Let's Go EXPO!
Songs for World Peace will host a special event at the World EXPO 2025 in Osaka, Japan, on August 9, 2025 — featuring our most ambitious project yet:
The "Global Choir for World Peace"
This groundbreaking concert will unite musicians from across the globe in a powerful, live simultaneous performance — creating one unified voice for peace.
By putting our forces together with diverse voices and cultures, the Global Choir aims to foster empathy, connection, and hope through the universal language of music.
But we can't do this without you.
To bring this vision to life, the two of us are personally funding the early stages of this project while actively seeking grants and donations. The full production involves a 5-digit investment, covering travel, equipment, coordination, and support for our global artists, and we’re inviting our community to help us carry this forward.
August 4th, 2025
Pavilion Booth Exhibition and Stage Presentation
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Introducing our Co-Creation Challenge, “Global Choir for World Peace,” and a behind-the-scenes look at our preparation for the August 9 world premiere.
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An interactive Google Earth presentation of 112 peace songs by artists from 92 countries, along with their quotes: “World peace is…”
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A poster panel showcasing our artists, our vision, and our global creative process.
August 6th, 2025
On August 6, the 80th Hiroshima atomic bombing anniversary day, SWP will perform the English version of “Hiroshima Peace Song” in collaboration with Peace Communication Foundation at the EXPO’s largest venue, Wasse (EXPO MESSE).
Originally commissioned by the City of Hiroshima in 2023, the song was translated and arranged by SWP to bring its message of remembrance and resilience to an international audience.
August 9th, 2025
"Global Choir for World Peace" concert.
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Three sets of live concerts celebrating unity and diversity through original peace songs designed to unite people beyond borders and foster inclusive international musical collaboration.
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A landmark global performance featuring singers and musicians from across continents, connected in real time.
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An innovative hybrid format combining the onsite band’s live music with an online choir performing simultaneously via the cutting-edge virtual music studio platform, JackTrip.