Press Release

2022.09.07 English Video Messages from Osaka Kansai Expo 2025 Ambassadors Released

On Wednesday, September 7, the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition has released English video messages from Expo’s ambassadors, DOWNTOWN, comedian, KOBUKURO, musician, Koshiro Matsumoto, Kabuki actor, Shinya Yamanaka, Professor, Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA), Kyoto University, TAKARAZUKA REVUE COMPANY and Yutaka Sado, conductor. The Association aims to expand the recognition of and foster momentum toward Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
In these video messages, each of the six ambassadors shared their thoughts and expectations for the Expo. The videos, which convey the appeal of the Expo, will be posted on the ambassador introduction page on the Association‘s official website, social media platforms such as the official YouTube channel, as well as digital signage and broadcasting at event venues. The Association will share information through various opportunities to attract public interest in Expo 2025.

1.Release Date and Time: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 4 pm
2.Release Location: Official website https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/overview/movie/
3.Content:
① Video messages from DOWNTOWN, KOBUKURO, Koshiro Matsumoto, Shinya Yamanaka, TAKARAZUKA REVUE COMPANY and Yutaka Sado
(15 seconds and 30 seconds each)
② A video message that summarizes a total of 6 ambassadors’ messages
(90 seconds)

A message from DOWNTOWN
(Hitoshi Matsumoto, Masatoshi Hamada)

A message from KOBUKURO
(Kentaro Kobuchi, Shunsuke Kuroda)

A message from Koshiro Matsumoto

A message from Shinya Yamanaka

A message from TAKARAZUKA REVUE COMPANY
(Yuno Kazama, Asuka Seino, Shin Kiwami, Sen Agata, Hyūga Kazeiro)

A message from Yutaka Sado

Summarized version (A total of 6 ambassadors included)

※Video messages are available on the Expo’s official YouTube channel.

A message from DOWNTOWN(15 seconds)
https://youtu.be/u-OziL4pS_c
A message from DOWNTOWN(30 seconds)
https://youtu.be/ghOKmAfCHyo
A message from KOBUKURO(15 seconds)
https://youtu.be/qcIJCOACX8I
A message from KOBUKURO(30 seconds)
https://youtu.be/ObVijJ6VzUc
A message from Koshiro Matsumoto(15 seconds)
https://youtu.be/MCg2AYuzu_A
A message from Koshiro Matsumoto(30 seconds)
https://youtu.be/-9in_LSRZ8g
A message from Shinya Yamanaka(15 seconds)
https://youtu.be/8KGKTj2R8HY
A message from Shinya Yamanaka(30 seconds)
https://youtu.be/U2jzlnE4qjQ
A message from TAKARAZUKA REVUE COMPANY(15 seconds)
https://youtu.be/w5OnPepVqPM
A message from TAKARAZUKA REVUE COMPANY(30 seconds)
https://youtu.be/QMRfEKXmkyg 
A message from Yutaka Sado(15 seconds)
https://youtu.be/_vBvj88n4Wg
A message from Yutaka Sado(30 seconds)
https://youtu.be/eKwaOzAh1xE 

Summarized version (A total of 6 ambassadors included) (90 seconds)
https://youtu.be/yS53rKLNc8g

Inquires

Public Relations Department, Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition
e-mail: media@expo2025.or.jp