Press Release

2026.02.04 Reuse Matching Site “EXPO CIRCULAR MARKET MYAKU-ICHI!” Bidding Opens on 4 February 2026 for Reuse of Light Fittings from Rest Area 3 Forest Southeast F52

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 light fittings from Rest Area 3 Forest Southeast F52 from Wednesday, 4 February 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

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 – 12:00 noon on Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Details

Please see the following link:
・(Contract Information) “EXPO CIRCULAR MARKET MYAKU-ICHI!” Rest Area 3 Forest Southeast F52 Light Fittings Available for Bidding from 4 February 2026″
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/news/news-20260204-01/ (Japanese)

About “EXPO CIRCULAR MARKET MYAKU-ICHI!”

Please check the following links:
・MYAKU-ICHI! “Facility relocation” website
     https://www.reuse-materials.jp/facility/list
・MYAKU-ICHI! “Rest Area 3 Forest Southeast F52” webpage
    https://www.reuse-materials.jp/facility/list/list-551/

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)