Expo Exhibitors
Companies staffing pavilion booths who needed off-site workspace for team coordination and client meetings. Weekly memberships matched typical 1–2 week staffing rotations.
How did 29 million Expo 2025 visitors balance work and the world's fair? ATC ExBox delivered flexible coworking just two train stops from Yumeshima—no long-term lease, no hassle, ready in 10 minutes.
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Expo 2025 ran from April 13 to October 13, 2025, on Yumeshima Island in Osaka Bay, attracting over 29 million visitors and generating ¥270 billion in international visitor spending.
The event featured the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives" with pavilions showcasing innovation from over 150 countries and organizations. Daily attendance grew steadily throughout the event, with final weeks exceeding 200,000 visitors per day as positive reviews spread across social media.
This unprecedented scale created massive demand for temporary workspace solutions near the venue. Exhibitors, media professionals, and international business visitors needed flexible work environments to balance on-site activities with remote operations—without signing long-term leases.
For official event information, visit the Expo 2025 Osaka official website. Detailed attendance figures are documented on Wikipedia's Expo 2025 page. Learn more about how ATC prepared for Expo 2025.
ATC ExBox was a temporary coworking space in the ATC ITM Building, designed to serve Expo 2025 participants from April through October 2025—just two train stops from Yumeshima.
The coworking space occupied the 4th floor D-block of the ATC ITM Building, offering open desks, private booths, meeting rooms, and presentation areas. Operating hours extended from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily—longer access than most Osaka coworking options.
ATC ExBox emphasized three core advantages: immediate setup (ready within 10 minutes using credit card payment), international accessibility (English support and major credit cards accepted), and integrated logistics (partnered with Bounce for luggage storage and coordinated shuttle bus access).
The service targeted international exhibitors, business travelers, entrepreneurs, and project teams who needed workspace without long-term lease commitments. For context on workspace productivity, see this flexible booking case study from Room Manager.
ATC ExBox offered three flexible pricing tiers—all tax-included, all amenities bundled:
All memberships included: high-speed Wi-Fi • complimentary tea & coffee • printing (A4/A3 B&W) • presentation monitors • private booth access
Six months of synchronized operation—from opening day to final closure
Expo 2025 Osaka opens. ATC ExBox launches same day—ready for first visitors.
Initial exhibitor teams settle in. Weekly memberships prove most popular for booth staffing rotations.
Record attendance during Japanese summer holidays. ExBox air-conditioned workspace offers respite from outdoor heat.
Expo 2025 hits highest daily visitor counts. Media coverage intensifies—press workspace demand surges.
Expo 2025 concludes. ATC ExBox closes operations—completing its event-dedicated mission.
ATC ExBox sat just two train stops from Yumeshima Station on the Osaka Metro Nanko Port Town Line—the nearest flexible workspace to the Expo venue with weather-protected access.
Two stops from Yumeshima Station on Osaka Metro Nanko Port Town Line. Direct indoor walkway from Trade Center-mae Station—no weather exposure even during rainy season.
Direct shuttle to Expo West Gate in ~15 minutes. Fare: ¥350 one-way. Shuttle departed from ATC's front rotary with coordinated scheduling.
Multiple routes via airport limousine bus, train through Namba or Tennoji, or direct taxi. Bilingual signage and staff throughout the ATC complex.
Surrounding ATC complex included restaurants, convenience stores, and accommodations—creating a micro-ecosystem for international business visitors.
For current transportation details, see the detailed access guide to ATC Osaka Bay. Learn more about ATC's building and facilities.
Expo exhibitors, international business travelers, media professionals, project managers, and digital nomads used ATC ExBox to balance work and event participation.
Companies staffing pavilion booths who needed off-site workspace for team coordination and client meetings. Weekly memberships matched typical 1–2 week staffing rotations.
International professionals attending Expo for networking while maintaining remote work schedules. Extended hours accommodated calls with teams across time zones.
Journalists and content creators covering the six-month event. ExBox served as a stable base of operations for writing, editing, and filing stories.
Coordinators overseeing pavilion construction and tech installations. Monthly memberships provided consistent access throughout multi-month engagements.
Location-independent workers visiting Osaka who used hourly or weekly passes to balance tourism with work output.
Multi-company teams collaborating on Expo-related projects. Meeting rooms became their daily "war room" for briefings.
Pro Tip: For major international events, workspace proximity and contract flexibility matter more than premium amenities. Exhibitors optimized for minimum commute and no lease lock-in.
