International Horticultural Expo 2027,
Yokohama, Japan MASTER PLAN

January 2023
Japan Association for the International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama

Introduction
The modernisation of Japan began in Yokohama. More than 170 years ago, the ships of the US
government’s Perry Expedition appeared off Uraga and requested water, food, firewood, and charcoal.
Japan was faced with having to decide whether to continue its policy of isolation or to open the country
up to a whole new world. And so began a thorny process of negotiations between the two countries,
made even more challenging by cultural barriers.
The setting for those talks was a reception hall built for this purpose in Yokohama, then a small village.
While gathered there, the representatives of both sides reportedly shared some laughs and pleasantries
as they wined and dined with one another. And, it is likely that the expedition’s sailors were refreshedby the sight of the lush greenery that covered the coast from Kurihama to Yokohama. The negotiations
eventually led to the opening of the port of Yokohama, which became a gateway for not only industrial
goods, but also horticulture. Exports of lilies, then a rarity in the West, and imports of roses, tulips, andother flowers passed through Yokohama.
In the ensuing years, the rise of industries powered by coal and oil brought us prosperity and better lives.
Today, however, we are pressed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by transforming our lifestyles andindustrial systems. Plants can help us by absorbing one such greenhouse gas—carbon dioxide—andby preserving biodiversity and mitigating the harm caused by abnormal weather. For these and otherreasons, we must take action to protect and nurture plant life. This need has inspired us to take a fresh
look at our flora in many different ways. Moreover, businesses now devote a portion of their integrated
reports to discussion of how they invest in and protect natural capital—water, soil, and vegetation.
Over the centuries, humankind has held an unwavering appreciation for the pleasure of admiring
flowers and greenery, the rich flavours of food, and the importance of agriculture as a source ofsustenance. However, the challenges of combating global warming and living with the coronavirus
are reshaping the standards and expectations we hold regarding agriculture and food. This is because
are striving to see a worryingly uncertain future in a positive light; we are asking ourselves what must
be done to secure happiness tomorrow, and endeavouring to come up with the answers needed. This
quest echoes the sentiments felt by the negotiators in the reception hall in Yokohama who sought tousher in a new era through communication enhanced by food and greenery.
International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama will be held at the former site of the US military’s
Kamiseya Communications Facility, which has been returned to its owners. We hope that it will provide
visitors with opportunities to gain new perspectives on flowers, greenery, agriculture, and food, andinspire them to work to create a world for tomorrow that is sustainable and in harmony with nature. We
will be very delighted if that world is endowed with scenery that fills people with happiness.
January 2023

KOMURA Masato
Secretary-General
Japan Association for the International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama◉ 002

Summary
Official Designation
International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama, Japan(Short name: EXPO 2027 YOKOHAMA JAPAN)

Theme
Scenery of the Future for Happiness

Sub-themes
Co-adaptation / Co-existence
Co-creation / Co-operation

Site
Former site of Kamiseya Communications Facility(Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture)

Duration
Friday, March 19, 2027 – Sunday, September 26, 2027

Expected Number of Visitors
15 million
This includes diverse attendance modes such as local cooperation and via information andcommunications technology (ICT).
Expected number of admission-paying visitors: ≥ 10 million

003 ◉Conceptual Image of the Site

◉ 004

Note: A s of January 2023. Subject to change depending on possible
modifications to the plan going forward.

005 ◉Contents

Introduction ����������������������������������������� 002
Summary ��������������������������������������������� 003
Conceptual Image of the Site ������������������ 004
Chapter 1 Overview009
1.1	Purpose of International Horticultural
Exhibitions ������������������������������������������� 010
Host City & Site ������������������������������������� 012
1.2
Perception of Today’s World ������������������� 017
1.3
1.4	Significance of Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA���� 018
Philosophy ������������������������������������������� 026
1.5
Theme ������������������������������������������������� 027
1.6
Sub-themes ������������������������������������������ 027
1.7
Chapter 2 Programme Composition029
2.1
Basic Policy ������������������������������������������� 030
2.2	Domains Targeted
by Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA ��������������������� 032
Programme Composition ����������������������� 033
2.3
Participation ����������������������������������������� 034
2.4

3.6

Competitions ���������������������������������������� 044
3.5.1

Competition Formats 045

3.5.2

Outdoor Competitions 045

3.5.3

Indoor Competitions 046

3.5.4

Special Competitions 046

Themed Projects ����������������������������������� 047
3.6.1

Village 047

3.6.2

Farm to Table STREET 050

Chapter 4 Event Plan
051
4.1
Basic Policy ������������������������������������������� 052
Official Events ��������������������������������������� 053
4.2
Events by the Organiser ������������������������� 053
4.3
National Days and Special Days ��������������� 053
4.4
Events by the Participants ���������������������� 053
4.5
Chapter 5 Expo Site Plan
055
5.1
Basic Policy ������������������������������������������� 056
Expo Site Composition ��������������������������� 057
5.2
5.2.1

Venue Area 057

2.4.1

Official Participants 035

5.2.2	Concepts for the Expo Site Plan 058

2.4.2

Non-official Participants 035

5.2.3	Facility Composition

2.4.3

Concessionaires 035

2.4.4

Types of exhibit spaces 035

Chapter 3 Exhibition Plan
037
3.1
Basic Policy ������������������������������������������� 038
Organiser Exhibitions ����������������������������� 040
3.2
3.2.1

Organiser Garden 040

3.2.2

Signature Exhibit 041

3.3
National Government Exhibition ������������� 042
3.4	Official and Non-official Participants �������� 043

◉ 006

3.5

3.4.1

Outdoor Exhibitions 043

3.4.2

Indoor Exhibitions 043

3.4.3

Park Pavilions 043

of the Expo Site 061
5.2.4

5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
5.10

Layout 062

Green Infrastructure Plan ������������������������ 064
Scenery Plan ����������������������������������������� 069
Circulation Plan ������������������������������������� 070
Planting Plan ���������������������������������������� 071
Architecture Plan ���������������������������������� 072
Infrastructure Plan ��������������������������������� 072
Universal Design Plan ���������������������������� 072
Site Development Schedule ������������������� 073

Chapter 6 Plant Supervision Plan
075
6.1
Basic Policy ������������������������������������������� 076
Plant Procurement Plan ������������������������� 076
6.2
Plant Installation Plan ����������������������������� 077
6.3
Plant Maintenance Plan ������������������������� 077
6.4
Plant Quarantine and Other Regulations �� 078
6.5

Chapter 7 Operational Plan
079
�������������������������������������������
7.1
Basic Policy
080
Participation and Ticketing ��������������������� 081
7.2
Visitor Services �������������������������������������� 082
7.3
Site Management ���������������������������������� 083
7.4
ICT Infrastructure Plan ���������������������������� 086
7.5
Chapter 8 Transportation Plan
087
8.1
Basic Policy ������������������������������������������� 088
Access to the Venue ������������������������������ 088
8.2
Access Method ������������������������������������� 092
8.3
Chapter 9 Communications Plan
095�������������������������������������������
9.1
Basic Policy
096
Communication Targets ������������������������� 096
9.2
Communication Activities ���������������������� 097
9.3
Communications Plan Phases ����������������� 099
9.4
9.5	Communication Tools and Ambassadors�� 100
Chapter 10 Legacy Plan
101
10.1	Preserving the Theme for the Future ������� 102
10.2	Evolving the Legacy
through the Future Park Project �������������� 105
Chapter 11 Financial Plan

109

Chapter 12 Implementation Plan
111
12.1 Implementation System ������������������������� 112
12.2 Risk Management ��������������������������������� 114
12.3 Schedule ���������������������������������������������� 116

Index
第1章
Chapter
1
全体概要
Overview
第2章
Chapter2
事業構成
Programme Composition
第3章
Chapter
3
展示・出展計画
Exhibition
Plan
第4章
Chapter
4
行催事計画
Event Plan
第5章
Chapter
5
Expo 会場計画
Site Plan
第6章
Chapter
6
植物監理計画
Plant SupervisionPlan
第7章
Chapter
7
運営計画
OperationalPlan
第8章
Chapter
8
輸送計画
Transportation
Plan
第9章
Chapter
9
コミュニケーション計画
Communications Plan
第1010
章
Chapter
レガシー計画
Legacy Plan
第1111
章
Chapter
資金計画
Financial
Plan
第1212
章
Chapter
推進計画
Implementation
Plan

007 ◉

International
Horticultural Expo 2027,
Yokohama, Japan
MASTER PLAN

Chapter 1

Overview

Chapter 1 Overview

1.1………Purpose of International Horticultural Exhibitions
Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA is an international horticultural exhibition that was approved by the
ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONALE DES PRODUCTEURS DE L’HORTICULTURE (AIPH) as an A1 internationalhorticultural exhibition, the highest class, and was recognised by the Bureau International desExpositions (BIE).
International horticultural exhibitions are held to contribute to the global promotion of horticulture andlandscaping, the creation of lifestyles, communities, and economies enriched by flowers and greenery,
and the resolution of challenges facing society, among other aims. The AIPH Regulations for Category
A1 World Horticultural Exhibitions (hereafter, “AIPH Regulations” specify the following four objectives/
roles for successful international horticultural exhibitions:◎S timulate the increased use of plants to improve the health and wellbeing of society, theenhancement of the environment and the strengthening of economies.

◎ learly demonstrate society’s need for horticulture and the role it plays in linking peopleCwith their environment.

◎B ring together horticultural excellence from different countries to promote the best
knowledge and practice from all over the world and to celebrate cultural and horticultural
diversity.

◎P romote productivity and international co-operation in professional horticulture.

AIPH also runs the Green City initiative for promoting the essential role of plants in creating vibranturban areas in which people and businesses can thrive. The AIPH’s Organiser’s Guide for International
Horticultural Exhibition includes promotion of the Green City concept as an additional factor for successin the hosting of expos.

◉ 010

Overview

Horticultural Exhibitions

Registered/recognized by intergovernmental organization Bureau
International des Expositions (BIE) consisting of member states

Approved by ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONALE DES PRODUCTEURS
DE L'HORTICULTURE (AIPH), an association of private organizations)

BIE: An organization operated under the Convention Relating toInternational Exhibitions and funded by member states. Membershipcomprises 171 countries (as of December 2022). Headquartered in
Paris, France.

AIPH: Nonprofit organization founded to improve horticultural
technologies and advance the interests of flower/ornamental plant
growers at the global level. Membership includes horticultural,
landscaping, and other organizations in 77 members include
horticultural, landscaping, and other organisation around the world(as of December 2022); the Japanese member is the Japan LandscapeContractors Association). Headquartered in Oxfordshire, UK.

International Registered Exhibitions(formerly Universal Expos)

1970
Japan World Exposition
Osaka 1970

2005
EXPO 2005 Aichi, Japan

International Recognized Exhibitions(formerly Specialized Expos)

1975
International Ocean
Exposition, Okinawa 1975

1985
International Exhibition,
Tsukuba Japan 1985

Category

A1

B

C

Name

World
Horticultural
Exhibition

International
Horticultural
Exhibition

International International
Horticultural Horticultural
Trade Exhibition
Show

D

Duration

3–6 months

3–6 months

4–30 days-

Minimum area 50 ha

25 ha

0.6 ha-BIE recognition Required

-

-

-

2025

1990

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai,
Japan

International Garden andGreenery Exposition, Osaka,
Japan 1990

2000
International Gardening andLandscaping Exhibition
Japan Flora 2000

2027

2004

International Horticultural
Expo 2027,Yokohama,Japan

Shizuoka International Garden
and Horticulture Exhibition,
Pacific Flora 2004

Relationship between Expos and Horticultural Exhibitions

011 ◉Chapter 1

Expos1.2………Host City & Site
1) Japan’s largest city, made prosperous by the opening of its port
The host city, Yokohama, is located in Kanagawa Prefecture, which is adjacent to Tokyo.
Kanagawa is endowed with a temperate climate and beautiful scenery, including the mountains ofHakone and Tanzawa to the west, and the coast of Sagami Bay to the south. It also boasts a convenienttransportation network and robust industries.
Yokohama, Kanagawa’s premier city, has been a nexus for diverse cultures and people ever since it was
opened up to the world as an international port in 1859. This role gave rise to an open atmosphere thatembraces new technologies and cultures, and powered Yokohama’s evolution into Japan’s largest city,
now home to some 3.77 million residents.*
The heart of the city encompasses geographical features such as Tokyo Bay and hills, historical andcultural heritage reflective of Yokohama’s status as a port city with a long history, skyscrapers and otheradvanced urban functions, and an exquisite urban landscape that blends together with the greenery ofparks. The area is also a MICE hub that lends a vibrant air to the city with crowds of visitors from acrossthe country and around the world.
At the same time, Yokohama still enjoys a wealth of natural areas and active farmland in its suburbs.
The combination of an urban environment along the bay and suburban environments harmonised withnature is one of the city’s biggest defining features.
*As of December 1, 2022

Minato Mirai 21 district◉ 012

Chapter 1

Yokohama has also remained a gateway for garden plants in Japan’s horticultural history. Following the
opening of its port in the mid-19th century, Yokohama became a hub for the export of lilies and manyother plants, and for the early import of roses, tulips, and other flowers from the West. Over the years,
Yokohama has shared exceptional plants and gardening culture with the world.

Overview

2) A gateway for horticultural trade

Catalogue for overseas trade(from the collections of The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd.)013 ◉3) Expo site: former Kamiseya Communications Facility
The site of Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA will be the former Kamiseya Communications Facility, which was
returned to its owners by the US military in 2015. The site covers a spacious 242 hectares in a suburban
area straddling Asahi and Seya wards. Since use of the land was restricted during its many years ofservice as a communications installation, it encompasses a richly natural environment that includes
farmland and flat grassland. It is also home to precious natural capital, such as terraced land and theheadwaters of the Aizawa and Izumi rivers, which flow north and south. The surrounding area offers
views of the Tanzawa mountains and Mt. Fuji, and the border with the adjoining “citizens’ forest” is ahabitat for diverse plants and animals.
The site provides access to many transportation options, as it is located near the Tomei Expressway’s
Yokohama-Machida interchange and is surrounded by several railway lines. It also holds much potential
as a centre for energising the suburbs, with various projects currently underway to promote agriculture
and utilise urban land for new urban developments.
The Expo zone occupies around 100 hectares on the south side of the site, of which roughly 80 hectares
will be used to stage exhibits and other activities.

◉ 014

Overview

2.谷戸地形land
2. Terraced

Chapter 1

1.農地
1. Farmland

3.草地
3. Grassland

4.市民の森4. Citizens’
forest5

Aerial view of former Kamiseya Communications Facility, with closeups

015 ◉Reference:
Land use plan for former Kamiseya Communications Facility
The City of Yokohama’s Basic Land Use Plan for the Former Kamiseya Communications Facility(released in March 2020) sets forth an urban development goal of “Building a new hub forenergising the suburbs: A forward-looking community that brings together people and tangible/
intangible creations.” The plan aims to form a hub for creating unique tangible and intangible
offerings while preserving the existing natural areas and farmland. In doing so, it seeks to achieve an
appealing space that attracts people and things from around the world, and to vitalise the suburban
areas encompassing the former Kamiseya Communications Facility site. The plan also emphasises
the importance of evolving the philosophy of Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA and passing it on to future
generations.
The plan zones the land for several purposes: agriculture promotion, tourism/leisure, logistics, andpark/disaster response. The municipal government is overseeing projects for developing each zone.

Agriculture promotion zone

xpr
essw
ay

Machida City

aido

Tom

ei E

Kamikawai IC
HachiojiKNa(Ho tionado l Rogay ut
aB e1
ypa 6
ss)
Asahi
Ward

Seya
Ward

Site of a new model for urban farming that will
inspire other communities. Plans include: handson crop harvesting experiences linked with leisurefacilities; overnight stays enabling guests toexperience the appeal of farming; high-revenue
farming that leverages ICT and other technology toenable stable production and direct sales of highquality produce; and collaborative research with
universities to develop agricultural technologies.

rive

Izumi River

Seya Citizen's Forest
aR
aw
Aiz

ver
Daimon Ril Route 401
Prefectura io Road)(Seya-kash

Circular Road 4

Tourism/leisure zone

LegendAgriculture promotion zone
Tourism/leisure zone
Park/disaster response zone
Retention basins

Logistics zone
New hub that realises efficient domestic
distribution by leveraging new technologies andits proximity to major highways such as Tomei
Expressway and Hodogaya Bypass.

