パソナグループパビリオン PASONA NATUREVERSE

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2025.04.21

NATUREVERSE SHOPにて、NEOアトムやブラック・ジャックのグッズ大好評発売中！

NEO Astro Boy and BLACK JACK goods are now on sale at NATUREVERSE SHOP!

2025.04.14

淡路島 ⇔ 大阪・関西万博会場直行船運航中！乗船チケット提示で、パビリオン優先入館の特典付き

Direct ship in service Awaji Island ⇔ Osaka/Kansai Expo site! Show the boat ticket and get priority entry to the Pavilion “PASONA NATUREVERSE”.

2025.03.31

万博会場に来られない子どもたちのためにPASONA NATUREVERSEオンライン遠足を開催！

PASONA NATUREVERSE online field trip for children who cannot come to the Expo site!

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パビリオンコンセプトムービー公開中

MOVIE

You can see the concept movie
about the pavilion

CONCEPT

"Thank You, Life"

Pasona Group's job is to harness the potential of the individual.
The company aims to realize a society where everyone can play an active role in a healthy and lively manner.

"Thank You, Life".

Through the pavilion, Pasona Group aspires to create a world in which all people, from children to the elderly, are honored and filled with gratitude for life.

Our society is a part of the natural world, and humanity's continued existence is thanks to nature.

However, at some point, we seem to have started to take this for granted and forgotten our sense of gratitude.

Giving thanks to each other, to the rich blessings bestowed upon humanity by nature, and for the fact that we are alive right now.
We ought to create a new world in which these expressions of thanks resonate and are passed down to the next generation.

Pasona Group’s hope is to see many people from all over the world visit its pavilion and become creators of the future, coming together to create the "Natureverse" (Nature × Universe) in which gratitude resonates.

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Message from Pasona Group Founder & Group CEO Yasuyuki Nambu "Towards Actualizing the NATUREVERSE"

In 2025, the year of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, Pasona Group enters the 50th year since its foundation. With the corporate philosophy of providing "Solutions to Society's Problems" unchanged since our founding, we have taken on many challenges.

What is "society's problem" in the present age, if not "health"? Health of the body, health of the mind, and health of society. A "society of well-being" is comprised of these three components, and is the future for which we strive. Dr. Yoshiki Sawa, a leading figure in the field of regenerative medicine using iPS cells, shares this feeling. Meeting Dr. Sawa is what led me to decide to exhibit a pavilion at the Osaka, Kansai Expo.

Nothing is more important for "health of the body" than food. Human health is sustained by food cultivated in rich soil under the bounty of the sun. Should we not be more caring and grateful for nature, and strive to restore its richness?

This is why the concept of our pavilion is "Thank You, Life.", and the name is "PASONA NATUREVERSE". The name "NATUREVERSE" is instilled with the desire to create a world of respect and care for nature. Since the Industrial Revolution, we have rapidly developed technology, destroyed nature, and brought environmental problems upon the world. In truth, technology must be developed to bring richness in nature and health in people. "Harmony between nature and technology" is absolutely vital.

What is important for "health of the mind" and "health of society" is a society that prizes the value of "neighborliness", that is, a "Mutual Society", brimming with compassion for one another. That compassion and spiritual richness is "true fulfillment" for us as people.

After the Expo, we will continue the legacy of our pavilion by relocating it to Awaji Island. Through the "PASONA NATUREVERSE" pavilion, Pasona Group will broadcast to the world a society of well-being which creates health of the body, mind, and society, and a society of true fulfillment in which all can flourish with vibrance and richness.

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PAVILION

The Spiral of Life- From Ammonite to iPS Heart -

The architectural design of the pavilion adopts the spiral shape of ammonites as a symbol of life.
Through its exhibition, Pasona Group aims for visitors to be filled with a gratitude for life through learning about the history of life, and experiencing the wisdom of mankind that sustains life and the design of the future society.

Architectural Design:
Mr. Satoshi Itasaka, architect

After working at Kidosaki Architects Studio, he founded the design labo inc. in 2012, which engages in a wide range of creative activities, including architectural and product design.

Structure Overview

Site area	3,514.42㎡
Building area	2,321.43㎡
Total floor area	2,284.87㎡
Maximum height	16.755m
Building construction	Steel structure
Floor	2

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THEME

Exhibits themed on "Body, Mind, and Bonds" will present a vision of a "Society of Well-being" which promotes physical, mental, and social health.

NATUREVERSE Corridor
Winners of Everyone's Expo Idea Contest will be announced on a display board.

