Key Facts
• From April 13 to July 31, 2025, visitor spending reached $26.8 billion.
• Spending includes shopping, dining, transportation, and accommodation costs.
• Domestic visitors spent $73.80 per person; international visitors spent $595.50 per person.
• Total visitor count by July 31, 2025, was approximately 14.32 million.
• Spending could surpass the projected $60.7 billion for the full six-month event.
• Economic impact could raise Kansai’s GDP by 1%.
• Surveys included 400 Japanese respondents and 492 international visitors.
• APIR’s analysis highlights strong economic performance despite household spending concerns.
Summary
The Asia-Pacific Institute of Research (APIR) reported that the first half of Expo 2025 in Osaka-Kansai generated $26.8 billion in visitor spending. This figure, derived from surveys and spending data, includes costs for shopping, dining, transportation, and accommodation. Domestic visitors spent an average of $73.80, while international visitors spent $595.50. With 14.32 million visitors by July 31, the event is on track to exceed the projected $60.7 billion for the full six-month period. APIR noted that this spending could boost Kansai’s GDP by 1%, though concerns remain about its impact on other household expenditures. The report underscores the Expo’s economic success so far.
