Commemorative photograph showing President Keizo Saji surrounded by the "Expo Girls" hostesses in uniform, along with event personnel.
Expo '70 Suntory Pavilion Symbol Monument: Adornment for Sacred Sake
The symbol monument called "Adornment for Sacred Sake" was created by Shigeru Ueki, a uniquely talented individual in the world of wood carving, based on the decorations inserted into sake vessels used as offerings. Accompanied by audio from Shiro Kon, lighting by Motoko Ishii, as well as the harmony of water, this monument was a new form of environmental art.
Over a million visitors danced the Awa Odori at Wednesday Plaza
The Japan World Exposition Association made a smart arrangement by designating every first and fifteenth day of the month as "Expo Respect for the Aged Day" on which people 70 years of age or older received special service. This photo shows a "Suntory Expo Girl" hostess entertaining elderly visitors.
Visit from His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince
President Keizo Saji was responsible for providing explanatory information when His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince toured the pavilion. In this photo, His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince intently observes four "Suntory Pavilion Girls" wearing twelve-layered ceremonial kimono and other types of traditional Japanese formal court dress inside the Kyokusui Room in the basement floor as they perform the Kyokusui-no-En Ceremony based on traditions from Heian-era court aristocracy.
Ice from Alaskan glaciers at the Suntory Pavilion
At the Suntory Pavilion's seventh "Lucky Seven" event, 400 visitors were given beverages from the "Queen of Ice." Men received SUNTORY WHISKY GOLD on the rocks, and women and children received Royal Crown Cola (RC Cola) and RC Q Orange on the rocks.
Expo '70 closing ceremony
His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince was appointed as Honorary President of the Japan World Exposition. In this photo, he is joined by Crown Princess Michiko in the closing ceremony, with hostesses from each country gathering at the Royal Box, and a "Suntory Expo Girl" giving a carnation to the Crown Prince and Crown Princess before shaking their hands.
Kobe Port Island Exposition
Kobe Port Island Exposition '81
Thirty-five companions from Suntory stand outside Suntory's Waterland.
Kobe Port Island Exposition: Portopia '81
These Kobe Portopia companion uniforms were designed by Issey Miyake.
On-site inspection by President Keizo Saji
President Keizo Saji with two "Suntory Pavilion Girls" on either side. Behind them is Suntory's Waterland standing in the completed lake at the east of the central square.
Spectacular ceremony for the completion of Suntory's Waterland
Suntory's Waterland (with Keizo Saji serving as a representative) was built in anticipation of the start of Portopia '81 in Kobe, as a location for Suntory Limited to exhibit. A ceremony to celebrate its completion was held on March 12 at the location itself in the eastern side of the central square within the Portopia venue.
Kobe Port Island Exposition: Portopia '81
Visitors lining up for the Suntory Pavilion in the central square pictured with Suntory's Waterland standing in the middle of a lake.
Kobe Port Island Exposition: Portopia '81
The fourth core of Suntory's Waterland housed Restaurant Waterland with an interior resembling the cabin of a luxury cruise ship. In this restaurant, visitors could watch a fountain as they enjoyed meals paired with Suntory's whisky, beer, wine, Portopia '81 cocktails, and other delectable offerings.
Tsukuba Expo '85
Tsukuba Expo '85 Suntory Pavilion visited by Yasuhiro Nakasone and his wife
The Suntory Pavilion was popular and received many visitors for many days in a row. This photo shows a long line of people waiting to enter.
Tsukuba Expo '85 Suntory Pavilion
Female companions in uniform at the Bird Chorus area, one of the exhibition zones in the Suntory Pavilion.
Suntory Pavilion completed for Science Expo '85 in Tsukuba
Cutting the tape at the ceremony to celebrate the pavilion's completion. Third from the left is President Keizo Saji.
Tsukuba Expo '85 Suntory Pavilion
A crowd of visitors watching the Animation Fountain, one of the exhibition zones in the Suntory Pavilion. A total of 9,600 nozzles sprayed water to form the shape of a Canada goose accompanied by colorful lasers and video in a dreamlike installation.
Tsukuba Expo '85 Suntory Pavilion
The Video Zone of the Suntory Pavilion boasted the world's largest (single-screen) projection screen at the time with a height of 26 meters and a width of 35 meters. This screen showed a highly impressive video titled "Across the Skies."
Tsukuba Expo '85 Suntory Pavilion
The hallways and stairs that linked each zone of the Suntory Pavilion were decorated with cute illustrations of birds.
Osaka Flower Expo '90
Facilities at Tsurumi Ryokuchi for the International Garden and Greenery Exposition Osaka, Japan, 1990
The large hall was approximately 20 meters tall and 50 meters long. Visitors were surrounded by stained glass flowers of various shapes and colors as the light played on them.
Opening ceremony at Tsurumi Ryokuchi for the International Garden and Greenery Exposition Osaka, Japan, 1990
Prince Hiro (Governor Emeritus of the Expo '90 Foundation) delivers a speech at the podium, with President Keizo Saji standing to the left.
Suntory Pavilion at the International Garden and Greenery Exposition Osaka, Japan, 1990
Chairman Keizo Saji delivers a speech at a reception held in the Suntory Pavilion.
Facilities at Tsurumi Ryokuchi for the International Garden and Greenery Exposition Osaka, Japan, 1990
Exterior of the Suntory Pavilion.
Suntory Pavilion at the International Garden and Greenery Exposition Osaka, Japan, 1990
Two companions are pictured in front of the gates of the Suntory Pavilion.
Sign and flowerbed at our Tokyo branch to wish success in Flower Expo '90
A sign and flowerbed were installed near the entrance to the Suntory Building at our Tokyo Branch (Motoakasaka).
