Concerns Mount Over Lack Of Interest In 2025 World Expo

A Kyodo News survey revealed that around 80% of Japanese companies and entities involved in the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka expressed concerns over low public enthusiasm for the event, according to a report.

The expo, scheduled for April 13 through October 13 next year on Yumeshima Island in Osaka Bay, has faced criticism for its inflated costs and delays in the construction of overseas pavilions. I Photo: Expo2025 大阪·関西万博 Facebook

With just a year remaining until the expo's opening, only 50% of respondents considered Japan's planned spending of 235 billion yen ($1.55 billion) on constructing the expo venue to be reasonable.

The expo, scheduled for April 13 through October 13 next year on Yumeshima Island in Osaka Bay, has faced criticism for its inflated costs and delays in the construction of overseas pavilions.

The survey highlighted challenges faced by the expo organizers, with the majority of respondents (82%) citing the need to foster domestic momentum for the event.

Additionally, concerns were raised about delays in constructing overseas pavilions and the promotion of the expo outside of Japan. These findings underscore the need for concerted efforts to generate public interest and address logistical challenges ahead of the expo.

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