The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition (hereinafter referred to as “the Association”) launched the reuse matching site “EXPO CIRCULAR MARKET MYAKU-ICHI!” on 4 February, 2025 and began accepting bids for the reuse of building materials and equipment from the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (hereinafter referred to as “the Expo”) site on 10 March, 2025.
The Association is pleased to announce that a second round of bidding will start on25 March, 2025.
“EXPO CIRCULAR MARKET MYAKU-ICHI!” is a service that matches the supply and demand for the relocation and reuse of facilities, building materials, equipment, supplies, etc. from the Expo site. Through this service, the Association is working to promote the reuse of facilities and equipment throughout the country in the future, as well as to reduce industrial waste, and realise a circular economy.
▽ Bidding Period: 25 March, 2025 to 24 April, 2025
▽ About “EXPO CIRCULAR MARKET MYAKU-ICHI!”
This website is divided into three services: “Relocation of facilities, etc.”, “Reuse of building materials and equipment,” and “Reuse of furniture and fixtures.” For more information on the reuse of building materials and equipment, click the following link:
〇 MYAKU-ICHI! “Building Materials/Equipment Reuse” website:
https://www.reuse-materials.jp/mk2/ac/en/?lanswitchflg=1
▽ Items available from 25 March
● Lighting fittings
● Air conditioners and other air-conditioning equipment
● Fire extinguishers
● Western-style urinals
● Western-style toilet bowls
● Refrigerators
● Freezers
● Espresso coffee machines
● Coffee machines
▽ About the Release Schedule of Building Material/Equipment on MYAKU-ICHI!
Click the link below to check the release schedule:
https://www.reuse-materials.jp/mk2/ac/en/bidding-schedule/?lanswitchflg=1
▽ MYAKU-ICHI! Schedule
■ Relocation of facilities, etc.
Period: Tue. 6 August 2024 – June 2025 (tbc)
■ Reuse of Building Materials/Equipment *Applications open Tue. 10 March
Period: Tue. 4 February 2025 – June 2025 (tbc)
■ Reuse of furniture and fixtures
Period: October 2025 – end of March 2026 (tbc)
(For Reference)
[Press Releases]
● Future Society Showcase Project “Green Expo”: Sponsors of the Reuse Matching Project Decided
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/news/news-20240719-01/
● Reuse Matching Site “EXPO CIRCULAR MARKET MYAKU-ICHI!” Service Launched
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/news/news-20240806-01/
● Future Society Showcase Project “Green Expo”: Sponsors of the Reuse Matching Project Decided
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/news/news-20241225-06/
Enquiries
Global Communication Department, Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition
Email: globalpr@expo2025.or.jp