Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Sunday pledged to ensure the success of the World Exposition in Osaka during a visit to the venue, as organizers face slower-than-expected advance ticket sales.It is the first time since becoming Japan's leader in October that Ishiba has toured the site on the artificial island of Yumeshima, where construction of pavilions and other preparations continue with fewer than three months until the expo opens."We are committed to ensuring (the expo's) success, and have no concerns about ticket sales," Ishiba, who assumed the role of event's honorary chair…READ FULL ARTICLE
