The Osaka World Exposition 1970
Progress and Harmony for Mankind

Year: 1970 City: Osaka Country: Japan Duration: 5 March - 13 September 1970

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The aim of the first Asiatic World Exhibition was to pay tribute to but at the same time cast a critical eye on technological progress, and not merely to celebrate it unreservedly. The 77 participating nations were asked to contribute discussion topics on the subject of a peaceful future for mankind. With the central area of symbols designed by Kenzo Tange, the Expo exhibition site provided something to provoke ideas for discussion topics. Under a 300-metre long, space-bearing structure, the evolution of man was depicted and Japan’s leading scientists and architects gave us a view of the world of tomorrow. Equally trail-blazing was Tange’s design of the Expo exhibition site with its intricate transport system to cope with the masses of visitors.
Ill. 5b: The symbol area