Key Facts
• Osaka-Kansai Expo concludes in one month, with partial site preservation planned.
• “Forest of Silence,” featuring transplanted trees and art, will be preserved.
• New organization to continue Expo’s legacy is being established post-event.
• Hiroaki Miyata and Sou Fujimoto to lead the new organization.
• Organization aims to focus on ecosystem conservation and new lifestyle proposals.
• Osaka Prefecture and City plan to retain 200 meters of the “Grand Roof Ring.”
• The Expo’s theme emphasizes nature, art, and human connection for the future.
Summary
With one month remaining until the Osaka-Kansai Expo concludes, plans are underway to preserve parts of the site, including the “Forest of Silence,” which embodies the Expo’s theme of connecting nature, art, and humanity. A new organization, led by Hiroaki Miyata and Sou Fujimoto, will continue the Expo’s legacy by focusing on ecosystem conservation and innovative lifestyle proposals. Additionally, Osaka authorities are finalizing plans to retain 200 meters of the “Grand Roof Ring.” These efforts aim to ensure the Expo’s impact extends beyond its closure.
