Expo 2025 Osaka: Can You Bring Food, Lunch Boxes, and PET Bottles? Rules Explained
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Which pavilion is the most popular at the Osaka Expo? Do you need a reservation?
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Expo 2025 Osaka: Top Highlights, Must-See Attractions, and How Much You Can Experience in...
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Why “Political Correctness” in Games Annoys Players: Do We Really Need Divers...
Recently, “diversity (DEI / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion)” has become a major theme in the game industry. The term “political correctness” (often abbreviated as “PC”) has also become widely known. It refers to efforts to avoid using “discriminatory expressions” based on characteristics like race, nationality, disability, and religion. Instead, people should use “neutral expressions” that are not discriminatory. Many people who like games have probably heard terms like “political correctness” and “DEI” at least once....
NotebookLM: Your AI Note Assistant – Features, Cost, & How to Use
On May 19, 2025, Google started offering iOS and Android apps for “NotebookLM“, an “AI-powered” note-taking assistant tool developed by the company. Google’s NotebookLM is an AI tool that is very easy to use. You can upload materials to it, and the AI will summarize the key points, answer your questions, and explain the content through audio. Paid subscribers get extra features, but the basic functions are “free” for anyone with a Google account. Users...
Kisaragi Station: The Japanese Urban Legend & Its Mysterious Origins (Movie Tie-in)
The urban legend of “Kisaragi Station” started in 2004 when someone posted a “real-time account of getting lost in another world” on an online forum. The poster said they got off at a station on the Enshu Railway, a real railway line in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. At the time, its eerie content and realistic descriptions became a hot topic, and even 20 years later, people still talk about it online. On June 13, 2025, the...
Nintendo Switch 2 Reselling in Japan: Anti-Resale Efforts, Shoko Nakagawa’s Backlas...
The new Nintendo gaming console, “Nintendo Switch 2“, was released on June 5, 2025. Many people applied for the lottery to buy the new model, so it’s still “difficult to get your hands on“. Nintendo set application conditions to prevent resale, such as “having played Nintendo Switch software for more than 50 hours as of February 28, 2025”. Nintendo revealed that the number of applicants in Japan for the first lottery at the official “My...
Pole Shift Explained: Next Event, Impacts, & Precursors
Recently, urban legends have been circulating, primarily on social media, claiming that a pole shift will cause the Earth’s magnetic poles to reverse and that civilization will end if a pole shift occurs. Many people are likely wondering, “What exactly is a pole shift?” and “Will it really happen? What if it does?” In reality, a “pole shift” is a natural cycle that has occurred repeatedly throughout Earth’s history. Movements resembling “precursors” are even being...
Osaka Expo 2025: Why the Insect Swarms? Chironomid Control & Essential Bug Spray Tips
The “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo (Japan International Exposition 2025)” is being held in Yumeshima, Osaka City, for “184 days” from April 13 to October 13, 2025. As time goes on, more and more people are talking about the Expo on social media and with their friends. On May 31, over 180,000 people visited, and even more are expected to visit in the future. However, when thinking about a visit to the Osaka Expo, one...
Expo 2025 Osaka: Top 5 Pavilions for Elementary Schoolers & Kids
The “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo (Japan International Exposition 2025)”, which opened on April 13, 2025, is becoming more popular. The event is called the Osaka Expo. It is based on the idea of “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.” Many adults, children, and elementary school students visit the event every day. In this article, I will talk about the pavilions and recommended spots at EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo that elementary school students can...
Why Is Sweet Baby Inc. Controversial? Reasons for Backlash and Company Origins Explained
Sweet Baby is a well-known consulting firm in the gaming industry. They promote “diversity” and “equity.” While promoting “diversity” and “equity” may seem like a good thing, games that include Sweet Baby often have too many “political correctness” elements. As a result, the company is facing criticism from many gamers. This time, we will explain why Sweet Baby is often criticized and, first, where the company is from. What is Sweet Baby? What country is...
Decoding MYAKU-MYAKU: The Significance and Inspiration Behind Osaka Expo’s Character
For 184 days from April 13 to October 13, 2025, Japan will host the international event EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai, the next World Expo, under the theme Designing a Future Society that Shines with Life. The Osaka World Exposition features an official mascot character named MYAKU-MYAKU, joining a long tradition of memorable World Expo mascots. Currently, posters of MYAKU-MYAKU are displayed in major locations across Osaka Prefecture, and official goods in collaboration with the World Expo...
Expo 2025 Osaka: Top 5 Pavilions for Elementary Schoolers & Kids
The “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo (Japan International Exposition 2025)”, which opened on April 13, 2025, is becoming more popular. The event is called the Osaka Expo. It is based on the idea of “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.” Many adults, children, and elementary school students visit the event every day. In this article, I will talk about the pavilions and recommended spots at EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo that elementary school students can...
Expo 2025 Osaka: Top 5 Japanese Chain Restaurants to Visit at the Expo
“EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai World Exposition (Japan International Exposition 2025)” has been attracting many visitors every day since it opened. Many people are excited to try the food at “Osaka Expo gourmet” in addition to visiting the pavilions and events. While enjoying different types of food from around the world is one of the unique pleasures of the Expo, if you want to “fully enjoy the charm of Japanese food culture,” it’s also highly recommended...
Expo 2025 Osaka: How to Get to the Expo by Ship or Ferry—Routes, Fares, and Reservation R...
The “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai (2025 Japan International Exposition)” will be held from April 13 to October 13, 2025. The closest train station to the Osaka Expo venue is “Yumeshima Station” on the Osaka Metro Chuo Line. The station is connected to the Expo venue, so it’s very convenient. Shuttle buses also run from the airport and parking lots near the Expo, so many people may be thinking about visiting by train or bus. There’s...
Expo 2025 Osaka: Monster Hunter Bridge (XD HALL) Highlights, Reservation Guide, and Prici...
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, will be held for “184 days” from April 13 to October 13, 2025, at the Yumeshima district in Osaka City. Even people who aren’t interested now might start wondering about the event as it gets closer. They might ask themselves, “Should I go?” or “What makes it interesting?” This time, we will tell you about one of the main attractions at Expo 2025 Osaka: the Kansai-an exhibition, also known as the...
Expo 2025 Osaka: Top Highlights, Must-See Attractions, and How Much You Can Experience in...
The ‘Osaka Expo’ is finally approaching. ‘EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan’ is scheduled to be held for 184 days from April 13 to October 13, 2025. Some people may have already booked tickets as part of their Osaka travel plans. As the opening date approaches, information about the Osaka Expo pavilions and events is being released in various places in Japan, including the official website of the Osaka Expo.In this article, as a resident of...
Expo 2025 Osaka: How to Buy Tickets and Ticket Purchase Limits per Person
The “2025 Japan International Exposition (EXPO2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo)” will be held in Yumeshima, Osaka City, starting on April 13, 2025. It seems that more and more people are already reserving tickets, but there are still questions such as “How do I buy tickets?” and “How many tickets can one person buy?” In this article, we will explain how to buy and purchase tickets for Expo 2025 Osaka! How to buy and purchase tickets for...
Expo 2025 Osaka: Gundam Pavilion Tickets, Life-Sized Gundam Details, and Where to Buy Mod...
How do I reserve tickets for the Gundam Pavilion at the Osaka Expo? Where can I buy Gundam model kits from the Osaka Expo? Will there be an exhibition of a life-sized Gundam statue? The opening of “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo” (April 13, 2025 – October 13, 2025) is fast approaching. The event will feature numerous pavilions from both domestic and international exhibitors. One of the most popular will be the “Gundam Pavilion (GUNDAM...