'Sea Hammocks' Made from Recycled Fishing Nets Spotlight Marine Plastic Waste Issue Ahead of Expo

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On March 26, the Panasonic Holdings Corporation set up 'sea hammocks' in Sakura Square of the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo. Made from recycled fishing nets, the multiple-hammock structure is intended to generate momentum for the Expo, which is just about a year away.

Calling Attention to Marine Plastic Waste

The hammocks were designed by architect Yuko Nagayama, who is also designing Panasonic's pavilion at the Expo. They arrived just in time to allow visitors to enjoy the surrounding cherry blossoms in comfort. The installation will remain until the end of the Expo.

Nagayama's design has another function aside from providing comfort. The sea hammocks aim to raise awareness of marine plastic waste. They were previously exhibited at Tokyo Midtown in Minato Ward, Tokyo. 

Both stretchable and durable, the net hammocks allow both children and adults to lie down together and enjoy the view of the surrounding park.

Panasonic also plans to install benches made from recycled fishing nets in its pavilion. "I want not only children but also adults to enjoy my designs and remember how it feels to be a child," Nagayama commented.

Michiko Ogawa, Director of Kansai External Relations and EXPO Promotion at Panasonic Holdings Corporation, discussed the company's progress on the pavilion. "Construction is proceeding smoothly, and we are about 50% complete," she said. 

Ogawa was optimistic that preparations would go ahead as planned, allowing the completion ceremony to be held in February 2025. "Preparations are steadily progressing with a sense of excitement that the Expo is getting closer day by day."

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