Park/disaster response zone

Logistics zone
Roads

Centre for tourism, shopping, entertainment, etc.
that draws visitors from across Japan and the world
with a theme park and malls.

A park that sustains the legacy of the Expo, andan expansive area where firefighters, police, SelfDefense Forces personnel, etc. can stage disaster
responses and where residents can take refuge
following disasters.

Map and description of land utilisation plan**Courtesy of the City of Yokohama. For reference purposes only; plans are tentative.

◉ 016

1.3………Perception of Today’s World

2) Taking lessons from the natural symbiosis and community wisdom of satoyama
In Japan, the word satoyama refers to an environment between wilderness and urban areas, a place
where people and nature interact. Traditionally, satoyama are home to communities that have usedtheir wisdom and collaboration across generations to achieve symbiosis with nature. Ecosystems
beneficial to the community are stably maintained through judicious human interventions. And, water
resources are secured by the preservation of forests, which in turn nurtures the marine environment.
Here, Japan has a vital role to play in helping the international community to thrive in harmony withnature, advance global environmental actions, and achieve economic growth underpinned by acommitment to the environment. Specifically, Japan, by taking lessons from satoyama-style symbiosis
with nature and community wisdom, can forge a new common ideal for sustainable management anduse of natural resources that taps into the potential of each local environment. And, Japan can leverage
its exceptional tangible and intangible technologies—in manufacturing, environment creation,
information, communication, and more—while taking a strategic approach to natural capital.

3) Rediscovery of the importance of the power of flowers, greenery, agriculture, and foodIn recent years, the COVID-19 pandemic and other pressures have compelled us to change the way welive. Meanwhile, the digital transformation of our world has been advancing all the more rapidly. Amidthese changes, however, we have found joy and rich experiences in face-to-face bonding with others
and in our encounters with the nature around us, leading us to rediscover the importance of the powerof flowers, greenery, agriculture, and food.
That importance must be preserved in our collective memory as humans. To successfully pass it down
to future generations, the people of the world need to possess a shared sense of urgency toward theunprecedented challenges faced, and come to terms with the rapid changes in the way we work, live,
and act—and then we all must use that understanding to transform our mindset and behaviour to pave
the way to the future we seek.
017 ◉Chapter 1

Today, the advance of global warming and the loss of biodiversity are exacerbating environmental
and food security issues on a global level, while population overconcentration in cities and othersocioeconomic challenges are growing both domestically and internationally. Against this backdrop, theworld is now coming to grips with the reality of an industrialised society dependent on mass production
and mass consumption, and thus is making a massive shift toward becoming an environmentallyoriented society focused on a shared goal of humanity—sustaining our irreplaceable planet. In
particular, Japan is faced with questions such as how to respond to natural disasters that are growing infrequency and intensity, how to maintain services and infrastructure for supporting daily life in shrinking
communities, and the abandonment of farmland in mountainous regions. The search for answers to thedemands a re-examination of our lifestyles and strategies for economic growth.

Overview

1) A massive shift toward an environmentally oriented society1.4………Significance of Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA
In order to bring forth a sustainable society, we must successfully address the global challenges posedby today’s social milieu and changing times. A vital step toward this is to use the backcasting approach
to identify what needs to be done to reach the future we desire to have in 2050. Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA
is set three years before the target year of the SDGs. As such, it needs to provide an opportunity fordiverse entities to share with one another information on not only the results of the SDGs actions they
have taken and how they are leading them to conclusion, but also their new post-2030 initiatives forachieving a green society—such as those for attaining carbon neutrality in 2050, addressing the climate
crisis, and protecting and sustainably utilising biodiversity. The path forward depends on strategic
protection and use of natural capital in ways supporting sustainable symbiosis, creation of new areasof endeavour that transform challenges into value, the transmission of nature’s wonder and benefits
to the next generation, and the further maturation of society essential to that transfer. More than ever,this is the time for us to recognise the global crises before us and transform our lifestyles. Over theyears, the horticultural expos have evolved as a forum for proposing solutions to issues affecting people
and the environment. Accordingly, Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA needs to be a platform for tackling thoseissues by bringing together all sorts of entities to collaborate and pool their insights, and by inspiring
individuals to take personal action. In particular, the Expo promises to help usher in the future we
desire by invigorating the horticultural and landscaping industries, contributing to pioneering urban
development, and presenting scenes of happy lives enhanced by flowers, greenery, agriculture, andfood that reshape people’s lifestyles into ones that hold greater respect for plants and the naturalenvironment.
Yokohama, which has long supported plant-related cultural exchange between Japan and the world,
will hold a forward-looking, global environment-minded horticultural expo in Kamiseya that will sendout a message of friendship and peace to empower society to achieve greater quality of life through thewisdom of natural symbiosis rooted in Japan’s beautiful landscape and through the creation of nextgeneration environmental industries and culture.

◉ 018

Real-world
deployment of green
infrastructure

Society 5.0
rollout

Invigoration ofagriculture & rural communities
through promotion of horticultural
culture promotion, etc.

Promotion of tourism
development and regional
revitalisation

Sharing Yokohama and Japan’s Green City model
Sharing a trailblazing Green City model in which citizens, businesses, and government agencies
explore together possibilities for a future where urban life coexists with nature, and take action totranslate those ideas into reality

Promoting horticulture, landscaping, and agriculture
Acceleration of initiatives
for growth ofhorticulture, landscaping,
and agriculture

Reappraisal andsharing of Japan’shorticultural andlandscaping culture

Preservation and passing
down of traditionalhorticultural/landscaping
techniques

Preservation ofgenetic
resources

Significance of Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA

019 ◉Chapter 1— Direction of efforts for realising Expo 2027’s significance —Overview

Presenting Japan’s model for contributing to achievement of
the SDGs and for society thereafter

1) Presenting Japan’s model for contributing to the achievement of the SDGs
Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA will serve as a platform for contributing to the achievement of the SDGs andfor presenting Japan’s model for society thereafter. Following the Expo, further efforts will be madeto build upon its results. These include: conveying to the world the wisdom and actions for living inharmony with the environment in order to fulfil the function of realising and mainstreaming Japan’s
model for attaining the SDGs and realising a green society; and conveying scenes of friendship, peace,and sustainable urban development to people in Japan and abroad as an emblematic precedent for thepeaceful use of a former military installation. To this end, concrete actions will be taken to contributeto: promotion of Society 5.0*1; real-world deployment of green infrastructure; realisation of the Strategy
for Sustainable Food Systems, MeaDRI*2; invigoration of agriculture and rural communities throughpromotion, etc. of horticultural culture; and implementation of government policies for making Japan atourism-based country and revitalising regional communities.
*1 A
 human-centred society that balances economic advancement with the resolution of social problems by a system that highly integrates
cyberspace and physical space.
*2 A strategy that aims to boost the potential and sustainability of Japanese agriculture, forestry, fisheries and food industries throughinnovation.

◉ 020

Direction of actions for realising Expo 2027’s significance② Real-world deployment of green infrastructure

Japan is advancing sustainable and appealing national, urban, andregional development utilising green infrastructure* in both tangible
and intangible approaches, including development of social capitaland land utilisation. The Expo will likewise carry out site development
and post-event urban development for real-world deployment ofgreen infrastructure creating spaces that take advantage of natural
terrain.
The Expo is also intended to become a “horticultural expo createdfrom green infrastructure” by showcasing to people across Japan andthe world the expo site and facilities employing green infrastructure
and the technologies of businesses and other organisations.
Also, the post-event urban development of the former Kamiseya
Communications Facility will be presented as a model for real-world
deployment of green infrastructure, with the aim of spreading thismodel to other regions of Japan.
* T he implementation of sustainable and appealing national/regional development thatutilises the diverse functions of natural environments (providing habitats for organisms,
forming excellent scenery, keeping air temperature from rising, etc.) in both tangible andintangible approaches, including development of social capital and land utilisation.

021 ◉Chapter 1

Source: Shutterstock

The Expo will bring together advanced technologies in diverse fields,
especially horticulture, landscaping, and agriculture, from acrossJapan and the world. This is expected to accelerate the rollout ofSociety 5.0 in Japan. In particular, the implementation of Society 5.0
will be promoted through the proposal of solutions for agricultural,food production, environmental, climate change, and other issues,
such as smart farming solutions and technologies for reducing
environmental impact through digital tools envisioned by theStrategy for Sustainable Food Systems, MeaDRI, etc.

Overview① S ociety 5.0 rollout

③ I nvigoration of agriculture and rural communities through promotion,etc. of horticultural culture

Expo 2027 will drive the creation and nurturing of industries thatcreate new value. This will be done through collaborations withvarious sectors using the expo as a testbed, including exhibits
and competitions regarding exceptional floral cultivars, advanced
horticultural technology, and sustainable farming practices. It willseek to promote horticulture, expand domestic demand, and address
two challenges for Japan—the securing of future generationsof farmers, and development of sustainable agriculture and ruralcommunities.
Moreover, in response to the rise of environmental awarenessaround the world, the Expo will promote the Strategy for Sustainable
Food Systems, MeaDRI, which aims to boost the potential andsustainability of Japanese agriculture, forestry, fisheries and foodindustries through innovation.
In addition, visitors from overseas will be able to directly see
and experience Japan’s horticultural culture, including various
high-quality flowers, flower arrangements, and bonsai from allaround Japan. This will help to expand the export of Japan-grownornamental plants.
④ Promotion of tourism development and regional revitalisation

Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA will offer content in the form of flowers,
greenery, gardens, and other tourism resources, and will help drive
the development of cities filled with flowers and plants. In doing so, itwill make Japan an even more attractive destination for visitors fromaround the world. Instead of being simply positioned as a tourism
resource, the Expo will provide visitors with special experiences thatenable them to encounter Japan’s land and culture, including green
tourism and other hands-on forms of tourism. This will be done
through collaboration with and publicising of tourism resources
across the country—namely, local nature, flowers, history, culture,and food—and will be aimed at attracting visitors during the leadup
to Expo 2027 and at encouraging travel to other regions of Japan.
And, following the Expo, the former Kamiseya Communications
Facility will serve as a model for regional revitalisation in Japan byproviding tourism experiences that tap into the potential of suburbs.

◉ 022

2) Sharing Yokohama and Japan’s Green City model

The hosting of Expo 2027 in Yokohama as a city that has implemented so many pioneering efforts
provides the opportunity for Yokohama and Japan to share with the world a trailblazing Green City
model in which citizens, businesses, and government agencies explore together possibilities for a future
where urban life coexists with nature, and take action to translate those ideas into reality.

023 ◉Chapter 1

The Expo 2027 host city, Yokohama, has long endeavoured to be a highly liveable city where people
can enjoy healthy, enriching lives—even during times of recovery from disaster or war, and amid rapid
urbanisation. This commitment has included measures for building parks and preserving green spaces
and farmland. As a result, Yokohama, though one of Japan’s leading metropolises, has a richly varied
environment where groves, farms, streams, and other nature exist in the spheres of everyday life. As
one of Japan’s first cities to introduce programmes such as park support societies and citizens’ forests,
Yokohama engages in public-private collaborations that leverage the power of its citizens. Moreover,activities such as the Yokohama Green-up Project and National Urban Greenery Fair Yokohama led to
the formation of the Garden City Yokohama vision, in which the city government works together withcitizens and companies to advance the leading project Garden Necklace Yokohama and other initiatives.
At the same time, the municipal government collaborates with residents, businesses, and otherstakeholders toward achieving the Zero Carbon Yokohama initiative’s goal of decarbonising Yokohama
by 2050 in ways that lead to the city’s further growth.

Overview

AIPH promotes the Green City concept, whereby cities improve people’s lives and economic activities
by integrating nature into the built environment—the greening of urban spaces.

3) Promoting horticulture, landscaping, and agriculture
Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA will, including during its preparatory phase, be an opportunity to tremendously
contribute to the advancement of horticulture, landscaping, and agriculture, and to their development
into growth industries. In particular, its hosting in Japan presents the opportunity to reappraise anduncover the meaning of the horticultural/landscaping history and culture cultivated in this country by
past generations, as well as the genetic resources supporting those traditions—and in doing so, identify
new paths that horticulture, landscaping, and agriculture should follow for their future.
In this context, the Expo holds the following significance with regard to those industries.
① Acceleration of initiatives for growth of horticulture, landscaping, and agriculture

The production value and business volume of horticulture, landscaping, and agriculture havebeen trending downward in Japan due to lacklustre demand and a shrinking workforce, among
other factors. Nevertheless, Japan boasts world-class strengths in horticulture, landscaping,
and agriculture in the form of sophisticated culture and technologies. The question of how tocapitalise on those strengths to boost exports and demand to levels that will keep producers inbusiness has become a matter of urgency for these industries.
The Expo will have the potential to accelerate initiatives for growing horticulture, landscaping,
and agriculture by providing a forum for sharing new ideas and solutions for increasing demand.
This includes: demonstrations of smart farming technologies that use robots, AI, and IoT inways that promise to strengthen the production base; international business matching toward
the expansion of trade in goods such as agricultural, forestry, fishery, and food products; andcommunication of ways to make farming a familiar part of everyday life.
② Reappraisal and sharing of Japan’s horticultural and landscaping culture

Since the Edo period (1603–1868), the enjoyment of flowers has been a cultural cornerstone
for Japanese people in all walks of life. This love of flowers drove the selective breeding of awide array of cultivars of plants such as chrysanthemums, peonies, azaleas, cherries, Japaneseplums, morning glories, and Japanese irises. Underlying those creations was uniquely Japanesevalues and aesthetics, which gave rise to the country’s world-class horticultural and landscaping
cultures.
Expo 2027 will be an opportunity to reappraise those values and aesthetics, and to invigorate
the horticultural and landscaping industries.

◉ 024

The Expo will provide an opportunity for recognising those techniques and the people whopractice them, and for properly sustaining Japan’s heritage.
④ Conservation of genetic resources

Japan has a wealth of native species of ornamental plants, including cherries, azaleas, camellias,
and lilies. Over the years, these plants have broadly played a vital role as genetic resources forhorticulture and landscaping. There are also all sorts of crop landraces across the country thathave been cultivated and used for ages, but now many of them are threatened with extinction.
As the diversity of these genetic resources can contribute to greater possibilities fordevelopment of new cultivars, it is vital to highlight the importance of preserving such
resources.
The Expo will be an opportunity to increase awareness and understanding of the backgroundand history behind the transformation and development of food and horticulture, broadly
encompassing ornamental plants, fruit trees, vegetables, and more.

025 ◉Chapter 1

The techniques and skills in selective breeding and landscaping that have been continuously
passed down in Japan since ancient times were nurtured by the country’s unique naturalenvironment and the aesthetics of its people. Today, however, it is becoming increasingly
challenging to sustain that heritage due to factors such as the scarcity of successors to aging
experts. The drive to develop Japanese horticulture and landscaping into growth industries must
be based on efforts that focus on the traditional techniques and the practitioners—people—totransmit this heritage to future generations.

