An expert in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics) education, Nakajima has long been calling for the democratization of creativity, highlighting how the trait is something we all have potential for, rather than being the exclusive domain of artists. “If presented the future of Japan through various technologies, I think the message this time should be to showcase the explosion of creativity that technology can bring out,” she says. Life flourishes within each and every one of us” “Everyone from small children to the elderly can be creative. Sachiko Nakajima is one of the producers of the event and she believes Japan is ready to show another side of itself to the world. Fifty-five years later, a very different Japan-with an economy that has transitioned from growth to maturity-is set to again host the Expo. It was held in the midst of a period of rapid economic growth in the country and attracted more than 64 million visitors-a record number for attendance at an Expo at the time. The 1970 Osaka Expo was a technology showcase which exhibited Japan’s cutting-edge products and solutions to the world. She speaks to Kaoru Hori about her plans to make 2025 fun for all Jazz pianist, mathematician, and STEAM educator Sachiko Nakajima is one of the eight Thematic Project Producers of the upcoming Osaka Kansai Expo.

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