Image of items available (MYAKU-MYAKU manhole covers)
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition (hereinafter referred to as “the Association”) is pleased to announce that it a fourth round of bidding for the reuse of building materials and equipment will start on 25 April. Ahead of the bidding the listings will be posted on the website, so please check them and participate in bidding.
“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.
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
Bidding Period
Friday 25 April, 2025 to Friday 23 May, 2025
Items available from 25 April
・Lighting fixtures
・Air conditioner and other air-conditioning equipment
・Fire extinguishers
・Western-style toilets/urinals
・Sinks/kitchenettes
・Chairs
・Benches
・Light poles
・Interlocking paver blocks
・Electric water heaters
・MYAKU-MYAKU manhole covers
・Venue Maps etc.
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/
Media Enquiries
Global Communication Department, Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition
Email: globalpr@expo2025.or.jp