Wonder Circus - Electric Power Pavilion

Theme

Powerful Imagination: Imagination is the energy needed to create a rich future!

External design

Pavilion with children’s drawings

The outside walls of the Wonder Circus—Electric Power Pavilion will be adorned with pictures expressing kindness to people and nature that were submitted by children. The whole of the pavilion will share with the world the exchanges with and the imaginative powers of many children, who hold the future in their hands.

Outline of exhibition

Earth, Humanity, and Dreams—What a Wonderful World

A train-like ride will guide visitors through eight scenes that express “Earth, Humanity, and Dreams—What a Wonderful World,” based on science and technology, coexistence with nature, and the human heart.

Contents of exhibition

Outdoor Waiting Zone

[The Circus Fountain]

The space in front of the Wonder-Circus Electric Power Pavilion (roughly 1,500 m²) will warmly welcome visitors based on the theme of “Flowers, Water, Wind, and the Sun.”

Departure Zone

[Departure Station]

Visitors depart on an electric-car ride that will provide them with an entertaining and moving experience from a train station with a classic feel on the second floor of the building.

Science and Technology Zone

[1. Kaleidoscope Tunnel]

Visitors pass through a giant kaleidoscope, heading into a new world of light and color.

[2. Galaxy Station]

A mysterious space in which visitors can experience the beauty of the Earth and the limitlessness of space unfolds.

[3. Vault of Heaven Station]

The train exits from the pavilion, and visitors will enjoy a view of the Expo grounds from a height of 15 meters above the ground.

Coexistence with Nature Zone

[4. Coral Station]

Visitors will see the mysterious world of the sea, including a coral reef.

[5. Owl Station]

As visitors pass through the darkness, a world of the sounds of nature and forest creatures unfolds around them.

[6. Four Seasons Station]

Visitors move into the rich, beautiful four seasons of the satoyama, in which it is almost as though the forest itself is breathing.

Human Heart Zone

[7. Festival Station]

Visitors enjoy a world in which the human energy present in traditional festivals throughout Japan is condensed.

[ 8. Impressive Smiles for Tomorrow]

This is an epilogue featuring encounters with the smiles of the visitors themselves.

Arrival Zone

[Station for New Departure]

The smiling pavilion staff members come to greet the arriving passengers.

Epilogue

Visitors will enjoy a variety of experiences while passing by pictures drawn and submitted by children.

Pavilion with Children’s Drawings
The outside of the pavilion will be decorated with pictures drawn and submitted by children based on the themes of “Our Dreams” and “The Future of the Earth.” The whole of the pavilion will share with the world the exchanges with and the imaginative powers of many children, who hold the future in their hands.

“Earth, Humanity, and Dreams—What a Wonderful World”
An electric-car ride will guide visitors through eight scenes that express “Earth, Humanity, and Dreams—What a Wonderful World,” based on science and technology, coexistence with nature, and the human heart.

The Circus Fountain
Based on the theme of “Flowers, Water, Wind, and the Sun,” the space in front of the pavilion will present a number of pleasing performances featuring beautiful flowers and enjoyable water. Additionally, visitors will be greeted with a cool breeze provided by sunlight, wind-generated electricity, and fuel cells.

Consideration for the environment
Beginning with the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), comprehensive environmental measures will be implemented. For example, driftwood from the dam used to generate hydroelectric power will be turned into chips and used as material for roadbeds, and the coal ash from a thermal power plant will be made into bricks.