By Suvendrini Kakuchi / Special to The Japan News

11:55 JST, April 3, 2025

Even before the Osaka-Kansai Expo formally opens on April 13, the host region will open its own Kansai Pavilion just outside the Expo ground’s Grand Ring on April 9. Displaying the region’s rich history, environment and industry, the Kansai Pavilion will be collaboratively operated by 12 regional prefectures, including Shiga, Hyogo and Nara, plus the major cities of Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and Sakai.

The Kansai Pavilion represents the Union of Kansai Governments (UKG), established in 2010 as Japan’s only multi-prefectural association. Under region-wide administration, the organization aims to develop seven sectors including tourism, culture and sports; healthcare; and environmental conservation. The UKG represents 22 million people.

Divided into regional sections, the Kansai Pavilion exhibits World Heritage sites such as ancient temples and shrines, plus acclaimed crafts such as pottery, weaving and dyeing. It also highlights Kansai’s role as a base for Japanese manga and other modern industries. As one........

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