Overview③ Preservation and passing down of traditional horticultural/landscaping techniques1.5………Philosophy
Humanity is part of the ecosystem and our lives have been invariably supported by nature, which isthe foundation of the biosphere, and in particular by the bounty of plant life, which is at the heart ofthe biosphere. However, the global environment that sustains our biosphere is an extremely thin layer
in comparison with the 6,400-kilometre radius of our planet. Together, the hydrosphere, geosphere,
and atmosphere measure no more than some 30 kilometres from top to bottom, making for a limited
environmental carrying capacity. Nevertheless, our rapidly growing population has expanded its
socioeconomic activities to fulfil the desire for quantitatively greater affluence. This has led to loss of
biodiversity, the advance of global warming, reduced access to water resources, increasingly serious
and frequent natural disasters, expanded risk of infectious diseases such as COVID-19, and othertransformations of the global environment. The result is that we face a host of issues that threaten oursurvival. At the same time, food crises are being engendered by conflicts and the growth of the global
population in particularly the developing world. These crises challenge us to improve agricultural
productivity to a level that stably ensures a sufficient food supply.
Against this backdrop, we must develop a society that is in harmony with the environment, properly
protects ecosystems, and enables humankind to enjoy the bounty of nature today, tomorrow, andbeyond. One concept for tackling this undertaking, nature-based solutions (NbS),*1 has been generatingstrong expectations as a path forward. This concept envisions the resolution of various societal
challenges through the sustainable use of nature’s different functions, and is aligned with global goals
such as the SDGs and 30 by 30.*2
Flowers, greenery, agriculture, and food support our lives and lifestyles, and bring thrills and smiles topeople of all ages and cultures. Humanity is sustained by nature, including plant life, and lives within thetides and cycles of life. Plant life is not only the basis of life as a source of oxygen, etc., but also plays a vitalrole in water purification, climate regulation, and natural disaster prevention and mitigation. Plant life isalso the cornerstone of various industries, including the industries centred on food, clothing and shelter,
the tourism and leisure industry, and the health, medical and pharmaceutical industries. In addition, awide range of lifestyle wisdom, skills and culture has been fostered by coexisting with plant life.
Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA is coming at a time when the world is transitioning from a comparative
sufficiency centred on economic prosperity to a qualitatively mature society. It will seek to rediscover
the diverse value of plants as natural capital and apply that value to the formation of a sustainable future
and a society that leaves no one behind. It will also aim to visualise as a new scenery of the future thehappiness that is created by coexistence with nature and by the sharing of time, space, and more.
*1 T his expression was put forward by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in 2009 as a catch-all term for the
ecosystem-grounded approaches used to address major societal challenges such as: adaptation to and mitigation of climate change,
reduction of disaster risks, recovery from ecosystem decline and biodiversity loss, human health, socioeconomic development, foodsecurity, and water security.
*2 This goal calls for protecting at least 30% of the Earth’s land and sea by 2030 so that healthy ecosystems can be maintained in those areas.

◉ 026

Overview

1.6………Theme

Chapter 1

Scenery of the Future for Happiness

The theme for Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA has been set as “Scenery of the Future for Happiness” based on
the philosophy outlined in the preceding section. It embodies a vision for society where each individual
sows seeds of happiness in his/her own mind, foster them through interactions with other people andthe environment, so that both individuals and the entire community bloom like a flower bed, full ofvitality, and thereby increase their affluence.

1.7………Sub-themes
In order to expand upon the theme and spur action toward realising it, the following four sub-themes
have been designated.
The Expo will seek to materialise “Scenery of the Future for Happiness” by presenting: 'Co-adaptation'and 'Co-existence' will be used as sub-themes with the perspective of providing a basis for building a
new relationship between people and nature supported by ecosystem services and a future vision of theactors supporting this relationship. In addition, the third sub-theme 'Co-creation', through new value
creation, will be used to demonstrate the sustainability of cities which are full of spiritual richness andhappiness based on the two aforementioned sub-themes. Finally, the fourth sub-theme, 'Co-operation',
will be used to propose new ways for different actors to participate for the purpose of creating newvalues and solving societal issues.

Sub-themes [Approaches to realisation of the theme]
Co-adaptation

Co-existence

Co-creation

Co-operation

027 ◉① Co-adaptation*1 (Harmony with nature)

The sub-theme of co-adaptation will explore the development of sustainable, safe, andattractive urban areas through “Green infrastructure” which shall use diverse functions of thenatural environment and complement grey infrastructure. It will emphasize using the wisdom of
coexistence with nature, regeneration and recycling.
② Co-existence*1 (Co- existence through greenery and agriculture)

The sub-theme of co-existence will explore a Green Community in which people share with andsupport each other. By taking part in activities related to greenery and agriculture, people willrealize that it is important for individuals to participate in the improvement of social and living
infrastructures. It will emphasize learning from agrarian culture, which is appreciative of natureand makes use of it in daily life.
③ Co-creation*1 (Creation of new industries)

The sub-theme of Co-creation will explore the creation and development of new value-creating
industries ahead of their time, through the introduction of high-value-added floriculture andagriculture, new technologies and new varieties of flowers etc. It will also be welcomed todemonstrate how to expand the life sciences’ industry through cross-industrial cooperation of,for example, medical sciences, sports and arts.
④ Co-operation*1 (Resolution through co-operation)

The sub-theme of Co-operation will explore the development of a society that respects
multicultural coexistence, friendship, peace, and diversity. It will emphasize cooperation among
diverse actors, including domestic and foreign companies, educational and research institutions,citizens, and international networks. It will be expected to encourage the accumulation of thewisdom and technology that could lead to solutions to global issues, and the sharing thereof
among people worldwide.
*1 A
 ll sub-themes share the “co-” prefix signifying collaboration and reciprocity. This reflects the desire for all sorts of people, businesses,
and other organisations to join forces to create the forms. of value to be presented at Expo.

◉ 028

International
Horticultural Expo 2027,
Yokohama, Japan
MASTER PLAN

Chapter 2

Programme
Composition

Chapter 2 Programme Composition

2.1………Basic Policy
It is important for Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA to create time and space linked to the future by framing its
diverse elements as “scenes” and collaborating with a wide range of domains that are connected by theelements of flowers, greenery, agriculture, food, the land, and people-to-people exchanges.
The basic policy guiding the development of the Expo’s programme composition is as follows.
① Innovativeness and universality

The Expo will convey the value of universality by presenting a stunning display of the world of“authentic” life, particularly the presence and appeal projected by real, tangible plants—flowers,
greenery, and more. It will also express the value of innovativeness by presenting collaborations
with cutting-edge technologies such as virtual reality, robotic engineering, and media art thatleverage ICT, AI, and other advanced technologies.
By combining the worlds created by authentic nature and innovative digital technologies,
the Expo will endeavour to produce synergies through the fusion of the ordinary with theextraordinary, and through innovativeness and universality.
② Diversity and inclusion

The Expo will offer a variety of collaborations and content that integrate diversity and inclusion
into its programme, including agriculture-welfare collaboration and thorough implementationof the universal design needed to ensure that all participants can enjoy their experience. It
will also effectively cooperate with external projects, including ones offering experiences thatcannot be provided at the exhibition, in order to instil the diversity of flowers/plants and theinclusiveness of coexistence with nature across the world, especially in children, who will betomorrow’s leaders.

◉ 030

In particular, given that a sustainable world cannot be achieved without the sharing of natural
capital and ecosystems, the Expo will be designed to be an opportunity to lead visitors to new
insights into the richness of life and ecosystems, and to inspire them to turn those insights into
actions.
④ Variability and flexibility

Our personal lives, the social environment and trends are changing with unprecedented speed
as a result of diverse forces—rapidly evolving digital technologies and other innovations inscience and technology, the outbreak of a novel infectious disease, and new developments ininternational affairs. The Expo will be designed as an international horticultural exhibition thatoffers ideas that can enable people to flexibly adapt to the constantly changing social milieu. It
will embody the significance of action that goes beyond simply focusing on transient trends andefficiency, by seeking to variably adapt and constantly evolve in the right direction.

031 ◉Chapter 2

Expo 2027 will produce new value and history as an international horticultural exhibition byemphasising approaches that facilitate sharing and linking in order to make it a cooperative
expo that engages diverse entities under common challenges from the preparatory phaseonward, and where businesses and Japanese/international citizens can participate, cooperate,and co-create together.

Programme Composition③ Sharing and linking

2.2………Domains Targeted by Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA
In order to overcome the challenges that we face in a society whose structure is becoming more andmore complex, it is critical for us to create new industries and value by pursuing collaborations amongideas and technologies: those of fields that enjoy the benefits plants provide—including of course thefields that are at the heart of the horticultural expo, horticulture and landscaping—and those of new
fields of technology, such as digital technology.
To achieve this, the Expo needs to encourage diverse fields and businesses to actively participate andpursue their own freely conceived ideas. Accordingly, the organisers will craft a project scheme for an
expo in which:① T he core will be to preserve and pass down traditional horticultural/landscaping culture

and technologies, protect genetic resources, and drive further development of the fields ofhorticulture, landscaping, and agriculture, as well as their evolution into growth industries (corefields),and its horizons can be expanded to encompass② E xtended domains that create new value and industries by utilising the resources of the core

fields③ S pillover domains that engender behavioural changes emerging from the extended domains,

including new urban developments and lifestyles.

Core(evolution of horticulture, landscaping &agriculture into growth industries)◎ Preserving/passing down traditionalhorticultural/landscaping culture

・Promotion of traditional horticultural/
landscaping culture
・Passing down of traditional horticultural/
landscaping culture, and training of successors◎ Preserving genetic resources
・Ex-situ protection of genetic resources
・Protection of traditional ornamental plant cultivars

Extended Domains

Spillover Domains◎ Healthcare◎ Biosciences◎ Education & Children◎ Dining & Food
◎ Logistics◎ Digital, VR/AR◎ Apparel◎ Art◎ New urban developments
Realisation of the Green City
concept(cross-sector
collaboration)◎ Evolving horticulture, landscaping,

and agriculture into growth industries

・Development/spread of new technologies and cultivars
・Expansion of domestic demand and exports

Domains targeted for Expo 2027 programme

◉ 032

etc.

(transformation of
behaviour/society)◎ New lifestyles
Daily life filled withflowers/greenery Workstyles inwhich nature is experienced
close at hand Realisation of acircular society◎ New connections
Green Communities

The Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA programme will be structured as shown below, in line with the Basic Policy
and the targeted domains.

Display &exhibits

Organiser
gardenSignature
exhibitTheme
projects

Village

Host country
Host area

Official
participants

Non-official
participants

Concessionaires

Outdoor exhibitions
Japanesegovernment
exhibits & hostarea exhibits

Indoor exhibitions

Chapter 2

Organiser

Competitions
Co-creation

Village
Farm to Table STREETEvents

Official events
Organiser
eventsNational Day
eventsNational Days &Special Days

Participant
eventsFood service &merchandise sales

Commercial
services

Programme Composition

2.3………Programme Composition

Programme composition

033 ◉2.4………Participation
Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA will host projects run by officially participating governments and internationalorganisations, centred upon gardens and ornamental plant exhibits/competitions. It will also encourage
the active participation of diverse entities such as businesses, local governments, and citizens toward
the realisation of its themes. Participation is based on contracts concluded between each participant
and the Japan Association for the International Horticultural Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA (hereafter, “theAssociation”). The Association will, in a timely fashion, inform participants regarding the guidelines
and regulations they need to observe (General Regulations of International Horticultural Expo 2027
YOKOHAMA, Japan, and their Special Regulations), and provide other support for their preparations. The
Association will also hold various briefings aimed at enhancing understanding of the Expo theme, andat encouraging a wide range of entities to participate as exhibitors.
Major Participating Entities

Description

Official ParticipantsForeign governments andinternational organisations

Foreign governments and international organisations
that accepted an official invitation from the Governmentof Japan to participate in Expo 2027

Non-official
Participants*

Local governments,
businesses, civic and otherorganisations, individuals, etc.

Entities that are approved to participate in Expo 2027
based on direct negotiations with the Organiser (theAssociation)

Businesses, etc.

Entities that engage in commercial activities at the Expo
2027 site based on a contract with the Organiser (theAssociation)

Concessionaires*Those falling under the Expo 2027 General Regulations’ definition of “Non-official Participants”

Participating Entities◉ 034

The Association will extend diverse support to these participants to help them actively take part in
the Expo, including providing them with participation guidelines, lists of insurance companies andother service providers, and assistance with accommodations and procedures for visiting Japan. This
support will be closely coordinated with each country’s governmental agencies and other related
agencies, etc.
2.4.2 Non-official Participants
Non-official participants are able to exhibit gardens, ornamental plants, etc. in the exhibition space of
the Expo site, and are encouraged to join in the competitions. They can also participate in the Village
and other projects where participants can create new value through synergy.
In addition, volunteer participation provides the opportunity to meet all sorts of people never met
before, encounter diverse values, and gain greater insights. The Expo will also create opportunities
for participants to share their ideas and techniques and offer other activities that provide theseparticipants with productive experiences.
2.4.3 Concessionaires
By contracting with the Association, various entities are able to join in the Expo as Concessionaires
approved to engage in commercial activities (sales of food/beverages and merchandise) on site.
2.4.4 Types of exhibit spaces
Exhibit spaces are largely divided into two types: outdoor and indoor.
Type

Description

Type I

Plots provided by the Organiser for setting up gardens,
exhibition facilities, etc. for exhibiting

Outdoor exhibition spaces (assigned plots)
Type II
Indoor exhibition shared facilities (pavilions, etc.)

Spaces provided by the Organiser inside a facility for
exhibiting indoor gardens, products, technologies, etc.

Types of exhibit spaces

035 ◉Chapter 2

Official Participants are able to display exhibits at the Expo site’s exhibition space. A portion of thoseexhibits may be used for commercial activities that express the character of the participating country
or organisation. These participants are encouraged to participate in the AIPH-regulated competitions
for gardens, flowers, other ornamental plants, and products such as flower arrangements/ikebanathat will be held to showcase the techniques and knowledge of various fields and to contribute to thegrowth of industries such as horticulture and landscaping. Also, National Days and Special Days will
be designated for foreign governments and international organisations, respectively, to allow them tohold official ceremonies and related events.

Programme Composition

2.4.1 Official ParticipantsInternational
Horticultural Expo 2027,
Yokohama, Japan
MASTER PLAN

Chapter 3

Exhibition PlanChapter 3 Exhibition Plan

3.1………Basic Policy
Plants, the foundation of our ecosystem, are essential to the survival of humans and other life forms.
We depend on plants for all the food we eat, including food sourced from livestock. And, we use
energy that traces its origins to plants. Biomass and fossil fuels such as oil and coal derive from carbon
compounds that plants produced through photosynthesis driven by solar energy, and that accumulated
in the ground over a long time. Moreover, the oxygen that humans and other animals breathe in was
generated by plants through photosynthesis.
Plants have long been seen as immobile organisms devoid of senses. However, research has shownthat they in fact possess sensory abilities, and their evolution was shaped by communication with otherorganisms. And, although they are held in place by their roots, their inability to migrate has shaped
them into life forms that flexibly and robustly adapt to diverse environments and live in symbiosis
with other plants, animals, and microorganisms, enabling them to thrive in harmony with our planet’s
environment for eons.
As attested by the support shown for the Satoyama Initiative at CBD-COP10, *1 Japan has aninternationally acclaimed culture of harmonious coexistence with plants that was built up by theexperiences of ancestral generations—a culture of tomo-umi.*2 Today, however, that heritage has begun
to fade. Many have started to forget Japan’s plant-minded culture of cherishing the human bonds thatwere once seen in rural communities across the land, and living a life enriched by the gentle growththat comes from tomo-umi with plants.
The world is now facing crises that threaten our hope of achieving a sustainable future, and expectations
are rising for the potential of nature-based solutions (NbS; green infrastructure and other solutions thatutilise nature) as a way forward. In this setting, Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA serves as an opportunity to takelessons from plants on how we can reduce our impact on the global environment, to rediscover thevalue that plants offer as natural capital. It is also a forum for proposing new models of living that canbring forth a society harmonised with nature—specifically, models that are grounded in the belief thathumans innately desire connections with plants (as suggested by the concept of biophilia *3), and thatoffer forward-looking ideas for how we can interact with plants in ways that bring us happiness.

◉ 038

To these ends, the exhibition plan defines three qualities of plants for presentation: plants as thefoundation of life, plants as natural capital that fulfils many different functions and roles, and plants asentities that create culture through their diverse interactions with humans. Various types of exhibits will
be presented based on the concepts outlined below.

The Expo will present exhibits that: increase interest in and fascination with plants among not
only flower/plant enthusiasts, but also non-enthusiasts and children; foster understanding andrespect toward nature; and instil the values for coexistence with nature.
② Exhibits that enhance understanding and knowledge about plants

The Expo will present exhibits that provide opportunities to deepen the knowledge of andrediscover the value of plants by offering insights into how plants form the foundation of life,
serve as natural capital utilised in our daily lives, and contribute to the development of culture.
③	Exhibits that show how flowers, greenery, agriculture, and food can be used to solve various
challenges and create future industries

The Expo will present exhibits that can contribute to the creation of new industries foradvancing green infrastructure and other plant-driven solutions to address global challenges
such as climate change, and challenges faced by Japan.
④	Exhibits that offer visions for creating diverse cultures and lifestyles through new sensibilities andthe power of flowers, greenery, agriculture, and food

The Expo will present exhibits that contribute to the creation of new modes of living founded on
coexistence with plants, and to the further evolution of lifestyles through the interaction of new
sensibilities/expressions and the richly diverse plant culture that has been fostered in everyday
life.
⑤	Exhibits for co-creating pathways to the resolution of challenges and for collaboratively
communicating those solutions to the world and future generations

The Expo will present exhibits that bring together diverse entities to: co-create pathways toward
resolving various challenges; work together to communicate those solutions to others andpass them down to future generations; and use the solutions to realise Green Cities and otherinitiatives—and in doing so protect Japan’s land and culture for the future.

