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ATA Japan hosts New Year Forum and Networking Reception

April 1st, 2026

From left: Kikuko Tagawa, executive director, ATA Japan; Brent Nussbaum, president, Miller Weldmaster; Hideyuki Nishikawa, Sankei Corporation, vice chairman of ATA Japan; and Toshio Katayama, Daiichi Hanpu Co., Ltd., chairman of ATA Japan. Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Japan, a member group of ATA, held its New Year Forum and Networking Reception Jan. 22 at Shin-Osaka […]

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ATA Japan members showcased at World Expo 2025 in Osaka

August 1st, 2025

The Future City pavilion, which showcases advanced urban concepts and transformative technologies, is made of a polyester mesh coated with PVC and titanium dioxide, which allows it to be self-cleaning with sunlight and rain while also reducing pollution in the air. It spans 150 meters (492 feet) in length. Image: Taiyo Kogyo ATA Japan members […]

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Fabric architecture on display for millions in Osaka

May 1st, 2025

The 2025 World Expo Grand Ring in Osaka, Japan, where many events will take place April 13–Oct. 13. Country and regional pavilions are also inside it, including dozens of fabric structures. Image: Provided by Japan Association for the 2025. World Exposition © Expo 2025 A projected 28 million visitors to the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, […]

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