

What is CERN? What do they do? Is it the model for SERN in Steins;Gate? What is its true ...
The European Organization for Nuclear Research, “CERN” (pronounced “Serun” in Japanese), is located on the outskirts of Geneva, Switzerland. It is the world’s largest particle physics research facility, a cutting-edge institute that aims to unravel the “beginning of the universe” and the “formation of matter”. Recently, in May 2025, a team at CERN announced that they succeeded in “converting lead into gold” using the “Large Hadron Collider (LHC)”, which became a hot topic. Also, upon...

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...

What is Komyaku (ID)? It’s cute and trending on social media! Is a map also availab...
The “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo (2025 Japan International Exposition)” is being held in Yumeshima, Osaka City, until October 13, 2025. The mascot character “Myaku-Myaku” supports the popularity of the Osaka Expo, which is said to be gradually increasing in visitor numbers. Recently, “Myaku-Myaku Lottery” has become popular, and people living in Osaka often see or hear about Myaku-Myaku. Amidst this, “Komyaku” is now attracting attention on social media. Some people may wonder, “What’s the...

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...

What is Komyaku (ID)? It’s cute and trending on social media! Is a map also availab...
The “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo (2025 Japan International Exposition)” is being held in Yumeshima, Osaka City, until October 13, 2025. The mascot character “Myaku-Myaku” supports the popularity of the Osaka Expo, which is said to be gradually increasing in visitor numbers. Recently, “Myaku-Myaku Lottery” has become popular, and people living in Osaka often see or hear about Myaku-Myaku. Amidst this, “Komyaku” is now attracting attention on social media. Some people may wonder, “What’s the...

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: Top 5 Must-Visit Overseas Pavilions at the World Expo
From April 13 to October 13, 2025, the “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (2025 World Expo)” will be held at Yumeshima, Osaka. Popular pavilions that require reservations every day are in the news. These include the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion (Monster Hunter Bridge), where you can enjoy the world of the popular game “Monster Hunter,” the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION, which will feature a life-sized Gundam, and the “Japan Pavilion,” where Doraemon will guide you. However,...

Expo 2025 Osaka: Dates, Operating Hours, and Location Guide
It will open on April 13, 2025. It has been featured on social media and television recently, so many people might be thinking, “Should I go check it out?” This time, we will share information about the event period of “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo” and its operating hours! Click here for a list of articles related to Osaka Expo (EXPO 2025). When is the event period for the Osaka Expo? The event period...

Expo 2025 Osaka: Yoichi Ochiai’s “null2 (Nurunuru)” Signature Pavilion – Concept, Highlig...
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai (2025 Japan International Exposition) finally opened on April 13, 2025. The theme of Expo 2025 Osaka is “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”. There will be pavilions and events from 165 countries and regions, as well as international organizations. One of these is the “Signature Pavilion“, which is about “life” and was created by eight well-known producers. This article will talk about the most interesting parts of “null2 (Nurunuru)”, a very...

Expo 2025 Osaka: 9 Must-Visit Kids’ Playgrounds and Pavilions – How Much Are Child Ticket...
Where are the playgrounds and kid-friendly pavilions at the Osaka Expo? How much is the admission fee for children? Is it fun for 3-year-olds and preschoolers? What are some fun activities for children at the Expo? The “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo (2025 Japan International Exposition)” will open on April 13, 2025. The event lasts for a long period of time. It starts on April 13 and ends on October 13, 2025. This is 184...

Expo x Bikkuriman Chocolate Collaboration: “Myakumyaku Man Chocolate” is comi...
On April 1, 2025, Lotte Corporation announced a collaboration between its classic chocolate brand Bikkuriman Chocolate and Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai (2025 Japan World Exposition). The new chocolate will be released on April 8, 2025, and will feature the Expo’s mascot, “Myakumyaku.” What is Myakumyaku Man Chocolate? When will it be available? (Source: PR TIMES) Myakumyaku Man Chocolate celebrates the 40th anniversary of Bikkuriman Chocolate’s Devil vs. Angel Series (launched in 1985) and is working with...

Can You Drive to Osaka Expo 2025? Park & Ride System, Parking Fees, and Access Expla...
The “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (2025 World Expo)” is a big event that will be held in Osaka for the first time in 55 years since 1970. The “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan” will be held for 184 days from April 13 to October 13, 2025, in the Yumeshima district of Osaka City. The theme of the event is “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.” With more and more topics about the Expo on...