Press Release

2023.03.15 Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, An Advisory Agreement Concluded with Lean on Me, Inc.

The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition (hereinafter referred to as the Association) announces that the Association signed an advisory agreement with Lean on Me, Inc. (Takatsuki City, Osaka, CEO: SHIMURA Shunsuke) to operate Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (hereinafter referred to as the Expo) in a safe, secure and comfortable environment for all visitors, regardless of disabilities.
Under the advisory agreement, Lean on Me, Inc, which has a variety of expertise in serving people with disabilities, will provide free advice on matters necessary for the Association to plan and operate the Expo in consideration of universal services.
The Association will continue the preparations to ensure that the Expo will be a gentle and memorable experience for all visitors around the world.

■ Date of conclusion

Friday, February 24, 2023

■ Agreement term

Friday, February 24, 2023 to Monday, October 13, 2025

■ Counterpart

Lean on Me, Inc. (Takatsuki City, Osaka, CEO: SHIMURA Shunsuke)

■ Overview of initiatives under the advisory agreement

1 Advice on formulating universal service guidelines and universal service plans 
・Advice on the formulation and operation of universal service guidelines and universal service plans
・Advice for the Association’s staff on educational plans for universal service
2 Training for the Association’s staff
・Webinars and real training by experts
・Study e-learning materials “Special Learning” to deepen understanding of people with disabilities
・Production and provision of training videos on universal service for new staff of the Association

Inquires

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