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International Exposition, Tsukuba, Japan, 1985

科学万博つくば'85International Exposition, Tsukuba, Japan, 1985

ThemeDwellings and Surroundings — Science and Technology for Man at Home

Dates
March 17 – September 16, 1985184 days
Venue
Tsukuba Science City, Ibaraki, Japan

Today at the Expo

1985

Open March 17 – September 16, 1985

Open184184 days

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News

  • Joban Expressway links to Tokyo
  • Expo Chuo Station completed
  • Expo Chuo Station opens
  • Opening ceremony
  • The Expo opens
  • First 100,000-visitor day
  • NTT is born
  • 2 million visitors
  • Quietest day of the Expo
  • The Emperor visits (first visit)
  • Summer hours begin
  • 235,000 on Children's Day
  • 5 million visitors
  • Evening entry from 3 p.m.
  • 10 million visitors
  • 250,000 at Obon, 15 million total
  • First 300,000-visitor day
  • Record day and 20 million reached
  • The Expo closes
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About Expo '85

A preview of
the 21st century.

March 17 – September 16, 1985: 184 days in Tsukuba Science City, Ibaraki, under the theme “Dwellings and Surroundings — Science and Technology for Man at Home.” Pavilions from Japan and around the world present robots, giant screens, computers and biotechnology — the latest science and technology, and the 21st-century life it will bring.

About Expo '85

Duration
184days
Visitor target
20million
Site area: about 100 hectares
Countries
48
+ 37 international organizations
Japanese exhibitors
29
The Japanese government and 28 companies and organizations

Venue Map

Take in the whole venue.

About 100 hectares of grounds, with pavilions from Japan and abroad and rides. Use the venue map to find the pavilions you want to see.

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Visitor Information

Visitor information

Opening hours

Mar. 17 – Apr. 259:30–19:00
Evening entry from 16:00
Apr. 26 – May 319:00–21:00
Evening entry from 16:00
Jun. 1 – Sep. 169:00–21:00
Evening entry from 15:00

Admission (general ticket)

Adult¥2,700
Youth¥1,400
Child¥700

Evening, disability, senior (70+) and family discounts and a season pass are also available.