039 ◉Chapter 3① Exhibits that spark interest in plants through the wonder and excitement that plants provide

Exhibition Plan

*1 The 10th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity.
*2	This word embodies the idea of a reciprocal relationship in which humans harmoniously live and create together with many different life
forms and natural phenomena. It derives from an ancient reading of the Japanese word for coexistence.
*3 Biophilia is the idea that humans have an intrinsic desire to interact with nature.

3.2………Organiser Exhibitions
3.2.1 Organiser Garden
The Organiser Garden symbolises Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA and embodies its theme together withother exhibitions. The Garden consists of several gardens designed by the Organizer that heighten theelated feeling of visitors and entertain them by exhibiting different blooming flowers in each season.
In the Garden, Japan’s traditional plants and landscape techniques are extensively employed inaddition to the latest advanced planting techniques, and visitors will feel the history and cultureof Yokohama so that it will meet the expectations of visitors to an A1 International Horticultural
Exhibition.

Conceptual images of the Organiser Garden◉ 040

3.2.2 Signature Exhibit① Biophilia

In modern society, urbanisation has alienated people from nature. The Signature Exhibit willoffer each visitor the opportunity to discover their own ideal ways of connecting with nature. To
do this, it will tap into the power of biophilia—the instinctive, hereditary desire of humans tointeract with nature—and it will cater to the increasingly diverse values held by people.

Biophilia
Humans possess the instinctive desire toconnect with nature and life
Issue: In modern society, humans
have become physically andmentally distanced from nature

Modern society still has manydifferent ways to connect withnature and plants

NatureNatureHumansHumansModern society:-Challenges in coexistingwith nature-Physical/mental gap
between humans andnatureNatureHumans◎ Lack of formative experiences involving natureand plants◎ Inability to offer experiences that develop

sensibilities for finding wonder in nature andplants◎ Wisdom for using and appreciating plants indaily life is not being passed down
Under the premodern agrarian
lifestyle, humans lived incommunion with nature.

However, modernisation andurbanisation created a widening
divide between humans andnature.

Yet, even in that modern society humans
are hypothesised as having the desire to bea part of nature and to connect with nature.
This exhibit seeks to communicate that
there are many ways for people to connect
with nature (ancestral practices).

The concept of biophilia

041 ◉Chapter 3

In recent years, people and nature/plants, which were once integrated in our daily lives, have become
physically and psychologically distant. Under such circumstances, the Exhibit provides visitors with
an opportunity where each person becomes aware of the importance of coexistence with nature,
discovers a way to connect with nature for herself/himself, and has experiences that trigger changes
in consciousness and behaviour. The Exhibit will spotlight mainly Japanese plant resources throughan approach that embodies the concept of biophilia and fuses both physical and digital elements.

Exhibition Plan

The Signature Exhibit aims to promote visitors' understanding of the theme and foster changes
in their consciousness and behaviour. It will create an overwhelming and fascinating space andsymbolise the Expo so that many people will come to the Expo to visit the Signature Exhibit.

② Japan’s plant resources

The signature exhibit will also present Japan’s native plants that have played a vital role as
genetic resources supporting flowers, greenery, agriculture, and food, as well as the country’s
traditional culture and technologies. It will communicate from Yokohama—a city that has
supported Japan’s plant trade and served as a gateway to the world of ornamental plants since
the opening of its port—messages to the international community about ideals such as theimportance of biodiversity and coexistence with nature. At the same time, it will be a reminderand reaffirmation of the need to protect Japan’s indigenous plants and traditions. And, it will
provide the opportunity to build new networks that will form the cornerstone of the further
growth of the horticultural and landscaping industries.

3.3………National Government Exhibition
The National Government Exhibition will be a presentation reflective of the policies pursued by thegovernment of the host country. As such, it will endeavour to elicit understanding and support toward
Japan’s views on flowers, plants, and agriculture, and governmental measures, while also fostering
understanding of the Expo’s theme of “Scenery of the Future for Happiness.” The exhibit will offer
encounters with flowers, greenery, and agriculture that showcase to the world Japan’s proud culture
and traditions, visions for the future of flowers, plants, and farming, and advanced technologies inlandscaping, greenification, and agriculture. In doing so, it will seek to provide visitors with new
discoveries and excitement that can inspire them to transform their behaviour for the future of ourplanet.

◉ 042

3.4………Official and Non-official Participants
Exhibitions run by Official Participants and Non-official Participants are largely divided into the following
categories.

3.4.2 Indoor Exhibitions
For Indoor Exhibitions, Official/Non-official Participants will display products, indoor gardens, flower
arrangements/ikebana, bonsai, farming produce, and so forth. The indoor setting will make it possiblefor diverse participants to present a wide range of exhibitions to express and physically embody the
Expo’s theme.
3.4.3 Park Pavilions
Park Pavilions will exhibit projects in which participants express their corporate visions alignedwith the Expo’s theme in the form of distinctive and appealing open spaces or gardens. They will
also function as opportunities for corporate branding, including commercial activities such as
sales of food/beverages and merchandise. The participating businesses are able to showcase theirtechnologies and sensibilities, while visitors get to experience the engaging spaces and content
provided. Contrasting with the building-centred pavilions of past international horticultural
exhibitions, the Park Pavilions represent a novel approach in which emphasis is placed on open
spaces that capitalise on the surrounding lush nature of the Expo site. The participants will fuse those
open spaces with various structures in designs created in collaboration with architects, gardeners, andyoung landscape designers who will lead their industry in the future.

Conceptual image of a park pavilion

043 ◉Chapter 3

Outdoor Exhibitions will mainly be gardens and flower beds that capitalise on the defining qualities ofeach Official/Non-official Participant. They comprise elements such as plants (flower seedlings, potted
plants, garden trees, farm produce, and more), landscaping and agricultural materials, ornaments,
and plants or landscaping/cultivation techniques that incorporate new technologies. In addition
to serving as key Expo 2027 attractions that festoon the site, they will convey the Expo’s theme in a
concrete form that reflects each exhibitor’s perspective.

Exhibition Plan

3.4.1 Outdoor Exhibitions

3.5………Competitions
Competitions are very important events that are a hallmark of international horticultural expos.
Diverse participants from around the world compete with one another, pitting their techniques andexpertise in various areas such as gardens, cut flowers, and bonsai. These contests have the potential to
make important contributions such as improvement of techniques in the horticultural and landscaping
businesses, and promotion of culture and industrial growth. At Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA, competitions
will be designed to inspire both exhibitors and visitors—for exhibitors, they will be opportunities tocreate appealing new cultivars, enhance techniques, and otherwise advance their enterprises; forvisitors, they will spark greater interest in horticulture and landscaping. The planning process will
include exploration of: incentives for attracting many competitors from across Japan and the world;content that can help invigorate the domestic horticultural and landscaping industries; and frameworks
for collaboration among various other industries.
Another important aspect of the competitions will be to spotlight the history and culture of Japanesehorticulture/landscaping and the techniques and people that have driven them. Accordingly, the basic
policy for all competitions is to design them in ways that transmit and grow culture and technology, andthat secure and nurture the people need to support those efforts.

Conceptual images of competitions◉ 044

3.5.1 Competition Formats
Competitions will primarily be held among Outdoor Exhibitions and Indoor Exhibitions based on the
AIPH Regulations, and will judge each competing exhibition’s garden or products (flowers and otherornamental plants, flower arrangements/ikebana, etc.). There will also be special competitions basedon the Expo’s theme.

Outdoor
Exhibitions

Division

Types of exhibits envisioned

Outdoor gardens

Gardens, flower beds, etc.

Products

Plants (flower seedlings, potted plants, etc.), landscaping
materials, ornaments, etc.

Indoor gardens

Gardens, space ornaments, etc.

Products

Plants (flower seedlings, cut flowers, potted plants, etc.),
landscaping materials, ornaments, etc.

Indoor Exhibitions

Competition formats

3.5.2 Outdoor Competitions
Outdoor garden competitions will judge outdoor gardens, flower beds, etc. on an overall basis.
Various categories, such as gardens that convey the distinctive features of the flowers/greenery anddaily culture of the exhibitor’s country or gardens that enrich the lives of people living in cities, will beestablished to evaluate the exhibits in terms of the various impressions and scenery they provide aspeople see them, walk through them, feel them, and smell their scents.
Product competitions will judge individual products exhibited outdoors (in gardens, etc.), such as
flowers and other ornamental plants, landscaping materials, gardening products, and ornaments.
Diverse categories will be established to judge the exhibits in terms of the contributions they
make, such as how they boost demand for the product (branding power, seasonal expression, etc.),
stimulate trade and lead to market growth, and provide opportunities to the next generation ofgardeners and landscapers.

045 ◉Chapter 3

Class

Exhibition Plan

The current plan envisions outdoor/indoor garden and product competitions as being open to both
Official Participants and Non-official Participants.

3.5.3 Indoor Competitions
Indoor garden competitions judge gardens, installations, etc. on an overall basis. To encourage
participation, various competition themes will be established that can contribute the growth ofhorticultural, landscaping, and other industries, and to the advancement of horticultural/landscaping
culture and technology.
Product competitions will be contests of flowers and other ornamental plants displayed indoors,landscaping materials, and techniques in flower arrangement, ikebana, etc. As with the outdoor
product competitions, various categories will be established to facilitate the participation of a broad
spectrum of exhibitors.
3.5.4 Special Competitions
Past international horticultural exhibitions in Japan and other countries have held not only Outdoor
Exhibit competitions and Indoor Exhibit competitions conducted under the AIPH Regulations, butalso special competitions based on themes selected by the organisers. Expo 2027 will likewise hostspecial competitions that can contribute to the realisation of its theme.
Specifically, special competitions will be planned to attract all sorts of activities concerning flowers,
greenery, agriculture, and food, such as activities for protecting biodiversity, restoring/preserving
forests, or engaging in cultural experiences closely tied to plants. In addition to recognising
outstanding gardens and products, these competitions will also seek to create new networks byserving as opportunities for the participating individuals and teams to share with one another theiractivities—and in doing so, contribute to the betterment of our society, daily lives, and future.
Consideration will be given to developing a system whereby visitors and ICT-using participants canalso take part in the judging for special competitions.

◉ 046

3.6………Themed Projects
3.6.1 Village

Examples of Village content being considered

Here are two examples of the ideas being considered for the Village.
Each is designed to facilitate co-creation of wide-ranging content by diverse entities based on thetheme selected by the Association.
Corporate
exhibits

International
exhibits

Corporate
sponsoring

Citizeninvolvement

Village
Co-creation
Project

Farm & Food Village

Well-being Village
EventsCompetitions
Food
services

Diverse forms ofactivities & participation

047 ◉Chapter 3

The Expo will present a Japanese model
for achieving a future society founded on
coexistence with nature. Embodying theideals of AIPH’s Green City initiative, thismodel will be a vision for Green Cities filledwith flowers and greenery, and for a daily
life in tune with nature. The Association will
Conceptual image of a Village
work together with diverse stakeholders—businesses supportive of the project’s ideals, educational institutions, citizens, and others—to cocreate a single community that supports a lifestyle founded on coexistence with nature through theVillage.

Exhibition Plan

The Village will be a co-creative themed
project led by the Association that offers
a rich array of content, including diverse
exhibits and hands-on programmes.

① Well-being Village

The theme for this Village is scenes of urban/suburban people, communities, and lifestyles
thriving in a sustainable society attuned to nature. It will present fashion, cuisine, home life,
leisure, health, learning, and more in various forms such as sports, entertainment, and urban
infrastructure.

Well-being Village
ExamplesNature sport experiences(pavilion)

Organic cosmetics(pavilion)

Organic fashion(pavilion)

Urban transport & OS exhibits(pavilion)

Energy-related exhibits(pavilion)

Green smart city
technology exhibits(pavilion)

Urban farming & rooftop
greening exhibits(pavilion)

Nature art(pavilion)

Healthcare exhibits& experiences(pavilion)

Green food hall(commercial service)

Future convenience store(commercial service)

Gardening shop
(commercial service)

Green Smart City Conference(event)Camping(event)Live concerts(event)◉ 048

② Farm & Food Village

The theme of this Village is focused on ornamental plants, gardening, agriculture, and food. It
will showcase new technologies, lifestyles, and other ideas for shaping the future of businessand daily life.

Chapter 3

Exhibition Plan

It also offers hands-on experiences that transcend simple demonstrations of technology, andco-create a green community that is a “hub of human development industries.”

Farm & Food Village
ExamplesSmart farming exhibits &experiences(pavilion)

Food & farming exhibits(pavilion)

Rural off-grid
power plant(pavilion)

agriculture-welfare
collaboration experience school(pavilion)

Food hub(pavilion)

Model house for farming
lifestyle(pavilion)

Cutting-edge perfect/
non-perishable/frozen foods(commercial service)

Japanese tea café(commercial service)

Farm restaurant(commercial service)

Gardening shop
(commercial service)

Farm to Table STREET(commercial service/sponsored)

Forest overnighters(commercial service)

Cooking classes(event)Plant art school(event)Woodcrafting school(event)Forest sauna(event)Forest concerts(event)Bread festival(event)049 ◉3.6.2 Farm to Table STREETFarm to Table STREET is a food experience project that will feature diverse dining and merchandise
establishments along the site’s main street. It will use food as a relatable medium for raising
visitors’ awareness of food crises and agricultural challenges, with the aim of having them tangibly
understand the Expo’s theme. The Association will work together with businesses, growers, and otherpartners to create content enabling visitors to take a mini trip around the world to savour with all
their senses the scenery, foods, and cultures of different countries and the delight of interacting withothers—experiences that promise many moments of joy and amazement.
Visitors will be able to enjoy restaurants, bars, food trucks, and other food services offering a variety ofgustatory scenes from seated dining to walk-and-eat roaming, as well as experiences incorporating
diverse forms of entertainment, and the wonder of seasonal experiences and food.

Conceptual images of food experiences◉ 050

International
Horticultural Expo 2027,
Yokohama, Japan
MASTER PLAN

Chapter 4

Event PlanChapter 4 Event Plan

4.1………Basic Policy
Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA’s events will be largely divided into Official Events, Organiser Events, National
Days/Special Days, and Participant Events. By hosting Official Events and National Days/Special Days
that promote international exchange, as well as events run by the Organiser and diverse entities such as
businesses, local governments, and civic groups, the Expo will provide visitors with enjoyment, wonder,
and thrills while effectively communicating its theme.

Conceptual image of an event◉ 052

4.2………Official EventsThe Official Events will comprise the opening and closing ceremonies prescribed by the AIPH
Regulations. The Organiser will run these events and invite Official/Non-official Participants to attend.

Chapter 4

These will be events conducted by the Organiser to spread the ideals embodied in the Expo’s theme andsub-themes. The plan for these events calls for developing an environmental education programme andan art programme, both of which will especially target younger generations, and a dialogue programmecomprising international conferences, symposiums, and other forums for promoting innovation in
horticulture/agriculture and peripheral industries.

Event Plan

4.3………Events by the Organiser

4.4………National Days and Special Days
These events will seek to promote international understanding and amity while celebrating the Official
Participants’ involvement in the Expo. National Days will be held for countries, and Special Days forinternational agencies. A suitable hospitality plan will be developed to serve the needs of a broad
spectrum of visitors, including distinguished guests from overseas.

4.5………Events by the Participants
Diverse entities such as businesses, local governments, and civic groups will run a wide range ofprogrammes, workshops, and other events befitting an international horticultural exhibition.
In addition, several “Commons” will be set up across the site as places for participatory exchanges,
and will be used by various participants to hold fun interactive programmes. The “Commons” will bespaces that serve multiple functions—landscaping, resting, staying & interacting, and environmental
performance—and that give birth to new connections among participants.

