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Projects to succeed and develop the basic philosophy of the EXPO 2005 GISPRI has taken over the project, since April 2007, to succeed and develop the basic philosophy of the EXPO 2005 from the Japan Association for the 2005 World Exposition. The projects consist of the following three types: “EXPO 2005 commemorative projects,” “projects to convey the achievements of EXPO 2005” and “EXPO 2005 practical application projects.” 1.Commemorative projects (1) Maintain custody of official published documents and photo collections and provide. the achievements of the EXPO taken over from the Japan Association for the 2005 World Exposition. (2) Manage the intellectual property rights of the mascot characters of the EXPO 2005, lease character costumes, develop related merchandise and manage royalties, through the Morizo & Kiccoro Licensing Center as our contact point. (3) Develop and publish educational products such as The Expo 2005~Miraienokakehashi (A Bridge for the Future) and other publications. Close 2.Projects to convey the achievements (1) Sponsor and support international expositions to be held after the EXPO 2005. • Expo Zaragoza 2008 For the “Expo Zaragoza 2008” to be held under the theme of “Water and Sustainable Development” in Zaragoza City, Spain, we will sponsor the Japan Pavilion in collaboration with Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Japan’s official participant. We will also implement hands-on programs including El Faro at the civic pavilion; organize an international symposium; hold musical performances starring Morizo & Kiccoro with Fluvi, the official mascot of Zaragoza Expo; and create animated cartoons of these characters. • Shanghai Expo 2010 We will gather information and conduct preliminary research for “Shanghai Expo 2010” to be held in Shanghai, China under the theme of “Better City & Better Life” to implement projects that succeed and develop the basic philosophy of the EXPO 2005 in coordination with JETRO. (2) We will take an active part in the BIE-initiated Travelling Expo, “EXPO x EXPOs,” in cooperation with the BIE（Bureau International des Expositions.） (3) We will organize a variety of anniversary events and academic symposiums to communicate the achievements of the EXPO 2005 both at home and abroad. Close 3.Practical application projects (1) Provide support for national or international not-for-profit high-quality projects by NPOs and other bodies that succeed and develop the basic philosophy of the EXPO 2005. We usually accept annual applications for sponsorship every autumn, with 12 applications approved for FY2007 and 11 applications for FY 2008. (2) Conduct a range of research and surveys on the “EXPO eco-money project,” which can be described as the social system created by EXPO 2005 , to expand it throughout Japan. Close •Memories of EXPO 2005(Official Archives) (Japanese Only)

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