The Nordic Pavilion Osaka/Kansai Expo The Nordic Pavilion will hold “Denmark National Day” on April 24th (Thursday), a special day that connects Scandinavia and Japan.

【The Nordic Pavilion】 Osaka/Kansai Expo The Nordic Pavilion will hold “Denmark National Day” on April 24th (Thursday), a special day connecting Scandinavia and Japan ​ The Nordic Pavilion Press release: April 25, 2025 Osaka/Kansai Expo’s Scandinavian Pavilion will hold “Denmark National Day” on April 24th (Thursday), a special day that connects Scandinavia and Japan Sending dialogue for the future through culture and music in the presence of His Majesty King Frederick X Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/143136/9/143136-9-8eb20c8526e18ee8c83058222a2f1055-3900×2600.jpg The Nordic Pavilion, which is made up of the five Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, held a grand event on April 24, 2025 (Thursday) at the Osaka-Kansai Expo to celebrate the national day of the Kingdom of Denmark, “Denmark National Day.” This will be the first national day among the five Nordic countries exhibiting in the joint pavilion. In the presence of His Majesty King Frederick X of the Kingdom of Denmark, the day symbolized the culture, innovation and sustainable future of the Kingdom of Denmark. For Denmark National Day, the Nordic Pavilion was decorated with brands such as Carl Hansen & Son, HAY, and BoConcept, as well as works by florist Nicolai Bergman, creating a space full of Danish design. Official opening ceremony At the opening ceremony held at the National Day Hall “Lei Garden”, His Majesty King Frederick The fruit of our efforts has come to fruition in the form of a stunning Nordic Pavilion here in Osaka. Looking back at the relationship between the Kingdom of Denmark and Japan, our diplomatic relations date back 158 years and are based on mutual respect and values. Today, our two countries share a deep commitment to innovation, sustainability and quality of life. We hope that all visitors to the Nordic Pavilion will be inspired by this pavilion and gain a deeper understanding of how the Kingdom of Denmark and the Nordic countries are striving to create a better future for future generations. I hope you enjoy today and get a feel for what Denmark has to offer. ” was the greeting.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/143136/9/143136-9-6632ce678522f6798c823cf1d591e995-807×1109.jpg As a representative of the Japanese government, Koji Hada, government representative for Expo 2025 Japan, said, “The foundation of the good relationship between Japan and the Kingdom of Denmark is the exchange between the imperial and royal families of Japan and the Kingdom of Denmark. Japan and the Kingdom of Denmark, both maritime nations, each have strengths in the fields of digital and green innovation, and the friendship and cooperation between the two countries will continue to evolve.I would like to once again express my gratitude for the Kingdom of Denmark’s participation in the Osaka-Kansai Expo, and I wish His Majesty King Frederick a fruitful visit to Japan.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/143136/9/143136-9-a5c2316237893bd78b55172d4a3a14a6-3900×2600.jpg To conclude the ceremony, there was a live performance by Miina Okabe, a Danish-Japanese singer-songwriter who is one of the leading musicians in Japan and the Kingdom of Denmark, and a live performance by a jazz trio consisting of Jacob Bro, Nikolai Bask, and Midori Takada, which intersects Scandinavian and Japanese music, and the venue was filled with warm applause. Inspection of Osaka/Kansai Expo venue After the official opening ceremony, His Majesty King Frederick X of Denmark toured the Osaka-Kansai Expo venue, including the Scandinavian Pavilion. At the Nordic Pavilion, the staff, including a guide from the Kingdom of Denmark, warmly welcomed His Majesty the King and, although nervous, introduced him to the charms of the Nordic Pavilion.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/143136/9/143136-9-564a2c8289835a96289f09a4492c7bd7-3900×2600.jpg They also toured the large roof ring in the center of the venue and the Japan Pavilion, enjoyed the highlights of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, and showed a deep interest in Japanese technology and culture.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/143136/9/143136-9-71b1ec75ed75774f2a5349a4373b2522-3900×2599.jpg Denmark Day Special Concert In the evening, the “Denmark Day Special Concert” opened with an address from Morten Bozkow, Minister of Industry, Business and Finance, a high-ranking government official of the Kingdom of Denmark. Minister Bozkow commented, “Music connects hearts, and culture resonates beyond words.Today’s moment reaffirms that Japan and the Kingdom of Denmark are allies who are drawing the future together.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/143136/9/143136-9-842dd137b3d5dcf277e38497cc7f3221-3900×2600.jpg Next, artists who connect the Kingdom of Denmark and Japan captivated the venue. A three-person jazz performance was performed by Danish jazz guitarist Jacob Bro, pianist Nikolai Bask, and Japanese percussionist Midori Takada.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/143136/9/143136-9-38f3a1e42cfa06cdf006729b11eb00dd-3900×2599.jpg The next artist to appear was Miina Okabe, a world-famous artist with roots in Japan and the Kingdom of Denmark. They captivated the venue with their signature song “Every Second” and songs selected from their long-awaited second album, which will be released on April 25th.