053 ◉International
Horticultural Expo 2027,
Yokohama, Japan
MASTER PLAN

Chapter 5

Expo Site PlanChapter 5 Expo Site Plan

5.1………Basic Policy
The Expo site plan will seek to create a site that presents solutions to the many different challenges
faced today at the global and regional levels, based on the Association’s perception of our world today
and the significance of Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA and that communicates the intentions of the various
exhibits displayed at the site in an effective, appealing manner. The following three basic policies havebeen established toward those aims.
① A site that harnesses the potential of the natural environment

The Expo site plan will analyse the site’s natural environment (terrain, soil, water, wind, andplants) and incorporate the environment’s potential in a design for creating an appealing,pleasant, and safe space.
② A site that connects diverse entities, and connects to the future

The Expo site plan will effectively establish spaces designed to create connections among
diverse participants and visitors, and to link those connections to the solution of challenges
and creation of new industries on the regional, domestic, and international levels. It will also
incorporate actions that aim to contribute to future urban development by preserving in thelocal community the initiatives that emerge from the Expo.
③ A site that is easy to use for everyone

The Expo site plan will design a venue that is easy to navigate and use for visitors, exhibitors,
Expo staff, and everyone else associated with the Expo.
The site will be designed maximise the Expo’s appeal by not only offering core features suchas spaces and facilities, but also coordinating systems for flexibly serving the various needs of
exhibitors and Expo staff and the expansion of diverse projects.

Conceptual image of site
* As of January 2023. Subject to change depending on possible modifications to the plan going forward.

◉ 056

5.2………Expo Site Composition
5.2.1 Venue Area
The venue area (the area where exhibitions and other Expo activities will be held) will be adjacent to
the tourism/leisure and park/disaster response zones envisioned by the Basic Land Use Plan for theFormer Kamiseya Communications Facility. A parking lot and bus terminal will be established in thesurrounding area.
ssw
ay

Kamikawai IC

Tom
e

i Ex
pre

Hachioji

Kaido

Chapter 5

Expo Site PlanNa
(Ho tionado l Rogay uta B e 16
ypa
ss)
Asahi
Ward

Circular Road 4

Seya
Ward

凡

例

農業振興地区
Agriculture promotion zone
観光・賑わい地区zone
Tourism/leisure
物流地区
Logistics zone

公園
・防災地区response zone
Park/disaster
道路
Roads

調整池
Retention basins

Seya Citizen's Forest

Legend旧上瀬谷通信施設地区
Former Kamiseya Communications facility
博覧会区域(約100ha)
Expo site (approx. 100 ha)

会場区域(約80ha)
Expo venue (approx. 80 ha)
会場隣接駐車場
Adjacent parking lot
博覧会バスターミナル
Expo bus terminal［土地利用計画図と会場区域］
Mapof land use plan and venue area※
土地利用計画は参考であり、確定したものではない。
* For
reference purposes only. The
land use plan is tentative.
※
2023年1月時点
今後の調整状況により変更になる可能性がある。
* As of January 2023. Subject to change depending on possible modifications to the plan going forward.

057 ◉5.2.2 Concepts for the Expo Site Plan
① Terrain, soil, water, wind, and plants◎ T he Expo site will be located in a hilly section of Yokohama where small and medium-sized

rivers stretch north and south. The Expo site plan will analyse in detail the characteristicsof the area’s terrain and soil, and the water circulation of the Aizawa River and Izumi River
catchment area.

◉ 058

◎

T he Expo site plan will give consideration to the formation of a greenery network based on
the relationship with the venue area’s existing trees that will be kept and with the Citizen’s
Forest. It will also take into account the characteristics of the wind environment (prevailing
daytime winds are from the south in summer).

◎B ased on the aforementioned analyses, the Expo site plan will be designed to enable
visitors to experience the area’s environment while roaming around the site.

◎In bringing out the potential of the natural environment, the Expo site plan will be able tocreate a sequence that enables the plan’s impact to be experienced to the fullest, and will
facilitate understanding of the positive relationship between nature and daily life.

② Decoding the terrain

T he terrain of the Expo site’s surrounding area is defined by features such as the basin of
the small and medium-sized rivers stretching north and south, and a ridge area that once
marked the border between the former Musashi and Sagami provinces. These features will
be visibly incorporated into the Expo site composition, and the Expo site plan will spatiallydefine five zones of different terrain—town, river, field, village, and hill—so that visitors
experience each feature.

◎E ach terrain zone will reflect the relationship between nature and daily life in various forms,
and these will be incorporated into the circulation plan and the exhibition plan so that
visitors can gain different insights and impressions as they travel across the site.

River

Field

Village

Hill

Chapter 5

Town

Expo Site Plan◎

Conceptual image of spatial definitions of terrains059 ◉③ Commons

Several spaces with strong environmental performance, such as ones with pre-existing trees,
will be defined as “Commons” in a layout linking them with exhibitions and other Expo content.
This will make each “Commons” a fun focal point for visitors exploring the Expo site. The“Commons” will also serve as spaces that enable connections to be formed between visitors andthe exhibitors in the surrounding areas.
In addition, the “Commons” will be places where the Expo theme can be realised throughcollaboration among diverse entities, including visitors and exhibitors from across Japan andthe world. These spaces will be planned in a way that contributes to the continuation of themerelated activities in the park that will be developed on the site following the Expo. Moreover,the “Commons” will engender opportunities during and after the Expo for collaborations withpeople all over toward the tackling of challenges from the community level to the global, thecreation of new industries, and the achievement of other goals.
The following types of spaces will be defined as “Commons.”		(1) Spaces where visitors of all ages can rest, relax, and take advantage of the offerings

		(2) Spaces with a well-balanced arrangement of trees, flowers, and facilities		(3)	Spaces where all visitors and participants can share in the excellent comfort andstrong environmental performance

The spaces will serve four specific functions: scenery, resting, staying/interacting, andenvironmental performance. Spaces that can maximise those functions will be established invarious sizes and forms.

Conceptual image of a “Commons”◉ 060

5.2.3 Facility Composition of the Expo Site
Facilities attuned to the site’s terrain characteristics will be appropriately placed across the venue area.
* As of January 2023. Subject to change depending on possible modifications to the plan going forward.

① Gardens (indoor & outdoor)
Garden/Flower Bed Category

Exhibitor

Planned Area

Gardens by Official Participant*

Official Participants

40,000 m2

Gardens by Non-official Participant

Non-official Participants

27,000 m2

Local governments’ gardens

Local governments

44,000 m2

Organiser Garden

Organiser

20,000 m2

Planned area of gardens, etc.

Building Category

Description

Planned Area
(total floor space)

Pavilions

Facilities for indoor exhibitions(Signature Exhibit, domestic/
international exhibits, etc.)

9,500 m2

Event facilities

Facilities for holding events

1,500 m2

Service buildings

Infirmary, information centres,
restrooms, lounges, etc.

7,000 m2

Commercial buildings

Food service facilities, merchandise
vending facilities, etc.

13,000 m2

Administrative & operational buildings

Administration office, gates,
storehouses, etc.

17,000 m2

Planned area of buildings*	In accordance with the AIPH Regulations, the maximum total area allotted to buildings other than exhibition facilities will be capped at
10% of the Expo site’s approx. 80-ha area.
* Total area of non-exhibition buildings 38,500 m2 ＜ Expo site area approx. 80 ha × 5% ＝ 80,000 m2③ Other facilities
Category

Description

Administrative & operational facilities

Test planting field, plant backyard, etc.

Planned Area

31,000 m2

Planned area of other facilities

061 ◉Chapter 5② Buildings

Expo Site Plan

* In accordance with the AIPH Regulations, at least 5% of the Expo site’s approx. 80-ha area will be reserved for international participants.
* Official Participant garden area 40,000 m2 ≤ Expo site area approx. 80 ha × 5% ＝ 40,000 m2

5.2.4 Layout* As of January 2023. Subject to change depending on
possible modifications to the plan going forward.

◉ 062

063 ◉

5.3………Green Infrastructure Plan
The green infrastructure plan will be implemented to present a model for forming safe and comfortable
spaces where people coexist with nature, supporting diverse activities in those spaces, and promoting
collaborations involving the spaces. The plan will also include using digital technologies, datavisualisation, and other tools to add enhancements across the Expo area that help visitors to moretangibly experience the effectiveness of green infrastructure.
The basic policy for the green infrastructure plan is founded on the basic policy of the Expo site plan andcomprises the following basic concepts.
① Retention and improvement of the characteristics of the former Kamiseya Communications
Facility site’s natural environment

The Basic Land Use Plan for the Former Kamiseya Communications Facility envisions utilisationof that site’s green infrastructure with various functions by the entire district. In line with this,the Expo’s site design will seek to preserve and utilise as much as possible the existing naturalenvironment—such as groves, terraced land, and the wildlife inhabiting the area—and toincrease that environment’s potential. The natural environment will also serve as the foundationof spaces for promoting coexistence with nature (such as the “Commons”) and spaces fordeveloping communities through the power of nature.
The planning process will consider various actions toward the development of a model fora sustainable urban platform, including possible actions such as: protection and utilisationof riverine systems and drainage basins based on detailed terrain analysis; placement offacilities and shade plants in ways that preserve existing trees and take advantage of rainwater
infiltration; and environmental simulation for ascertaining the area’s thermal environment andmaking use of the prevailing wind pattern.

◉ 064

② Provision of comfortable environment; enhancement of appeal in ways coordinated with theexhibition plan

The Expo site will be designed to be comfortable, safe, reassuring, and appealing for visitors
through approaches that leverage the characteristics of the retained natural environment, andthat make effective use of water, greenery, and wind corridors. This concept will be similarly
applied to building construction as well.
This will drive the formation of a coherent model for spaces that have a cosmopolitan outlook
and provide a platform for new collaborations by using green infrastructure to promote
environmental education and activities, creating connections among exhibitors and various
other entities, and coordinating the participation and interaction of people.

Conceptual image of green infrastructure

065 ◉Chapter 5

Efforts to reduce Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA’s environmental impact will be carried out across allprocesses of site development, administration, and operation. These efforts will be mindfulof global trends such as the movement toward carbon neutrality, and will take into accountvarious characteristics of the Expo, such as its limited duration and post-Expo plans for the site’s
use as a city park, etc.

Expo Site Plan

③ Environmental impact reduction coordinated with the Expo site development, administration,and operation

Conceptual image of relationships among different domains

Improvement of appeal in ways
linked with venue comfort andexhibition plan

Creation of wind corridor
Transpiration
Comfortable semi-indoor space

Microclimate
modification

Environmental impact reduction
coordinated with
Expo development/operation

Utilisation of eco-friendly energy andresources

Solar power
generation

Buildings that use
natural light, wind,
etc. to minimise
energy consumption

Energy-efficient lighting

Container plantings for easy
post-Expo replanting
Creation of wind corridor

EV mobility
Compostingof food waste“Commons”

Firewood/
charcoal

Retention and improvementof Kamiseya’s environmental
characteristics- Leveraging environmental characteristics (naturalenvironment potential) to reduce energy consumption- Utilising as resources the by-products of plant
management by humans

Securing lush greenery
Forming greenery network
Precipitation

Creation of windcorridor“Commons”

Reuse inbuildings
Water collection
Undergroundreservoir
Permeation◉ 066“Commons”

Shade plants

Gravel bed
storageNurturing of lawns with moisturerising from gravel bed storage

Rainwater
main

Gravel bed
storageAttraction of large turnout/participation
with pleasant, appealing spaces

Use of trees to control scenery

Panel explaining
green infrastructure

Nature watching

Expo Site Plan

Environmental
learning

Shade plants

Use tofertilise/improveflower beds, etc.

Chapter 5

Leveraging environmental characteristics(natural environment potential) to create
pleasant, safe user environments

Use to restore
pathway surface

Turn into fertiliser
Turn into chips

Habitat preservation
Undergrowth
cutting
Fallen leave
Thinning

Maintenance of
permeation/
storage facilities
Felling

SproutingWater collection

Seed bank use
Groundwater

Water collection

Permeation

Rain garden

Participation ofvisitors (users) inmaintenance067 ◉○ What is “green infrastructure”?
This is the implementation of sustainable and appealing national/regional development that utilizes the diverse
functions of natural environments (providing habitats for wildlife, forming excellent scenery, keeping air
temperature from rising, etc.) in both tangible and intangible approaches, including development of social capitaland land utilisation.
MLIT’s current concept for green infrastructure

Social challenges

Functions of natural environment◎ National land that issustainable, safe, andreassuring◎ Proper management of
national land

◎ Forms excellent scenery◎ Improvement of qualityof life◎ Development ofsustainable society
adapted to population
decline/aging
Note: Green infrastructure-related
challenges are drawn from the 4thPriority Plan for Social Infrastructure
Development and the National Spatial
Strategy.

◎ Provides habitats forwildlife◎ Protects against flooding
by soaking up water, etc.
◎ Supports health,recreation, and culture

Diverse effects

Disasterprevention &mitigation
Green Infrastructure◎ Prevents spread of fires◎ Attenuates and buffers
external forces

Community
vitalisation

Environment◎ curbs global warming◎ Mitigates heat island effectetc.

Address community challenges: disaster prevention/mitigation, community vitalisation,
provision of habitats for wildlife, and more

Contribute to development of sustainable society in harmony with nature, proper national
land management, and investment in high-quality infrastructure
Source: “Green Infrastructure: Toward a Better Relationship between People and the Natural Environment”(Environmental Policy Division, Policy Bureau, MLIT, March 2017)◉ 068

5.4………Scenery Plan
The scenery plan will aim to create scenery that embodies the Expo theme and takes advantage of
the Expo site’s natural potential. It will also strive to develop appealing scenery in a controlled manner
across the site so as not to impair the theme-aligned worldview.
The basic policy for the scenery plan is founded on the basic policy of the Expo site plan and comprises
the following basic concepts.

Diverse scenes and their harmony

Elements such as the exhibits by various entities will create diverse scenes andform coherent, orderly scenery.

Changing landscapes

Source: Shutterstock

Variable scenery that can open visitors’ eyes to nature’s beauty and functions
will be created through the expression of changes produced by the seasons,time of day, climate, and other climatic/meteorological characteristics. Also, theExpo site will be designed so that the scenery changes with location, so that
visitors can also enjoy walking around the site.
Linkages between people and nature

Biodiversity-oriented scenery will be designed to enable everyone at the
Expo site—whether visitors, exhibitors, or Expo staff—to tangibly experiencethrough human activities the importance of connections between different
people, and between humans and nature.

Landscapes with five senses

The functions of flowers and greenery will be maximised to offer scenery thatappeals to the five sense and enables everyone to experience the magic ofplants.
Source: Photo AC

069 ◉Chapter 5

A festive mood and beautiful scenery that match the A1 International Expo will
be achieved using flowers, as well as liveliness of people.

Expo Site Plan

Festive mood and beautiful scenery5.5………Circulation Plan
The circulation plan will establish the width of paths and routing of visitors that ensure safe andcomfortable movement of large number of visitors throughout the Expo site. It will also be designed
so that visitors can enjoy the act of walking around the site and encountering the different flowers andgreenery along the way. Moreover, advanced technology will be used to improve convenience andreduce the burden of travel.
Various types of circulation routes will be planned based on purpose/use, such as visitor circulationroutes, staff circulation routes, and emergency circulation routes.
Visitor circulation routes will be mainly designed fortravel on foot, but other mobility considerations will be
included in the plan for the convenience and comfort ofall visitors.
The main visitor circulation routes will be connected
to all gates, and will be arranged in a layout enabling
visitors to roam throughout the entire Expo site. This
will include a west loop and an east loop that provide
efficient access to the Expo content.
Conceptual image of a visitor circulation routes

Conceptual image of main visitor circulation routes◉ 070

5.6………Planting Plan
The planting plan will establish planted areas suitable for the Expo’s content and activities. In accordancewith the basic policy of the Expo site plan, it will capitalise on the site’s natural environment, including
the existing trees. The plan will also seek to create planted spaces that offer visitors pleasant experiences
by utilising the diverse functions of plants, such as creating biodiversity and providing shade.
The planting plan will be coordinated with the scenery plan, the green infrastructure plan, and otherplans to provide visitors with appealing scenery festooned with flowers and greenery, and with relaxing
spaces where they can tangibly experience the vitality of plants.