History of Life Zone Body Zone Mind / Bonds Zone NATUREVERSE SHOP NATUREVERSE Corridor

ExhibitionHighlights

The Tree of Life Evolution History of Life Zone

The "History of Life Zone" features a large tree-shaped monument representing the evolution of life. The trunk's interior is adorned with layers depicting the history of evolution, the trunk and roots extend below the ground to represent deep history, and branches extending from the trunk represent the infinite possibilities of the future. Atop the tree, visitors can catch a glimpse at one such future of the world. The exhibit will express the possibilities of the power that humans hold, the magnificence of the power of nature, and the dynamics of evolution.

Supervisor: Takashi Ikegami

Professor, Department of General Systems Studies, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Tokyo In 1989, became a Doctor of Science (Physics) at the Graduate School of Science of the University of Tokyo. Following post-doctoral work at Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto University and Los Alamos National Laboratory, was appointed assistant professor at the Graduate School of Science of Kobe University. Appointed assistant professor in 1994 and professor in 2007 at his current affiliation. Specializes in complex systems science and artificial life research. Also active as an artist. In 2017, founded Alternative Machine Inc. (This exhibit was made possible with the full cooperation of Alternative Machine Inc.)

iPS Heart Exhibition Body Zone

An "iPS Heart" will be exhibited at the pavilion, cultivated with living cells using iPS-cell-derived iPS myocardial (cardiac muscle) sheets, which have already been practically implemented in the field. It is a solid, three-dimensional heart created with living cells using biomaterials and bioengineering. By exhibiting the actual pulse of an iPS Heart in culture fluid, Pasona Group will broadcast the possibilities of new technologies that are building the future of medicine and the future of life.

iPS heart exhibit (illustration)

iPS heart currently under development
(provided by Cuorips Inc.)

Executive producer of the exhibition
Dr. Yoshiki Sawa

Graduated from Osaka University School of Medicine in 1980
Professor Emeritus, Osaka University
Director, Osaka Keisatsu Hospital
Chairman, Japanese Association for Thoracic Surgery

Leading expert in cardiovascular surgery and regenerative medicine (first in the world to commercialize myocardial regenerative medicine; pushed for heart sheets to be covered by insurance; first successful in-human myocardial regeneration therapy using iPS cells.)

Comment by Yoshiki Sawa (executive producer)

In collaboration with Cuorips Inc., a leading regenerative medicine startup company, PASONA NATUREVERSE is conducting research & development with a view toward exhibiting an iPS heart created from iPS cells as a "symbol of life".
With the aim of showing visitors a realistic moving heart, PASONA NATUREVERSE will exhibit a three-dimensional and dynamic cardiac muscle model. This attempt at the dynamic exhibition of a three-dimensional model of an iPS cell-based heart may well be a world-first. With the aim of putting on an exhibition that displays the potential of regenerative medicine technology and that lets visitors experience the grandeur and excitement of life, we will pursue further development in preparation for the opening of the exhibition in April 2025.

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Future of Sleep Body Zone

The Future of Sleep exhibit posits a future in which the mechanisms of sleep are made clear, and an individual's bed and entire sleeping environment can adjust to their physical condition for optimal sleep.
Based on the latest in sleep science, the exhibit is being planned to provide accessible information about the future of sleep and physical health, and the latest technologies which support it.
(Pasona Group x Minebea Mitsumi)

Concept image of PASONA NATUREVERSE "Future of Sleep" exhibit

The Future of Sleep exhibit will elucidate the mechanisms of sleep, and posit a bed and sleeping space of the future which adjusts to the individual's physical condition for optimal sleep.

Future of Medical Care Body Zone

Visitors can experience the "Surgical Guidewire Operation Experience" based on cutting-edge technology, and the "Catheter of the Future Experience" that could make remote medical care possible. The exhibit also includes conceptual endovascular treatment using "Self-Propelling Micro Robots" and the "Remote Controlled Flying Operating Room" that enables state-of-the-art treatment in remote areas such as mountainous regions and isolated islands.

The Remote Controlled Flying Operating Room employs "OPELUMI", a shadowless operating room developed by Obayashi Corporation. (Pasona Group x ASAHI INTECC)

Concept image of the "Future of Medical Care" exhibit

Concept image of "OPELUMI", a shadowless operating room

Future Me Body Zone

This exhibit presents series of innovative technology that seamlessly integrates humans, cyber space and physical spaces to enhances/improves human physical abilities and to watch over individuals’ health condition. Through this exhibit, the companies propose a future society in which all people can be active throughout their lives, unbound by spatial restrictions and regardless of disability or age.
(Pasona Group × CYBERDYNE)

Concept image of PASONA NATUREVERSE "Future Me" exhibit

[Main Exhibit Content]

1. My Physical Ability Improving and Regenerating

The assistance of the wearable cyborg HAL enables the improvement and regeneration of human physical functions simply by wearing it.

