Antoine Dupont, ambassador of the France Pavilion, celebrates the French National Day (July 14th) at the World Expo Osaka-Kansai 2025 

At the World Expo Osaka-Kansai 2025, the France Pavilion has passed a symbolic milestone in early July, welcoming its two millionth visitor since its opening. It is now preparing to celebrate the French National Day, with the exceptional participation of Antoine Dupont. 

The France Pavilion's strong attendance, averaging 28,000 visitors daily over just 11 weeks, has secured its place among the top three most popular exhibits. The July 14th celebration, known as "Paris Saï" in Japan, further amplifies this achievement. 

A special program was presented to visitors, highlighted by Norie Suzuki's performance of the French national anthem. In attendance were Minister Delegate for Tourism Nathalie Delattre, and Antoine Dupont, captain of the French national union rugby team, Olympic rugby men’s sevens champion, best player in the world (men’s rugby 15s in 2021 and rugby men’s sevens in 2024), and France Pavilion ambassador. 

In a short address, Antoine Dupont conveyed his sense of honor in embodying the values of fraternity and excellence. He praised the showcasing of exceptional expertise present within the Pavilion and highlighted the strong ties that unite France and Japan. Following his speech, he engaged in a friendly and symbolic exchange with Japanese rugby player Naoto Saito, followed by a convivial meeting with the many visitors present. 

Antoine Dupont is one of the four ambassadors of the France Pavilion alongside Sophie Marceau, who was already present at the inauguration in April, as well as Léa Seydoux and Teddy Riner, who are expected on September 13th for the national day at World Expo. 

Antoine Dupont is also an ambassador for LVMH and Louis Vuitton, one of the five Maisons of the Group present within the Pavilion alongside Dior, Celine, Moët Hennessy, and Chaumet. 

From September 1st, the Maison will open the doors to a temporary exhibition celebrating its passion for nature for nearly 250 years, shared with Japan. Through an immersive, luminous experience, unveiling its naturalist universe through contemporary and historic jewelry creations and iconic motifs. They include wheat, plus bees and honeycombs, whose graphic interpretations have become emblems of the Bee de Chaumet jewelry collection. An exhibition to discover at the France Pavilion until October 13, 2025. 

The Group's news in July in the Osaka - Kansai region: 

• Louis Vuitton presents Visionary Journeys (from July 15 to September 17, 2025) at the Nakanoshima Museum of Art, a brand-new exhibition offering a transformative journey through the House's creative heritage and its enduring cultural dialogue with Japan. In parallel, the Espace Louis Vuitton Osaka shows YAYOI KUSAMA: INFINITY - Selected Works from the Collection (from July 16, 2025, to January 12, 2026), within the framework of the "Hors-les-murs" programme of the Fondation Louis Vuitton. 
• LVMH Métiers d'Art Japon invites to discover all the richness and diversity of traditional Japanese know-how through an immersive journey into a terroir of excellence, punctuated by encounters with exceptional artisans, through the gaze of Antoine Dupont, ambassador of the France Pavilion. 

Other key dates of the Pavilion 

• France Day is on September 13th, in the presence of the ambassadors Léa Seydoux and Teddy Riner. It will conclude with a concert by the group Indochine. 
• The World Expo is open every day from 9am to 9pm until October 13, 2025.