A Year After Osaka Expo, a Peaceful Forest Remains
Nearly one year after the Osaka-Kansai Expo closed, the former exhibition grounds were opened to the media on October 2, revealing that around 90% of the pavilions and other facilities have been demolished, while the Forest of Tranquility remains a peaceful green space at the center of the site. (News On Japan)
One year after the Osaka-Kansai Expo concluded, the exhibition grounds opened to the media on October 2, 2025, showing that approximately 90% of the pavilions and other facilities had been dismantled. The Forest of Tranquility, a serene green space located at the heart of the site, continued to stand as a peaceful haven amidst the ongoing demolition work.
The Expo, which concluded its six-month run on October 13, 2025, is now entering the first anniversary of its end, with ongoing efforts to restore the land for its next phase of development.
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