The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition is sequentially releasing interview videos series entitled “Passing on the Story to the Future” on the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan official Website and the official Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan YouTube channel.
We are pleased to announce that we have released interview videos with the following individuals.
Thursday, 21 May 2026
Interview video Passing on the Story, to the Future
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/officialrecord/interview/
・Commissioner General of the Switzerland Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Manuel SALCHLI
・Expo Site Operation Producer Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan ISHIKAWA Masaru
・Theme Producer Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan ISHIGURO Hiroshi
▽press release
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Releases Interview Video Series “Passing on the Story, to the Future”
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/news/news-20260430-02
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition is sequentially releasing interview videos series entitled “Passing on the Story to the Future” on the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan official Website and the official Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan YouTube channel.
We are pleased to announce that we have released interview videos with the following individuals.
Thursday, 14 May 2026
Interview video “Passing on the Story, to the Future“
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/officialrecord/interview/
・Commissioner General for the Canada Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Laurie PETERS
・Expo Site Design Producer Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan FUJIMOTO Sou
・Theme Producer Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan MIYATA Hiroaki
▽press release
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Releases Interview Video Series “Passing on the Story, to the Future”
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/news/news-20260430-02
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition is sequentially releasing interview videos series entitled “Passing on the Story to the Future” on the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan official Website and the official Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan YouTube channel.
We are pleased to announce that we have released interview videos with the following individuals.
Thursday, 7 May 2026
Interview video ‘Passing on the Story, to the Future’
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/officialrecord/interview
・Commissioner General, USA Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan William E. GRAYSON
・Commissioner General of the France Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Jacques MAIRE
・Commissioner General of the UAE Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Shihab AL FAHEEM
▽press release
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Releases Interview Video Series “Passing on the Story, to the Future”
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/news/news-20260430-02
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition is sequentially releasing interview videos series entitled “Passing on the Story, to the Future” on the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan official Website and the official Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan YouTube channel.
We are pleased to announce that we have released interview videos with the following individuals.
Thursday, 30 April 2026
Interview video ‘Passing on the Story, to the Future’
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/officialrecord/interview
・Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) Dimitri S. KERKENTZES
・Commissioner General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Marc KUIPERS
・Commissioner General of Republic of Angola Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Albina Faria de Assis AFRICANO
▽press release
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Releases Interview Video Series “Passing on the Story, to the Future
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/news/news-20260430-02
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition (hereinafter referred to as “the Association”), is pleased to publish the “Sustainability Report of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (Post-Event Report)” in order to provide direction for resolving challenges for similar projects to be undertaken in the future and to contribute to the creation of sustainable technologies and societies.
For sustainable operation of the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, the Association established the ESMS (Event Sustainability Management System) based on the international standard ISO20121.
Furthermore, “Expert Committee for the Sustainable Expo” was established in December 2021 to examine measures to achieve sustainability through the preparation and operation of the Expo. The expert committee provided opinions and suggestions from an expert perspective on areas that should be considered from the viewpoint of sustainability, such as decarbonization, resource recycling, and at the same time discusses sustainable Expo management.
This report was published based on the discussions at the 13th Expert Committee meeting held on March 23, 2026. The report summarizes the progress and challenges of the efforts made to realize the sustainable Expo. The report is published as follows.
▽ Publication Date: Thursday, 30 April 2026
▽ Publication Details: Sustainability Report of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (Post-Event Report)
■The materials can be accessed via the link below.
Sustainability Report of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (Post-Event Report)(1) (PDF:4.0MB)
Sustainability Report of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (Post-Event Report)(2) (PDF:5.0MB)
Sustainability Report of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (Post-Event Report)(3) (PDF:4.0MB)
Sustainability Report of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (Post-Event Report)(4) (PDF:3.0MB)
■Click here to download the materials.
Sustainability Report of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (Summary) (PDF:3.0MB)
(General Affairs Bureau)
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition has created an interview video series entitled ‘Passing on the Story, to the Future’. This series involves speaking to those involved in the Expo, including the Commissioners General and producers, to find out what they thought of it, what they discovered, the Expo’s legacy, and more besides.
From 30 April 2026 onwards, you’ll be able to watch the video interviews on the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan official Website and the official Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan YouTube channel as they’re released. See below for more details.
