Waste of the Day: Up To $6 Million For U.S. Pavilion At 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan
The State Department is seeking an organization to help America set up and run its pavilion at the 2025 Osaka, Japan Expo — for $6 million.
Referred to as “a world-class public diplomacy opportunity to showcase U.S. leadership in innovation for the future,” the six-month showcase between April and October 2025 will “bring the world together in a grand and common project to find solutions to a fundamental challenge facing humanity.”
The State Department’s Bureau of Global Public Affairs will award the grants to organizations that will “support U.S. participation in the 2025 Osaka, Japan Expo.”
The Japanese government describes the event as a “participatory, experiential, solutions-oriented exposition based on the concept of a “People's Living Lab,” where experiences provide a starting point for people to live their lives more fully, enjoyably and healthily.”
“We want this exhibition to become a springboard for reaffirming the preciousness of life, giving people a chance to live healthier lives and achieve each of their dreams. This legacy will remain in the heart and memories of each participant. We sincerely hope to share an unforgettable experience that will move and inspire them.”
While that sounds lovely, the United States is a member of numerous world organizations wherein public diplomacy, finding solutions to global issues, leadership, innovation — and everything else on the menu at the expo — is on the plate.
As a member of the United Nations, World Health Organization, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, World Trade Organization and more — not to mention the billions in foreign aid spread all over the globe — the U.S. has its hand in diplomatic relations everywhere its representatives go.
An expo with the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives” isn’t going to change any country’s view of the U.S.
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