Two Representatives from Brazil Arrive in Japan! Visit to the Brazil Pavilion
2025/09/27 22:18
Two Representatives from Brazil Arrive in Japan!
Visit to the Brazil Pavilion
― Celebrating the 130th Anniversary of Japan–Brazil Diplomatic Relations
After being selected at the qualifying event held in São Paulo, representatives Ms. Paula Hirama and Ms. Emi Fujino have finally arrived in Japan.
On the day after their arrival, they visited the Brazil Pavilion at the Expo venue, where they were warmly welcomed by the Pavilion Director.
(From left: Mr. Lucas, the Pavilion Director’s secretary, Mr. Pablo Lira, Director of the Brazil Pavilion, the two representatives from São Paulo in the center, Ms. Paula Hirama and Ms. Emi Fujino, Ms. Neide Hayama from Public Relations, and volunteer Ms. Enomoto)
As they were given a guided tour inside, they were introduced to the latest exhibitions and Brazilian cultural displays. In particular, when hearing about Brazil’s serious commitment to environmental issues, they realized how Brazil is truly playing a leading role in this field. The Japanese volunteer staff listening alongside them were equally impressed by the explanation. The two representatives listened attentively and, with smiles, said, “We want to share the charms of Brazil with everyone in Japan.”
Meeting with the Pavilion Director[
Director Lira was very friendly and spoke about the positive contributions Japanese immigrants have made in Brazil. He also shared his delight with how Japanese culture—through music, performing arts, and martial arts—has spread and taken root among Brazilians.
This year marks the special 130th anniversary of Japan–Brazil diplomatic relations. This visit has become a wonderful moment of cultural exchange to celebrate this milestone, and it is hoped that through future activities, the bond between the two countries will grow even deeper.
Visit to the World’s Largest Wooden Structure
After that, together with volunteer Ms. Enomoto and volunteer coordinator Mr. Miyazaki, they climbed up to the “Grand Roof Ring,” certified by Guinness World Records as the world’s largest wooden structure. They were astonished to learn that not a single nail had been used in the construction method. Seeing people from all over the world gathering at the Expo site also left a deep impression on them.
Preview of the Festival Station
At the pair’s request, they then visited “Festival Station,” the venue for the next day’s event, accompanied by Ms. Leah, a volunteer from Ireland currently studying at a music school in Osaka.
Afterward, since both visitors were quite tired from the long flight and the Expo site was extremely crowded, they decided to skip sightseeing in Osaka and returned directly from the Expo venue to their hotel in Honmachi.