The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition shares the eighth and final instalment of videos as part of the  "Passing on the Story, to the Future" series, looking back at key aspects of  Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai.

In the final four interviews, Expo Theme Producer Naomi Kawase recounts some of the most moving moments of the Expo experience, and Events Producer Kenji Kohashi underlines the new perspectives gained by contributing to the Expo with its many challenges and opportunities. Meanwhile, the General Producer and Designer of Japan's pavilion, Oki Sato, discusses the Expo's legacy  in terms of bridging the digital-analogue divide, while Naoki Tanaka, Creative Director of the "Under the Midnight Rainbow"  shares his own experience of co-creation in delivering a show enjoyed by millions of visitors. 

Naomi Kawase, Theme Producer 

Kenji Kohashi, Events Producer

Oki Sato, General Producer and Designer, Japan pavilion

Naoki Tanaka, Creative Director, “Under The Midnight Rainbow” 

Source: Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Official Website (Interview video Passing on the Story, to the Future | Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Official Website）

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