Inauguration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as Honorary President
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- Inauguration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as Honorary President
- It has been announced that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has assumed the role of honorary president for the International Horticultural Expo 2027.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: May 22, 2026
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It has been announced that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has assumed the role of honorary president for the International Horticultural Expo 2027.
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- Inauguration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as Honorary President (May 22, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- May 22, 2026
It has been announced that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has assumed the role of honorary president for the International Horticultural Expo 2027.
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We are pleased to announce that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has assumed the role of honorary president of the International Horticultural Expo 2027.
The GREEN×EXPO Association (Japan Association for the International Horticultural Expo 2027, chaired by Yoshinobu Tsutsui, located in Naka Ward, Yokohama) requested Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to serve as the honorary president of the International Horticultural Expo 2027 (GREEN×EXPO 2027). We received notification that she accepted this position as of May 22.
[Reference: Past Prime Ministers serving as Honorary Presidents of Expos]
- 1970 Japan World Expo: Eisaku Sato (Appointed Dec 5, 1969)
- 1975 Okinawa International Ocean Expo: Takeo Miki (Appointed Jun 20, 1975)
- 1985 Tsukuba Expo: Yasuhiro Nakasone (Appointed Feb 17, 1985)
- 1990 International Garden and Greenery Expo: Noboru Takeshita (Appointed Nov 1, 1988), Sosuke Uno (Appointed Jun 3, 1989), Toshiki Kaifu (Appointed Aug 10, 1989)
- 2005 World Expo: Junichiro Koizumi (Appointed Sep 25, 2004)
- 2025 World Expo: Shigeru Ishiba (Appointed Jan 17, 2025)
Statement by Yoshinobu Tsutsui, Chairman of the Association:
"We requested Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to serve as the honorary president of the International Horticultural Expo 2027, and she has accepted as of May 22.
Prime Minister Takaichi's acceptance serves as great encouragement for all of us involved in this expo.
With her inauguration as honorary president, we are renewing our commitment to the preparations. With approximately 10 months remaining until the opening, we will strive to ensure the expo meets the expectations of the many people looking forward to it.
We appreciate your continued understanding and support."
The GREEN×EXPO Association (Japan Association for the International Horticultural Expo 2027, chaired by Yoshinobu Tsutsui, located in Naka Ward, Yokohama) requested Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to serve as the honorary president of the International Horticultural Expo 2027 (GREEN×EXPO 2027). We received notification that she accepted this position as of May 22.
[Reference: Past Prime Ministers serving as Honorary Presidents of Expos]
- 1970 Japan World Expo: Eisaku Sato (Appointed Dec 5, 1969)
- 1975 Okinawa International Ocean Expo: Takeo Miki (Appointed Jun 20, 1975)
- 1985 Tsukuba Expo: Yasuhiro Nakasone (Appointed Feb 17, 1985)
- 1990 International Garden and Greenery Expo: Noboru Takeshita (Appointed Nov 1, 1988), Sosuke Uno (Appointed Jun 3, 1989), Toshiki Kaifu (Appointed Aug 10, 1989)
- 2005 World Expo: Junichiro Koizumi (Appointed Sep 25, 2004)
- 2025 World Expo: Shigeru Ishiba (Appointed Jan 17, 2025)
Statement by Yoshinobu Tsutsui, Chairman of the Association:
"We requested Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to serve as the honorary president of the International Horticultural Expo 2027, and she has accepted as of May 22.
Prime Minister Takaichi's acceptance serves as great encouragement for all of us involved in this expo.
With her inauguration as honorary president, we are renewing our commitment to the preparations. With approximately 10 months remaining until the opening, we will strive to ensure the expo meets the expectations of the many people looking forward to it.
We appreciate your continued understanding and support."
FAQ
Who is the honorary president of the 2027 International Horticultural Exposition?
Prime Minister Sanae Takashi.
When did Prime Minister Takashi assume the position of honorary president?
On May 22, 2027.
What is the GREEN×EXPO Association?
It is officially known as the Public Interest Incorporated Association 2027 International Horticultural Exposition Association and is the organization responsible for operating the 2027 International Horticultural Exposition.
Who is the president of the 2027 International Horticultural Exposition?
Yoshinobu Tsutsui.
How much time is left until the exposition opens?
As of this announcement (May 22, 2026), there is approximately 10 months left until the opening.