WORLD EXPO 2025 NEWS「KIZUNA －絆－News letter」

Issued June 5, 2024 Vol.7

The Expo is not just a project for Osaka andKansai; it’s a national event involving the wholeof Japan.
The Expo’s theme, “life,” is a profound one. The
Expo also serves as an opportunity to unite ourdiverse world. With only around 300 days to go
until its opening, we are feeling moredetermined than ever to make it a success. We
will exert our utmost efforts to make it an eventthat can present the world with hope for thefuture.
TOKURA Masakazu,
Chairman of Board, Keidanren

The attractions of an Expo are to learn about
today’s world, talk and interact with people fromaround the globe, and build a better future
together. We will devote our best efforts toensure that visitors can enjoy a once-in-alifetime experience through the Grand Roof
(Ring), one of the world’s largest wooden
structures, pavilions and National Days of morethan 150 countries, a diverse range of eventsand gastronomic experiences, beautiful scenery
unique to a maritime Expo, and much more.
ISHIGE Hiroyuki,
Secretary General,
Japan Association for the 2025
World Exposition[Above(Signature Project Producer)]From left: Mr. MIYATA Hiroaki / Mr. ISHIGURO Hiroshi / Ms. NAKAJIMA Sachiko /Mr. OCHIAI Yoichi / Mr. FUKUOKA Shin-Ichi / Mr. KAWAMORI Shoji / Mr. KOYAMA Kundo / Ms. KAWASE Naomi[Below]From left: TOKURA Masakazu, Chairman of Board, Keidanren / SAITO Ken, Minister of Economy, Trade andIndustry / JIMI Hanako, Minister for the World Expo 2025 / ISHIGE Hiroyuki, Secretary General, Japan Association for the2025 World Exposition /HANEDA Koji, Commissioner General of the 2025 World Exposition in Japan(Ambassador)【The week’s report】
1. Overseas Pavilions Construction Status
May 30: Bahrain unveils the design for its National Pavilion

Committed toExpo preparations!

2. Last week’s main events / Schedule for this week and beyond
May 28: 4th TEAM EXPO 2025 MEETING© EXPO 2025
May 28: Selection of Co-Design Challenge 2024 projects
May 30: Unveiling of conceptual drawings of facilities designed by up-and-coming architects
June 01: Booking starts for the “Venue Construction Work Tour” for the general public
May 31: Announcement of projects chosen in the Expo International Exchange Program’s third call for projects
May 31: Second call begins for applications for events organized by the general public
June 02: Unveiling ceremony of JAL’s second MYAKU-MYAKU jet plane
3. Sales / Applications
Tickets sold: 2,227,063 (as of May 29)
Volunteers recruited: 55,634 (final figures)

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Weekly Report (May 28 - June 3)~ 313 days to go！~2024.6.4

1. Official Participants- May 30; Bahrain unveiled the design of its pavilion. Embodying the country's maritime
tradition, and its role as a gateway to the Gulf region, the design is inspired by traditional
Bahraini ships. The pavilion plans to utilize recycled materials and Japanese woodprocessing technology.

Bahrain Pavilion
https://www.bna.bh/en/BahrainannouncesitsparticipationinExpoOsaka2025.aspx?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDvMVSpgkgcNucJnlRMtVwIU%3d- Following pavilion presentation and groundbreaking ceremony were held in May.
(Groundbreaking Ceremonies) May 10 - Thailand; May 15 - Czech Republic(Pavilion Presentations)
May 9 - Spain;
May 15 - Czech Republic
Status of participating countries as of May 29- Number of countries with official participation agreements:- Countries where have been decided their construction companies:- Countries where already handed over the site:- Countries where construction has started:

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101 countries
39 countries
42 countries
31 countries

2. Reports from the past week and plans for the upcoming week
- May 28; The 4th TEAM EXPO 2025 Meeting was held in Osaka. Approximately 600
participants, engaged in various TEAM EXPO 2025 voluntary co-creation activities, attended.
based on the theme of the Expo attended. Opportunities for networking and mutual learning
were provided through presentations and exhibitions at booths.

