The theme of Expo 2010 Shanghai is "Better City, Better Life." The exhibition message of the Japan Pavilion is "Connect for a Harmonious Future," and is composed so that visitors can experience the connections being formed in Japan, China, and the world for the future. The message centered on "connections" is expressed using a range of exhibition techniques including animations, robots, computer graphics, and musicals to make it easy to understand and accessible for everyone from children to senior citizens.
Zone 1
Zone 1 (image)
The theme of Zone 1 is "Wonders of Connections." In the past much time and energy was spent transmitting and sharing information over long distances. Japanese envoys to China (Kento-shi) in the Tang Dynasty and other predecessors went through much hardship to bring Japan information on Chinese culture and technology. We hope visitors will feel how this has taken root in various forms in modern Japan.
Zone 2
Zone 2 (image)
The theme is "From 'Connections of Knowledge' to 'Connections between People.'" Humankind is confronting common problems, such as environmental problems, that extend beyond national borders. This exhibit asks what we should do so that the technology to resolve these issues and future-oriented efforts to build connections between people will grow into full bloom.
Zone 3
Zone 3 (image)
The theme of this zone is "Balancing 'Connections between People' and the Future." Through connections based on feelings of concern for the earth, humanity, and children of the future, small efforts will before long lead to a balanced future. The message expressed is that these small efforts can produce huge results. The show expands on the motif of the Japanese crested ibis, which is a symbol of the friendship between Japan and China as well as a symbol of environmental preservation activities.
