The appeal and ways to enjoy the Expo are shared from the perspective of an Expo enthusiast.

The Expo is the world’s largest event, a six-month peace festival that brings together countries from around the world every five years. It is more than just an event; it has a sense of the future, a sense of the world, and a sense of reality that unfolds in a venue that blends the two. From the standpoint of an enthusiast of the many possibilities of the Expo, they will hold an “Exhibitions of Exposition” at the end of each year from 2020 to 2025, with the cooperation of the Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library. Their goal is to increase understanding and interest in the Expo by introducing past and future expositions, with a focus on the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, with the cooperation of individuals and organizations.

Project Inauguration

They were preparing to hold the exhibition when they were approached by the Nakanoshima Library to exhibit the Expo collection. At that time, the Japan Association for the International Exposition, 2025, was calling for participatory initiatives as part of the TEAM EXPO 2025 program. Wanting to convey the wonder of the Expo, rather than just an exhibition, they registered as an “EXPO Supporter” with fellow Expo enthusiasts and decided to organize an event based on the concept of an “Exhibitions of Exposition.” They decided to hold this event until after the Expo ends in 2025, in the hope that by sharing the progress of the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai at the end of each year, interest in the Expo will grow.

Project Activities

・December 2020 “Exhibition of Expositions” (2,078 visitors)
・End of November 2021 “Exposition Exhibition Part 2” Theme: Expositions in Osaka (3,078 visitors)
・November 2022 “Exposition Exhibition Part 3” Theme: The Future as Seen by the Tower of the Sun (4,216 visitors)
・End of November 2023 “Exposition Exhibition Part 4” Theme: Further Progress and Harmony of Mankind ~Future Society Shining with Life~ (5,648 visitors)

In addition, they have held events 1,000 days before the Expo, worked with other co-creation teams to build momentum for the Expo, held Expo introductory exhibitions and talks, and guided legacy tours in the Expo Commemorative Park, as requested.

Future Prospects for the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai

From November 25 to December 25 2024, they will hold “Expo Exhibition Part 5” to introduce more specifically the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai and how to enjoy it. After the 2025 Expo closes, they will review the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai in “Expo Exhibition Part 6: Final”?