Thursday, 30 April 2026
October 2025 to February 2026
Passing on the Story, to the Future
Interview video ‘Passing on the Story, to the Future’
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/officialrecord/interview
・Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) Dimitri S. KERKENTZES
[Saving Lives Zone]
・Commissioner General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Marc KUIPERS
・Commissioner General of Republic of Angola Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Albina Faria de Assis AFRICANO
[Empowering Lives Zone]
・Commissioner General, USA Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan William E.GRAYSON
・Commissioner General of the France Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Jacques MAIRE
・Commissioner General of the UAE Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Shihab AL FAHEEM
・Commissioner General for the Canada Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Laurie PETERS
・Commissioner General of the Switzerland Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Manuel SALCHLI
・Director of the Federative Republic of Brazil Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Pablo LIRA
・Commissioner General of the 2025 World Exposition in Japan HANEDA Koji
・Chairperson of Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition TOKURA Masakazu
・Secretary General of Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition ISHIGE Hiroyuki
・Expo Site Design Producer Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan FUJIMOTO Sou
・Expo Site Operation Producer Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan ISHIKAWA Masaru
・Theme Producer Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan MIYATA Hiroaki
・ Same as above ISHIGURO Hiroshi
・ Same as above NAKAJIMA Sachiko
・ Same as above OCHIAI Yoichi
・ Same as above FUKUOKA Shin-Ichi
・ Same as above KAWAMORI Shoji
・ Same as above KOYAMA Kundo
・ Same as above KAWASE Naomi
・Expo Events Producer Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan KOHASHI Kenji
・Japan Pavilion General Producer and Designer Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan SATO Oki
・“Under The Midnight Rainbow” Creative Director Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan TANAKA Naoki
For Reference:
The official channel of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD6DI0GaY8v60mh9HfzGZMQ
Following the closing of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, the “FAQs” page on the “Enquiries” site will be closed on 10 November 2025, and from then on, we will provide information via the PDF below.
・Frequently Asked Questions (Updated 31 March 2026) (PDF format: 2.0MB)(Click here to download)
(General Affairs Bureau)
(Public Relations and Promotion Bureau)
On Thursday, 26 March, “EXPO 2025 VIRTUAL EXPO~YUMESHIMA ISLANDS IN THE SKY~”, the virtual site of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, has been certified as the world’s “largest virtual reality Expo” of the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ .
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan operated the virtual Expo as an “inclusive Expo” available between Thursday, 3 April and Monday, 13 October 2025. Visitors could experience virtual exhibits and events for free as an avatar via their smartphone, VR goggles, or computer.
The unprecedented format of the virtual Expo, which enabled visitors to participate in, and experience exhibits and events through avatars, proved to be very popular. The fact that it had the largest number of exhibits by countries and regions in the world led to this GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ certification.
■Details of the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Certification
・Record Title: The largest virtual reality Expo
・Certified App: Expo 2025 VIRTUAL EXPO ~YUMESHIMA ISLANDS IN THE SKY~
・Certified Record: 158 exhibiting countries/regions
■ GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Presentation Ceremony for the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Virtual Expo
・Time and Date: 13:45, Thursday, 26 March 2026
・Location: Reception Hall 50F Osaka Prefectural Government Sakishima Building
■About “EXPO 2025 VIRTUAL EXPO~YUMESHIMA ISLANDS IN THE SKY~”
“EXPO 2025 VIRTUAL EXPO~YUMESHIMA ISLANDS IN THE SKY~” was the virtual version of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. Visitors could enter the world of the Expo as avatars, tour virtual reproductions of the pavilions and event facilities, and enjoy exclusive virtual exhibits and events.
・Service Period: Thursday, 3 April Monday, 13 October 2025
・Supported Platforms: Smartphone (iOS/Android), PC (Windows/Mac), VR Goggles (MetaQuest2,3)
・App Usage Fee: Free
・Exhibitors: 338 (including official participants, exhibitors and sponsors)
For Reference:
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Official Website Virtual Expo page
Link: https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/future-index/virtual/virtual-site/
* This project was made possible by the support of the NTT Group, led by NTT DOCOMO, INC. and NTT QONOQ, INC., which served as platinum partners of the “Expo Virtual Site” Future Society Showcase Project.
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition elected the following four people as Executive Board Members at its General Meeting of Members held on Monday, 16 March 2026. A new Deputy Chairperson and Deputy Secretary General were also selected at an Executive Board Meeting held on the same day.
(as of 16 March 2026)
| Name | Affiliation and Position |
| YOSHIMURA Hirofumi (Reappointed, Deputy Chairperson (Executive Board Member)) | Governor of Osaka Prefecture |
| YOKOYAMA Hideyuki (Reappointed, Deputy Chairperson (Executive Board Member)) | Mayor of Osaka City |
(as of 1 April 2026)
| Name | Affiliation and Position |
| TAKASHINA Jun (Reappointed, Deputy Secretary General (Executive Board Member)) | Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition Deputy Secretary General |
| ASAKAWA Shin (Newly appointed, Deputy Secretary General (Executive Board Member)) | Former Deputy Mayor of Osaka City |