Bahrain Pavilion: Connecting Seas—A Journey Through the Senses

Wooden Ship Representing Maritime History

This pavilion stands four stories high and its design suggests the shape of a dhow, sail boats of ancient design that still ply the waters off Bahrain. The design takes inspiration both from Bahrain’s seafaring heritage and Japan’s woodworking traditions, with a structure formed by interlocking wooden pillars.

The pavilion has exhibits introducing Bahrain’s rich maritime culture born of its important location on ancient sea trading routes.

The Bahrain pavilion is located in the Empowering Lives zone. (See the official map for details.) Bahrain marks its national day on Thursday, September 18, at the Expo National Day Hall.

Exploring Expo 2025

Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai kicks off on April 13, 2025, to run for a half-year through October 13. Below we take a look at the main facilities, national pavilions, and attractions of the all-new World Expo.

The Bahrain Pavilion. (© Nippon.com)

The Bahrain Pavilion. (© Nippon.com)

(Originally published in Japanese. Reporting and text by Uchiyama Ken’ichi and Nippon.com. Photographic assistance by Kuroiwa Masakazu of 96-Box. Banner photo © Nippon.com.)