Gov't promotes exchanges with nations at Osaka Expo.

The Japanese government supports 146 exchange plans across local communities to enhance youth exchange, tourism, and international relations for the Osaka Expo.

The Japanese government is on a mission, folks! They're launching a program to get local communities buzzing with exchanges from countries joining the upcoming Osaka Expo. We’re talking about a whopping 146 exchange plans from 92 local governments. That's 17 prefectures and 75 municipalities all stepping up to the plate!

These local governments are not just sitting around; they’re anticipating that these plans will skyrocket youth exchanges, push for deeper overseas expansion, and drum up some serious tourism. Can you imagine the excitement? It's all about bringing the world closer together in Osaka!

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