Expo Hokkaido '82 Explained

Expo Hokkaido '82 (Japanese: '82北海道博覧会) was an exhibition in Japan held at Tsukisamu Dome and outside fairgrounds,^[1] from June 12 - August 22, 1982.^[2]

Its theme was "Departure for the Northern Age".^[2] It received over 2.6 million visitors.^[3]

Pavilions

• Theme Pavilion "Round theater The Northern Age"^[2] - Utilized Tsukisamu Dome.
• Sub theme pavilions^[2]
  • Energy Pavilion^[2]
  • Food Pavilion^[2]
  • Northern Hemisphere Pavilion^[2]
• World Bazaar^[2]
• Transportation for Tomorrow Pavilion^[2]
• Daiei Pavilion^[2] "Omnimax theater"
• Suntory Pavilion^[2] "Water Land"
• 21st Century Science Pavilion^[4]
• Environment Pavilion^[4]
• All Japan Tourism & Local Products Pavilion^[4]
• UCC Coffee Pavilion^[4]
• COOP Rainbow Pavilion^{[4] [5]}
• Japan Tobacco and Salt Pavilion^[4] "Cigalt"^[5]
• Future Information Technology Pavilion^[4]
• Nature Square^[2]
  • Nikka Nature Pavilion^[5]
• Mitsui Pegasus Pavilion^[5]
• Snow Brand Pavilion^[5]
• Human Square^[5]
• Ueshima Kids Circus Pavilion^[5]
• Festival Square^[5]
• Amusement area "Family Land" - The "Loop the Loop"^[2] Shuttle roller coaster, Ferris wheels, Pirate Ship and other facilities were installed.^[5]

Further reading

• Book: '82北海道博覧会公式記録. Expo Hokkaido '82 Official Report . Expo Hokkaido '82 committee. The Hokkaido Shimbun Press,Kyodo International. 1982.

Notes and References

1. Web site: 月寒ドーム、時代の変化映した会場に幕. Tsukisamu Dome,An end to a venue that reflected the changing ages. Morning, Hokkaido. The Asahi Shimbun. The Asahi Shimbun Company. April 6, 2016. ja. August 5, 2023. August 23, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160823164851/https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASJ307RYKJ30IIPE01Y.html. bot: unknown.
2. News: Hokkaido Promoting Identity as Northern Regions: Expo, Tourist Campaigns Giving Island Big Boost. Hokkaido Suppulement. The Japan Times. June 30, 1982.
3. Web site: ルックバックさっぽろ50年 1982年 北海道博覧会. Look Back Sapporo 50 years: 1982 Expo Hokkaido . Morning, Hokkaido. Mainichi Shimbun. The Mainichi Newspapers Co.. March 15, 2022 . ja.
4. この夏、北海道で二つのイベント 北国の未来像を描く道博. Two events to be held in Hokkaido this summer: EXPO HOKKAIDO - Draw a vision for future of the North country. Hoppoken. Northern Region Center . ja. 10.11501/2832854. 38. 1982 . 北海道国際交流協力総合センター . 北方圏センター . 北方圏調査会 .
5. 道初の機種そろえ本格的な遊園地に 北海道博・ファミリーランド. A full-fledged amusement park with Hokkaido's first rides, Expo Hokkaido Family Land. Game Machine. 192. Amusement Press, Inc.. 15 July 1982. 12–14. ja.