{"id":18919,"date":"2025-04-16T17:15:19","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T08:15:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/?p=18919"},"modified":"2025-10-14T18:13:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T09:13:11","slug":"expo2025-flying-vehicle-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/en\/expo2025-flying-vehicle-en-18919\/","title":{"rendered":"Expo 2025 Osaka: What Is the Flying Car? Comparison with Helicopters, Pricing, and Ride Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On April 14, 2025, <strong>the first flight of the &#8220;flying car&#8221;<\/strong>, one of the main attractions of &#8220;<strong>EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai<\/strong> (2025 Japan World Exposition),&#8221; took place.<\/p>\n<p>The demonstration flight that was actually shown flying in the sky was the single-seat aircraft &#8220;Hexa&#8221; operated by Marubeni and manufactured by the U.S. company Lift Aircraft.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet tw-align-center\">\n<p lang=\"ja\" dir=\"ltr\">\u3010<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/%E7%A9%BA%E9%A3%9B%E3%81%B6%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AB%E3%83%9E?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#\u7a7a\u98db\u3076\u30af\u30eb\u30de<\/a> \u5927\u962a\u4e07\u535a\u3067\u521d\u98db\u884c\u3011<\/p>\n<p>\u25bc\u6620\u50cf\u5168\u7de8\u306f\u3053\u3061\u3089<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4MNsQtx8ji\">https:\/\/t.co\/4MNsQtx8ji<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/%E5%A4%A7%E9%98%AA%E3%83%BB%E9%96%A2%E8%A5%BF%E4%B8%87%E5%8D%9A?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#\u5927\u962a\u30fb\u95a2\u897f\u4e07\u535a<\/a> \u306714\u65e5\u3001\u4e38\u7d05\u9663\u55b6\u306e\u300c\u7a7a\u98db\u3076\u30af\u30eb\u30de\u300d\u304c\u30c7\u30e2\u30d5\u30e9\u30a4\u30c8\u3092\u884c\u3044\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A3%E3%82%AF%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A3%E3%82%AF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#\u30df\u30e3\u30af\u30df\u30e3\u30af<\/a> \u30ab\u30e9\u30fc\u306e\u6a5f\u4f53\u304c\u4e0a\u7a7a\u3067\u65cb\u56de\u3059\u308b\u69d8\u5b50\u3092\u591a\u304f\u306e\u89b3\u5ba2\u304c\u898b\u5b88\u3063\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9qVJQJ7Oi4\">pic.twitter.com\/9qVJQJ7Oi4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u65e5\u7d4c \u5199\u771f\u6620\u50cf\u30cb\u30e5\u30fc\u30b9 (@nikkeiphoto) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nikkeiphoto\/status\/1911649395206181374?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 14, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The red, white, and blue aircraft inspired by the Expo became a hot topic on TV and social media.<\/p>\n<p>The &#8220;flying car&#8221; is <strong>a next-generation form of transportation<\/strong> that could be used to travel by air. It is already being developed in different parts of the world, and there are rumors that it will be used commercially soon.<\/p>\n<p>This time, we will introduce the &#8220;flying car,&#8221; one of the highlights of the highly anticipated &#8220;<strong>EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cardlink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/en\/expo2025-how-to-buy-tickets-en-18824\/\"><div class=\"cardlink_thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/FireShot-Capture-180-EXPO2025\u30c7\u30b8\u30bf\u30eb\u30c1\u30b1\u30c3\u30c8-2025\u5e74\u65e5\u672c\u56fd\u969b\u535a\u89a7\u4f1a\u5354\u4f1a-ticket.expo2025.or_.jp_-300x300.png\" alt=\"Expo 2025 Osaka: How to Buy Tickets and Ticket Purchase Limits per Person\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"><\/div><\/a><div class=\"cardlink_content\"><span class=\"cardlink_timestamp\">2025.04.04<\/span><div class=\"cardlink_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/en\/expo2025-how-to-buy-tickets-en-18824\/\">Expo 2025 Osaka: How to Buy Tickets and Ticket Purchase Limits per Person<\/a><\/div><div class=\"cardlink_excerpt\">The &quot;2025 Japan International Exposition (EXPO2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo)&quot; will be held in Yumeshima, Osaka City, starting on April 13, 2025.\r\n\r\nIt ...<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cardlink_footer\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Osaka Expo\u2019s \u201cFlying Car\u201d = \u201cHelicopter\u201d?