Saudi Gazette report
OSAKA — The Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, in collaboration with the Saudi Tourism Authority, hosted the Wonders of Arabia Exhibition, welcoming greater than 64,500 guests throughout the seven-day occasion.
Curated by the Saudi Tourism Authority, the exhibition supplied a vibrant snapshot of the Kingdom’s tourism experiences, aimed toward Japanese and international vacationers.
Held on the Expo Exhibition Heart, the Welcome Zone greeted friends with genuine Saudi hospitality, together with 70,735 cups of Taif Rose Lemonade—crafted from 800 kilograms of recent lemons—served to guests.
The occasion additionally featured dwell performances by Saudi artists and musicians from the Heritage and Music Commissions, together with a vogue showcase highlighting 10 distinguished Saudi designers in partnership with the Trend Fee.
Within the Essential Exhibition space, friends loved 29 cultural dance reveals, 21 artisan units, and 44 dwell oud performances, alongside highlights of Saudi Arabia’s key tourism locations akin to Diriyah, Jeddah, the Crimson Sea, Aseer, and AlUla.
Extra points of interest included a cultural photobooth, giveaways, and the Arts of Arabia expertise.
The Sports activities Hub Zone spotlighted Saudi Arabia’s rising sports activities tourism choices, together with the Esports World Cup, the Method 1 Grand Prix, and the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2034. A fan-favorite was a simulated picture alternative in Cristiano Ronaldo’s altering room.
“We’re honoured to supply Japanese guests at Expo 2025 a glimpse into the Wonders of Saudi Arabia’s tourism,” mentioned Dr. Ghazi bin Faisal Binzagr, Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Japan and Commissioner Common of the Saudi Pavilion.
“By way of this initiative, we hope to encourage extra Japanese vacationers to discover the Kingdom’s wealthy heritage, pure magnificence, and world-renowned hospitality.”
The initiative coincides with the seventieth anniversary of Saudi-Japan diplomatic ties in 2025. Saudi Arabia recorded a 7% improve in Japanese guests in 2024 and operates a devoted tourism workplace in Japan.
Japanese residents are eligible for the Kingdom’s eVisa program, which presents one-year multiple-entry entry for stays as much as 90 days.
Wonders of Arabia is one in every of 700 occasions featured on the Saudi Pavilion, which has welcomed over 1 million guests for the reason that Expo’s opening in April.
The pavilion will proceed to host dwell cultural performances and exhibitions till the Expo concludes on October 13.