Osaka/Kansai Expo Total national funding increased by approximately 200 million yen to a maximum of 164.9 billion yen. It is possible that expenses such as public relations projects will increase further in the future.
The government intends to strive to keep costs down as much as possible, such as by continuously monitoring whether expenditures related to the Expo are appropriate, while making use of the knowledge of outside experts. The total amount of national expenses directly incurred for preparations such as venue and pavilion construction will be up to 164.7 billion yen,. It is anticipated that additional expenditures will be incurred in thefuture.