'Sea hammocks' made from recycled fishing nets installed by Panasonic Holdings in the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo's Sakura Square in Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture. (©Sankei by Hiroto Kuwajima)
Read the full story on Japan 2 Earth - 'Sea Hammocks' Made from Recycled Fishing Nets Spotlight Marine Plastic Waste Issue Ahead of Expo
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.
Continue reading the full story on Japan 2 Earth to learn more about the inspiration behind the sea hammocks.
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Author: Hiroto Kuwajima
