Actress Norika Fujiwara, who has been appointed honorary director of the Japan Pavilion at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo by the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry. Fujiwara will serve as a guide at the government’s pavilion for invited guests from Japan and abroad, and participate in major events during the Expo, which runs from April to October.
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I think the Osaka Expo will bring many people awareness, discoveries and inspiration and make them feel invigorated. As honorary director, I want to convey and present good things about Japan.
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sakurasuki
The fact ticket is not even being overbought, still only more than 40% ticket are left without buyer.
Not so many people are enthusiast to visit that.
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20241227/p2a/00m/0na/020000c
YeahRight
I think the Osaka Expo will show once again that international shows, be they sports (Olympics, etc.) or cultural, are a huge waste of taxpayers' money.
Namahage
Hopefully she's getting paid.
smithinjapan
Well, be sure not to bring up the craziness about foreigners eating all the rice here, or using all the hot spring water. Oh, and don't assume they will like and/or enjoy all the things YOU think they should.