Opening of Expo '70 in Osaka, Japan: HALS of Emperor Hirohito arriving at dais of honour, ZOOM OUT and PAN to HAS of the festival plaza. Cut to a Japanese flag being hoisted. Sequence on the parade of nations marching in, a Canadian flag going first. HAS of the Emperor and his family. HAS of colour bearers lining up then marching. MLS of flags being hoisted as nations are presented. MLS of an orchestra and a choir performing. Sequence on brief various shots showing a television camera, the Expo '70 flag being raised, speakers delivering speeches, the imperial family, CU of spectators, HAS of Emperor Hirohito speaking and the orchestra playing.