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Post-Expo Interview Series with Consulates-General and Consulates in Kansai

Last update : February 19, 2026

Expo 2025: Achievements, Outlook, and Future Collaboration in Kansai

 Following Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, METI-Kansai (Kansai Bureau of conomy, Trade and Industry) aims to further strengthen and deepen relationships with Consulates-General and Consulates in the Kansai region.
As part of this post-Expo interview series, we express our appreciation for the cooperation extended during the Expo and review initiatives advanced in connection with Expo-related events, while also exploring future prospects, upcoming initiatives, and needs in Kansai.
This page features interviews with consuls-general and consuls who actively participated in Expo-related events and initiatives and agreed to be interviewed. Articles are published on METI-Kansai’s website and shared via social media to highlight consular activities and encourage future collaboration in Kansai.

Please note that the information in each article reflects the circumstances at the time of the interview (November 2025 to February 2026).

Featured Interviews with Consuls-General and Consuls

Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany Osaka-Kobe Consul General SAXINGER Melanie
Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Osaka-Kobe
Consul General
Melanie Kristin Maria-Teresia SAXINGER

Consulate of Hungary in Osaka Head of Consulate KEREKES András
Consulate of Hungary in Osaka
Head of Consulate
KEREKES Andras

Contact Information

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Kansai Bureau
International Affairs Division
Address: 1-5-44 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 540-8535
Phone:+81-6-6966-6031
E-Mail:bzl-kin-kokusaiinfo@meti.go.jpMail (mail client will launch)