Policy Significance and Background of Expo Visit Minister Koizumi of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will conduct an on-site visit to the Osaka-Kansai Expo venue on Thursday, August 21, 2025. This visit primarily aims to directly inspect the exhibition and display status of agricultural, forestry and fisheries fields at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, and confirm the international communication status of Japan's agriculture, forestry, fisheries and food culture. The Osaka-Kansai Expo is positioned as an important opportunity for promoting exports of Japanese agricultural, forestry and fisheries products and foods, and enhancing international recognition, as it is an international event expected to attract numerous participants from around the world.
Strict Media Management System A particularly strict media management system has been established for this trip. Media pass (access pass) registration has already closed, and media personnel wishing to cover the event must obtain media passes in advance and make prior contact with designated personnel (Nishizawa, Ban, Arai). Due to venue space constraints, coverage may be declined if the number exceeds expectations, resulting in limited media acceptance.
Security-Focused Coverage Guidelines From a security perspective, a strict policy has been adopted that absolutely no coverage will be accepted from unregistered personnel. Coverage requires mandatory presentation of press cards and wearing of armbands, with following instructions from on-site personnel as essential conditions. Cooperation is also required to avoid causing inconvenience to inspection sites, with consideration required for the special environment of the expo venue.
Practical Considerations and Constraints Practical considerations include the need for scheduling with time allowances due to potential itinerary changes caused by local traffic conditions. Adequate preparation for access is required, particularly considering the special location conditions of the expo venue. Technical constraints specify that venue facilities' power sources cannot be used, making advance preparation for power supply for reporting equipment essential.
Ministry Organizational Response Inquiries regarding this matter are handled centrally by the Policy Division of the Minister's Secretariat (Contact persons: Nishizawa, Ban, Arai), with main telephone 03-3502-8111 (extension 3088) and direct dial 03-3502-6565. This system ensures detailed coordination regarding the trip and appropriate information provision.
The article demonstrates the government's proactive stance in directly confirming the international communication status of Japan's agriculture, forestry and fisheries at the internationally attention-gathering Osaka-Kansai Expo and applying it to future export promotion policies.