International Ocean Exposition, Okinawa, Japan, 1975

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International Ocean Exposition, Okinawa, Japan, 1975 was a specialized world's fair held in Okinawa that focused on the theme of the oceans, showcasing marine science, technology, and culture.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf specialized exposition
world's fair
BIECategory Specialised Expos
surface form: Specialized Expo
category international exhibition
city Motobu
closingDate 1976-01-18
country Japan
durationInDays 183
focus marine culture
marine science
marine technology
hasPavilionType corporate pavilions
national pavilions
theme pavilions
hasSubject marine resources
ocean conservation
oceanic cultures and traditions
isLocatedIn Okinawa Prefecture
isLocatedOn Okinawa Island
isRelatedTo Okinawa reversion to Japan in 1972
JapaneseName International Ocean Exposition, Okinawa, Japan, 1975 self-linksurface differs
surface form: 沖縄国際海洋博覧会
languageOfOfficialName English
legacyFacility Ocean Expo Park
surface form: Expo Memorial Park (Ocean Expo Park)

Churaumi Aquarium
surface form: Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
mainTheme oceans
mascot marine-themed characters used in promotion
notableAttraction Aquapolis floating city
Expo Tower
marine life exhibits
numberOfParticipatingCountries 36
numberOfVisitors 3480000
officialName International Ocean Exposition, Okinawa, Japan, 1975 self-link
openingDate 1975-07-20
organizer Government of Japan
Okinawa Prefectural Government
postExpoUse Ocean Expo Park
purpose to promote understanding of the oceans
to stimulate development of marine science and technology
to support economic development of Okinawa after reversion to Japan
recognizedBy Bureau International des Expositions
shortName Okinawa Ocean Expo
surface form: Okinawa Ocean Expo 1975
siteArea 1.5 square kilometres
about 150 hectares
symbol Expo emblem featuring oceanic motifs
theme The Sea We Would Like to See
tookPlaceAfter Expo ’70
surface form: Expo '70 Osaka

Expo '74 World's Fair
surface form: Expo '74 Spokane
tookPlaceBefore International Ocean Exposition, Okinawa, Japan, 1975 self-linksurface differs
surface form: Expo 75 Okinawa is followed by Expo '81 (Portopia '81, not BIE-registered) and Expo 85 Tsukuba as next BIE-recognized specialized expo in Japan
transportAccess served by bus connections from Naha and other parts of Okinawa Island
year 1975

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Expo '75 officialName International Ocean Exposition, Okinawa, Japan, 1975
International Ocean Exposition, Okinawa, Japan, 1975 officialName International Ocean Exposition, Okinawa, Japan, 1975 self-link
International Ocean Exposition, Okinawa, Japan, 1975 tookPlaceBefore International Ocean Exposition, Okinawa, Japan, 1975 self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: Expo 75 Okinawa is followed by Expo '81 (Portopia '81, not BIE-registered) and Expo 85 Tsukuba as next BIE-recognized specialized expo in Japan
International Ocean Exposition, Okinawa, Japan, 1975 JapaneseName International Ocean Exposition, Okinawa, Japan, 1975 self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: 沖縄国際海洋博覧会
Okinawa Ocean Expo officialName International Ocean Exposition, Okinawa, Japan, 1975
this entity surface form: Okinawa International Ocean Exposition
The Sea We Would Like to See relatedTo International Ocean Exposition, Okinawa, Japan, 1975
this entity surface form: World Exposition, Okinawa 1975
Ocean Expo Park namedAfter International Ocean Exposition, Okinawa, Japan, 1975
this entity surface form: Okinawa International Ocean Exposition