International pavilions were constructed with recycled, or recyclable materials, and great care was taken to minimize the sites' environmental impact. Environmentally friendly transport to, and within the site was also realized.

The main site was a 185 hectare forested, hilly area of Nagakute, just east of Nagoya City, with a smaller satellite area in nearby Seto, made accessible by ropeway. The pavilions and most facilities have long been removed, and the Nagakute area has been reverted into a wide parkland known as Moricoro Park after the two EXPO mascot characters, Morizo and Kiccoro. Among the remaining facilities is an ice skating rink where even pros perform. Another section has become an EXPO 2005 memorial museum, while the former Robot Station has been transformed into a kids' activity center, with indoor and outdoor nature experience playground activities. The giant EXPO Ferris Wheel also remains in operation.

Satsuki and Mei's Totoro House

One of the main EXPO 2005 attractions remaining is Satsuki and Mei's house, a life sized recreation of the home of the girls from the popular animated movie Tonari no Totoro (My Neighbor Totoro). The home is not just a recreated film set, but a glimpse into Japanese home life in the mid to late 50's. Visitors can explore the house, complete with a book lined study, classic living room, old fire-heated Goemon bathtub, even a well in backyard. Can't promise you'll meet the Totoro, but keep your eyes open just in case!

The area can be reached by a ride on the first high speed commercial magnetic levitation train, the Linimo. Floating 8mm above the track while in motion, the Linimo can achieve speeds of 100km/h. That too is an adventure in itself, and a treasured legacy of EXPO 2005.