Pavilion Satisfaction No. 1? Mysterious Desert Experience at Jordan Expo Exhibit

Jul 23, 2025 | News On Japan

OSAKA - The Jordan Pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo has become a standout attraction, offering a multi-sensory desert experience that includes red sand from a UNESCO World Heritage site, spa treatments with Dead Sea mud, sand art workshops, and even a sweet, spiced date shake.

Guests can walk barefoot on fine red sand brought from the Wadi Rum desert in Jordan, enjoy immersive 360-degree visuals of the country’s landscapes, and experience interactive displays such as glowing ancient stones and Arabic script projections.

Upstairs, the pavilion offers a Dead Sea mud hand treatment, known for its mineral-rich properties and relaxing effects. A sand art section allows visitors to purchase custom-made bottles filled with colored sand designs, including personalized names in Arabic or Japanese. The pavilion also features a café where guests can enjoy a traditional date shake made with dates and cinnamon, described as a sweet and familiar taste for Japanese visitors.

Due to high demand, reservations are required and must be made online on the day of the visit. The pavilion is drawing praise for its immersive design and high level of visitor satisfaction.

Source: MBS

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