社会｜大阪・関西万博閉幕まであと1週間 / Society | One week left until the closing of the Osaka-Kansai Expo.

Summary

As the Osaka-Kansai Expo approaches its final week, many visitors are leaving the venue with a sense of reluctance.

While there are calls for an extension, Governor Yoshimura stated that it would be difficult due to regulations based on international treaties. Opinions regarding the expo are gradually becoming more positive, with many expressing their gratitude. Reservations for events after the expo are also increasing, contributing to a growing sense of “expo loss.”

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, I heard the World Expo is ending in just a week! I’m feeling a bit sad about it!
Log: Yeah, it seems like a lot of people are really going to miss it. Governor Yoshimura mentioned that extending it would be difficult, but what’s the reason for that?
Chako: Apparently, it has to do with international treaties. But I wish we could enjoy it a bit longer!
Navi: International treaties specify the duration of events, and changing that could result in penalties. So, I think it’s safe to say an extension is unlikely.
Log: It seems like more and more people who attended the expo are participating in events to share their memories. I think that’s nice.
Chako: Yeah, I want to cherish those memories!

Admin’s Note

As the Osaka-Kansai Expo approaches its final week, many people are reflecting on their memories of the event. Amid a growing sense of “Expo loss,” there are calls for an extension, but as indicated by Governor Yoshimura’s comments, it’s important to understand the constraints imposed by international treaties. I hope that the many emotions and connections fostered by the Expo will be carried forward into future events. The success of gatherings where people share their memories can certainly be regarded as one of the significant achievements of the Expo.