Expo Osaka 2025, Contemporary Art, and Shinto Shrines
For a group of 10 people
April 19–26, 2025
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Together with art historian and curator Denis Maksimov, we will embark on a journey to the heart of the Japanese civilization, exploring Shinto philosophy and the unique aesthetic sense of the Land of the Rising Sun. We’ll study the samurai legacy, trace the transformations of the Meiji era, visit leading contemporary art museums, and explore key cultural landmarks. And, of course, we won’t miss the most spectacular pavilions at Expo 2025 in Osaka!
The world's oldest exhibition of cutting-edge technology — this oxymoron perfectly reflects the contrasts not only of Expo 2025 in Osaka but of Japan itself, a country where tradition and innovation exist in perfect harmony.
Denis Maksimov is a historian of ideas and an art curator. He has curated projects at the Venice Biennale of Art and Architecture, the São Paulo Biennale, the Glyptotek in Copenhagen, the Helsinki Art Museum, and many other venues.
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The world's oldest exhibition of cutting-edge technology — this oxymoron perfectly reflects the contrasts not only of Expo 2025 in Osaka but of Japan itself, a country where tradition and innovation exist in perfect harmony.
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Together with art historian and curator Denis Maksimov, we will embark on a journey to the heart of the Japanese civilization, exploring Shinto philosophy and the unique aesthetic sense of the Land of the Rising Sun. We’ll study the samurai legacy, trace the transformations of the Meiji era, visit leading contemporary art museums, and explore key cultural landmarks. And, of course, we won’t miss the most spectacular pavilions at Expo 2025 in Osaka!
Denis Maksimov is a historian of ideas and an art curator. He has curated projects at the Venice Biennale of Art and Architecture, the São Paulo Biennale, the Glyptotek in Copenhagen, the Helsinki Art Museum, and many other venues.
the program may change slightly before the start of the trip
Departure to Osaka Airport
Osaka: Get to Know the City and Meet Your Guide
Arrival in Osaka
Welcome dinner and an informal lecture by Denis Maksimov on the history of World Expos, their role in public diplomacy, global relations, and art history
National Museum of Art and Shinto Shrines
Visit to the National Museum of Art
Tour of the sacred architecture of the Sumiyoshi Shinto shrines
Walking lecture on Shintoism and its connection to Buddhism and other Asian philosophies
Osaka: From the First Sunrise to World War II
Visit to Osaka Castle: gardens, towers, and Shinto shrines
Walking lecture on Japan’s imperial history
Traditional Osaka onsen experience
Expo 2025 – Day 1: Great Powers
Visits to the pavilions of the US, France, Germany, and Italy
Exploring how leading nations envision the future through technology, design, and art
Expo 2025 – Day 2: Emerging Powers
Visits to the pavilions of China, India, and Brazil
Discussion on alternative world orders and shifting global power balances
Japanese whisky tasting
Expo 2025 – Day 3: Smaller Nations
Visits to the pavilions of smaller nations (Qatar, Singapore)
How do these countries stand out in a world dominated by superpowers?
Walking lecture at Tennōji Park on the aesthetics and politics of the nature/civilization relationship in Japanese culture
Tokyo: From Cultural Miracle to Technological Powerhouse
High-speed train to Tokyo, hotel check-in
Visit to the Mori Art Museum: post-war Japanese art
Visit to the Yayoi Kusama Museum
Visit to the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
Departure day
Yayoi Kusama’s immersive installations, ancient Shinto shrine stones draped in moss, radical experiments of the Gutai group, androids, and Japan’s economic miracle — this unique journey will deepen your understanding of Japanese culture and its influence on conceptual art, global politics, and technological progress
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A personal manager will be in touch with you during the preparation and the journey itself.
Tailored specifically to you
We want to learn a bit about you. This will help us create a special and valuable experience. Before our work starts, we invite you for a video or audio call.
Convenient format
You can be involved in the planning process or leave it to us to create a personalized tour based on your preferences.
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They interact with remarkable, famous people who avoid publicity: dining with them, visiting workshops and behind-the-scenes spaces, and discovering the secrets of their craft.
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Flexibility
If plans change during your trip, we are available 24/7 to adapt the itinerary to your needs.