The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition shares the seventh 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.

This week, the Secretary General of the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition, Hiroyuki Ishige, recounts his experience managing the Expo's preparations and coordinating decision-making with international participants. Furthermore, Theme Producers Shoji Kawamori and Kundo Koyama share their experience in developing Signature Pavilions and reflect on the interactions and sharing of ideas between the different Theme Producers.

Hiroyuki Ishige, Secretary General of the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition

Shoji Kawamori, Theme Producer

Kundo Koyama, Theme Producer

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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