A Chronological Perspective on Japan’s Political Situation Related to Expo 2025

By | Expo Osaka 2025

I wish to share a chronological perspective on the political situation in Japan related to Expo 2025.

In 2018, Osaka’s political party, Osaka Ishin no Kai, aimed to attract a casino to Yumeshima and therefore decided to host Expo 2025 there as a prelude to the casino. This plan involved using national funds to develop infrastructures like subways and other facilities for the casino in Yumeshima.

By 2022, the chairman of the Japan Construction Association, Yoichi Miyamoto, pointed out that construction would not be completed in time if things continued as they were. At this point, Osaka Ishin no Kai was fully aware of the issues surrounding the Expo and casino plans.

In April 2023, Osaka Ishin no Kai won a landslide victory in the local elections in Osaka. However, they did not disclose the problems with the Yumeshima plan to voters, instead promoting the success of attracting the Expo. This could be seen as a fraudulent tactic to win the election.

In May 2023, after their electoral victory, Osaka Ishin no Kai sought help from Prime Minister Kishida with the Expo, to which he readily agreed. His reasoning was to ensure that Osaka Ishin no Kai wouldn’t oppose the Liberal Democratic Party during elections or in parliament.

In August 2023, the second Kishida cabinet was formed, and Hanako Jijimi was appointed as the Minister for the Expo. However, she lacked the necessary leadership experience for this role.

Moreover, Prime Minister Kishida’s plan to send a top bureaucrat from the Ministry of Finance to Osaka was not suitable for the actual operation, as finance bureaucrats are accustomed to allocating budgets, not managing operations.

By September 2023, there were reports of blame-shifting between Osaka Ishin no Kai and Prime Minister Kishida. It seems that Kishida might have learned a bit about the issues in Yumeshima.

Prime Minister Kishida’s approval ratings continue to plummet, and his resignation seems only a matter of time.

In conclusion, the political situation in Japan related to Expo 2025 is disappointing. Both the local government of Osaka and the central government of Japan have shown poor management skills and a lack of capability in handling the situation.

As a Japanese citizen, I feel deeply apologetic towards our international guests for this inadequate political reception in Japan. The extent of embarrassment felt over this political failure is beyond words, and I sincerely apologize to all foreign visitors.

#Expo2025Osaka #JapanesePolitics #OsakaIshinNoKai #InfrastructureDevelopment #ElectionStrategy #GovernmentAccountability #PoliticalDynamics #ExpoPreparations #LeadershipChallenges #YumeshimaProject #PoliticalIssues #GovernmentIncompetence #KishidaCabinet #PoliticalResponsibility

Warmth Amidst the Cold: Reflections Post-Expo Meeting

By | Expo Osaka 2025

The Expo meeting has concluded. The photograph attached was kindly shared by one of our international participants from the Expo pavilion. Today, Osaka experienced a sudden drop in temperature, making it a particularly cold day.

Despite the chilly weather, I felt a heartwarming sense of warmth and camaraderie from our European counterparts. Their kindness and warmth in these colder times were truly appreciated.

#ExpoMeeting #WarmHearts #OsakaWeather #InternationalCollaboration #EuropeanWarmth #ThankYou #Networking #GlobalPartnership #CulturalExchange #ExpoReflections

Global Excellence at the Expo: A Morning with Inspiring International Representatives

By | Expo Osaka 2025

This morning, a photograph from the Expo Association captured a memorable moment that I recently had the privilege of experiencing. I met with representatives from various countries responsible for their respective Expo participation.

The impression they left was indelible: each one of them was exceptionally talented, earnest, and an exemplary figure of youth. Their collective brilliance left a lasting mark on me. Despite any potential gaps in our preparations on the Japanese side, I am wholeheartedly convinced that when such outstanding individuals from across the globe come together, pooling their diverse wisdom and insights, we can surely surmount even the most challenging of obstacles.

It’s a powerful reminder of the extraordinary potential that collaborative efforts hold on an international scale. Together, united in our diversity and shared goals, we can pave the way for meaningful progress and solutions.

#ExpoInnovation #GlobalLeadership #InternationalCollaboration #Expo2025 #CulturalDiversity #YoungTalent #GlobalSolutions #Teamwork #WorldExpo #InspirationalYouth #DiverseWisdom #UnityInAction

Nurturing Global Partnerships: Japan’s Response to Mexico’s Withdrawal from Expo 2025

By | Expo Osaka 2025

Recent reports indicate that Mexico 🇲🇽 has communicated its decision to withdraw from the Osaka Expo, stepping back from their planned construction of a TYPE-A pavilion. This development raises questions about the support and response of the Japanese Organizing Committee to participating countries.

If I were a member of the Japanese Organizing Committee, this would be my approach to engage and support our international participants:

1. “What challenges are you currently facing?”
2. “Is it a matter of interpretation, budget constraints, technical issues, or design?”
3. “If there are difficulties, let’s collaboratively work towards solving them as Japan, the host nation.”
4. “We, as the host, are fully committed to supporting the construction and participation of your pavilion.”

I firmly believe that a host country, armed with a warm and compassionate approach, can pave the way towards resolving such issues. Embracing our guests from abroad with understanding and support is essential to foster strong international relationships and successful global events.

#Expo2025 #GlobalPartnerships #JapanHost #InternationalCollaboration #CulturalExchange #MexicoWithdrawal #PavilionConstruction #ProblemSolving #GlobalEvents #InternationalSupport #CompassionateHosting