Category

Environmental
plantings

Plantings envisioned•

 rnamental trees and tree rows that form the backbone of the Expo site’s landscapes,Ogreen areas that provide a backdrop for open spaces, planted spaces that focus on
existing trees, larger trees and lawns that encompass expansive grassy areas•L arge-diameter trees that will convey the land’s history in the future, new plantings oftrees and lawn grasses, and other improvements capitalising on the park development
project’s plantings•P lanted spaces and scenic touches that complement landscapes with mainly jaundiceroots and annual plants, installed along venue pathways and other areas by primarily
the Organiser•

 rnamental plantings of expressive flowers and greenery supported by planters, walls,O
hanging baskets, etc.

Scenic plantings

Planting categories and ideas for their implementation

Conceptual images of environmental planting (left) and scenic planting (right)

071 ◉Chapter 5

The plan will endeavour to minimise the Expo’s environmental impact by proactively selecting disease/pest-resistant species, controlling the amount of horticultural chemicals used, and taking otherappropriate measures.

Expo Site PlanAs the site will be developed into a park after the Expo, the plan will also include the planting of various
trees such as cherries to offer points of scenic beauty with each season.

5.7………Architecture Plan
The buildings of the Expo site will be designed to be sustainable, beautiful structures that are open
to the environment and in harmony with the nature inside and outside the site—thereby providing
a model for the future toward which humankind aspires. They will be sized to blend in with thesurroundings, and will be positioned and oriented in ways that capitalise on the gently undulating hills,
scattered stands of existing trees, and other elements of the natural environment. Their designs willseek to minimise energy consumption through the effective use of natural resources such as water,
wind, and daylight. Where possible, environmentally friendly building materials will be proactively used,particularly domestically sourced wood.
The planning process will consider the possible retention of some exhibition facilities for the park thatwill be developed on the site after the Expo. Rentals and recyclables will be proactively used in theconstruction of temporary structures that will be dismantled after the Expo, so as to reduce the amountof waste produced.

5.8………Infrastructure Plan
The plan for the Expo site infrastructure, including the facilities for supporting electricity, gas,
communication, water supply, and sewer services, will be geared towards utilising infrastructure thatwill be built under the municipal projects that form the foundation for the (land readjustment projects
and city park renovation projects). It will also seek to reduce costs and environmental impact.
It will incorporate measures for supporting sustainable site operation, such as striving to use renewableenergy to fill all energy needs, and promoting resource recycling/reuse through municipal water
conservation, rainwater utilisation, etc.

5.9………Universal Design PlanThe Expo site will be planned according to universal design principles so that all visitors—regardless ofnational/regional origin, culture, ethnicity, gender, age, or disability—can enjoy a safe and comfortable
Expo experience.
To ensure that Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA will be a truly inclusive event, the various guidelines for its
development and operation will be formulated with the involvement of people knowledgeable about
universal design, including experts and relevant authorities, and the common ideals and concepts ofuniversal design will be fully shared with all parties associated with the Expo.

◉ 072

5.10………Site Development Schedule
Site construction projects overseen by the Association will be launched in 2024 toward the openingof the Expo in March 2027. Their schedule will be coordinated with the scheduling of the municipal
projects for land readjustment and city park renovation.
Year
Developments

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

DesignConstruction

Environmental impact
assessment procedures

Follow-up surveys

Expo development by
Association

2027

2028

Removal● Pathways, scenery● Taking-

DesignType II Indoor exhibition
shared facilities

Exhibitconst.

over● Taking-

overPark develop. (venue
foundation
development) by
City of Yokohama

DesignConstruction● Pathways, open areas,

infra. Incl. scenic,
administrative, service,rest, educational, andother facilities

Land readjustment
projects by City of
Yokohama

DesignExpo Site Plan

Type I outdoor exhibition
spaces (assigned plots)

Bldg. &
exhibitconstruction

Chapter 5

DesignRemovalEnvironmental impact
assessment

Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA● Exhibits

RemovalConstruction

Construction● Land development● Core infrastructure

Site development schedule

Note: As of January 2023.

073 ◉International
Horticultural Expo 2027,
Yokohama, Japan
MASTER PLAN

Chapter 6

Plant Supervision
PlanChapter 6 Plant Supervision Plan

6.1………Basic Policy
As the Expo is expected to handle large quantities of plants of many types across its expansive site,
actions will be taken to ensure efficient, reliable procurement of plants, align plant installation with theschedules of the various construction projects, and maintain/manage plants at a level that increases
visitor satisfaction.
In order to support those actions and enable progress tracking of plant-related operations (plant
management) and coordination with other operations, a system will be established for integrated
supervision/oversight of all plant handling processes: procurement, production, supply, installation, andmaintenance.

6.2………Plant Procurement Plan
The plants used at the Expo will be largely classified into the following groups: “trees” and “ornamentals”
widely used for display, scenery, etc.; “exhibition plants,” which are special plants in limited quantities;“shaped plant displays” such as topiaries* and tiered flower beds.
The multipurpose trees and ornamentals will likely comprise many types of plants in large volumes.
Accordingly, the Expo will need to have in place a system for the stable supply of those plants, and to
take steps to prevent the voluminous procurements from negatively affecting domestic supply anddemand. To this end, plant production and procurement will be carried out with a planned approach
using a supply chain made up of nationally operating groups of growers and distributors.
In addition, a “plant backyard” will be established next to the site as a depot for efficient reception,
inspection, and allotment/transfer of the plants to on-site transporters. The plant backyard will beappropriately operated so that the processes from procurement to installation can be performedsmoothly.
*Trees and shrubs trimmed and trained into specific shapes◉ 0766.3………Plant Installation Plan
A system will be established to ensure that the Expo’s many and diverse plants are installed properly
and in line with the planting plan.
Plantings will be largely staged in two phases: pre-opening planting for installing plants in time for the
Expo’s opening; and rotational planting for introducing, under a timetable established by the planting
plan, new plantings during the Expo in order to present appealing planted spaces and encourage
visitors to come back.

In order to constantly maintain the plants in a good state befitting an international horticultural
exhibition, a full range of maintenance operations will be carried out, including inspection patrols,
watering, deadheading, pest removal, fertilising, pruning, weeding, cutting back, training, mowing, andplanted space cleaning. The replacement/supplementing of failing seedlings and actions for protecting
plants from typhoons, heat, and other issues will be performed as part of maintenance operations, not
the rotational planting process.
As the venue area will be large and populated with many different entities, a venue-wide maintenancesystem will be established to ensure that all maintenance operations are carried out consistently.
Also, a system will be created to enable diverse entities such as community members and volunteers
to take part in plant maintenance. This engagement will be designed to foster the maintenancesupporters’ interest in horticulture and landscaping by equipping them with techniques and experience,and to inspire them to keep practicing the arts in their daily lives. In doing so, this system promises tocontribute to the creation of the Expo’s soft legacy.
Plant residues and other plant waste will be properly disposed of in an environmentally responsible
manner.

077 ◉Chapter 6

6.4………Plant Maintenance Plan

Plant Supervision Plan

In order to improve the installability of annuals and biennials and immediately maximise theirornamental value upon planting, a uniform set of standards for reception will be established. Steps will
be taken to help jaundice roots adapt to and grow in the Expo environment, including by planting themas early as possible.

6.5………Plant Quarantine and Other Regulations
International horticultural exhibitions involve the import of a very large and diverse array of plants andagricultural products from all around the world by governments, international organisations, businesses,
and other entities. The Organiser will work together with the relevant authorities to develop a system forensuring that all imports are properly handled in compliance with Japan’s Plant Protection Act, Act on
the Prevention of Adverse Ecological Impacts Caused by Designated Invasive Alien Species, and othergoverning laws and regulations. The Organiser will also request participants to supply information on
imported plants and the material used to pack them.

◉ 078

International
Horticultural Expo 2027,
Yokohama, Japan
MASTER PLAN

Chapter 7

Operational PlanChapter 7 Operational Plan

7.1………Basic Policy
The Expo will be operated according to the following policy in line with its purpose and significance,
including the aims of globally promoting horticulture and landscaping, realising lifestyles filled withflowers and greenery, and contributing to the achievement of the SDGs.
① Sustainability-minded operation

The Expo will be operated with a sustainability-minded approach driven by collaboration
among the Association, related parties, participants, and other entities, with the aim of globallypromoting horticulture and landscaping, realising lifestyles filled with flowers and greenery,and contributing to the creation of communities and economies and to the resolution of social
challenges.
The AIPH seeks to have the international horticultural exhibitions it approves function as one of
the world’s most sustainable major events. In keeping with that expectation, operational policies
on areas such as the environment, labour, and human rights will be established in line with the
AIPH Regulations. In addition, the Expo will implement practices for addressing climate change,
protecting biodiversity, and achieving sustainable procurement and resource management.
Other actions will be taken to make Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA a sustainability success. These
include formulating plans to advance sustainability across all Expo phases (construction,
operation, demolition, and legacy), proactively utilising sustainable energy and green
infrastructure, and developing a system for managing the sustainability of Expo events.

② Realisation of a safe, pleasant Expo; thorough implementation of infection prevention

Diverse services will be developed and provided to ensure that visitors can enjoy a safe andpleasant experience. In particular, Expo 2027, as an international horticultural exhibition held in
the post-COVID-19 era, will thoroughly implement measures necessary for preventing infection
so that people from around the world can confidently and happily take part in the festivities.
The specific measures will be decided based on the future course of the pandemic during Expo
preparations and operation, and on responses taken by authorities in Japan and overseas.

◉ 080

③ Provision of universal services

The services provided will take into account universal design, inclusion, dietary restrictions,religious practices, and other needs so that everyone—regardless of national/regional
origin, culture, ethnicity, gender, age, or disability—can have a safe and pleasant experience.
Guidelines for helping exhibitors, concessionaires, and other participants to provide universal
services will be formulated with the assistance of relevant authorities and experts.
Information services will be designed so that essentially the same level of information isprovided to everyone, regardless of whether they have a disability and regardless of the type of
disability. The design process will be done in collaboration with initiatives at Garden Necklace
Yokohama toward implementation of the services at Expo 2027.
④ Proactive use of ICT

7.2………Participation and Ticketing① Participation/ticketing policy

The provision of opportunities to gain tangible experiences from the Expo is essential to therealisation of its theme. Accordingly, admission will be kept at an optimum crowd density tofacilitate visitor’s encounters with nature and other experiences, and to enhance interactive
communication among visitors.
In order to achieve that aim, diverse formats for participation will be implemented, including
ICT-based approaches and offsite collaborations. These will be designed to smoothen user
demand through attendance dispersion on peak days and other methods, while taking into
account the importance of bringing together many people at the Expo.
② Ticket sales scheme

A ticket sales scheme that caters to a broad spectrum of visitors will be developed using avariety of approaches, including leveraging the expertise of ticket agencies for individual sales,
and the know-how of travel agencies for advance and group sales. Existing ticketing systems
will be employed as much as possible in order to improve cost efficiency.
③ Admission management

In order to enhance visitor convenience and facilitate site entry/exit, digital technologies will be
used to develop an admission management system for effectively managing operations such asadvance admission reservations, provision of information on expected busy times, parking lot
use, shuttle bus boarding, authentication at entry/exit gates, security checks, and reservations
for onsite activities.
081 ◉Chapter 7

Operational Plan

Information and communication infrastructure will be developed to realise smart Expo
operation that fuses ICT with human services to address diverse needs and provide visitors with
comfortable spaces and environments.

7.3………Visitor Services① Visitor service facilities

Various visitor service facilities will be established across the Expo site, including information
centres, an infirmary, first aid stations, and support facilities (lost and found office, lost children
office, wheelchair loan office, and nursing room).
② Service provision system

In order to respond to visitors’ diverse needs, a system fusing ICT with human services will be
developed to provide visitor services under the concept of smart site operation. Security guards,
cleaning crews, aid givers, and other service teams will be stationed in appropriate locations
to enhance visitor convenience and comfort. Also, a settlement system supporting diverse
methods of payment will be developed, with an eye on promoting cashless payment.
③ Information services

To better serve the diverse needs of visitors, a wide range of information will be made available
to them, including information on gardens, exhibition buildings, events (competitions, NationalDays, Special Days, etc.), commercial establishments (dining, merchandise, etc.), congested
areas (onsite, public transport, etc.). Consideration will be given to using digital technologies forthese services.

◉ 082

7.4………Site Management① Security

In order to provide all attendees with a reassuring and pleasant environment, the Expo will put
into a place an optimal security system designed to counter recent crime trends and diverse
risks.
An efficient and flexible security guard formation will be created based on an attendance/
visitation forecast study. In addition, since broad collaboration with offsite organisations isessential for meeting diverse risks, the formations and systems needed to run the Expo will
be developed through close coordination with the national and local governments and otherrelevant organisations.
Efforts will also be made to broadly identify possible risks as a step toward preventing incidents
and accidents. All Expo personnel will be thoroughly trained in how to deal with emergencies,
and manuals for this purpose will be created.

In order to effectively deal with not only fires but also major earthquakes, typhoons, andvarious other disasters, manuals will be developed, measures for aiding stranded people will be
implemented, and emergency supplies will be stockpiled, among other preparations. Also, asystem for safely guiding and evacuating all attendees will be established, and sufficient training
based on the crisis management plan will be provided prior to the Expo.

083 ◉Chapter 7

Measures will be implemented to minimise damage at the site in the event of a fire or
natural disaster, and to facilitate evacuation and rescue operations. To enable swift responseto emergencies, actions will be coordinated with the onsite crisis management centre foroverseeing medical and rescue services, and more broadly with offsite entities such as the Cityof Yokohama (host city) and other local governments, and related organisations.

Operational Plan

② Fire prevention and disaster preparedness

③ Medical care, emergency transport, and hygiene

Various measures will be put into place to prevent injuries and illness, and to swiftly respondwhen they do occur. Specifically, the Expo site will have facilities for first aid and other medical
services, and a centre for emergency transport. The necessary formations, systems, and manuals
will be developed in collaboration with the relevant organisations.
Since first response is critical for dealing with acute medical problems, the site’s infirmary andfirst aid stations will be staffed with doctors and nurses for the duration of the Expo.
A system for first response and emergency transport will be created from both physicalcomponents (facilities and medical equipment) and intangible measures (designation ofreceiving medical centres for emergency transport, formulation of traffic rules for emergency
vehicles, etc.).
The Expo site will be equipped with handwashing stations and alcohol-based disinfectants.
Facilities that handle food will be required to thoroughly implement hygiene management
practices, and other steps will be taken to prevent infection and food poisoning. In particular,
physical and intangible measures for preventing infectious disease (COVID-19, etc.) spreadand cluster outbreaks will be established. These measures will take into account the latest
information on infectious diseases, including the preventive actions implemented at similar
events held recently.
④ Cleaning and recycling

A system will be created for prompt removal and cleaning of litter and other impairments to thesite’s scenic beauty, so that visitors can enjoy their experience.
In order to reduce the Expo’s environmental impact, the 3Rs (reuse, reduce, recycle) will be put
into practice at the site.
⑤ Heat safety measures

During the Expo, the air temperature is expected to exceed 35°C on some days. Given that many
exhibits will be presented outdoors, measures need to be taken to protect visitors, participants,
and staff from heatstroke.
Specifically, a variety of heat safety measures tailored to the activities of each site section will
be implemented with reference to heatstroke alert and heatstroke prevention guidelines forsummer events. Examples include: equipping of exhibition facilities with sufficient coolingsystems, shading waiting lines and pathways with foliage, installation of cooling mist stations,and demonstrations of traditional Japanese practices for dealing with heat, such as uchimizu(sprinkling water on the ground to cool through evaporation). In addition, a system for
emergency response to heatstroke cases will be established, including the preparation of a
medical care manual.

