EXPO 2005 Aichi is now well under way near Nagoya in central Japan. It has been notable for being the first World Exposition in the 21st century and the first to have the environment as its main theme. To rediscover paths lost when mankind rushed to industrialization, the Expo has been exploring the “Wisdom of Nature,” seeking through technology to bring the world together in a green and efficient modern economy based on balance and harmony.
  In the first four months, more than 10 million visitors have toured the Expo to experience advanced technology and the environment coexisting in a park-like setting. Every corner is filled with new solutions and improved alternatives, like a maglev commuter train and biomass-derived energy generation. This is also the first Expo to encourage citizen participation. At the Civic Pavilion, people and groups from around the world tackle together the challenging issues confronting global society. The site, which covers 173 hectares, hosts over 100 pavilions from 10 companies, 120 countries and numerous NGOs and other organizations, including the Mitsubishi Pavilion@Earth. Rather than focusing on economic development, as at previous world expos, these pavilions provide visitors with new insights into environmental problems and their solutions.

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