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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
大阪万博　イタリア館

Expo 2025 Osaka: Five Reasons Why the Italy Pavilion Is So Popular—Paintings, Sculptures,...

At the “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo (2025 Japan International Exposition)” from April 13, 2025, there are “overseas pavilions“. The “Italy Pavilion” is now sometimes even called the “No. 1 most popular” pavilion. The Italy Pavilion is well-liked because it has many interesting things for visitors to see. It allows people to experience Italian culture and climate without having to travel to Italy. It wasn’t the main attraction at the beginning of the Expo, but...
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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...
大阪万博 オーストラリア館

Expo 2025 Osaka: Pavilions You Can Enter Without a Reservation—Where to Find the Latest L...

From April 13 to October 13, 2025, “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai (2025 World Expo)” is being held at Yumeshima in Osaka City. Since the event began, it has quickly become a popular topic on social media and other platforms, and the number of days with many visitors has been increasing. At Expo 2025 Osaka, you must reserve a date and time for your visit in advance of buying your admission ticket. Some pavilions require a...
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Expo 2025 Osaka: Cosplay Controversy Explained-Rules, Guidelines, and Is Cosplay Attendan...

The “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai(2025 Japan International Exposition)” will open on April 13, 2025, and run until around October 13. It has been getting more attention on social media and other places, and more and more people are starting to wonder if they should visit. The Osaka Expo, which is always full of new topics, recently had a small disagreement about a visitor who came in “cosplay“. The cosplayer shared a post on X (formerly...