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LeMonde
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- LeMonde
The forgotten people of the Osaka ghetto: The dark side of the World Expo
When Marlene Dietrich took the stage at the Osaka World Expo on September 8, 1970, and began singing "Lili Marleen" in her silk dress, Jōtarō Shōji was in the crowd. He was moved, starstruck at his first music hall show, a kid from a poor background who had made it to the big city. Yet that day, he was not just there for Dietrich: "I had worked on the Expo site, at the Czech pavilion. It was behind schedule and we took big risks to finish on time. Friends of mine died there." Shōji was also there to say goodbye to his companions. After the concert, he returned to the world behind the stage, to Kamagasaki, the grimy ghetto of the Nishinari neighborhood, where he lived with his fellow workers, the builders of the Expo, 25,000 young workers crammed into seedy dormitories. There, he slipped into a box measuring 50 centimeters by 170 centimeters. His room was like a coffin. With "Lili Marleen" running through his head, he thought of his comrades who had died on the construction site. "Since they had neither money nor insurance," the now-septuagenarian recalled, "we pooled our money together to buy them funeral urns." Glamorous and futuristic, the Osaka World Expo, held from March 15 to September 13, 1970, remains a source of great pride for Japan, which presented a modern and optimistic face to the world. But 30 kilometers south of the site, Kamagasaki, the major market for day labor, remained a taboo subject, the hidden dark side of the event. Fifty-five years later, on April 13, the 2025 Expo opened in the same city, on an artificial island named Yumeshima ("Dream Island"). And Kamagasaki is still there, clinging to the southern edge of Osaka, one of the wealthiest cities in Japan.
Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Carter Machinery Brings Back Carter Con Expo and Operator Challenge for 2025
RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carter Machinery is proud to announce the return of its flagship event, Carter Con Expo, taking place June 11-12 at Meadow Event Park in Doswell, with an expanded two-day lineup of demonstrations, experiences and the ever-popular Cat® Global Operator Challenge. Building on record-breaking attendance in 2022, the 2025 Expo promises even more equipment, more innovation and more ways to connect with the people shaping the future of construction and heavy equipment. 'This event is all about putting the power of innovation into the hands of our customers, no matter the size or complexity of their jobsite.' Share Carter Con Expo is Carter Machinery's premier showcase of the latest Cat machines, attachments and construction technology as well as its full suite of parts, service and rental solutions. Attendees will experience live equipment demos, test next-generation jobsite technology and engage with over 200 experts from Carter Machinery, Caterpillar® and other top-tier industry partners and sponsors. 'This event is all about putting the power of innovation into the hands of our customers, no matter the size or complexity of their jobsite,' says Craig Kahoun, Executive Vice President for Carter Machinery. 'Whether you're a fleet manager or field operator, Carter Con Expo is the place to see, touch and try what's next in the construction industry.' Highlights include: The Cat Global Operator Challenge, where skilled operators go head-to-head for a shot at the regional competition and a $1,000 prize Live demonstrations of the latest Cat and rental equipment Hands-on exploration of cutting-edge jobsite technology The chance to win $10,000 in dealer credit Door prizes, swag bags and giveaways throughout the day Complimentary lunch, snacks and beverages for all attendees One-on-one access to Caterpillar and Carter experts for personalized support and solutions Attendees who preregister by May 30 will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a brand new Traeger Pro Series Grill. To register or find more information, visit About Carter Machinery Carter Machinery is an authorized Cat dealer with over 30 locations across Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington, D.C., offering a full range of equipment, rental and power solutions. With a 97-year track record of success, Carter Machinery empowers industries to build, connect and power communities through smart, durable equipment and service excellence.
13-05-2025
- Business
1 Month On, Angola, Nepal Pavilions Not Open at Osaka Expo
Osaka, May 13 (Jiji Press)--The pavilions of Angola and Nepal at the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, are not open a month after the Expo began on April 13. Of the two, the Angola Pavilion opened on the first day of the Expo, but closed the next day for technical reasons. It is now expected to receive this week an inspection necessary to open, informed sources said. "I think (the Angola Pavilion) is not very far from reopening," Hiroyuki Ishige, secretary-general of the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition, said at a press conference on Monday. Meanwhile, construction of the Nepal Pavilion has been suspended since January due to unpaid construction costs, and its completion is uncertain. At a press conference on Tuesday, Yoshitaka Ito, Japan's minister in charge of the 2025 Expo, said that construction bills for some foreign pavilions have not been paid, without naming the countries. [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
Irish Independent
12-05-2025
- Science
- Irish Independent
Sensor to let clothes bank operators know when bins are full exhibited at Sligo ATU engineering expo
Sponsored by Abbott, the event continues to serve as a platform to explore careers in engineering, computing, and technology. A range of high-profile exhibitors were in attendance, including Abbott, Hollister, Philips Medisize, Kirby Group Engineering, and the AIMS Centre, showcasing the latest in industry innovation and career opportunities. Among the standout moments of the 2025 Expo was the announcement of this year's student project award winners. John Spain and Lucy Malone (BEng in Robotics and Automation) took home the Public Vote for Best Project for their creation of MADRA – a Motorised Agile Dextrous Robotic Animal. Other winners included Pablo Pacheco Ruiz (BEng in Electronic and Computing) for his Smart Irrigation System, awarded in the Electronics & Computing category by Philips-Medisize Sligo. Jack Quinn and Mahmoud Tahmasebi (BEng in Robotics and Automation) who earned recognition from AbbVie in the Mechatronic Engineering category for a Development Platform for Autonomous Driving using ACNMR. Joseph and Emmet Flanagan (BEng in Mechanical Engineering) who