TEAM EXPO 2025 Meetinghttps://x.com/expo2025_japan/status/1795756975868838178?t=zTaIvHTIGN_UnbMIIG6w1A&s=19- May 28; The Association launched the Co-Design Challenge 2024, the second phase of adesign project that will showcase innovative, community-based products and services at
the Expo. A total of 11 projects were selected from 36 proposals. The projects will receive
advice from designated veteran designers in product development with the Expo as thetarget. Factory tours are also being planned.
(Examples of selected projects)
・ Furniture made from debris from space rockets
・ Rubbish bins made from unused wood and bamboo
・ Sign stands made by collecting and refining waste materials from natural disasters
・ Bench made from discarded scallop shells
・ Display stand made of cardboard waste paper・ Stools made of Shigaraki ceramics, aged wooden building materials and offcuts

Presentation in Suminoe Ward, Osaka

Space Tank Bench using space rocket waste2

- May 30; The Association released images for the 20 facilities specially designed by young
architects, which include rest areas and toilets, amongst others. Expos are generally seen
as launching pads for architects, as was the case in Expo 1970 Osaka, and these facilities
are expected to similarly serve as opportunities for the young architects to showcase theirworks globally.

Toilet facility

Rest area

https://www.expo2025.or.jp/news/news-20240530-05- June 1; The Association started accepting reservations from the general public for the Expo
Construction Tour. Visitors will be able to view the construction scenery from inside andthe top of the Grand Ring. As of June 3, all 18 available tour sets have been sold out, but
private tours remain available. Fee is 1,000 yen per person.

View of the Grand Ring, as of April 19
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/news/news-20240530-01/
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/news/news-20240603-02/

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-May 31; The Cabinet Secretariat announced that 14 projects from 9 local governments
have registered been registered under the third round of solicitations fro the Expo
International Exchange Program. The total number including past rounds is 74 projects
from 44 local governments.
Newly registered projects
Australia (Yamatotakata, Nara Prefecture)
Belgium (Gifu Prefecture)
Bolivia, Ghana, Kenya and Rwanda (City of Osaka)
China and Micronesia (Ganraku, Gunma Prefecture)
Guinea (Mishima, Kagoshima Prefecture)
Lithuania (Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture)
Philippines (Sennan, Osaka Prefecture)
USA (Gifu Prefecture; Tondabayashi, Osaka Prefecture)
Vietnam (Kyoto Prefecture)https://www.cas.go.jp/jp/seisaku/expo_suisin_honbu/topics/pdf/03_touroku.pdf- May 31; The Association has started accepting secondary applications for General
Participation Events. Applicants will be selected at any time during the recruitment
period. The schedule and eligible facilities are to the below:
Application Period

Notification of Recruits

1st Period

May 31-July 31, 2024

September 2024 ~2nd Period

Aug.1 - Aug. 31, 2024

October, 2024~

3rd Period

Sep.1 - Sep. 30, 2024

November, 2024~

4th Period

Oct.1 - Oct. 31, 2024

December, 2024~

5th Period

Nov.1 - Nov. 30, 2024

January, 2025~

6th Period

Dec.1 – Dec. 31, 2024

February, 2025~

Facilities eligible for recruitment〇Pop-up Stage East Outside〇Pop-up Stage East Inner

4〇Pop-up Stage West

〇Pop-up Stage North〇Pop-up Stage South〇EXPO Arena "Matsuri"

https://www.expo2025.or.jp/news/news-20240531-01- June 2; Japan Airlines unveiled Myaku-Myaku JET No.2 at Haneda Airport. The firstaircraft has been operating on domestic flights since November 2023. This second aircraftis expected to operate on international flights to Asian routes with destinations including
Bangkok, Dalian, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, Seoul, Shanghai and Taipei.

Minister Hanaoko Jimi at the unveiling ceremony

Myaku-Myaku Jet No. 2<Upcoming Events>
・June 18: BIE general meeting (online)
3. Ticket sales and volunteers- Number of tickets sales: 2,227,063 as of May 29- Total number of volunteers applicants: 55,634 (confirmed figure)* Registration will be expanded from 20,000 initially planned to 30,000

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