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Osaka Expo opens in Japan offering a vision of the future. Here's what to know

The World Exposition in Osaka opened on April 13, 2025, on Yumeshima, an artificial island.
Organizers planned the six-month expo, centered on sustainable futures, to boost Japan's domestic economy.
The expo features 158 participating countries and regions, major exhibits within the Grand Ring, and an estimated 28.2 million visitors.
Masakazu Tokura declared the expo open, stating on April 13, 2025: 'the expo in Osaka open'.
Despite an estimated economic impact of 2.92 trillion yen, the expo faces concerns over late preparations, unfinished pavilions, and lower-than-expected advance ticket sales.

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South China Morning Post

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Explainer | Hello Kitty, Gundam and a 2km wooden ring: what to know about Japan’s World Expo

It’s been 55 years since Osaka last hosted an Expo – find out what Japan hopes will makes the 2025 edition a must-see event.

11 days ago·Hong Kong

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The Cut

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An Exhibition That Features Women as the Protagonists

Cartier commissioned an exhibition at this year’s World Expo in Japan that focuses on telling the stories of three activists.

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NHK World

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Tech exhibits plant seeds of future business

World Expo 2025 gives companies a chance to test new business ideas -- and technology. We tour one of the corporate pavilions turning heads at the Osaka venue with solar glass, bio-lighting and accelerated indoor farming.

12 days ago·Tokyo, Japan

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The Daily News

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Kansai International Airport’s Populous Redesigned Terminal 1 Opens Ahead of World Expo 2025

KANSAI, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 15, 2025-

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Neue Zürcher Zeitung

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Expo in Japan: Pictures from the World Exposition in Osaka

More than 160 countries, regions and international organisations will be presenting their ideas on the topic of "Shaping the future society for our lives" in pavilions until 13 October.

13 days ago·Zürich, Switzerland

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Expo 2025 opens in Osaka with about 80 pavilions for visitors to enjoy

Expo 2025 opens in Osaka, Japan, offering a vision of the future with participants from more than 160 countries and regions showcasing their futuristic exhibits amid a time of global divisions, tensions and wars.

13 days ago·France

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