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Night Pavilion
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OPEN FACTORY CITY YAO
Let’s touch the Taishogoto, a musical instrument born in Japan.
AMEMURA Re:SAIKOO
Machikado Live Creation 2024
Expo Anthem Orchestra
Doshomachi Revitalization Project
EXPO Sakaba – North / South Main Branch
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NAKANOSHIMA PAVILION FESTIVAL 2025 ～A Festival of Academic Arts in Aqua Metropolis Osaka～
Higashiyokobori River ING Project
Eeyan Machi Fes
Osaka Good Yokan
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Pre-EXPO 2025 OSAKA, KANSAI Commemorative Project
Sakuya Working Community
Osaka Sakuyahime SDGs Study Group
EXPO SENSHU BISHOKU
YOLO Pavilion
EXPO2025 Sakuyahime Congress
Aqua Metropolis Osaka
Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in the Kansai Area “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Momentum Fostering Working Group”
The Entrepreneurial Museum of Challenge and Innovation
Higashiyokobori River Edible Park
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Mizuki Nasu
HANAOKA
MATSUMOTO Keisuke
BABA Hiroyuki
Ikuno Goto
MATSUI Masao
GIMA Kenta
HAGIWARA Koji
MATSUBA Sayaka
山本 超基
出口 清史
HOSHINO Sachiyo
UTSUNOMIYA Yoriko
OKAMOTO Eri
TAKEMOTO Yohei
SASAKI Yusuke
KAI Rieko
AKAMATSU Maya
SENDA Tadashi
MURAKAWA Hideo
KOTANI Miki
BINGHAM Ayako
MATSUI Iyoko
FUJIMOTO Kayoko
EINAGA Chiharu
ABE Mayumi
MOTO Nami
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Urban Development Department, Osaka Prefectural Government
BABA Hiroyuki
- Manager, Building Environment Division, Housing and Architecture Bureau
Born in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, he joined the Osaka Prefectural Government in 1996. In 2021, he was involved as an architectural lead in developing the Basic Exhibition Plan for the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. Since April 2023, he has held his current position. His work includes initiatives to create attractive urban landscapes—such as the “The Photogenic Osaka Project”—as well as efforts to promote accessibility, energy efficiency, and decarbonization in architecture. Through these activities, he is committed to enhancing the quality and appeal of Osaka’s built environment.
Osaka is home not only to its iconic, well-known landscapes, but also to many lesser-known yet stunning views—hidden gems that shine when polished, as well as everyday scenes that bring a sense of calm and comfort. These rich and diverse scenic assets form the foundation of “The Photogenic Osaka Project.” Through this project, 26 local governments and private organizations are working together on more than 100 initiatives. Collaborative efforts between participating groups and cooperation from businesses are helping to create high-quality experiences for residents and visitors alike. Taking advantage of the upcoming Expo, the project aims to showcase the beauty of Osaka’s landscapes to a wider audience, deepen awareness and appreciation for the value of urban scenery, and inspire people to fall even more in love with Osaka.