◉ 084

⑥ Insurance

In order to enable personnel to confidently carry out their Expo duties in the face of the manydifferent risks posed, the Association will confirm whether participants have enrolled theirpersonnel in the following forms of insurance in accordance with the General Regulations (thisincludes workman’s compensation insurance and other insurance required by Japanese laws
and regulations). Participants that wish to enrol in other forms of insurance will be given a list of
insurance companies and other support.
Workman’s compensation insurance
Motor insurance
Health insurance
Civil liability insurance
Insurance of properties

Chapter 7

Measures pertaining to customs, bonding, and other procedures will be established to facilitate
the transport, display, and storage of Official Participants’ exhibits and related resources broughtfrom overseas. These measures will be carefully coordinated with the relevant organisations.
Also, due to the enormous volume of international and domestic freight that will be handled
for the Expo, a logistics management system will be developed. The development process will
include forecasting freight volume for considerations such as international/domestic routing,onsite transport, storage, and disposal.

Operational Plan

⑦ Customs, bonding, and logistics

085 ◉7.5………ICT Infrastructure Plan
ICT will be used at Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA to facilitate its operation and support participants’experiences, as one means of realising the Expo’s theme. In the formulation of the exhibition plan, Exposite plan, and other plans, options for utilising ICT will be studied and adopted based on an overall
assessment of five criteria: safety, efficiency, convenience, entertainment value, and innovativeness.

SafetyDoes it provide the level of legal compliance and security
necessary for ensuring safety and peace of mind?

Efficiency

Does it contribute to effective use of limited resources (people, supplies, funds)?

Convenience

Does it provide users with pleasant, stress-free experiences?

Entertainment value

Does it provide fun, interesting experiences and discoveries
that can inspire behavioural changes?

Innovativeness

Does it use cutting-edge technology to provide users
with new experiences and possibilities for the future?

Criteria for assessing ICT solutions under consideration

Expo operation depends on two sets of ICT functions: operation management functions for managing
site entry/exit and running the various activities and events, and facility management functions for
operating the site’s logistics, facilities, transport/mobility services, and essential services (energy,
communications, etc.).
The ICT infrastructure for fulfilling operation management functions will be efficiently crafted through adevelopment process that will explore considerations such as: ways of combining new and establishedtechnologies for optimal results; basing the selection of ICT functions on the level of importance/priority;
provision of experiences tailored to visitors’ characteristics; and the potential to make ICT part of the
Expo’s legacy.
As it is likely that Expo operation will involve the exchange of electronic data with various entities,
including Official/Non-official Participants and Concessionaires, measures will be taken to ensure
cybersecurity.

◉ 086

International
Horticultural Expo 2027,
Yokohama, Japan
MASTER PLAN

Chapter 8

Transportation PlanChapter 8 Transportation Plan

8.1………Basic Policy
The transportation plan will establish convenient, smooth access routes attuned to visitor trends, withconsideration of approaches such as maximising the use of existing transportation infrastructure andsetting up shuttle bus service and other modes of transport.
The transportation access system will take into account local traffic conditions and be attentive to both
visitor convenience and the surrounding community’s living environment.
The plan formulation process will explore diverse applications of ICT to achieve a smoothly operatingtransportation system. Possible applications include: improvement of the speed and regularity of shuttle
bus service; transport demand management, such as a ticketing system-linked solution for smoothening
visitor demand; and a MaaS system that facilitates route selection and fare payment.
Also, domestic and international trends in technological development will be examined to look forpossible uses of state-of-the-art technologies at the Expo, such as autonomous driving technologies.

8.2………Access to the Venue
The host city, Yokohama, is close to Haneda Airport, and its port is one of Japan’s most important
maritime gateways. The city’s location and extensive network of railways and roads linked to the Tokyo
metropolitan area provide visitors with a wide range of options for travel.

◉ 088

① Air and sea access

Air travel by Expo visitors and participants will likely be via Haneda Airport or Narita Airport, bothof which are international airports with service to major cities around the world. These airports
also offer domestic flights to regional hubs across Japan. The conveniently close location ofHaneda Airport means that Yokohama Station can be reached in just around 30 minutes by train
or bus, and the trip from the airport to the Expo site is approximately 70 minutes.
Port of Yokohama is well-equipped to serve cruise ships, including large ones, with infrastructuresuch as Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal, Shinko Pier Cruise Terminal, andDaikoku Pier Cruise Terminal.

90km

50km
30km

● Tokyo

Narita Airport● Shinagawa

Transportation Plan

● Tokyo Port

Yokohama
Haneda Airport

The Expo site
● Yokohama

Chapter 8● Port of Yokohama

Air and sea access089 ◉② Railway accessYokohama Station is roughly 30 minutes away from Tokyo Station, which serves many railway
lines, including as a terminal for the high-speed Tohoku Shinkansen and Hokuriku Shinkansen
lines. The venue area has several lines connected to central Tokyo. Shin-Yokohama Station is astop on the high-speed Tokaido Shinkansen line, which provides access from Nagoya, Kyoto,
and Osaka.
Nearby train stations include the Sotetsu Main Line’s Seya Station and Mitsukyo Stations, southof the site, and the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line’s Minami-machida Grandberry Park Station and the
JR Yokohama Line’s Tokaichiba Station to the north.

Venue Access

NaritaAirportTo Kanazawa,
Niigata,
SendaiRailways
Shinkansen
Buses, etc.
Shuttle buses
Shuttle bus depots (candidate stations)Shinjuku
Tokyo
JR

Shibuya
ine

aL

am

h
ko
Yo
Nagatsuda

Minami-machida
Grandberry Park

Tokaichiba
ShinYokohama

Expo
Site
Seya
To Osaka & Nagoya

ShinagawaTokyu Den-en-toshi Line

Sotetsu Main Line

Mitsukyo

KikunaHazawa-yokohamakokudai-mae
Nishiya

Yokohama
Port of Yokohama
Railway access◉ 090

HanedaAirport③ Road access

The Expo site is situated near Tomei Expressway’s Yokohama-Machida Interchange, and the
Kamikawai Interchange of Hodogaya Bypass, which is connected to the Tomei and Metropolitan
expressways and Yokohama-Shindo Road. As part of the Tokyo metropolitan area’s networkof expressways, the Tomei Expressway offers a variety of route options. For example, it islinked via the Metropolitan Inter-City Expressway (Ken-o Expressway; partially circles acrossthe metropolitan area) to other key expressways such as Chuo and Tohoku, enabling accessthat avoids central Tokyo. In addition, road travel convenience has been further improved by
the partial opening of the Shin-Tomei Expressway (Ebina-Minami Junction – Shin-HadanoInterchange). Construction of a roughly 25-kilometre road joining Shin-Hadano Interchange andShin-Gotenba Interchange is currently underway.

Kan-etsu Expressway

Tohoku Expressway
Kuki-shiraoka

Tsurugashima

Ken-o Expressway
Joban Expressway

Yokohama-Machida
Interchange

Tsukuba
Kawaguchi
MisatoOizumiAkirunoHachiojiTakaido
Keiyo

Shinhadano

Tokyo
Koya
Yokohamaaoba

Isehara Ebina
Tomei Expressway

NaritaShin-kuko

Tamagawa

Hodogaya

Miyanogi

Ukishima
Chibahigashi

Shin-hodogaya
Chigasaki

Higashi-Kanto
Expressway

Chapter 8

Chuo Expressway

GotenbaTransportation Plan

OtsukiNamikiToganeKisarazu

MaborikaiganLegendRoads managed by Expressway Companies
Service section
Under construction
6 lanes ｜4 lanes ｜2 lanesTokyo metropolitan area expressways
Source: Compiled from “Map of Japan’s Expressways,” website of the Japan Expressway Holding and Debt Repayment Agency (accessed
November 2021)

091 ◉8.3………Access Method
The plan for local access to the site following travel via the routes outlined in the preceding pages is asfollows.
Transport mode

Publictransport

Railway

Shuttlebus
depots

Shuttle bus

Touristbuses
ParkingPaying Visitors≥ 10 million

PrivatevehiclesP&R
parking

On foot

Routes of local access◉ 092

P&R bus

Ex p oSite

① Public transit

To take advantage of the site’s location near several train stations, the transportation plan
envisions providing local access via shuttle bus service between those stations and the site. The
following sites are being considered for shuttle bus depots:◎T rain stations near the site◎ M
 ajor terminals of airports and railways
The planning of shuttle bus service to and from nearby stations is focusing on four stations
deemed to offer easy and efficient access: Seya, Mitsukyo, Minami-machida Grandberry Park,and Tokaichiba.
Other details on the operation of shuttle bus service will be decided going forward.
② Tourist buses

A parking lot bordering the site will be developed to accommodate tourist buses (school trips,
tours, etc.). Options for efficient parking operation aligned with user trends will be considered,such as using an integrated parking lot design to serve both tourist buses and private vehicles.

Also, measures will be implemented to reduce the environmental impact of the site parking
area, including by facilitating the flow of traffic and preventing congestion. Possible measures
include offering incentives for eco-friendly vehicles and introducing an advance parking
reservation system.
④ Walking

The transportation plan will also consider developing pedestrian pathways to the site frompoints such as Seya Station and other nearby train stations.

093 ◉Chapter 8

While action will be taken to encourage the use of public transportation, a parking lot for private
vehicles will be developed next to the site to serve the needs of automobile users, particularly
people with disability. In addition, efforts will be made to minimise Expo-related traffic aroundthe site so as to ease the burden on the community’s living environment. One approach being
considered is the creation of a park-and-ride (P&R) scheme in which shuttle bus service will be
provided to the Expo site and securing of offsite parking lots.

Transportation Plan

③ Private vehicles

International
Horticultural Expo 2027,
Yokohama, Japan
MASTER PLAN

Chapter 9

Communications
PlanChapter 9 Communications Plan

9.1………Basic Policy
Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA communications will seek to reach out to participants and all potential
participants to increase their awareness of the Expo and understanding of its significance, build up
momentum toward the event, and encourage participation. These actions will be aimed at motivatinga broad spectrum of participants to attend and present exhibits, and at cultivating connections among
them. In particular, it will be necessary to intensively conduct momentum-building activities in thehost city of Yokohama from an early stage. In addition, communication activities will be carried out topreserve a record of the value, new communities, and other outcomes produced by the Expo, and thus
contribute to the formation of its legacy.

9.2………Communication Targets
Communications will be targeted at participants and all potential participants, classified into three
categories: visitors, exhibitors, and supporters. These categories will be subdivided into specificgroupings according to the participants’ characteristics and locality in order to enhance the efficiency ofcommunications.
The visitors category is defined as participants who visit the site during the Expo, and is expected
to mainly consist of paying visitors. Communications aimed at paying visitors will be efficiently
implemented in a manner tailored to each target group’s interests regarding ornamental plants
and horticulture, and their area of residence, and will seek to foster their awareness of the Expo andmotivate them to attend. Communications toward foreign visitors and educators will also be adapted
to their characteristics, and consideration will be given to the optimal timing and content of thosecommunications.
The exhibitors category comprises participants who present exhibits as part of the Expo programme. As
considerable time is required to prepare Expo exhibits, communication activities for exhibitors will belaunched at a relatively early juncture. Information on the programme, theme/subthemes, and otheraspects of the Expo will be shared with the exhibitors to increase their interest in and understanding of
the Expo’s content. Also, in order to motivate them to participate, each target subgroup will be given
information on how participation specifically benefits them.

◉ 096

The supporters category encompasses participants who provide various support to Expo activities.
Communications toward supporters will share the Expo theme/subthemes with them, and informthem about the content of operations, transportation, the site, and other such aspects, with the aimof building momentum for Expo activities. Supporters associated with the host city of Yokohama—citizens, neighbourhood associations, civic groups, and so on—will be intensively targeted formomentum-building early on. Also, supporters will be provided with opportunities to interact andcultivate cooperative relationships with one another.

9.3………Communication Activities
Communication activities will be divided into the following four areas for greater efficiency incommunication approaches toward each target group.
① Communication activities② Promotional activities

Advertising and other promotional activities will be implemented toward the target audiencesof each phase to increase awareness and motivate them to attend/participate. These will
include the hosting of a symposium, workshops, and other events, and the placement of ads inmass media and social media.
Promotional activities will also be proactively carried out in conjunction with the National Urban
Greenery Fair and other major horticultural events, and with wide-area floral/greenery projects
conducted by local governments.
In particular, as part of the intensive efforts to build momentum in the host city, promotional
activities will take advantage of the opportunities presented by Yokohama’s diverse arrayof cultural, horticultural/agricultural, and other events of all sizes—from community-level
gatherings such as open gardens to the city’s premier flower and greenery gala, Garden
Necklace Yokohama. Consideration will also be given to holding countdown events in theleadup to Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA.
Also, Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan presents an excellent opportunity for promotion, so joint
activities will be carried out to publicise both expos.

097 ◉Chapter 9

An official website will be operated as an effective platform for informing diverse stakeholders,and social media will be leveraged to reach stakeholders typically inaccessible throughtraditional mass media. Also, an official logomark and mascot character will be created andofficial ambassadors will be appointed to provide further channels of communication.

Communications Plan

As a means of effectively conveying Expo activities to the public, information on the content
and progression of site exhibits, events, and happenings will be released in a timely fashion.

③ Collaborative/support activities

Collaborative and support activities will be implemented with the aim of building momentum
and mobilising diverse entities.
A system will be developed for supporting and enlivening various autonomous activities related
to the Expo. Other efforts will include: co-creation activities with businesses and groups alignedwith the Expo’s philosophy; participation-coordinating activities with industries central to theinternational horticultural exhibitions (horticulture, landscaping, agriculture, etc.); and activities
for promoting wide-area collaboration and participation with government agencies and otherorganisations.
④ Educational activities

Support will be given to school-based educational activities (education for sustainable
development, active learning,* etc.) for youths, particularly elementary and junior high school
students, with the aim of enhancing their understanding of the Expo’s theme and significance,
and inspiring them to adopt SDGs-oriented habits.
* Catch-all term for teaching/learning approaches in which students are actively engaged in the learning process, as opposed tojust passively listening to the teacher.

◉ 098

9.4………Communications Plan Phases
The communications plan is divided into the five phases outlined below. A specific set of activities will
be carried out for each phase.
Phase 1: Raising awareness of Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA (April 2022–March 2023)

Communication activities in this phase are for planting the seeds of awareness of Expo 2027
YOKOHAMA. Specifically, efforts will be made to build momentum and foster partnering, particularly
among supporters and exhibitors in the host city of Yokohama. These efforts include publicising as
needed the various preparations for the Expo, creating an official logomark and an official mascot
character as PR tools, and implementing promotions that use a wide assortment of tools. Also,
to raise Expo’s profile overseas and help attract foreign governments as Official Participants, PR
collaborations will be carried out with expos taking place abroad during this period.
Phase 2: Raising awareness of Expo content (April 2024–March 2025)

This phase will centre on communicating detailed information on the Expo content to boost
advance ticket sales and motivation to attend. Starting with a countdown event held one year inadvance, promotional activities leveraging diverse media will be stepped up to further encourage
attendance. These efforts will also be linked with communications by exhibitors and supporters to
produce synergies that further motivate attendance.
Phase 4: Increasing understanding and striking a chord (January–September 2027)

This phase, spanning the period from the weeks preceding the opening to the end of the Expo, willseek to draw new visitors and encourage repeat attendance. Ads for attracting visitors will continue
to be placed in mass media, while images and stories conveying the Expo’s excitement will be
communicated in real time on the official social media accounts and regular press conferences, withthe cooperation of media outlets. Also, diverse cocreation activities will be highlighted at the site asan outcome of the communication activities.
Phase 5: Growing the legacy (October 2027–March 2029)

This will be a time for PR communicating the Expo’s achievements and appreciation to participants.
The achievements will be showcased to people around the world, while gratitude will be
expressed to the participating countries and other participants. In addition, records of the Expo
will be preserved using various media, and the communities and initiatives that emerged from
communication activities will be sustained to further build up the Expo’s legacy.
099 ◉Chapter 9

Phase 3: Encouraging attendance (April–December 2026)

Communications Plan

In addition to further cultivating awareness of the Expo, communications will seek to encourage
attendance. The communications team will host or participate in various events and use the official
logomark and mascot character for publicity. Focus will be placed on showcasing the Expo’s
content in order to foster expectations among potential visitors, and thus promote advance ticket
sales. The communication activities will also be aimed at inspiring exhibitors/supporters to take partand at expanding the momentum toward the Expo.

