 The 2005 World Exposition, Aichi, Japan
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Expo 2005 will be held March 25 to September 25, 2005 on three sites
to the east of Nagoya City in Aichi Prefecture,
central Japan: Nagakute Town, Seto City and Toyota City. The three sites
will cover approximately 173 hectares (428 acres).
The overall theme of Expo 2005 Aichi Japan is "Nature's Wisdom".
The venue is divided into the main Nagakute Area and the Seto Area.
The official song is "I'll Be Your Love," which was produced
by YOSHIKI, a former member of the rock group X Japan. DAHLIA will perform
the song.
The Expo's mascot characters are Morizo
and Kiccoro, who embody "nature's wisdom."
General Admission is 4,600 yen for Adults (ages 18-64), 2,500
for Youth tickets (12-17), 1,400 for Children, and 3,700 for a Senior
ticket (65 and older). An unlimited pass is available for 17,500 yen and
a weekday family discount pack of 4 tickets costs 16,400 yen. Further
details are available from the Expo
2005 official site.
Nagakute Area
The Nagakute Area is divided into the following zones and stresses global
intercommunication.
The Global Commons will offer six
large exhibition spaces with individual modules for participating nations
from the Americas, Asia, Africa, Europe and Oceania.
The Global Loop is a 2.6 km (1 1/2
mile) walkway that will be the central thoroughfare for visitors and connect
the Global Commons.
The Central Zone contains the hi-tech
centerpiece pavilion of Expo 2005 - the Global House complete with
huge screens and video projections of life on Earth and Expo Plaza
an outdoor site for video presentations, artistic performances and cultural
festivals.
The Japan Zone contains the Japan
central government, Nagoya City and Aichi/Central Japan Regional pavilions.
The Corporate Pavilion Zone holds
nine exhibition pavilions from Toyota, Mitsubishi and JR among others.
The NGO Global Village brings together
local and international NGOs under the theme of "sustainability".
The Convention Hall will host a variety
of short programs focusing on among others: creation of goods, cities,
children and global exchange and science for youth.
The entire Nagakute site covers an area of 250,000 square meters. Each
area has restaurants, rest areas and shopping facilities.
Seto Area
The Seto Area is divided into three main zones and emphasizes "satoyama"
or people living in harmony with nature in a traditional Japanese way.
The Citizens' Pavilion/Kaisho Plaza
covering 5,000 square meters (16,400 sq ft) will be formed as a terraced
paddy-field with stages for citizens' and NGO forums, interactions and
performances.
The National Government/Aichi Prefecture
pavilions will stress the wisdom, technology and spirit of Japanese who
live with nature.
The Satoyama Trail Zone will allow
visitors to experience the nature and history of "satoyama".
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Aichi Expo At A Glance
Over 7000 events will take place during the course of Expo 2005.
Each participating country will hold National Day celebrations during
the course of Expo.
There are 40 restaurants & 3 ATMs on the main site.
Many international musical stars will perform during the Expo - Philip
Glass May 22-24; cellist Yo Yo Ma July 22.
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