After a tumultuous buildup, a first look at the Osaka Expo
- Osaka Gov. Yoshimura urged the Expo association to open gates early on April 8, 2025, aiming to reduce congestion.
- The suggestion followed an April 4-6 Expo "test run" where attendees faced long wait times.
- Some attendees waited over an hour to enter, causing them to miss scheduled pavilion times.
- Yoshimura stated, "We have received feedback that wait times at the gates are excessive."
- Yoshimura stressed improvements and earlier gate openings, advising better pre-arrival communications to ease congestion.
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