Aichi Expo 2005 -- the first world exposition of the 21st century -- has attracted tens of thousands of visitors since it opened March 25. Under the theme of "Nature's wisdom," the expo is providing the governments, companies and people of the 120 participating countries a place to exchange ideas and address a host of issues confronting the world, including environmental degradation and population issues.
It is a timely theme, because the expo is being held just as the world finds itself groping for a way to coexist with nature and with sustainable development.
Japan's businesses fully support the event. Keidanren Honorary Chairman Shoichiro Toyoda, who is also the honorary chairman of Toyota Motor Corp., is chairing the expo association, and a number of major firms have their own pavilions at the expo.