Key Facts
• July 28, 2025: Kansai Economic Federation Chairman Masayoshi Matsumoto held a press conference.
• Osaka-Kansai Expo’s roof ring preservation is under discussion for post-event use.
• Matsumoto suggested partial cost sharing by the business sector for museum construction.
• Kansai Economic Federation previously opposed financial contributions to the project.
• Matsumoto emphasized the duty to preserve the Expo’s legacy for future generations.
• He mentioned the business sector’s significant investment of funds and personnel in the Expo.
• Matsumoto proposed a museum as a potential development plan for the site.
• Osaka Prefecture’s plan includes a circuit track, which Matsumoto criticized as lacking vision.
• Matsumoto called for a review of the current development plan.
• The Expo site is located in Konohana Ward, Osaka City.
Summary
Masayoshi Matsumoto, Chairman of the Kansai Economic Federation, addressed the potential preservation of the Osaka-Kansai Expo’s roof ring and the site’s future development. During a press conference on July 28, 2025, he suggested that the business sector might share costs for constructing a museum, despite the Federation’s earlier stance against financial contributions. Matsumoto highlighted the importance of preserving the Expo’s legacy, citing the significant investment of resources by the business community. He proposed a museum as a viable option but criticized the inclusion of a circuit track in Osaka Prefecture’s development plan, calling for more visionary ideas. The Expo site, located in Osaka City’s Konohana Ward, remains a focal point for discussions on its post-event utilization.
