National flags of
participating countries are displayed during the Expo opening. Tens of
thousands of people lined up to attend the first public open day of the
World Exposition in Japan, which features exhibits ranging from ancient
relics to cutting edge technology. More than 120 countries and
international organizations are taking part in the expo, which is held at
two sites in the central Japan prefecture. The six-month event will run
through Sept. 25 and is expected to attract 15 million visitors.
(Xinhua/AFP Photo)
Visitors wait
in line for the opening ceremony of the World Exposition, in Aichi
prefecture, Japan, March 25. (Xinhua/AFP Photo)
Visitors to the Aichi Expo 2005
crowd at an entrance in Nagakute, central Japan Friday, March 25, 2005.
The six-month World's Fair officially opened Friday. (Xinhua/AFP
Photo)