Countdown Board for GREEN×EXPO 2027 Installed at Tokyo Station 300 Days Before Opening
The GREEN×EXPO Association and JR East have installed a special countdown board inside Tokyo Station to mark 300 days until the International Horticultural Expo 2027 in Yokohama. Promotions will continue through the event's conclusion in 2027.
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The GREEN×EXPO Association (Japan Association for the International Horticultural Expo 2027) and East Japan Railway Company (JR East) have installed a countdown board in Tokyo Station to commemorate the 300-day milestone before the opening of GREEN×EXPO 2027 on May 23, 2026.
The board is located in the Central Passage on the 1st floor of Tokyo Station (inside the ticket gates) and will be displayed from May 22, 2026, until the expo concludes on September 26, 2027. The design incorporates visuals of a venue filled with flowers and greenery, the official mascot character 'Tunktunk,' and the new catchphrase 'Let's go bloom with the Earth.' A digital signage in the center of the board will display the countdown and broadcast promotional videos to enhance public interest.
JR East plans to continue promoting the expo using its transportation media and stations across the East Japan area.
[GREEN×EXPO 2027 Overview]
- Official Name: International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama, Japan
- Location: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
- Period: March 19, 2027 – September 26, 2027 (192 days)
- Theme: Scenery of the Future for Happiness
- Area: Approx. 100ha
- Expected Paid Visitors: Over 10 million
- Official Website: https://expo2027yokohama.or.jp/
The board is located in the Central Passage on the 1st floor of Tokyo Station (inside the ticket gates) and will be displayed from May 22, 2026, until the expo concludes on September 26, 2027. The design incorporates visuals of a venue filled with flowers and greenery, the official mascot character 'Tunktunk,' and the new catchphrase 'Let's go bloom with the Earth.' A digital signage in the center of the board will display the countdown and broadcast promotional videos to enhance public interest.
JR East plans to continue promoting the expo using its transportation media and stations across the East Japan area.
[GREEN×EXPO 2027 Overview]
- Official Name: International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama, Japan
- Location: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
- Period: March 19, 2027 – September 26, 2027 (192 days)
- Theme: Scenery of the Future for Happiness
- Area: Approx. 100ha
- Expected Paid Visitors: Over 10 million
- Official Website: https://expo2027yokohama.or.jp/
FAQ
Where is the countdown board installed at Tokyo Station?
It is installed on the first floor of Tokyo Station, in the central passage (inside the gates), near the stairs to platforms 5 and 6.
When is the countdown board installed?
It is installed from May 22, 2026 to September 26, 2027.
Where will the GREEN×EXPO 2027 (2027 International Horticultural Expo) be held?
It will be held in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
What is the duration and theme of the expo?
The expo will be held from March 19 to September 26, 2027, for 192 days. The theme is 'Scenery of the Future for Happiness'.
What is the name of the official mascot character for the expo?
The name of the mascot character is 'Tunk Tunk'.