Yesterday, I had the opportunity to engage in a conversation with a diplomat from a consulate in Osaka. As November beckons, they are set to negotiate contracts with Japanese construction firms for Expo 2025. However, they shared a pressing concern: a shortage of construction workers is looming as a potential hurdle.

The diplomat’s revelation was telling—it seems the intricacies and challenges discussed among Japan’s construction experts are not fully communicated to foreign pavilion stakeholders. There’s an unsettling silence on the cost estimates for liquefaction and ground improvement measures for Yumeshima’s terrain, with no clear insights offered to date.

Before the arrival of international visitors, it is likely that prolonged negotiations have occurred between Osaka’s dominant political force, the Osaka Ishin no Kai, and Japanese construction firms. While politics push for the realization of the Expo and a casino on Yumeshima, technical difficulties suggest a stalemate, with the two sides on parallel tracks.

In response, it appears that the Osaka Ishin no Kai sought the intervention of the central government, leading to political deals between just the two parties.

In striving to maintain political dominance, we witness a divergence: the insistence on political agendas overshadows the realities of technically challenging construction projects. It’s crucial for all involved stakeholders to be apprised of these underlying issues to ensure the success and safety of the upcoming world event.

Let’s bring these discussions to the forefront to facilitate a successful and sustainable Expo 2025.

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Recent reports have indicated that the construction costs for Expo 2025 Osaka have surged by 1.8 times, yet this figure reportedly excludes the substantial costs for liquefaction and ground improvement measures for the Yumeshima site. Remarkably, there seems to be no available estimates for these significant geotechnical interventions.

As we prepare to welcome visitors from around the world, our hope is to offer them a delightful experience in Japan.

For example The grounds of Osaka Castle are likely among the best in Osaka, chosen by Toyotomi Hideyoshi 400 years ago after meticulous evaluation. It’s not just the optimal transportation access or the safety of the land that makes it special, but also its appeal to both locals and tourists.

With construction already underway in Yumeshima, perhaps we could entertain the idea of a hybrid approach to the Expo. Utilizing Osaka Castle Park or other suitable sites could alleviate land shortages and might even reduce ticket prices, making the event more accessible and enticing to a broader audience.

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Recently, I came across an excerpt from the “Pavilion Type A (Site Handover Method) Design Guidelines,” distributed to foreign pavilion construction teams by the organizers of Expo 2025. The document includes detailed cross-sectional diagrams addressing the geotechnical issues of Yumeshima.

The guidelines openly acknowledge that the ground in Yumeshima is prone to subsidence. Two mitigation strategies are mentioned, but their feasibility appears questionable. This level of detail suggests that the ground conditions of Yumeshima have been well understood among experts for some time.

On the other hand, In the last few days, the Governor of Osaka Prefecture and the Minister for the Expo held press conferences broadcasted on Japanese TV. They addressed the nation about the Expo’s construction costs, which have soared to 1.8 times the initial budget. The explanations provided were confined to two factors:

1. The surging prices of building materials.
2. The escalating wages of construction workers.

Interestingly, there was a notable absence of questions from reporters and subsequent answers during the lengthy press conferences. Moreover, there was no mention of the challenges pertaining to Yumeshima’s ground conditions and logistics.

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As we eagerly anticipate the upcoming Osaka Expo 2025, there’s a unique logistical challenge that has caught my attention—the single bridge that connects us to the Yumeshima Expo site. 🌉

To add another layer of complexity, this bridge is retractable to allow for large ships to pass through. Essentially, it’s floating on the water, meaning it can only handle so much weight before it becomes unstable. 🚢

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