OSAKA, Might 24 (News On Japan) –
The Expo pavilion generally known as the “Nordic Circle” showcases 5 Nordic international locations—Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Iceland—collaborating beneath a shared construction constructed from recyclable supplies and modeled after conventional Nordic dwellings.
Inside, the flags of the 5 nations, all that includes the Nordic Cross, spotlight a shared medieval Christian heritage. A quiz format introduces trivia, such because the symbolic which means behind Finland’s blue-and-white flag—the blue representing each the nation’s plentiful lakes and its clear skies, whereas the white stands for snow. Finland is sometimes called the land of forests and lakes, with over 70% of its territory lined by forest.
Guests can discover rotating photos of Nordic life projected onto rice paper comprised of unused Japanese rice, mixing sustainability with visible storytelling. A memento nook gives objects together with Moomin items from Finland, celebrating the character’s eightieth anniversary, and Lego from Denmark. Marimekko, the well-known Finnish design model, is behind the pavilion employees uniforms, recognizable by their iconic floral patterns. Guests are even quizzed on figuring out the model in the course of the exhibit.
The third flooring of the pavilion homes a restaurant the place head chef Frida, who skilled in Sweden, has created fusion dishes combining Nordic classics with Japanese substances. Choices embody conventional smørrebrød (open-faced sandwiches) topped with meatballs and garnished with Japanese shiso leaf, a herb generally sprinkled on rice balls in Japan. The restaurant additionally makes use of substances like white miso and yuzu to deliver a Japanese twist to Nordic staples, reflecting a deeper culinary alternate between the 2 areas.
Supply: Television OSAKA NEWS
