About Us
Expo '90 Foundation
Purpose
The Foundation was established for the continual commemoration of Flower Expo'90. Its responsibilities are to manage the Expo'90 commemorative funds and to promote activities in order to successfully live up to the main theme of the Exposition "The Harmonious Coexistence between Nature and Humankind". Through its activities, the Foundation will continue to contribute to and cultivate a healthy and enriched society.
Board of Directors (as of June, 2023)
| Chairperson | Mr. MITARAI Fujio | Honorary Chairperson, Nippon Keidanren |
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| President | Mr. SUMI Kazuo | Chairman and Representative Director, Group CEO, Hanshin Hankyu Holdings, Inc. |
| Executive Director | Mr. KATAYAMA Hiroaki | Full-time |
| Director | Dr. SHIBATA Michio | Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo |
| Director | Dr. TAKEUCHI Kazuhiko | President, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies |
| Director | Ms. HONMA Kazue | Advisor, Uji city Park Public Corporation |
| Director | Dr. MORIMOTO Yukihiro | Professor Emeritus, Kyoto University |
| Director | Mr. WADA Shinya | Chairperson, Japan Landscape Contractors Association |
| Auditor | Mr. KITAYAMA Ryoichi | Certified Public Accountant |
| Auditor | Mr. SAKIMOTO Toshiki | President, KANSAIć»OSAKA 21st Century Association |
Council Members (as of June, 2024)
| Council Members | Mr. OGURI Kunio | President, Japan Seed Association of Important Agricultural Products for the Region |
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| Dr. KINDA Akihiro | Professor Emeritus, Kyoto University | |
| Ms. SATO Yumiko | Professor, Otemon Gakuin University | |
| Mr. TAKAHASHI Toru | Deputy Mayor, Osaka Municipal Government | |
| Mr. TAKETOSHI Makoto | Former Vice-Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport | |
| Mr. TORII Shingo |
Chairperson, Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
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| Dr. DOI Motoaki | Professor Emeritus, Kyoto University | |
| Mr. NEMOTO Takuya | Executive Director, Japan Broadcasting Corporation (Director of Osaka Station) |
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| Mr. HATA Koichi | Advisor, The Japan Home Garden Association | |
| Ms. MASAKI Keiko | Honorary Members, Japan society of civil engineers | |
| Dr. MASUDA Noboru | Professor Emeritus, Osaka Prefecture University | |
| Mr. MATSUSHITA Masayuki | President, K. MATSUSHITA FOUNDATION | |
| Mr.MORIOKA Takekazu | Vice Governor, Osaka Prefectural Government |
Advisors / Counselors
| Advisor | Mr. IMAI Takashi | Honorary Chairperson, Nippon Keidanren |
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| Advisor | Mr. NAKAGAWA Kazuo | Chairperson, Japan-Korea Friendship Association of Osaka |
| Advisor | Mr. MAKINO Toru | Supreme Advisor, Iing Co., Ltd |
| Advisor | Mr. MITSUI Yasuhisa | Distinguished professor, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies |
| Counselor | Mr. AOKI Yasuyuki | Director, Toyojoshi Senior High School |
| Counselor | Mr. SASAKI Masamine | Advisor, National Museum of Nature and Science |
| Counselor | Ms. SUMA Katsue | Newscaster / Journalist |
| Counselor | Dr. NAKAMURA Keiko | Honorary Director, JT Biohistory Research Hall |
| Counselor | Mr. HATANAKA Takeharu | Representative of a board of directors, PRESERVED FLOWER COUNCIL JAPAN |
| Counselor | Mr. HATANO Yoshio | Honorary President, Gakushuin School Corporation |
| Counselor | Mr. Louis Sato | Architect |
Major Activities
Commendation Projects
International Cosmos Prize: click here for details
To carry on and further develop the philosophy of "The Harmonious Coexistence between Nature and Humankind" presented at the International Garden and Greenery Exposition, Osaka, Japan, 1990 (Expo'90), the International Cosmos Prize recognizes outstanding research activities and achievements both in Japan and abroad that are in line with this philosophy.
2023 Prizewinner
Dr. Kristin Shrader-Frechette
2022 Prizewinner
Dr. Felicia Keesing
Subsidy Projects
Subsidy Project 2023
We run a subsidy project to support research and surveys and other activities/events that contribute to continuing, further developing, and raising awareness about the philosophy of Expo '90.
Kanagawa Dragonfl Research and Conservation Network
(Research and surveys)
NPO Shirakami Nature School in Hitsumori (Other activities / events)
NPO Green Fields
(Aid recovery and reconstruction efforts in disaster-stricken areas)
Awareness-Raising and International Exchange Projects
Projects to Educate the Next Generation
We dispatch lecturers to elementary schools and post the content of
lectures on our YouTube channel "Hanahaku Channel." We also run a
Video production and biological research contest for high school students
in Japan.
Project to dispatch lecturers to elementary schools
International Exchange Programs
We cooperated with the Japanese government in exhibiting and conducted an international
symposium at the International Horticultural Exposition 2019, Beijing, China.
We also cooperated with the government exhibit at the International Horticultural Exposition
in Almere, the Netherlands and the International Horticultural Exposition 2023, Doha, Qatar.
Cooperating with the Japanese government in exhibiting at the International Horticultural Exposition 2023, Doha, Qatar.
Survey and Surveys on Biodiversity and other similar subjects
We collect information and data regarding subjects such as conservation of biodiversity, wildlife
habitats and their protection, which facilitates a continuation of the Expo'90 philosophy.
The outputs have been widely disseminated through our booklet "Learning from plant species
indigenous to Japan - Th e scheme of nature and wisdom of coexistence". And we also conduct
"Tour to Yoshino" to learn about the Expo '90 philosophy.
"Tour to Yoshino" to learn about life with forests and people