March
3/18
Press preview (March 18-20)
113,850 persons visit over three days
3/23
The Emperor and Empress visit
The Crown Prince visits
3/24
Opening Ceremony at the Expo Dome
Opening ceremony
3/25
The 2005 World Expo begins
43,023 visitors
Opening day
3/26
Fourth Meeting of the International Council of Expo 2005
OECD Secretary General Donald J. Johnston inspects the venue
3/27
“Living on the Earth”: The Opening Forum of the Expo 2005 International Forums is held (March 27-28)
Overall theme: “Creation of a Sustainable Society”
Expo 2005 International Forums