Overview

• The event closes on October 13, now one week away.
• Despite morning rain on Oct. 5, large turnouts produced long queues at popular sites such as the Italy and Kuwait pavilions.
• By evening, the area around the MyakuMyaku statue near the west gate was packed with visitors taking photos.
• Organizers from Osaka prefecture and city marked surpassing 20 million visitors with a Sept. 16 fashion show featuring attendants from about 50 pavilions.
• High-profile draws include a Mars rock at the Japan pavilion and a moon rock at the U.S. pavilion, while frequent visitors voiced sadness at the approaching close and offered thanks.