Film director Naomi Kawase, winner of several Cannes awards, and roboticist Hiroshi Ishiguro were among 10 producers named on Monday for the World Exposition in 2025 as Japan began preparing for the event.Kawase will also double as a senior adviser to the event. The expo, to be held for the second time in the western Japan city after one in 1970, will have no general producer in overall charge but instead have 15 senior advisers.Related coverage:2025 World Expo in Osaka to run for half year from April 13Plan to renew Osaka subway stations before Expo 2025 draws fireREAD FULL ARTICLE