A World Record Wrapped in Love: The Heart Origami Project at Expo Osaka 2025

On July 14, 2025, the France Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025 will come alive with a powerful statement of creativity, unity, and female empowerment. In the spirit of the pavilion’s central theme—LOVE—a team of 20 to 30 inspiring women will attempt to set a Guinness World Record by creating the world’s largest heart-shaped origami, measuring a breathtaking 5 meters in width.

❤️ A Heart That Speaks for Women Everywhere

This historic undertaking is led by Femmes du Monde, an organization dedicated to advancing the voice and vision of women across borders. As part of their mission to empower through art and action, they’ve gathered a team of 20 to 30 women to bring this heart to life—folding love, collaboration, and courage into a single iconic creation.

The initiative is led by an inspiring team of trailblazing women:

• Yumi Tanabe – Officier de l’Ordre du Mérite Agricole

• Machiko Ikeoka – Guinness World Record holder and founder of Femmes du Monde

  
  

“When women join forces, they don’t just set records—they create legacies.”

Double Guinness World Records: A Legacy of Love and Growth

This July, two powerful Guinness World Records come together under one cause:

1. The World’s Largest Heart-Shaped Origami – 5 meters wide, folded live at Expo Osaka

2. The World’s Largest Heart-Shaped Olive Plantation – a living tribute to peace and perseverance

   
   

Together, these achievements form a global symbol of love, growth, and collaboration—connecting art with nature, and heart with heritage.

France Pavilion: A Global Stage for Human Connection

Taking place in the France Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025, this heart-folding ceremony will be both a visual spectacle and a message to the world. In just 1.5 hours, the audience will witness a poetic transformation of paper into power, creativity into collaboration.

Be Part of This Historic Moment

Come experience The Origami Heart Record and be part of a world-first event that folds love into legacy.

Let the heart unfold.

Let women rise.

Let the world watch.