The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition (hereinafter referred to as “the Association”) is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the reuse of lumber from the Grand Ring and of exterior wall materials (waterproof lauan plywood) from Toilet W77 (Toilet 3) from Thursday, 15 January 2026.
“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
・Reuse of Lumber from the Grand Ring
Thursday, 15 January 2026 – noon on Thursday, 5 February 2026
・Reuse of Exterior Wall Materials (Waterproof Lauan Plywood) from ToiletW77 (Toilet 3)
Thursday, 15 January – noon on Thursday, 29 January 2026
Details
Please see the following websites for more information:
(Contract Information) “Future Society Showcase Projects / GREEN EXPO Reuse Matching Project ‘MYAKU-ICHI!’ Lumber from the Grand Ring Available for Bidding from 15 January 2026”
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/news/news-20260115-02/ (Japanese)
(Contract Information) “Future Society Showcase Projects / GREEN EXPO Reuse Matching Project ‘MYAKU-ICHI!’ Exterior Wall Materials (Waterproof Lauan Plywood) from Toilet W77 (Toilet 3) Available for Bidding from 4 November”
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/news/news-20260115-03/ (Japanese)
MYAKU-ICHI! Schedule
・Relocation of facilities, etc.
Period: Tuesday, 6 August 2024 – end of March 2026 (tbc)
・Reuse of building materials and equipment
Period: Tuesday, 4 February 2025 – end of March 2026 (tbc)
・Reuse of fixtures and equipment
Period: Around 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/
(Sustainability Bureau)