Stirrer), the gagaku unit Yatara, and friends blend traditional performing arts, jazz, handmade paranku drums, dance, and all things Jellyfish, into one playful mix. Visitors are invited to join by crafting simple instruments and dancing together. People of all ages, with and without disabilities, across generations and genders. Let’s “hack” the hilltop of the Jellyfish Pavilion together. Bon-odori, anyone? Let’s go! With support from: Osaka Kyoiku University Affiliated School for Special Needs Education. *Please note: The program may change or be canceled depending on circumstances.

Students from Osaka Prefectural schools will host 15-minute workshops that combine their own “favorite things” with the Expo theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.” Each workshop welcomes about 5–6 participants. Through interaction, participants will reflect on co-creating a future together and on Invigorating Lives. “Shaping the Future with Earth Keychains” — Izuo Technical High School Make clay keychains with an Earth theme. Express hopes for the future and care for the environment through imagination and craft. And then take your piece home to spark conversation. “POVERTY” — Kadoma Namihaya High School) Learn about poverty in Japan and around the world through an exhibit and dialogue-based workshop. Re-examine everyday issues, cultivate multi-perspective thinking and empathy, and deepen your sense of the value and connectedness of life through peer discussion. *Please note: The program may change or be canceled depending on circumstances. *These workshops have been developed with inquiry support from steAm, Inc.

Students from Osaka Prefectural schools will host 15-minute workshops that combine their own “favorite things” with the Expo theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.” Each workshop welcomes about 5–6 participants. Through interaction, participants will reflect on co-creating a future together and on Invigorating Lives. “Handmade for the Environment” — Izuo Technical High School create cute and practical items using scrap materials and fabric offcuts. This hands-on activity nurtures creativity from everyday materials while engaging with the SDGs and environmental awareness in a fun way. “Making Paint from Food Waste / Learning with Vegetable Art” — Engei High School & Tondabayashi High School Use discarded vegetables to hand-make colorful, natural paints and enjoy free drawing. This eco-creative workshop encourages participants to think about food and environmental issues while having fun. *Please note: The program may change or be canceled depending on circumstances. *These workshops have been developed with inquiry support from steAm, Inc.

Join us in co-creating a pavilion for Expo 2025. Draw your vision of the future, place it in a frame, and combine everyone’s frames to complete one collective “architecture.” You might feel like an architect, too! Participation takes about 15 minutes, no reservation required, and everyone is welcome. Let’s imagine tomorrow’s landscape and share it together. Please note: The program may change or be canceled depending on circumstances.