World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken on Oct. 10, 2025, shows the Farnese Atlas, an ancient Roman marble sculpture, on display at Italy's pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka. The sculpture will be displayed at a special exhibition at Osaka City Museum of Fine Art between Oct. 25 and Jan. 12 -- after the exposition ends on Oct. 13.

Italian week at Osaka expo

Italian week at Osaka expo

Photo shows an android representing Ito Mancio, head of the 16th century Tensho embassy, the first Japanese diplomatic mission to Europe including Italy, on display at Italy's pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka on Sept. 7, 2025, the opening day of the expo's eight-day Italian week.

Italian week at Osaka expo

Italian week at Osaka expo

Photo shows an android representing Ito Mancio, head of the 16th century Tensho embassy, the first Japanese diplomatic mission to Europe including Italy, on display at Italy's pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka on Sept. 7, 2025, the opening day of the expo's eight-day Italian week.

World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken on Aug. 31, 2025, shows Italian Renaissance painter Pietro Perugino's Gonfalon of Justice on display at Italy's pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka, the piece's first time being exhibited outside Italy.

World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken on Aug. 31, 2025, shows Italian Renaissance painter Pietro Perugino's Gonfalon of Justice on display at Italy's pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka, the piece's first time being exhibited outside Italy.

World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken on Aug. 31, 2025, shows Italian Renaissance painter Pietro Perugino's Gonfalon of Justice on display at Italy's pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka, the piece's first time being exhibited outside Italy.

World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken on June 5, 2025, shows the Farnese Atlas, an ancient Roman marble sculpture, on display at Italy's pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka.

World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Japanese and Italian fencers compete in front of Italy's pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka on May 19, 2025.

Risen Christ displayed at Osaka expo

OSAKA, Japan, May 18 Kyodo - The Risen Christ, a marble sculpture by the Italy High Renaissance master Michelangelo, is displayed at Italy's pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on May 18, 2025. (Kyodo)

Risen Christ displayed at Osaka expo

Risen Christ displayed at Osaka expo

The Risen Christ, a marble sculpture by the Italy High Renaissance master Michelangelo, is displayed at Italy's pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on May 18, 2025.

Risen Christ displayed at Osaka expo

Risen Christ displayed at Osaka expo

The Risen Christ, a marble sculpture by the Italy High Renaissance master Michelangelo, is displayed at Italy's pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on May 18, 2025.

Risen Christ displayed at Osaka expo

Risen Christ displayed at Osaka expo

The Risen Christ, a marble sculpture by the Italy High Renaissance master Michelangelo, is displayed at Italy's pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on May 18, 2025.

Risen Christ displayed at Osaka expo

Risen Christ displayed at Osaka expo

The Risen Christ, a marble sculpture by the Italy High Renaissance master Michelangelo, is displayed at Italy's pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on May 18, 2025.

Risen Christ displayed at Osaka expo

Risen Christ displayed at Osaka expo

The Risen Christ, a marble sculpture by the Italy High Renaissance master Michelangelo, is displayed at Italy's pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on May 18, 2025.

Risen Christ displayed at Osaka expo

Risen Christ displayed at Osaka expo

The Risen Christ, a marble sculpture by the Italy High Renaissance master Michelangelo, is displayed at Italy's pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on May 18, 2025.

World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Visitors form a long line in front of Italy's pavilion at the World Exhibition in Osaka on May 9, 2025.

World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Visitors form a long line in front of Italy's pavilion at the World Exhibition in Osaka on May 9, 2025.

World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Visitors form a long line in front of Italy's pavilion at the World Exhibition in Osaka on May 9, 2025.

[Breaking News]People mourn pope's death

OSAKA, Japan, April 23 Kyodo - The flag of the Vatican is flown at half-staff in front of Italy's pavilion at the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on April 22, 2025, following the death of Pope Francis the previous day. (Kyodo)

People mourn pope's death

People mourn pope's death

A visitor lays flowers in front of Caravaggio's "The Entombment of Christ" at Italy's pavilion at the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on April 22, 2025, following the death of Pope Francis the previous day.