Location proximity, flexible contracts, all-inclusive amenities, and 10-minute onboarding created decisive competitive advantage against traditional workspace options.
| Factor | ATC ExBox | Typical City Coworking |
|---|---|---|
| Distance to Expo | 2 train stops | 30–60 min commute |
| Minimum Contract | 1 hour | 1 month typical |
| Setup Time | 10 minutes | 1–3 days |
| Operating Hours | 9 AM – 8 PM daily | 9 AM – 7 PM weekdays |
| Int'l Credit Cards | Yes | Often limited |
| English Support | Full | Varies |
| Luggage Storage | Integrated (Bounce) | Not available |
"Two train stops from Yumeshima" quantified accessibility in terms event attendees immediately understood—measurably closer than any competitor.
Hourly-to-monthly pricing removed risk perception. Users could scale up or down without penalty—critical for uncertain event schedules.
Bundled amenities (Wi-Fi, drinks, printing, monitors) eliminated nickel-and-dime concerns and built trust through transparent pricing.
10-minute onboarding addressed time-constrained decision-making. Event participants can't wait for lengthy paperwork or approvals.
Temporary workspace for major events requires matching service duration to event timelines, simple contracts, international accessibility, and integrated logistics services.
ATC ExBox opened April 13 and closed October 13—exactly matching Expo 2025's calendar. Neither starting late nor extending wastefully beyond closure. Precision creates clarity and maximizes ROI.
Simple contracts with immediate execution remove barriers that kill conversions. Traditional leasing processes fundamentally mismatch with event participant needs—10-minute onboarding was essential.
Language support and familiar payment methods expand your addressable market. With 150+ countries at Expo 2025, English-only or cash-only policies would have excluded substantial users.
The 9 AM–8 PM schedule accommodated early-morning calls with Asian partners and evening conferences with Western teams. Time zone diversity is inherent in global events.
Indoor weather-protected access reduces decision friction. The covered walkway from Metro station to workspace eliminated uncertainty—particularly valuable during Osaka's rainy season.
Integrated logistics (luggage storage, transportation) transform workspace from isolated offering into comprehensive solution—increasing switching costs and customer satisfaction.
Event-specific workspace models succeed with proper execution. The temporary nature allowed ATC to test coworking demand without permanent commitment—informing future strategy while serving unprecedented visitor volume.
ATC ExBox ran from April 13 to October 13, 2025, matching Expo 2025's exact six-month duration. The facility opened on the Expo's first day and closed with the event's conclusion. It was specifically designed as a temporary, event-focused workspace solution rather than a permanent coworking location. The service is no longer available as of January 2026.
Pricing was ¥1,100 per hour, ¥6,600 per week, or ¥22,000 per month (all tax-included). These rates included high-speed Wi-Fi, complimentary beverages, printing services, presentation equipment, and access to private booths. No long-term contracts or hidden fees applied. Payment was accepted via major international credit cards with immediate access upon signup.
The facility was located just two train stops from Yumeshima Station on the Osaka Metro Nanko Port Town Line. Alternative access included a direct shuttle bus from ATC to the Expo's West Gate, completing the journey in approximately 15 minutes for ¥350 one-way. This positioning made ATC ExBox the nearest flexible workspace to the Expo site with indoor weather-protected access from the Metro station.
All memberships included high-speed Wi-Fi, free coffee and tea, USB printing (A4/A3 black-and-white), presentation monitors (50-inch and small), private phone booths, meeting spaces, and open workspace desks. Reception staff provided English-language support. The facility operated 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily—longer hours than most Osaka coworking spaces.
Primary users included Expo exhibitors coordinating booth operations, international business travelers maintaining remote work schedules, media professionals covering the event, project managers overseeing pavilion installations, and digital nomads balancing tourism with work commitments. The flexible hourly-to-monthly pricing accommodated varying attendance durations.
ATC ExBox closed with the Expo's conclusion in October 2025, but ATC continues offering permanent office leasing in the ITM Building for companies seeking longer-term Osaka Bay area workspace. Traditional office leases operate with multi-year contracts rather than ExBox's flexible hourly-to-monthly model. For current options, see ATC's permanent office leasing.
Unique differentiators included event-specific positioning (two train stops from Yumeshima), ultra-flexible contracts (hourly to monthly), 10-minute setup time, integrated luggage storage partnership, shuttle bus coordination, extended 9 AM–8 PM hours, and complete international accessibility. Most Osaka coworking spaces require minimum monthly commitments and lack event-focused logistics integration.
ATC ExBox partnered with Bounce, an app-based luggage storage service, allowing users to reserve and pay via smartphone then drop bags securely at the ATC location. This enabled hands-free movement between coworking sessions and Expo pavilion visits without hauling luggage. The integration particularly benefited day visitors arriving from hotels or airports who needed workspace before check-in or after checkout.
While ATC ExBox concluded with Expo 2025, ATC continues to offer permanent office leasing options in the ITM Building and broader ATC complex for companies seeking stable Osaka Bay area presence.
The experience gained operating ExBox—understanding international client needs, testing flexible booking systems, integrating complementary services—continues to inform improvements across ATC's office solutions.