20 years since the International Garden and Greenery Expo, EXPO '90
Commemorative event at its former site, Tsurumiryokuchi
Introducing the charm of Tsurumiryokuchi, beginning in spring this year
40,000 plants of tulips blossom in full glory, starting mid April followed by scarlet sage until the end of October, adding vividness to the hill
Recreating the gardens of the world exhibited at the International Garden
and Greenery Expo. Lots of buildings and statues still remain.
The International Garden and Greenery Expo Symbol Tower. It is not currently open to the public, but will be open for free for a limited time during Golden Week.
It is one of the biggest greenhouse,constructed as Osaka City Pavilion. About 2,600 species, approx. 15,000 examples of rare flowers from all the climatic zones of the earth are exhibited in natural style in 8 zones
Blue Himalayan poppy:
Flowers blooming in high mountains in Himalayas and Tibet
Rafflesia:
The world's largest flower. A specimen covered with clear resin on display
Tsurumiryokuchi Expo '90 Commemorative Park
Sakuya Konohana Kan, the Great Conservatory
The International Garden and Greenery Expo EXPO '90, the first international gardening expo in the Orient held in Tsurumiryokuchi, Osaka in 1990. The innovative philosophy of "The Harmonious Coexistence between Nature and Mankind" stimulated great interest, attracting over 23 million visitors in the 183-day period, the largest number in the history of special expos.
There is now a growing global interest in environmental issues and the concept has become well permeated
An event to pass the theme to the next generation, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the International Garden and Greenery Expo
Fun for both those who remember it and those who don't
Don't miss it!
A character in the image of a flower fairy flying in the woods, 3D designed by the famous cartoonist Osamu Tezuka
April 29 – May 2
Chuo dori, Tsurumiryokuchi Expo '90 Commemorative Park
Image of Flower Carpet
Original picture by Yoshiko Negi
A total of 11 huge flower pictures made from 330,000 tulips, 10 selected from the public and one designed by a painter, Yoshiko Negi
April 29 – May 5
Water Pavilion Hall
Exhibit to think about life and the future by flowers and greenery rooted in our daily living and industries
Japan Flower Festival 2010 will be held at the same time
Also various events will be held in many places
(Japanese Language only)
Flower seat (top center)
International Garden "Bhutan" (middle left)
Alef and the Tower of Life (bottom left)
Landscape Opera "Gaia" (bottom center)
It was a continuous battle for Futami, who mastered landscaping in U.K. and U.S.A, after she established the environment design office E.M.I. PROJECT.
The idea of "environment design" was non-existent back then. The office was opened in the modern-built Semba Building, lacking unity in its door colors, and with bicycles and automatic vending machines jumbled together in the courtyard. She brought back the image of the Taisho era to such a building, giving it unity in appearance and built a rooftop garden. As the idea of urban design took root, "landscapes with more warmth" became the theme, and she designed various landscaping projects.
Though public interest in the environment is improving, Futami says "There are few places for adults to enjoy strolling in Osaka". Her battle goes on still.
I want to introduce Oimatsu dori. It is popular for having the best antique shops in Osaka, but I am planning with my partners to make it a more enjoyable town for adults to take strolls. I acquired an old building, and I am planning to fill its gallery and walls with greenery and make a rooftop garden.
For 2 people
Please enter by April 19 (Mon), 2010