People mourn pope's death

People mourn pope's death

Photo taken on April 22, 2025, shows a condolence book at Italy's pavilion at the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on April 22, 2025, following the death of Pope Francis the previous day.

People mourn pope's death

People mourn pope's death

Photo taken on April 22, 2025, shows a condolence book at Italy's pavilion at the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on April 22, 2025, following the death of Pope Francis the previous day.

People mourn pope's death

People mourn pope's death

A visitor signs a condolence book at Italy's pavilion at the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on April 22, 2025, following the death of Pope Francis the previous day.

People mourn pope's death

People mourn pope's death

The flag of the Vatican is flown at half-staff in front of Italy's pavilion at the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on April 22, 2025, following the death of Pope Francis the previous day.

[Breaking News]Milan-Cortina Olympic and Paralympic torches

OSAKA, Japan, April 15 Kyodo - Video taken on April 14, 2025, shows the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic and Paralympic torches unveiled during a ceremony at Italy's pavilion for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan. (Kyodo)

Milan-Cortina Olympic and Paralympic torches

Milan-Cortina Olympic and Paralympic torches

Italian architect Carlo Ratti explains the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic and Paralympic torches during an unveiling ceremony at Italy's pavilion for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on April 14, 2025. Standing next to him are Italian figure skater Carolina Kostner (C) and para athlete Martina Caironi.

Milan-Cortina Olympic and Paralympic torches

Milan-Cortina Olympic and Paralympic torches

Italian figure skater Carolina Kostner (L) and para athlete Martina Caironi hold the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic and Paralympic torches during an unveiling ceremony at Italy's pavilion for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on April 14, 2025.

Milan-Cortina Olympic and Paralympic torches

Milan-Cortina Olympic and Paralympic torches

Italian figure skater Carolina Kostner (L) and para athlete Martina Caironi hold the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic and Paralympic torches during an unveiling ceremony at Italy's pavilion for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on April 14, 2025.

Milan-Cortina Olympic and Paralympic torches

Milan-Cortina Olympic and Paralympic torches

Photo taken on April 14, 2025, shows the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic and Paralympic torches unveiled during a ceremony at Italy's pavilion for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan.

Milan-Cortina Olympic and Paralympic torches

Milan-Cortina Olympic and Paralympic torches

Photo taken on April 14, 2025, shows the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic and Paralympic torches unveiled during a ceremony at Italy's pavilion for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan.

[Breaking News]World Exposition opens in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan, April 13 Kyodo - Photo shows Caravaggio's Entombment of Christ on display at Italy's pavilion on the opening day of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on April 13, 2025. (Kyodo)

World Exposition opens in Osaka

World Exposition opens in Osaka

Photo shows Caravaggio's Entombment of Christ on display at Italy's pavilion on the opening day of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on April 13, 2025.

Artist poses question of how people can work together

Artist poses question of how people can work together

VENICE, Italy - Photo taken May 30, 2013, shows Koki Tanaka standing in front of the Japan Pavilion at the Venice Biennale's International Art Exhibition. Tanaka was awarded a special mention for his presentation of works in Italy's 55th biennial prestigious event of contemporary arts.

"Cloud dialogue" between Chinese, Italian libraries held in E China

STORY: "Cloud dialogue" between Chinese, Italian libraries held in E China DATELINE: Nov. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JIAO SHUANGLIN, Deputy director, Foreign Affairs Office of Ningbo Municipal People's Government STORYLINE: A "cloud dialogue" between a Chinese library and two Italian libraries was held at the launching ceremony of the 2022 Ningbo Italian Culture Week on Friday. Curators of the Tianyi Pavilion Library in China's Ningbo, the Medicean-Laurentian Library in Italy's Florence, and the Malatestiana Library in Italy's Cesena called on exchanges and cooperation among libraries in the world. Founded in 1561, Tianyi Pavilion or Tian Yi Ge is the oldest existing library in China which boasted a collection of 70,000 volume of antique books in its heyday. This year marks the China-Italy Year of Culture and Tourism. A series of cultural exchange events and activities will be held during the 2022 Ningb