


He has been the Chairman and Representative Director of the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition since June 2021. The current Chairman and Representative Director of the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition is Masakazu Tokura, Chairman of the Japan Business Federation. The directors of the expo were announced on and include Hiroyuki Ikeda, Kengo Sakurada, Hirofumi Yoshimura (Governor of Osaka), and Ichirō Matsui (Mayor of Osaka), with Hiroyuki Ishige as the secretary general, and Hiroyuki Takeuchi and Manatsu Ichinoki acting as vice secretaries general. International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.The theme "Saving Lives" includes infant vaccinations, sanitation, lifestyle ( diet and exercise) and extending lifespans. The theme for the expo is "Designing Future Society for Our Lives", with sub-themes of "Saving Lives", "Empowering Lives" and "Connecting Lives". The projected visitor count is approximately 28 million. The event will return to its traditional 5-year scheduling cycle after the Expo 2020 was delayed to 20 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This will be the third time Osaka hosts a World Expo, having previously hosted Expo 1970 and Expo 1990. It will take place for six months during 2025, opening 13 April 2025 and closing 13 October 2025. Detailed information for all of these opportunities is sent to 4-H members who qualify through Visual Presentations and other contests.34☃9′12.7″N 135☂3′11.1″E / 34.653528°N 135.386417☎ / 34.653528 135.386417Įxpo 2025 ( 2025年日本国際博覧会, 2025-nen Nippon kokusai hakurankai ) is an upcoming World Expo organised and sanctioned by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), which will be held in Osaka, Japan.

4-H members may also be selected to present their visual presentation speech or illustrated talk on the stage at the New England Center. 4-H clubs may be chosen to present interactive educational experiences with the visiting public. There are also opportunities for 4-H groups and individuals to present their projects in the New England Center. Any 4-H member taking part in 4-H livestock shows is required to stay overnight in the Big E dorms. In 2022, the dormitory and cafeteria will be available to 4-H members. 4-H members who participate in programs with Dairy, Beef Cattle, Dairy Goats, Sheep, Dogs and Horses remain on the grounds and in the dorms for 3 to 4 days of fun packed shows and contests.Īll 4-H activity participants are guests of The Big E, obtaining entry tickets and a parking pass. A variety of opportunities are available for 4-H members ages 12-18 to show their project animals and highlight their work to all of New England. 4-H Youth Participation at Big EĤ-H Programs occur at the Big E throughout the fair’s 17 day run. Detailed information is sent to registered members and volunteers. Tickets are limited and not all may be able to receive one. These are distributed to registered 4-H members and registered 4-H volunteers who apply to receive a ticket. The Massachusetts State 4-H Office receives a limited number of tickets for the Big E to be used on that day. (The Big E: The Creation of a New England Tradition, June 2017) 4-H DayĮastern States Exposition celebrates both 4-H and FFA on the first Saturday during the fair. The Exposition has hosted boy and girl scouts, 4-H and FFA groups, and is the birthplace of Junior Achievement. Since 1916, the Exposition has been a showcase for the best of New England agriculture and a learning experience for the region’s youth. The Eastern States Exposition has been a New England tradition for the past century. A limited number of Big E tickets will be available to registered 4-H members and volunteers for 4-H Day on September 17. A small amount of 4-H animal events and activities will be held throughout the fair, including Massachusetts 4-H participation at the New England Center on September 16 & 17 and a number of 4-H livestock events. The Eastern States Exposition, locally known as The Big E, will take place from September 16 through October 2, 2022.
