okinawa japan world´s fair expo 75 1975

Expo ‘75 was a World’s Fair held on the Japanese island of Okinawa, opening on July 20th, 1975 and running until January 1976. Like other Expos, the attractions and international pavilions revolved around a central theme, this time, it was the ocean, presenting to the public various oceanographic technologies and marine life. Expo ‘75 was also conceived of as a commemorative event, celebrating the handing over of Okinawa from the US to Japan in 1972, which was finally completed in 1975.