Japan will build its largest ever pavilion for a World Expo at the 2010 Shanghai event. It will highlight the role of advanced ecological technology in helping humans achieve a more comfortable life and confidence in the future with its huge "breathing organism" pavilion.

Technology can contribute to a cleaner world and a better life but it should be guided by the love of the earth, people and our children.

The theme is an extension of the Aichi Expo 2005 theme "Nature's Wisdom" and also an interpretation of the "Better City, Better Life" Shanghai Expo theme.

The 24-meter-high pavilion will be one of the largest pavilions at Expo 2010 and will be divided into past, present and future exhibits.

The semi-circular pavilion will also make efficient use of natural resources with solar bat?teries and a double-layer membrane that can filter sunshine.

Some intelligent robots will also be a part of the pavilion but officials have declined to reveal details in order to keep the exhibit a surprise.

Visitors will be able to experience some Chinese influences at the Japan Pavilion involving Chinese characters and traditional Chinese architecture. The history of Japanese diplomatic envoys visiting China will also be part of the exhibit.

(www.expo2010china.com)