9.5………Communication Tools and Ambassadors① Official logo

An official logo will be created as a symbol of the Expo that reflects its significance and theme.
It will mainly function to implant the Expo’s existence and significance in people’s minds. It will
also be aimed at motivating diverse participants to attend by helping them to better understandand relate to the Expo. Through such effects, the logo will serve as a communication tool thathelps to establish the Expo’s identity and plays a key role in branding.
② Official mascot

An official mascot embodying Expo’s significance and theme will be developed to cultivateawareness of and affinity with the Expo among various audiences. This mascot will appear atdiverse events to spark people’s interest in the Expo and help them to relate to it. After the Expoends, the mascot will continue to be used to extend its legacy through activities centred on the
Expo site and carried out with the cooperation of the host city of Yokohama, including activities
for promoting the passing down of the Green City ideals.
③ Official ambassadors

Official ambassadors will serve as the faces of the Expo to broadly convey its appeal and build
momentum through their appearances at communication events. They will be relatable wellknown personalities selected from diverse fields to reflect the diverse aspects of the Expo.
Appointments will be based on the areas, timing, and content of major communication
activities for the Expo.

◉ 100

International
Horticultural Expo 2027,
Yokohama, Japan
MASTER PLAN

Chapter 10

Legacy PlanChapter 10 Legacy Plan

10.1………Preserving the Theme for the Future
The philosophy behind every international horticultural exhibition is woven into the process of theactions that the organisers and participants take to realise the expo theme, and is thus passed down tofuture generations. Collaborations with diverse entities will be carried out before, during, and after Expo
2027 YOKOHAMA to foster the perception of the Expo as an event built by its participants, with the aimof inspiring transformation of people’s awareness and behaviour.
Starting from the planning stage, the process of preparing and running the Expo will be guided byvisions for its legacy. Specifically, the following ten visions will be incorporated.
① Realising Society 5.0 and creating new value

The many different technologies and ideas brought together by
diverse entities participating in the Expo will be coordinated andcombined to create new value in ways that leverage the powerof technologies such as ICT and AI, befitting the Society 5.0 to bebrought forth in the future.
Source: Shutterstock dvancing the Strategy for Sustainable Food Systems, MeaDRI② A

Expo 2027 will present exhibits/events showcasing technologies
for improving the productivity of the food, agricultural, forestry,
and fisheries industries while achieving sustainability, with the aimof inspiring post-Expo actions for developing technologies andreducing environmental impact, thus paving the way to the creationof sustainable food systems harmonised with the environment.

◉ 102

③ E mpowering tourism growth and regional revitalisation

The presence of Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture will be heightened
domestically and internationally, transforming the city into a very
popular destination. The Expo will also drive Japan’s evolution as a
powerhouse of tourism and accelerate regional revitalisation acrossthe country through flower/greenery-centred initiatives, creating
new energy and vibrancy everywhere.
 romoting the concepts of Green Cities and coexistence with nature④ P

With the collaboration of participating businesses and otherorganisations, activities will be held in various locations to spreadawareness of the concepts of Green Cities and coexistence withnature presented at the Expo, and to promote their real-world
deployment.

⑤ Future urban development⑥ Spreading collaboration by diverse entities

After Expo 2027 ends, information on the achievements madethere through collaboration by diverse entities will continue tobe communicated, and civic groups and other organisations thatparticipated will work together to carry out awareness-raising
activities targeting both domestic and international audiences.
Source: Shutterstock

103 ◉Chapter 10 Legacy Plan

Source: Shutterstock

The hosting of the Expo provides the opportunity to use the former
Kamiseya Communications Facility site to create a new hub forrevitalisation that is in harmony with the area’s abundant nature.
Through this and other projects, urban development will be pursued
to create new value in the suburbs and thus pave the way to a future
Yokohama that achieves a balance between the bayside downtown
area and the suburbs.

⑦ Realising a more enriched way of life

Source: Shutterstock

The Expo will communicate the importance of being connected withnature and propose ways for us to transform our behaviour to become
more conscious of the nature in our surroundings. These messages
are expected to inspire people to adopt new lifestyles. The rediscoveryof the importance of universal value—such as the beauty of flowers
and greenery, and Japanese culture that evolved in harmony withnature—will open the door to a more enriched way of life.
 romoting the growth of horticulture, landscaping, and agriculture⑧ P

Expo 2027 will be an opportunity for people from horticulture,landscaping, agriculture, and many other industries to actively
participate, interact, and collaborate. These experiences promise
to drive the growth of businesses after the Expo and to expand therealm of horticulture, landscaping, and agriculture and create newgroups of industries.
Source: Amanaimages⑨ Implanting horticultural culture

Just as Expo ’90 in Osaka helped to firmly implant gardening inJapanese culture, Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA will inspire visitors andpeople reached by its communications to make horticulture,landscaping, and agriculture a continuous part of their daily lives, nota passing fad.

⑩ Educating/cultivating talent

The Expo will highlight the importance of cultivating humanresources for the horticulture, landscaping, and agriculture industries,
and carry actions for this purpose. In doing so, it will help to passon knowledge and experience to new generations. It will also sparkinterest in those industries among children—tomorrow’s leaders.

◉ 10410.2………Evolving the Legacy through the Future Park Project
Part of the Expo site will be developed into a park by the City of Yokohama in the future. The park will
be designed as a place that preserves, grows, and communicates the Expo’s philosophy, theme, andachievement. And, through the involvement and collaboration of many different entities (users), it willconnect people with nature and foster diverse sustainable lifestyles of coexistence with nature under thetheme of the future park project “scenes of life enriched by greenery,” while also forming a communitythat connects people with other people.
The Expo site plan and the park plan will be coordinated so that the various initiatives and activities
carried out before and during the Expo will be inherited by the park after the Expo ends.
① Expanding Yokohama’s civic power and fostering diverse communities

Following the Expo, the park’s diverse natural environments will be
used as a setting for creating new communities and activities that
preserve the bonds and collaborations that were formed among
citizens, businesses, and other entities in the “Commons” and othervenue areas during the Expo. As part of the Expo’s legacy the park will
be a place for practicing and communicating sustainable lifestyles,
and for cultivating human resources and support for activities thatwill be carried out across Yokohama.

105 ◉Chapter 10 Legacy Plan

Over the years, the power of Yokohama’s citizens to take action in
the realms of flowers, greenery, agriculture, and water has beencultivated by park-supporting associations and other civic groups.
Starting with the Expo’s preparatory phase, that power will beharnessed to create gardens and flower beds. For example, planting
flower beds with a mix of bulbs is an appealing activity that anyone
can do. Planting flower beds with all sorts of Expo visitors from acrossJapan and the world will be a way to communicate friendship andpeace through flowers and greenery.

② S howcasing a model for urban coexistence with nature (building upongreen infrastructure)

Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA will present a sustainable city model that uses
green infrastructure, which taps into the diverse functions offeredby natural environments, to incorporate into cities the autonomous
recycling systems of nature. The park will preserve this model andshowcase green infrastructure to Japan and the world. The park willcontinue capitalising on the potential of the park’s natural environment,
and will actively implement local recycling of energy and resources usedin human activity. Efforts will be made there to reduce environmental
impact, advance decarbonisation, and protect biodiversity. Moreover,the park will also be used as a place for community-building throughactivities such as maintenance of green infrastructure.
③ Presenting ideas for lifestyles in harmony with nature

Source: Shutterstock

The park will carry forward the initiatives set in motion by the Expoand serve as nexus connecting the ‘citizens’ forests’, farms, andother natural areas of the surrounding area, offering diverse ideas forinteracting with nature in ways tailored to different lifestyles. It will
be planted with a wide of array of beautiful greenery and flowering
plants such as cherry trees that delight visitors, provide them withlearning experiences, and restore their mental and physical healththrough encounters with nature. The park will also provide places
offering diverse experiences in a single setting that foster awarenessof the connections among the plant life of the park and surrounding
areas, and that inspire people to make plants a part of their daily lives,today and tomorrow.* Those activities will be aimed at preserving
Japan’s satoyama culture—which grew out of human connections
with forests, farmland, grassland, and water environments—for the
future, and at helping people to live healthy and enriched lives.
* P laces offering opportunities for outdoor activities and learning about the naturalenvironment (education on the environment, food, flowers, and more) that are open to
people of all ages. The hands-on experiences will include things like: “saien-ing” (vegetablegardening) for bringing agriculture into everyday life; forest-related activities such as
forestation projects and hiking; and flower planting.

◉ 106

 reserving and communicating horticulture/agriculture-related④ P
culture and techniques

Chapter 10 Legacy Plan

Source: Official archives of
The 33rd National Urban
Greenery Fair Yokohama

The park will further inherit and preserve the Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA
legacy by hosting competitions and other activities that
communicate horticultural culture and techniques. It will also be
developed as a place that fosters human resources for horticulture
by connecting academia, businesses, citizens, and various otherentities, and by promoting the involvement and interaction ofmany different people. Moreover, it will be designed as a hub where
people from amateurs to professionals can broadly learn, preserve,and communicate the techniques and culture of horticulture,landscaping, and agriculture (lifelong learning hub), with the aimof firmly implanting horticulture, landscaping, and agriculture in
everyday life.

107 ◉International
Horticultural Expo 2027,
Yokohama, Japan
MASTER PLAN

Chapter 11

Financial PlanChapter 11 Financial Plan

Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA expenses are largely divided into site construction expenses and operational
expenses.
Site construction expenses are expected to total JPY32 billion, and will be equally borne by the national
government, local governments, and the private sector (one third each).
Operational expenses are expected to total JPY36 billion. Funding will be acquired via Expo ticket sales
and royalties from commercial establishments (food and merchandise vendors), among other sources.
Unit: JPY billion

IncomeExpensesNational government contributions
Local government contributions
Private sector contributions

Site construction expenses
Total: 32

Expo ticket sales
Commercial royalties
Other sources

Total: 32
Operational expenses

Total: 36
Outline of financial plan

◉ 110

Total: 36

International
Horticultural Expo 2027,
Yokohama, Japan
MASTER PLAN

Chapter 12

Implementation
PlanChapter 12 Implementation Plan

12.1………Implementation System
Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA was approved at the General Assembly of the ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONALE
DES PRODUCTEURS DE L’HORTICULTURE (AIPH) held in September 2019. It was subsequently recognised
as an international horticultural exhibition under the Convention Relating to International Exhibitions at
the November 2022 General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE).
The Association was appointed as the Organiser by the Government of Japan pursuant to the Act on
Special Measures Necessary for Preparing for and Managing the International Horticultural Exposition in
2027.
Under the supervision of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Ministryof Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), theAssociation will seek to construct a phased system for materialising the Expo 2027 project with thecooperation of relevant institutions, the business community, and other entities.

◉ 112

Expo Participants

ASSOCIATIONINTERNATIONALE
DES PRODUCTEURS
DE L'HORTICULTURE(AIPH)

Official Participants(foreign gov’ts & int’lorganisations)

Government of Japan &related institutions

Businesses &GroupsLocal authorities &communities

Kanagawa Prefecture &City of Yokohama

NGOs, NPOs &civic groups

Promote participation
Reportprogress

Japan Association for the International Horticultural
Expo 2027, Yokohama
General Assembly
Board
Secretariat

Reportprogress

Provide guidance &oversight

ReportReportprogress

Collaborate & coordinate

Government of Japan

Collaborating/coordinatingorganisations

Commissioner of the Exhibition

Kanagawa Prefecture &City of Yokohama

MLIT
MAFF
METI

Business community

Related ministries/agencies &other Ministers of State

Related gov’t agencies
Educational & research
institutions

Implementation system

Chapter 12 Implementation Plan

BureauInternational
des Expositions(BIE)

Producers & advisors

113 ◉12.2………Risk Management
As a major international event, Expo 2027 YOKOHAMA is expected to draw a tremendous number ofvisitors from across Japan and the world. The Association fully recognises that the hosting of an event of
this magnitude is subject to a wide variety of unexpected risks, such as terrorism, natural disasters, andoutbreaks of infectious diseases. The Association will accordingly identify risks early on and endeavour
from the planning stage to the closing to operate the Expo in a manner that enables all participants toconfidently attend and take part in the programme.
① Risk identification and assessment

Due to the wide variation in the nature and magnitude of the risks posed, the Association will
not apply a one-size-fits-all strategy to risk management, and will instead take a comprehensive
approach that assesses and prioritises the various risks according to their scope of impact andfrequency, the cost effectiveness of countermeasures, and other considerations.
Risk Category

Social risks

ExamplesHarmful rumours, international conflicts, infection outbreaks, food poisoning,terrorism, crime, etc.
Before Expo
Delays in land development and building construction, disruption of supply
and logistics, lacklustre response to invitations, shortages in participant
staffing, poor ticket sales, etc.

Expo management risks

During Expo
Site crowding, traffic congestion, shortcomings in ceremony operation,
insufficient accommodations, etc.
After Expo
Delays in exhibit removal, inability to arrange exhibit relocation, etc.

Natural disaster risks

Large-scale natural disasters, heat waves, storms, land subsidence, etc.

Information management risks

Information leaks, system failures, cyberattacks, etc.

Financial risks

Sponsor dropout, financial problems, etc.

Accident & facility failure risks

Fires, power/water outages, facility defects/failures, etc.

Intellectual property infringement risks

Counterfeiting, etc.
Potential risks for the Expo◉ 114

② Risk management system

Chapter 12 Implementation Plan

A risk management system with a secretariat function will be developed to manage Exporelated risks. The system will be based on the Association’s organisational structure and will
include a supervisory organ for overseeing all risk-related matters. Risk management measures
will be implemented through close coordination with Kanagawa Prefecture, the City of
Yokohama, other local governments, the national government, and other relevant entities.

115 ◉12.3………Schedule
2022

Overall planning

Expo basic plan

Coordination with internationalorganisations

Apply for BIE
recognition

Expo site
development

2023
Implementation plan

Progress reports at meetings of BIE's General Assembly (semiannual) and Land devel. &landscaping

Basic design

Detailed design

Construction

Facilities

Basic plan

Basic design

Detailed design/proposal

Garden basic plan

Garden detailed design

Exhibit basic plan/design

Exhibit detailed design

Basic design

detailed design

Drafting of exhibit guidelines

Request for participation/
exhibitor recruitment

Exhibits by theOrganiser
Exhibits by theGovernment
Exhibits

2024

Exhibit programme
conceptualisation

Participant exhibits (local
gov'ts, businesses, etc.)
International
exhibits

Invitation plan

Village

Basic study

Request for participation/operator recruitment

Competitions

Basic plan

Implementation plan

Preparation of committees

Basic plan

Implementation plan

Invitation activities

EventsContent/conditions 

Operation & management

Basic study

Basic plan

Implementation plan

Information systems/tools (ICT)

Basic study

System requirement outlining

Systems design

Prep./estab. of plant supply
council

Plant type & grower arrangements

Plant procurement & supervision

Test planting site arrangements/preparations

Transportation measures

Service plan development,
development

Transportation plan

Volunteer planning

Citizen involvement

PR & momentum-building

Test plantings (offsite/onsite)

Volunteer recruitment

Momentum-building program

Supporter recruitment, implementation of cocreation

Logomark/short title creation,
local events

Estab. of official ambassadors/mascot/song, PR caravan

Momentum-building with PR tools (website, social media, logomark, mascot, merch., etc.), media

1,500 days before◉ 116

1,000 days before

2025

2026

2027

2028

EXPO 2027
Executive Committee (semiannual), and at AIPH Expo Conference (semiannual)

Construction
Garden construction
Construction, oper. planning, facility development

Dismantling & removal

Construction
Exhibitor coordination
coordination, additional invitation

Installation
Handover & installation

Project coordination

Handover & installation

Prep./oper. of committees, etc.

Setup/oper. of secretariat

Impl. prep. & participant recruitment
Oper. organisation prep./setup, creation ofmanuals, staff training
Systems development & integration test
Chapter 12 Implementation Plan

Plant supply, backyard operation

traffic mgmt coordination, mgmt system
P&R lot, venue terminal, etc.
constr.
Volunteer training
programme/educational programme
Ticket promotions, create official guidebook
communications

500 days before

Note: Schedule is as of January 2023. Subject to change depending
on possible modifications to the plan going forward.

117 ◉International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama, Japan
MASTER PLAN
January 2023,
Japan Association for the International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama