The opening of Expo 2010 Shanghai China is approaching day by day. Knowing that Expo 2010—to be held in Japan's neighbor, China—is expected to attract more visitors than any previous Expo, the Government of Japan is doing all it can to help ensure its success.
With a site area of approximately 6,000 m², Japan Pavilion will be among the largest of all foreign pavilions at Expo 2010 Shanghai China. Moreover, Japan will utilize an "all—Japan" approach for the first time at Expo 2010; in other words, Japan's participation will integrate not only its central government but also private enterprises and local governments. We thus hope to make Expo 2010 Shanghai China a wonderful opportunity for Chinese citizens to understand more about our country.
The theme of Japan Pavilion will be "WA—Harmony of the Hearts, Harmony of the Skills" and its message will be "Connect for a harmonious future!"
Today, humankind is faced with various shared problems, among them environmental issues. At the same time, however, new technologies with potential for solving these problems are continually being born. Important in the effective utilization of these technologies is "connection of hearts"—a concept that gives consideration to the Earth, humankind, and future generations. Such consideration will allow technologies to become successful and help create "Harmony of the Hearts" where security, comfort, and confidence in the future exist together. This is the message that we hope to send to visitors from around the globe.
Specifically, we hope to carry on the ideal of "coexistence with nature" that was incorporated into Expo 2005 Aichi Japan, an event that was highly praised as a 21st century expo seeking to resolve global issues. As we do so, we plan to give visitors an opportunity to learn of Japan's true nature and to present a picture of sustainable 21st—century urban living.
I wish to express my deepest respect to all who are working so hard in preparation for Expo 2010 Shanghai China, and to say that I await the Expo's opening on May 1, 2010, with great anticipation.
I heartily invite everyone to visit Expo 2010 Shanghai China—and to stop by Japan Pavilion!
Hiroshi Tsukamoto
Commissioner General of the Japanese Section
Expo 2010 Shanghai China
Source: Japanese Expo 2010 Shanghai China at Shanghai.expo-japan.jp
The 7th World Exposition : Expo 2010 Shanghai China - The Expo2010 emblem, depicting the image of three people-you, me, him/her holding hands together, symbolizes the big family of mankind. Inspired by the shape of the Chinese character" 世"(meaning the world), the design conveys the organizers' wish to host an Expo which is of global scale and which showcases the diversified urban cultures of the world.
The Expo2010 Mascot, The 7th World Exposition : Expo 2010 Shanghai China, created from a Chinese character meaning people, the mascot "Haibao" embodies the character of Chinese culture.
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