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/143136/9/143136-9-79c6addb1e1c37bb097e27da17e014a9-3900×2599.jpg Kingdom of Denmark and Japan, and co-creation for the future This event was a valuable opportunity to communicate the traditions and future of the Kingdom of Denmark to the world, based on the common values ​​of “culture,” “sustainability,” and “innovation” between Japan and the Kingdom of Denmark. The Nordic Pavilion will continue to provide a variety of experiences as a place where the five countries come together to draw a better tomorrow together. ■Comment from His Majesty Frederick X, King of Denmark: “Today marks the highlight of the Kingdom of Denmark’s participation in Expo Osaka/Kansai. In close cooperation with our Nordic neighbors Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, a lot of hard work has culminated in the stunning Nordic Pavilion here in Osaka. For more than 150 years, Expos have attracted many people with their international atmosphere and positive vision for the future, and are still vitally important for global
cooperation. Looking back at the relationship between the Kingdom of Denmark and Japan, we have a long-standing partnership based on mutual respect and values. Diplomatic relations between the two countries date back 158 years. Today, we share a deep commitment to
“innovation,” “sustainability,” and “quality of life,” which ties in with the theme of the Osaka/Kansai Expo: “Designing a future society where life shines.” At the Nordic Pavilion, visitors will see how trust and cooperation are the basis of our drive to become the world’s most integrated and sustainable region. Companies and institutions in the Kingdom of Denmark are introducing innovative solutions to green urban design, building a circular economy and improving quality of life. While we are proud to share our homeland’s experiences, we are always looking for new inspiration from abroad. For example, each piece of carefully handcrafted Danish furniture designed decades ago is deeply influenced by Japanese aesthetics, simplicity and respect for natural materials. We hope that everyone who visits the Nordic Pavilion will feel inspired and gain a deeper understanding of how the Kingdom of Denmark and the Nordic countries are striving to create a better future for future generations. I hope you enjoy today and get a feel for what Denmark has to offer. ” ■Comment from Koji Hada, Government Representative for Expo 2025 Japan: “Japan and the Kingdom of Denmark, both maritime nations, are strategic partners who share values ​​and principles. Both countries have strengths in fields such as digital and green innovation, and the friendship and cooperation between the two countries will continue to evolve. Exchanges are taking place not only between governments, but also between private companies in local governments, including sister cities, and in the fields of culture and art. The foundation of this long-standing and good relationship is the exchange between the imperial and royal families of Japan and the Kingdom of Denmark. In 2017, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Denmark, His Majesty the Emperor, who was then the Crown Prince, visited the Kingdom of Denmark as Honorary President of the Japanese side to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the
establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Denmark.He received a warm welcome from the Danish people, including His Majesty King Frederik, the Crown Prince at the time, and Her Majesty Queen Margrethe, who were in attendance today. In the same year, His Majesty King Frederick, then Crown Prince, also visited Japan as Honorary President of the Danish side to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Denmark. His Majesty King Frederick I hear that the Kingdom of Denmark will be introducing its energy initiatives, lifestyle, and well-being in the Nordic pavilion jointly exhibited with the Nordic countries at the Osaka/Kansai Expo. We hope that through exhibitions like this, the charm of the Kingdom of Denmark will be widely conveyed to Japan and the world. We also hope that people in the Kingdom of Denmark will take a look at the Japanese pavilion and gain a new sense of the charm of Japan. Finally, I would like to once again express my gratitude to the Kingdom of Denmark for its participation in the Osaka/Kansai Expo, and I would like to conclude my remarks by wishing His Majesty King Frederick a fruitful visit to Japan. ” ■Comment from Stine Gurman (Representative of the Royal Danish Government at the Nordic Pavilion): “We are pleased to be able to share our vision of a sustainable society with the people of Japan through the Danish National Day. We are convinced that we are partners in designing the future together, supported by the deep trust and friendship between Scandinavia and Japan.” Click here to download official materials for the Nordic Pavilion. Media | Nordic Circle Click here to download the official materials for this event. April 24th (Thursday) Denmark National Day | Powered by Box [About the Nordic Pavilion] This is a Type A pavilion consisting of five Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden), which are Europe’s 5th largest economy and the world’s 10th largest economy, with a population of 27 million people and a GDP of 1.6 trillion US dollars. 2025 will be the third time that pavilions from five Scandinavian countries will participate in the Expo. At the 2025 Osaka/Kansai Expo, based on the concept of “Nordic Circle – Together with Scandinavia, towards a better tomorrow,” the five Nordic countries will introduce advanced initiatives in the three fields of technology, innovation, and sustainability that will lead the world towards a better future. [Official website] https://thenordics-expoosaka.com/jp/