has reached 800,000 visitors in four months since its opening on April 13.
The Peruvian government official indicated that the Expo Osaka-Kansai 2025 is one of the largest worldwide and includes participation from 153 countries.
The Cabinet member stated that an initial projection estimated one million visitors during the six-month fair, from April 13 to October 13.
"However, as of July 31, we already have 800,000 visitors," she told RPP Noticias.
Peru celebrated National Day
On Saturday, with a program full of culture and identity, Peru celebrated its National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai —Japan's renowned world fair— with the special participation of President Dina Boluarte, Minister Desilu Leon, other Cabinet members, authorities, as well as Peruvian and Japanese business leaders.
The visit of the Peruvian president began at the Peru Pavilion's esplanade, where Minister Leon welcomed the delegation, highlighting the celebration of national pride due to the successful Peruvian presence in the Asian country.
Since its opening in April, the Peru Pavilion has welcomed nearly 800,000 visitors, representing 25% above the initial targets.
It is projected to surpass 1.2 million visits before the Expo concludes, figures that confirm the growing global interest in discovering Peru, according to the minister.
Under the motto "Infinite possibilities," the Peru Pavilion showcases to the world the country's cultural, historical, and natural wealth through a concept that integrates tradition, innovation, and sustainability.
Located in the "Empowering Lives" zone on the artificial island of Yumeshima (Osaka), the pavilion highlights Peru's megadiversity and its potential to create opportunities that drive development, creativity, and progress.
With nearly 300 m² of exhibition space, the Peru Pavilion combines archaeological heritage, biodiversity, tourism, living culture, and technological advances.
One of its main attractions is the exhibition "Nasca: Secrets of the Desert," presented in partnership with Yamagata University, whose collaboration has led to significant archaeological discoveries and advances regarding the Nasca Lines.
Also exhibited are iconic products such as coffee, pisco, superfoods, alpaca textiles, and jewelry, alongside a gastronomy bar offering tastings and live presentations.
The museum and cultural area pays tribute to the living heritage of our country. It includes a commemorative space marking over 125 years of diplomatic relations with Japan.
Business rounds
Previously, the minister addressed business leaders during the closing of the business meetings.
These included representatives from business associations, Peruvian exhibitors, and entrepreneurs from Japan, China, South Korea, India, and Taiwan.
She highlighted that the export business rounds finalized more than 150 commercial meetings, generating expectations of US$10 million, while the tourism business round held 160 one-on-one meetings, with a potential exceeding US$1 million.
Twenty Peruvian companies from the agribusiness, clothing, and decoration sectors participated in the event. They held meetings with over 50 international buyers from the agri-food, textile, and decoration industries, coming from Japan, China, South Korea, and Taiwan.
The offerings included coffee, blueberries, avocado, olive oil, maca, Pisco, as well as alpaca and cotton garments, gift items, and decorative products.