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2. My Living Space Expanded

The Master Remote System allows the movement of a person wearing a master device to be replicated by a remote device installed in a different location. A demonstration will be held for visitors to see how a remote robot works in sync with the movements of a master robot located at a remote location.

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3. My Health Watched Over, My Mind at Ease

With cutting-edge Cybernics Technologies such as the compact sensor "Cyvis", which constantly monitors changes in one's vitals, and "Acoustic X", which visualizes the condition of microvessels in real-time without the need of x-rays or contrast agents, this proposal envisions a society where health can be closely monitored at a high level, allowing people to live their daily lives with greater peace of mind than ever before.

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Wonder Earth - The World of Microorganisms You Don't Know - Body Zone

Diverse microorganisms living in the soil create rich soil. Visitors can take a peek into the role microorganisms play in the natural world.

NATUREVERSE Show Mind / Bonds Zone

The NATUREVERSE show displays a truly rich world where nature and technology coexist and people are connected with compassion. See a world where we appreciate the abundant blessings that nature provides us with, and where “Thank you” resonates with each other.

Kibo Ship traveling into the Future Mind / Bonds Zone

Visitors can experience the future of agriculture, medicine, and offices through images in the NATUREVERSE Theater, where they can travel freely, free from temporal and spatial constraints.

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We are selling NEO Astro Boy and BLACK JACK goods exclusively at PASONA NATUREVERSE. We have about 200 kinds of goods, Please buy it!

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Winners of Everyone's Expo Idea Contest will be announced on a display board. NATUREVERSE Corridor

We are accepting your ideas and business plans to realize a world where everyone can live healthily and happily (a world where “thank you” resounds), based on the themes of “body”, “mind”, and “bonds”. Share your idea with the world at the Osaka Kansai Expo!
This section introduces the winning ideas from among the many ideas submitted.
Since there are many winners, we will replace the winners one by one.

Please click here to see the current winners

Theme song

Composed by Akira Senju, performed by Ayaka Hirahara
Pavilion Theme Song
Thank You, Life / To the Future of 8 Billion
Digital release March 26, package launch April 2

Digital distribution is available heremusic_note

Composer Akira Senju has been welcomed as Sound Producer, overseeing the complete production of music and sound for all exhibits in the pavilion.

Akira Senju (Sound Producer)

Composer. Guest professor at Tokyo University of the Arts. Major works include piano concerto "Shukumei"; operas "Sumidagawa", "Manyo-syu", and "Taki no Shiraito"; and musical "Into the White Night". He has also composed music for TV dramas "Fūrinkazan" and "VIVANT", anime "Mobile Suit Victory Gundam" and "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood", as well as numerous documentaries and video games. He has received numerous accolades, including four Japan Academy Prizes for Music.

Comment by Akira Senju (Sound Producer)

The lyrics of these two songs, "Thank You, life" and "To the Future of 8 Billion People," were created by weaving together many essays, compositions, and words submitted by Pasona Group employees. We then blended these thoughts into music and sang them. I believe that it was fate that allowed us to have Ms. Ayaka Hirahara sing the song, which was exactly what I had in mind when I first envisioned it. I hope it will be a big message. May we all sing in unison. I created this song while believing in the power of music.

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NAVIGATOR

Pavilion Navigator : Neo Astro Boy & Black Jack

Pavilion NavigatorNeo Astro Boy

Body Zone NavigatorBlack Jack

UNIFORM

VIP Attendants

The uniforms worn by PASONA NATUREVERSE VIP attendants were designed by Harumi Fujimoto, a 98-year-old active fashion designer who creates dresses utilizing traditional Japanese crafts. The designs are filled with the desire to breathe life into Japanese traditions and to pass on the beauty and value of kimonos and obis to the next generation.

Pavilion Attendants

The design blends Japanese tradition with the future and harmonizes with the pavilion's theme. The vest, incorporating ammonite spirals, symbolizes the evolutionary connection of life. Accented with traditional kimono fabric, the light colors and gold embellishments create a sophisticated look.

ACCESS

Access to the Expo site

Awaji Island ⇔ Kansai Expo site
"PASONA NATUREVERSE" is in service

Show the boarding ticket for priority entry to the Pavilion "PASONA NATUREVERSE"!

[Awaji island Tsubasa Port → Osaka Yumeshima] Departure: 9:30 → Arrival: 10:30
[Osaka Yumeshima → Awaji island Tsubasa Port] Departure: 17:29 → Arrival: 18:30

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