The World Exposition in Osaka came to a close Monday after a six-month run that drew more than 25 million visitors through exhibitions showcasing advanced technologies and diverse cultures, with organizers calling the event a success despite some operational challenges.At the closing ceremony for the event held under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," a declaration for the expo stated that it had "reaffirmed the pertinence of the expo as a global public good that brings about mutual understanding and dialogue and serve as a catalyst for change."The expo, held on the artific…READ FULL ARTICLE