Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, closed today, October 13, concluding its 184-day run. Even after the 10:00 p.m. closing time, many visitors remained in the venue, reluctant to see it end.
At the pavilions of the 158 participating countries and regions, finale events were held, creating a festive atmosphere among large crowds. At the closing ceremony, which began at 2:00 p.m., the flag of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) was handed over to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the host city of the next World Expo in 2030.
From 4:00 p.m., a flag parade took place, featuring performances by Myaku-Myaku, the Osaka–Kansai Expo’s official mascot, and the dance group Avantgardey. A total of 350 participants—including special supporters Hello Kitty and Kumamon and members of the idol group NMB48—processed from the West Gate to the East Gate under the Grand Roof Ring.
According to the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition, cumulative ticket sales through October 3 totaled 22,067,054, and cumulative attendance through October 4 reached 26,828,409 (of which 3,214,808 were related personnel).
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