[Expo Song Collection] Historical songs related to World Expos. The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo too!
As a world expo where people, technologies, and innovations gather from around the globe, the World’s Fair serves as a catalyst for advancing groundbreaking technology and as a venue for cross-border exchange.
Commonly called the “Expo,” Japan will soon host the Osaka-Kansai Expo in 2025 for the first time in a while!
As this nationwide mega-event approaches, interest continues to grow—and you might also be wondering about the music that will help build excitement.
In this article, we’ll highlight songs related to the Expo!
From official theme songs and image songs to support tracks, there are plenty to explore—so be sure to check them out.
Playlist
| [Expo Song Collection] Historical songs related to World Expos. The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo too! | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Hello from countries around the worldMinami Haruo |  play_arrow | A song of hope that connects the world, the spirit of the Osaka Expo |
| 2east | The continuation of this EarthKobukuro |  play_arrow | A song for hope, the strength and courage to believe in the future |
| 3east | That’s true.SAKA-O-BAND |  play_arrow | The theme song of the Expo that praises Osaka’s charms |
| 4east | The sky of this townET-KING |  play_arrow | An anthem of Osaka love and hope for the future |
| 5east | I’ll Be Your LoveDAHLIA |  play_arrow | Song composed by YOSHIKI for Expo 2005 Aichi (“Love Earth Expo”) |
| 6east | Hymn to LifeMuramatsu Takatsugu |  play_arrow | A Hymn to Life by Takatsugu Muramatsu |
| 7east | Flower & Green (Hanano Wa Ondo)Ishikawa Sayuri |  play_arrow | A song of hope for flowers and greenery, bright and warm |
| 8east | Osaka-Kansai Expo OndoMineji Hiroshi |  | Expo 2025 Osaka support song conveys hope in Kansai dialect. |
| 9east | FLOWER REVOLUTIONTHE ALFEE |  play_arrow | Marathon cheer song: a forward-looking message of hope and love |
| 10east | Love that fills, dreams that connectyuru myuujikku hobo ooru sutaazu |  play_arrow | Message song of hope and solidarity for the Osaka Expo |
| 11east | Osaka-Kansai Expo ~Yoko of the Harbor, Yokohama, Yokosuka~Kamon Tatsuo |  play_arrow | Tatsuo Kamon’s song of passionate feelings for the Osaka Expo |
| 12east | Heart MessageNatsukawa Rimi |  play_arrow | A moving song by an Okinawan songstress who conveys love and peace |
| 13east | HOSHIMARU Ah!TPO2 |  play_arrow | An innovative musical piece imbued with the hopes of the Science Expo |
| 14east | Gifts from the Seayamagata sumiko |  play_arrow | A song of the Okinawan sea, respect for life and nature |
| 15east | Ten Thousand Light-Years of LoveSaijō Hideki |  play_arrow | Hideki Saijo’s classic that sings of love on a cosmic scale |
| 16east | Expo Bon DanceMinami Haruo |  play_arrow | The iconic song of the Osaka Expo, a masterpiece by Haruo Minami |
| 17east | pavilionKish. |  play_arrow | Music that sings of AI, the Expo, and hope for the future |
| 18east | fluffymirai no tobira akete (myakumyaku no uta) |  play_arrow | A celebratory masterpiece of an Osaka Expo support song |
| 19east | The Song of MyakumyakuFujimoto Chika |  play_arrow | An Expo support song created through collaboration between AI and humans |
| 20east | Myaku-Myaku, pon!SO-SO |  play_arrow | Beatboxer SO-SO’s dance track—you can dance to it energetically. |
| 21east | Theme of Myaku-Myakuumizuki sheru |  play_arrow | Lyrics and composition by Kurage Shell, celebrating the Expo |
| 22east | MYA◎KUYuurei no kaikitan |  play_arrow | The music of Myaku-Myaku’s hope for the future |
| 23east | The Song of MyakumyakuŌsaka Furitsu Sakurazuka Kōkō Keiongakubu |  play_arrow | A Song of Hope Dedicated to the Expo by Osaka High School Students |
| 24east | Myaku-Myaku Counting Songumizuki sheru |  play_arrow | A catchy counting song for the Osaka Expo character |
| 25east | Katano-bushi |  play_arrow | A modern arrangement of traditional Kawachi Bon Odori songs |
| 26east | Funny Osaka feat. OSAKA ROOTSET-KING |  play_arrow | An Expo support song overflowing with love for Osaka |