Photo session at the ceremony to commemorate 5 million visitors
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition (hereinafter referred to as “the Association”) is pleased to announce that the number of visitors to Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (hereinafter referred to as “the Expo”) reached five million on 26 May, 44 days after the opening.
A ceremony was held to mark the achievement at the East Gate Plaza. At the ceremony, ISHIGE Hiroyuki, Secretary General of the Association, stated that the number of visitors to the Expo had increased from four million to five million in seven days, and that more and more visitors were coming to the Expo with each passing day. He said, “I hope visitors will also enjoy the attractions of the Expo in the evening and at night, such as the sunset from the top of the Grand Ring and the illuminated pavilions.” The five millionth visitor was presented with a commemorative gift, including a Night Ticket allowing them to visit in the evening after 16:00. The official character MYAKU-MYAKU also took part in the ceremony adding the atmosphere.