Start Your Summer Project at the Sumitomo Pavilion!
The 2025 summer will be a time of deep learning for kids—and the perfect place to begin is Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai.
With cutting-edge technology, pavilions from all over the world, and countless chances to learn about global issues, the Expo is a true treasure trove for independent research!
The Sumitomo Pavilion is also a great subject for your summer project.
We’ve even prepared a special research template (PDF) that you can use!
Download the template here (PDF link)
Free for anyone to download.
Explore Great Themes for Your Project
The Sumitomo Pavilion—Built with Trees from the Sumitomo Forest
The building uses about 1,000 trees grown over centuries in the “Sumitomo Forest.”Why were the trees cut down? What happens to the wood? Why does the building look the way it does?
Let’s explore the answers together!
Create Your Own “Seed for the Future”!
The “Seeds for the Future” project lets you explore future ideas using AI and the many advanced technologies of the Sumitomo Group.
Choose a technology that interests you and see what kind of future ideas you can come up with!
Learn more｜Seeds for the Future
Discover the History of Sumitomo!
Inside the Virtual Sumitomo Pavilion, you can explore the history of Sumitomo.
How did the company grow over the centuries? What challenges did it overcome?
Try researching companies in the Sumitomo Group that are close to your everyday life!
Learn more｜Virtual Sumitomo Pavilion
Let’s Head Into the Forest!
Sumitomo Pavilion collaborated with Chikyuu no Arukikata (Globe-Trotter Guidebooks) to create How to Walk the Forests of Japan.
Why not take the book and explore a local forest or visit one of Japan’s beautiful natural spots?
Observe plants and animals, learn about the forest’s history… there’s so much to discover!
Learn more ｜Press Document
You can also explore other fun topics:
PLANT A TREE, the people who designed the Uniforms, or the mysterious UNKNOWN FOREST.
Find something that sparks your curiosity and make it your own special project!
Download the template here (PDF link)
Free for anyone to download.
Toward the future from the forest
