EXPO 2005 AICHI, JAPAN

“EXPO 2005 AICHI, JAPAN” held from Match 25, 2005 to September 25, 2005
Looking back over the 185 days with photos as General Director of the Japan

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February 1, 2005:Appointed as General Director of the Japan Pavilion
Morizo and Kiccoro, their first meeting (?)
Appointed as General Director on February 1
Ms.H.Sakamoto,Vise-Chairperson, Mr.S.Toyoda, Chairman, and Mr.T.Nakamura, Secretary-General, Japan Association for the 2005 World Exposition
February 24, 2005:Official Visit to Exhibition Site
Report from The Japan Pavilion Nagakute on February 24th.
On the Global Loop (sky walkway)
Together with a Japan Pavilion Seto staff member
March 13, 2005:Japan Pavilion Preview
　
Japan Pavilion Opening Day on March 13
Together with Mr.Watanabe, General Director
With Colorful Windmills
Japan Pavilion Nagakute Tour - Looking back at the past 60 years in Japan
Japan Pavilion Nagakute Tour -
Japan Pavilion Nagakute Tour - Forest Space in Zone 3
March 13, 2005:The Japan Pavilions Opening Ceremony
Speech as Chief Pavilion Director, Japan Pavilions.I was so nervous.
Morizo and Kiccoro In attendance!
The theme of the Japan Pavilion is
Japan Pavilion Opening Reception
　
March 26, 2005:Press conference with Secretary-General Johnston of the OECD
Press conference with Secretary-General Johnston of the Organization for Ecconomic Cooperation and Dvelopment(OECD) on March 26, 2005
Gift from Japan Pavilion as Souvenir
March 27, 2005:French President Chirac visiting the venue.
With VIP Attendant
French President Chirac visiting the venue on March 27 ,2005.
　
Exhibition Site Ground Tour on May 20.
I visited many pavilions on the same day. This is the Switzerland Pavilion.
Experienced the energy, strength, tranquility and healing power of mountains at the Switzerland Pavilion.
　
Lit up Japanese Pavilion and Earth Tower in the Background
May 26, 2005:Second Version of
Second version of
　
　
Ceremonial Photo with Public Relations Team of Japan Pavilion Nagakute
Jun 6, 2005:Japan's National Day
Japan's National Day, June 6
Recitation of the ideas behind the theme song
Jun 30, 2005:The Pachinko Popular Culture & Welfare Support Award
Received Pachinko Popular Culture, Welfare Support Award on June 30
With Popular Culture, Welfare Support Award Winners
August 18, 2005:2000th Memorial Performance of GUNDOKU Epic Poetic Drama
GUNDOKU, the epic poetic drama
I was given the opportunity to convey my appreciation at the curtain call.
　
August 24, 2005:
Nickname for
Couple who named Version 1
September 25, 2005:EXPO 2005 Ended
　
Japan Pavilion Nagakute on September 24.
Grateful for the support of every member of staff
Many visitors came from overseas With Escort Staff of Japan Pavilion Nagakute
　
　
　
　
　
Together with all the Nippon-Kan staff, thank you for the last 185 days!
With Escort Staff of Japan Pavilion Nagakute
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Cheers! with Oolong Tea
　
　
Sending Off the Last Visitor -
Nippon-Kan was successfully closed. I thank everyone for the success of this Expo.
　
Japan Pavilion Nagakute Closing Ceremony
"Job Well Done" Party in Zone 3
Final Speech as General Director of the Japan Pavilion at
　

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