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Smart mobility: transporting people and goods at Expo 2005 Aichi

Toshio Nakamura
Former Secretary General, Japan Association for Expo 2005 Aichi

Expo 2005 Aichi was an epoch-making World Expo in every aspect, as it sought innovative solutions for various issues in society, in line with the aims of Expos and the BIE. Through innovative exhibits, events, and operation methodologies, the event - themed "Nature's Wisdom" - expressed and demonstrated all the possibilities and potential embraced through technologies, social transformation and people’s behavioural changes driven by enhanced awareness.

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