July 19, 2022
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition held an event simultaneously in Tokyo and Osaka called “1000 Days to Go!” on July 18, 2022—exactly 1,000 days before Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai begins, aiming to build momentum for the expo 2025. Prime Minister Kishida and METI State Minister Hosoda attended the event in Tokyo and the name of the official character and the theme song by KOBUKURO were announced.
Overview of the 1000 Days to Go! event, 1000 days prior to the expo
Tokyo
An event was held at the Tokyo Skytree to build momentum for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. Prime Minister Kishida, State Minister Hosoda, and Chairman Tokura of the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition attended. In addition to the name of the official character being announced and a laser mapping projection on Tokyo Skytree, the tower was also lit up in a special color to match the expo’s color theme.
Osaka
At Gramercy Park in Universal Studios Japan, the Come to Osaka! Kickoff Event was held. The 1,000-day countdown to the expo was declared, and KOBUKURO—the ambassador of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai—put on a special live performance at the event, with attendance of Minister for the World Expo 2025 Wakamiya.
