Supporting an inclusive GREEN×EXPO 2027 by making the Yokohama exposition accessible to visitors of all ages and abilities
Yokohama, Japan, June 24, 2026 — WHILL, Inc., a global leader in personal mobility solutions, today announced it has been selected as the official personal mobility provider for GREEN×EXPO 2027, the 2027 World Horticultural Exposition to be held in Yokohama, Japan. Through this partnership, WHILL will operate a fleet rental service at the exposition grounds, enabling visitors of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to explore the expansive venue comfortably and at their own pace.
GREEN×EXPO 2027 is scheduled to run from March 19 to September 26, 2027, across a 247-acre (approximately 100-hectare) site in Yokohama—with 80 hectares designated as active exposition grounds. The event is expected to draw more than 10 million visitors from around the world.
Bridging Accessibility and Exploration
At GREEN×EXPO 2027, WHILL vehicles will be available for rental near the main entrance gate, giving visitors immediate access to accessible mobility from the moment they arrive. The service is designed to help attendees cover the full extent of the venue without fatigue, encouraging longer stays and deeper engagement with the exposition’s exhibits and natural landscapes.
Proven Mobility-as-a-Service Platform
WHILL’s involvement in GREEN×EXPO 2027 builds on the company’s established WHILL On-Site Fleet Service—a business-to-business rental platform that bundles vehicle fleet management, maintenance, and insurance into a single, turnkey solution for venues and facilities. Since launching the service, WHILL has deployed its mobility offering at approximately 150 locations across Japan and dozens of locations across North America (as of June 2026), with demonstrated results in extending visitor dwell time, improving site circulation, and increasing overall visitor satisfaction across multiple generations.
GREEN×EXPO 2027 Event Overview
- Dates: March 19 (Friday) – September 26 (Sunday), 2027
- Location: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
- Exposition grounds: Approx. 247 acres (100 hectares) total; 198 acres (80 hectares) designated event area
- Expected attendance: 10 million+ visitors
- WHILL rental location: Near the main entrance gate
