Press Release

2024.11.08 Agreement signed with Morinomiya Academy of Medical Sciences (a School Corporation) and Osaka City to Accept Those Who Are Unable to Return Home in the Event of a Disaster

The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition (hereinafter referred to as “the Association”), Morinomiya Academy of Medical Sciences (a School Corporation) and Osaka City have signed the following agreement in preparation for the occurrence of major disasters such a large earthquakes etc. during Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (hereinafter referred to as “the Expo”).

Name of agreement 
Agreement to temporarily on the acceptance of people who are unable to return home in the event of a disaster, etc.

Date of conclusion 
Friday, 8 November 2024

Concluded by
Morinomiya Academy of Medical Sciences (a School Corporation)  (Chairman: SHIMIZU Naomichi)
Osaka City (Mayor: YOKOYAMA Hideyuki)

Main details of cooperation
● Securing facilities for visitors to the Expo to stay temporarily in the event of a major disaster.
● Establishment of a liaison system between Morinomiya Academy of Medical Sciences (a School Corporation), Osaka City, and the Association.
● Support for visitors at Morinomiya Academy of Medical Sciences (a School Corporation) in collaboration with Morinomiya Academy of Medical Sciences, Osaka City and the Association.

(For Reference)
(Press Release) “Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Disaster Prevention Implementation Plan Established” on the Association’s official website
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/news/news-20240902-01/

Morinomiya Academy of Medical Sciences website
https://www.morinomiya.ac.jp/ (Japanese)