received the Mechanical and Precision Engineering award from Abbott Diabetes Care for their Bin Surveillance System (BSS), use a simple sensor device fitted to clothes banks, to tell when the units are full. This device will alert collectors when clothes banks need to be emptied, which will save money on transport costs and reduce spoiling of donations. The Ronan Healy Memorial Award went to Oisín McLoughlin and Killian Hagan (BEng Hons in Robotics and Automation) for their project Legatron, presented by Abbott. This innovative device is designed to assist individuals with reduced mobility by enabling them to walk more independently. ADVERTISEMENT New for 2025, the Expo introduced a Fireside Chat Stage, where attendees listened to thought-provoking conversations with industry leaders, engineers, alumni, and educators sharing insights into emerging trends and career journeys. Support services were also on hand, including the ATU Careers Service, ATU Apprenticeships, and ATU Online Learning, offering guidance and information to prospective students and upskilling professionals alike. Speaker at the event, Trevor McSharry, Head of Faculty of Engineering & Design at ATU Sligo, said: 'The Sligo Engineering & Technology Expo continues to be one of the most exciting and engaging events of our academic year. 'It connects our students with industry leaders, opens doors for secondary school pupils considering their future, and gives the public a real sense of the opportunities available in this dynamic and evolving sector.' Also commenting at the event, Sean O'Hara, Site Director of Abbott's Diabetes business in Donegal, said: 'The future of the world we live in will be shaped by the creativity and ingenuity of the next generation of engineers and computer graduates. 'Every day at Abbott, these professions contribute to game-changing healthcare innovations that improve lives. We are proud to sponsor the Sligo Engineering & Technology Expo again this year and hope it inspires many young people from across the Northwest to pursue these exciting and impactful careers.'
Kyodo News
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Kyodo News
Kyodo News Digest: April 24, 2025
KYODO NEWS - Apr 24, 2025 - 23:00 | All, Japan, World The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News. ---------- Japan negotiator to visit U.S. from Wednesday for more tariff talks TOKYO - Ryosei Akazawa, Japan's chief representative in tariff negotiations with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, is arranging a three-day trip from next Wednesday to the United States for a second round of talks, a ruling party executive said. Akazawa, economic revitalization minister, known as a close aide to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, traveled to Washington last week for discussions with U.S. officials including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, as well as with Trump. Akazawa is expected to return to Japan on May 2, the executive said Thursday. ---------- U.S. has no specific currency targets in Japan tariff talks: Bessent WASHINGTON - The United States has "absolutely no currency targets" in its trade negotiations with Japan, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday, as the two countries aim to find some middle ground following President Donald Trump's imposition of severe tariffs on imports. Bessent's statement, making it clear that the Trump administration will not pursue specific foreign exchange rates in the talks, came a day ahead of a meeting with Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato in Washington, with currency policy likely to top the agenda. ---------- Quality scandal sends Toyota global output down for 1st time in 4 yrs TOKYO - Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday its global production for the year ended March fell 2.9 percent from a year earlier to 9.68 million units, marking the first decline in four years, following a quality-related scandal. In fiscal 2024, global sales edged down 0.3 percent to 10.27 million units, after the automaker was found to have failed to fully comply with government vehicle safety testing standards, it said. ---------- Osaka casino resort starts construction near 2025 Expo venue OSAKA - Construction for a casino resort began Thursday in Osaka at a site close to the venue of the 2025 World Exposition, despite concerns about noise affecting the ongoing international event. The construction comes as the operator and local governments prepare to open the so-called integrated resort, or IR, comprised of a large hotel, conference facilities and gambling areas, on Yumeshima, an artificial island in Osaka Bay, in 2030. ---------- China launches manned rocket for space station mission BEIJING - China launched a rocket carrying three astronauts to its space station on Thursday to replace three who have been aboard since last October, Chinese state-run media reported. A Long March-2F rocket carrying the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China's northwest province of Gansu. ---------- BYD to introduce mini EV model designed for Japan in 2026 TOKYO - The Japanese unit of Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD Co. said Thursday it will introduce a mini electric vehicle model specifically designed for the Japanese market in the latter half of 2026, as it aims to boost sales with the new compact car. Details such as the driving distance on a single charge and the price of the new EV model have yet to be disclosed, but the EV maker is considering the price at around 2.5 million yen ($17,500), according to a source familiar with the matter. ---------- Nissan sees wider FY 2024 net loss of up to 750 bil. yen TOKYO - Nissan Motor Co. said Thursday it estimates a net loss of 700 billion yen ($4.9 billion) to 750 billion yen for the year ended March due to restructuring charges, far wider than its earlier forecast of an 80-billion-yen loss. The automaker now sees an operating profit of 85 billion yen for the just-ended fiscal year, down from the earlier forecast 120 billion yen while sales are projected at 12.6 trillion yen, slightly up from the previous estimate of 12.5 trillion yen. ---------- All 4 giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China in June WAKAYAMA, Japan - All four giant pandas on loan to a western Japan zoo will return to China around late June, ahead of the expiration of their lease agreement, the zoo operator said Thursday. The 24-year-old Rauhin and her children -- Yuihin, 8, Saihin, 6, and Fuhin, 4 -- will leave Adventure World amusement park in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, for their new home at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China's Sichuan Province, according to the operator. Video: Turkey holds national day event at Osaka Expo