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Vertiport-img-1024x638.jpg\" alt=\"EXPOVERTIPORT Flying Car\" width=\"600\" height=\"374\" class=\"aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">(Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expo2025.or.jp\/en\/future-index\/smart-mobility\/advanced-air-mobility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EXPO2025<\/span><\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>From April 13 to October 13, 2025, &#8220;<strong>EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai<\/strong> (2025 Japan World Exposition)&#8221; will be held for 184 days in the Yumeshima district of Osaka City.<\/p>\n<p><strong>One of the main reasons to visit &#8220;EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai&#8221;<\/strong> is the next-generation transportation, the &#8220;flying car&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>When people hear &#8220;flying car,&#8221; they often imagine a typical &#8220;car flying through the sky&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>But the official name for a flying car is &#8220;<strong>electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL)<\/strong>&#8220;. It&#8217;s better described as &#8220;<strong>a new type of aircraft<\/strong>&#8221; rather than a car.<\/p>\n<p>It <strong>looks like a helicopter with &#8220;multiple propellers&#8221; for arms<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/\u7a7a\u98db\u3076\u30af\u30eb\u30de_EXPO2025.webp\" alt=\"Taking on the Challenge of New Business Modes JAPAN Drone EXPO2025 in Kansai\" width=\"600\" height=\"279\" class=\"aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">(Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/prtimes.jp\/main\/html\/rd\/p\/000000013.000085947.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PR TIMES<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>The &#8220;<strong>flying car<\/strong>&#8221; is called an &#8220;electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL). It is powered by <strong>electricity<\/strong> and can take off and <strong>land vertically<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Once it&#8217;s used, it could be used as a &#8220;leisure vehicle&#8221; or &#8220;flying taxi,&#8221; as well as a &#8220;means of transportation useful in medical settings or during disasters&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>It will also make &#8220;travel in mountainous areas&#8221; easier, so it may contribute to &#8220;infrastructure development&#8221; as well.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of being called a &#8220;<strong>flying car<\/strong>&#8221; because it looks like a car, it is expected to become &#8220;an indispensable means of transportation in our lives, just like cars that drive on land.&#8221; That&#8217;s why it is called a &#8220;flying car.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"cardlink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/en\/expo2025-cashless-en-18879\/\"><div class=\"cardlink_thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/about3-300x300.webp\" alt=\"Expo 2025 Osaka: How to Pay Cashless-Accepted Electronic Money, Credit Cards, and QR Payments\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"><\/div><\/a><div class=\"cardlink_content\"><span class=\"cardlink_timestamp\">2025.04.18<\/span><div class=\"cardlink_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/en\/expo2025-cashless-en-18879\/\">Expo 2025 Osaka: How to Pay Cashless-Accepted Electronic Money, Credit Cards, and QR Payments<\/a><\/div><div class=\"cardlink_excerpt\">The &quot;EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo (2025 Japan International Exposition)&quot; opened on April 13, 2025, after being eagerly awaited for a long time.\r\n...<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cardlink_footer\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Differences Between &#8220;Flying Cars&#8221; and Helicopters<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pv-img-02-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"EXPO2025 Flying car\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">(Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expo2025.or.jp\/en\/future-index\/smart-mobility\/advanced-air-mobility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EXPO 2025<\/span><\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>Flying cars<\/strong>&#8221; look like helicopters because they can both <strong>take off and land vertically<\/strong>. They can take off and land vertically, so they don&#8217;t need a runway. This allows them to travel from one place to another, no matter where they are. That makes them a very convenient way to get around.<\/p>\n<p>The main difference between <strong>&#8220;flying cars&#8221; and helicopters is where they get their power<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Flying cars are different from helicopters. Helicopters use &#8220;internal combustion engines&#8221; that burn fuel to create power. &#8220;Flying cars&#8221; use &#8220;electric power.