Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has expressed hope that this year’s Osaka Expo will help restore global unity in a divided world. Yet, while that grand goal is unlikely to be fully realized, the big event is having a positive impact on international relations. Building from the legacy of Dubai’s Expo 2020, the first ever in the Middle East, this year’s Osaka event is proving to be a diplomatic magnet, with more than 100 foreign dignitaries expected to pass through by the end of the event. Moreover, almost 160 nations and regions are taking part.