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Summary: Expo in Osaka projected to close with surplus of up to 28 billion yen NHK

1. The World Expo in Osaka is projected to generate a surplus of 23-28 billion yen (approximately 150-185 million USD), contrary to initial concerns.
2. Ticket sales and merchandise sales have exceeded expectations, with over 24 million visitors and more than 200,000 daily attendees recently.
3. Despite a projected loss in the park-and-ride operation, the organizer plans to offset this by cutting other expenses. The surplus is expected to be larger than the ones from the 1970 Osaka Expo and the 2005 Aichi Expo.
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The World Expo in Osaka is projected to yield a surplus of 150-185 million USD, contrary to initial expectations. This is due to high ticket and merchandise sales, with over 24 million visitors and up to 200,000 daily attendees. Although there will be a loss in the park-and-ride operation, this is
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ID: 609db25c-d317-4187-95c1-2d765e1a4fcc

Category ID: listed_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251008_01/#summary

Date: Oct. 8, 2025

Notes: 2025-10-08

Created: 2025/10/09 04:10

Updated: 2025/12/08 00:55

Last Read: 2025/10/09 07:06