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(From Journal of Japanese Trade & Industry (JJTI))
Byline: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry / Japan Association for the 2005 World Exposition
Japan is a well-known for its brilliant combinations of traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology. The Japanese government will incorporate the EXPO 2005 theme of "Nature's Wisdom" in all three pavilions; Japan Pavilion Nagakute, Japan Pavilion Seto, and Japan Pavilion on the Web (CYBER NIPPON-KAN). These pavilions will focus on the concept of "Rekindling the Relationship between human beings and Nature," with the goal of fostering new ties with nature.
Japan Pavilion "Nagakute"
The Nagakute pavilion will demonstrate a new relationship between human beings and nature by utilizing the advanced technologies which Japan is famous for. All the electricity needed for the pavilion operation will be generated from renewable energy source, and the pavilion will introduce a self-sufficient electrical system.
At the pavilion, visitors can experience the "Earth Vision," the world's first 360-degree spherical imaging system, which displays the Earth's vitality and beauty in 1:1 million-scale images in a 12.8m diameter theater. Visitors can also enjoy "Geo-Space," a dynamic 3D vision of space. The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation will present special exhibits on the miraculous relationship between the Earth and the Sun. This will be demonstrated via the world's most advanced Glass-free 3D vision simulator.
Buildings and construction materials themselves are integral parts of the Nagakute Pavilion exhibits. The entire building is surrounded by a bamboo "cage," that acts as a thermal insulator. The concept is based on bamboo blinds traditionally used as sunshade in Japan.