{"id":17970,"date":"2025-03-18T11:37:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T02:37:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/?p=17970"},"modified":"2025-10-14T18:13:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T09:13:49","slug":"expo2025-myaku-myaku-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/en\/expo2025-myaku-myaku-en-17970\/","title":{"rendered":"Decoding MYAKU-MYAKU: The Significance and Inspiration Behind Osaka Expo’s Character"},"content":{"rendered":"

For 184 days from April 13 to October 13, 2025, Japan will host the international event EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai<\/strong>, the next World Expo, under the theme Designing a Future Society that Shines with Life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Osaka World Exposition features an official mascot character named MYAKU-MYAKU<\/strong>, joining a long tradition of memorable World Expo mascots.<\/p>\n

Currently, posters of MYAKU-MYAKU are displayed in major locations across Osaka Prefecture, and official goods in collaboration with the World Expo are on sale.<\/p>\n

However, many people may still be unfamiliar with what kind of mascot character he is or where he comes from.<\/p>\n

So, in this article, I, a resident of Osaka, will introduce MYAKU-MYAKU, the World Expo mascot, focusing on the origin of his name!<\/p>\n

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EXPO Osaka’s Character, MYAKU-MYAKU<\/h2>\n

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(Source: EXPO 2025<\/a>)<\/p>\n

MYAKU-MYAKU<\/strong> is the official character of EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai.<\/p>\n

When MYAKU-MYAKU<\/strong> was first announced, its mysterious form and design caused a stir, with many people saying that it was a bit scary and that it would be better if it were more approachable.<\/p>\n

Today, however, I have the impression that its mysterious existence is widely accepted and many people are attached to it.<\/p>\n

MYAKU-MYAKU is a character with prominent red and blue colors, and these colors represent, respectively, red for cells<\/strong> and blue for water<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The red color for cells<\/strong> that divide and multiply, and the blue color for water<\/strong> that changes its shape as if it were flowing.<\/p>\n

The red color of the cell<\/strong> represents the activity of life and the cycle of nature, and the blue color represents the strong vitality of the main theme of the Osaka Expo, Designing a Future Society where Life Shines Brightly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\uff1cAbout MYAKU-MYAKU\uff1e<\/strong><\/p>\n

A mysterious creature born from the fusion of cells and water. Its true identity remains unknown.
\nThe red part represents \u201ccells,\u201d which divide and multiply. The blue part represents \u201cpure water,\u201d which can flow and change shape.
\nIt appears to be transforming into various forms in search of who it wants to be, and its current form mimics humans. However, it changes its shape so much that it sometimes forgets its original form.
\nGoing outside and basking in the sunlight is the source of its energy. It also loves rainy days and can absorb rain into its body. (Citation:EXPO 2025<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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What Does the Name MYAKU-MYAKU Mean?<\/h2>\n

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(Source: EXPO 2025<\/a>)<\/p>\n

The name MYAKU-MYAKU<\/strong>, the official character of the Osaka Expo, comes from the Japanese word for pulse<\/strong>, which represents the pulsation of life and the connection between human civilizations.<\/p>\n

In Japanese, the word myaku<\/strong>(pulse) is often used to mean to be passed down from generation<\/strong> to generation, and it also expresses a wish for hope for the history and culture of the world<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The name MYAKU-MYAKU<\/strong>, which represents cells and water, was also chosen because it evokes the sound of life continuing for a long time<\/strong>, which fits the concept of the Expo.<\/p>\n

The name “Myakmyak” was chosen out of more than 30,000 entries for the name of the character for the Osaka Expo.<\/p>\n

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