Image Spectacle | Spain Pavilion: An Immersive Realm of the Ocean's Black Current

As is widely known, Spain was a pioneer during the Age of Exploration and achieved national rise through maritime exploration and colonial activities. The country's connection to the ocean is profoundly deep. At the 2025 Osaka World Expo, the Spanish Pavilion stands out with its unique theme centered on the ocean's Black Current, attracting visitors from around the world to explore its offerings.

The exterior design of the Spain Pavilion ingeniously incorporates marine elements, with the fluid lines of its grand staircase resembling rolling ocean waves. The overall color scheme is dominated by a deep blue, complemented by warm orange accents, creating a visual harmony under the night sky reminiscent of the ocean reflecting the setting sun. According to introductions, this design also evokes the vast, boundless sea and the hopeful light of dawn, while subtly alluding to the profound historical connections between Spain and Japan, forged through the ocean.

The Kuroshio Current, also known as the Japan Current, is part of the Pacific Ocean circulation system and ranks as the world's second-largest warm current. It originates in the Pacific waters east of the Philippines, flows along the eastern coast of Taiwan, China, moves northward through the eastern seas of China, passes the Japanese archipelago, and eventually dissipates in the North Pacific, carrying warm tropical waters to the frigid Arctic regions. Due to its low levels of impurities and nutrients, sunlight penetrates the surface of the Kuroshio with minimal reflection, resulting in its deep, dark appearance—often perceived as black from a distance, hence its name.

The Kuroshio Current once aided Spanish navigators in pioneering a trans-Pacific trade route from Asia to the Americas. For nearly three centuries, this route served as a vital channel for cultural and commercial exchange, fostering prosperity between the two continents. Spain and Japan, linked for centuries by this invisible yet powerful natural force, have shared a profound connection shaped by the currents of history and the ocean.

Upon entering the pavilion, visitors are instantly immersed in a vast blue space. Layers of stunning large screens intertwine, ocean-themed visuals dominate the view, and the rhythmic background music echoes the movement of the sea… The unique lighting and projection design create a deeply immersive experience, perfectly aligning with this area’s name: "Deep Sea Exhibition Zone."

The Spain Pavilion is one of the larger national pavilions, with the Deep Sea Exhibition Zone occupying a significant portion of its spacious interior. Dozens of Epson LCD projectors are installed here, employing diverse projection methods to cover the irregular walls surrounding the area. Large, seamlessly blended images are projected from multiple angles, creating an intricate interplay of light and shadow.  

In this immersive blue ocean atmosphere, visitors leisurely explore the exhibits around them while text and imagery flow dynamically across the walls. The moving trails of light and shadow evoke the historic maritime routes that once connected the East and the West, narrating the glory of Spain’s Age of Exploration and its legendary history of trade and cultural exchange with nations across the globe.

The towering vertical projection at the core of the exhibition zone is particularly striking, requiring visitors to look up to take in its full grandeur. Whales and other marine creatures glide through the scene, at times swimming gracefully and at others leaping high into the frame. Every movement is rendered with vivid realism by the Epson LCD projectors, creating an immersive sensation of being deep within the ocean. The gentle sounds of waves and the distant calls of whales further enhance the authenticity of the experience, allowing visitors to momentarily forget the outside world and lose themselves in this environment. Here, they can quietly explore the wonders of marine ecosystems, learn about Spain’s innovations and advancements in the blue economy, and reflect on the profound connection between humanity and the sea.

At the center of the exhibition zone, a simulated globe is installed, symbolizing our shared home. At appropriate moments, it transforms into a sun representing hope, becoming a source of light in the deep sea—a perfect echo of the pavilion’s exterior design. On the large screens, diverse groups of people appear in sync, showcasing Spain’s sunny, modern, and dynamic spirit.

The 2025 Osaka World Expo is not only a grand celebration of technology and culture but also a collective reflection on humanity’s future. Drawing inspiration from the deep sea, the Spain Pavilion creates an immersive underwater space through innovative use of light and shadow. With multi-layered content displays and diverse technological applications, imagery and text complement each other seamlessly, while visual effects align perfectly with the theme. This offers visitors a powerfully impactful visual and experiential journey.  

The distinctive exhibition leaves a lasting impression on attendees while also guiding them to contemplate ocean conservation, future development, and the urgent theme of climate change. The ocean serves not only as the central narrative thread of the Spanish Pavilion but also as a critical global resource—an indispensable foundation for building a better society in the future.

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