Amazing isn't it, the EXPO 2005 in Aichi is supposed to foster international
exchange, yet a look at their website "says it all"

- Tenders for construction services must comply with a specification
document, which they make available only in Japanese language, not English.

- A tender for provision of staff for an international restaurant and stores
facility may only be submitted by hand, mail/fax/e-mail not acceptable; ie:
effectively limiting it to local companies

- Similar tenders for the new Central Japan International Airport
construction and supply of equipment/systems was exactly the same - all
official documentation was provided in Japanese language only.

The Japs are notorious for a closed-door policy. Gaijins can go get stuffed
when there is money or contracts involved, yet they will "make a buck out of
gaijin" by having an International Expo.