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Japan Expo attendance below expectations in 1st week

Osaka, Japan, Apr 22 (EFE/EPA).– Attendance at the Osaka 2025 Expo fell short of expectations in its opening week, with around 640,000 visitors recorded, according to the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition. Organisers had hoped for a stronger turnout. The event, which runs through October 13, showcases international innovation and sustainability under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.” Pavilions from countries including Switzerland, the Netherlands, and others are open to the public. (Camera: SOICHIRO KORIYAMA). SHOT LIST: VISITORS WALK PAST THE SWISS PAVILION AT THE OSAKA 2025 EXPO IN OSAKA, WESTERN JAPAN.

Япония. Осака. На всемирной выставке "Осака Экспо-2025". EPA-EFE/ТАСС

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Japan welcomes visitors to 2025 Osaka World Expo

Osaka, Japan, Apr 13 (EFE).- The Osaka 2025 World Expo officially opened its doors to the public, welcoming visitors despite the rainy weather. Held on the artificial island of Yumeshima, the six-month event brings together 158 countries under the slogan ‘Designing the future society for our lives’. Visitors can explore futuristic innovations such as flying cars, hydrogen energy and robots with artificial intelligence, along with a rich display of cultural heritage. Among the emblematic structures are the huge wooden Grand Ring and the pavilions of countries such as Spain, France and the United States, although some, such as India and Vietnam, missed the inauguration due to delays. Despite high expectations and an estimated economic impact of up to 20 billion dollars, ticket sales have not met targets. The Expo has a strong security presence, with 250 police officers and 2,000 guards deployed on site. (Camera: ANTONIO HERMOSÍN). FOOTAGE SHOWS THE OPENING OF THE UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION TO THE PUBLIC IN OSAKA, JAPAN, AND FROM WITHIN THE VENUE.

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Osaka 2025 Expo attendance falls short of expectation in opening week

epa12046322 Visitors walk through mist at the Osaka 2025 Expo in Osaka, western Japan, 22 April 2025. The Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan will be open to the public until 13 October 2025. According to the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition, almost 640,000 people visited the venue for the first week of operation but organizers said the numbers are under their expectation. EPA/SOICHIRO KORIYAMA

Япония. Осака. Посетители всемирной выставки Expo-2025 проходят сквозь туман. EPA

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Osaka 2025 Expo attendance falls short of expectation in opening week

epa12046321 Visitors walk past the Swiss Pavilion at the Osaka 2025 Expo in Osaka, western Japan, 22 April 2025. The Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan will be open to the public until 13 October 2025. According to the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition, almost 640,000 people visited the venue for the first week of operation but organizers said the numbers are under their expectation. EPA/SOICHIRO KORIYAMA

Япония. Осака. Посетители всемирной выставки Expo-2025 у павильона Швейцарии. EPA

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Osaka 2025 Expo attendance falls short of expectation in opening week

epa12046320 Visitors walk past the Japan Pavilion at the Osaka 2025 Expo in Osaka, western Japan, 22 April 2025. The Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan will be open to the public until 13 October 2025. According to the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition, almost 640,000 people visited the venue for the first week of operation but organizers said the numbers are under their expectation. EPA/SOICHIRO KORIYAMA

Япония. Осака. Посетители всемирной выставки Expo-2025 у павильона Японии. EPA

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Osaka 2025 Expo attendance falls short of expectation in opening week

epa12046316 Visitors walk past the UK Pavilion at the Osaka 2025 Expo in Osaka, western Japan, 22 April 2025. The Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan will be open to the public until 13 October 2025. According to the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition, almost 640,000 people visited the venue for the first week of operation but organizers said the numbers are under their expectation. EPA/SOICHIRO KORIYAMA

Япония. Осака. Посетители всемирной выставки Expo-2025 у павильона Великобритании. EPA

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Osaka 2025 Expo attendance falls short of expectation in opening week

epa12046315 Visitors walk through mist at the Osaka 2025 Expo in Osaka, western Japan, 22 April 2025. The Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan will be open to the public until 13 October 2025. According to the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition, almost 640,000 people visited the venue for the first week of operation but organizers said the numbers are under their expectation. EPA/SOICHIRO KORIYAMA

Япония. Осака. Посетители всемирной выставки Expo-2025 проходят сквозь туман. EPA

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Osaka 2025 Expo attendance falls short of expectation in opening week

epa12046314 Visitors pose in front of an Expo sign at the Osaka 2025 Expo in Osaka, western Japan, 22 April 2025. The Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan will be open to the public until 13 October 2025. According to the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition, almost 640,000 people visited the venue for the first week of operation but organizers said the numbers are under their expectation. EPA/SOICHIRO KORIYAMA

Япония. Осака. Посетители всемирной Expo-2025 фотографируются на фоне логотипа выставки. EPA

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Japan Osaka Expo

Anri Nasuno, right, and other visitors try experiencing to maneuver UNI-ONE electric mobility devices built by Honda, dubbing the rides as "hands-free personal mobility devices," during the Expo 2025 in Osaka, western Japan, Monday, April 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Япония. Осака. Посетители всемирной выставки Expo-2025 тестируют инвалидные коляски Honda UNI-ONE, которыми можно управлять без помощи рук. AP/TASS

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Japan Osaka Expo

A visitor tries experiencing to maneuver UNI-ONE electric mobility devices built by Honda, dubbing the ride as "hands-free personal mobility devices," during the Expo 2025 in Osaka, western Japan, Monday, April 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Япония. Осака. Посетители всемирной выставки Expo-2025 тестируют инвалидные коляски Honda UNI-ONE, которыми можно управлять без помощи рук. AP/TASS

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Japan Osaka Expo

A pilot rides a Hexa battery-powered aircraft during its demonstration at the Expo 2025 in Osaka, western Japan, Monday, April 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Япония. Осака. Пилотируемый мультикоптер Hexa на всемирной выставке Expo-2025. AP/TASS

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Japan Osaka Expo

A pilot in a Hexa battery-powered aircraft shows his hands not on the joystick during its demonstration at the Expo 2025 in Osaka, western Japan, Monday, April 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Япония. Осака. Пилотируемый мультикоптер Hexa на всемирной выставке Expo-2025. AP/TASS

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Japan Osaka Expo

A pilot in a Hexa battery-powered aircraft shows his hands not on the joystick as he takes off during its demonstration at the Expo 2025 in Osaka, western Japan, Monday, April 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Япония. Осака. Пилотируемый мультикоптер Hexa на всемирной выставке Expo-2025. AP/TASS

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Japan Osaka Expo

A pilot walks around a Hexa battery-powered aircraft before taking off during its demonstration at the Expo 2025 in Osaka, western Japan, Monday, April 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Япония. Осака. Пилотируемый мультикоптер Hexa на всемирной выставке Expo-2025. AP/TASS