Osaka Expo preparations hit home stretch with 2 months left until opening

The site's construction cost has nearly doubled from the initial estimate

surprise surprise

Osaka Expo? ..... What's that?

Ahh. Look at all the trees and greenery in the photo.

So, so in tune with nature.

A complicated ticketing system does not help, neither does the location. Meanwhile, progress is being made on the foundations for the integrated resort (aka casino) next door.

quote: to enter lotteries for entry to some of the pavilions and special events.

Common in Japan, but in many countries unheard of, weird and off-putting.

I'm amazed they have sold so many tickets.

It looks a bit low in the water given rising sea levels are expected.

Its cost that irresponsible organizer had initially pretended it smaller has boosted to over 100 times, most of its over 13 trillion will burden to needy citizen after all, who can benefit are only related corporations having collusion with ruling party LDP or local "Ishin" party.

The container handling facility sure makes for an attractive venue.

Why should I pay for the train, hotel and entry ticket there? Sorry, but if I should ever feel the need to have some w.oke and GX 'inspirations', I could simply switch on TV or open JT.

wanderlust

A complicated ticketing system does not help

GBR48

quote: to enter lotteries for entry to some of the pavilions and special events.

Common in Japan, but in many countries unheard of, weird and off-putting.

Right? Buying tickets for events here (concerts, sports, etc) can be very frustrating. Like so many procedures here, purchasing tickets is almost always far more complicated than need be. Complexity just seems ingrained in the culture.

We're thinking of going, as we live in Kansai. But, not until the construction is 100% complete, and everything is open, which is very doubtful for April 13. I'm hoping it will be the case by June, before it gets ridiculously hot and humid.

If not, we'll gladly wait until September, when it cools off. And, whichever time of year we go, it'll be on a weekday, of course. And, not during a holiday or school vacation period.

Why not? Unless the reviews are overwhelmingly negative, it'll be something to do for a few hours.