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Flying cars are not as powerful as helicopters, but they are quieter and do not emit CO2, which makes them better for the environment.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, electrification reduces the number of necessary parts, so the &#8220;<strong>main unit price and maintenance costs<\/strong>&#8221; of flying cars can be kept lower, which is <strong>another advantage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In the future, &#8220;<strong>flying cars<\/strong>&#8221; will <strong>be able to fly without a driver<\/strong>, which will lead to &#8220;lower operating costs.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>Flying cars<\/strong>&#8221; have a lot of advantages, so they are becoming popular as the next generation of transportation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc_linebox\" style=\"border: 1px solid #7badd8; background-color: #fff;\"><strong>\uff1cAdvantages of Flying Cars\uff1e<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u26ab\ufe0e Not dependent on ground infrastructure<br \/>\n\u26ab\ufe0e Capable of automatic and unmanned flight in the future<br \/>\n\u26ab\ufe0e Reduced noise during takeoff, landing, and operation<br \/>\n\u26ab\ufe0e Lower costs due to electrification<\/div>\n<div class=\"cardlink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/en\/expo2025-kids-en-18895\/\"><div class=\"cardlink_thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/\u96fb\u529b\u9928_2025\u5927\u962a\u95a2\u897f\u4e07\u535a\u30d1\u30d3\u30ea\u30aa\u30f3-300x300.png\" alt=\"Expo 2025 Osaka: 9 Must-Visit Kids\u2019 Playgrounds and Pavilions \u2013 How Much Are Child Tickets? Is It Fun for Toddlers?\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"><\/div><\/a><div class=\"cardlink_content\"><span class=\"cardlink_timestamp\">2025.04.08<\/span><div class=\"cardlink_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/en\/expo2025-kids-en-18895\/\">Expo 2025 Osaka: 9 Must-Visit Kids\u2019 Playgrounds and Pavilions \u2013 How Much Are Child Tickets? Is It Fun for Toddlers?<\/a><\/div><div class=\"cardlink_excerpt\">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...<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cardlink_footer\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Can you ride in the &#8220;flying car&#8221; at the Osaka Expo? What are the prices and fareFlying<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/expo2025_flyingcar_mobilityexperience.png\" alt=\"Flying Cars Mobility Experience\" width=\"600\" height=\"293\" class=\"aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">(Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expo2025.or.jp\/en\/future-index\/smart-mobility\/advanced-air-mobility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EXPO2025<\/span><\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>At &#8220;<strong>EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai<\/strong> (2025 Japan World Exposition),&#8221; the &#8220;<strong>flying car<\/strong>&#8221; is on display at the &#8220;Mobility Experience&#8221; in the northwest area of the venue.<\/p>\n<p>During the Expo, flights were originally planned between two points: the &#8220;EXPO Vertiport&#8221; and an external port, as well as in the bay area around the venue. At first, visitors could ride, but <strong>now only demonstration flights are available. It seems that riding as a passenger will not be possible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You can watch the demo flights near the &#8220;flying car takeoff and landing site&#8221; inside the venue. While you can&#8217;t ride in one, you should definitely go and see it up close.<\/p>\n<p>You cannot buy a ticket to ride the &#8220;<strong>flying car<\/strong>&#8220;, but <strong>you do need an advance reservation<\/strong> to enter the &#8220;<strong>Flying Car Station<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<p>Inside the &#8220;Flying Car Station,&#8221; there is an immersive theater called &#8220;Sora Cruise.&#8221; There, you can experience next-generation mobility and the future of air travel through an immersive theater experience.<\/p>\n<p>You can also try out the &#8220;<strong>simulated boarding experience<\/strong>&#8221; for <strong>the flying car<\/strong>. Make sure to reserve your spot in advance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cardlink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/en\/expo2025-kids-en-18895\/\"><div class=\"cardlink_thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/\u96fb\u529b\u9928_2025\u5927\u962a\u95a2\u897f\u4e07\u535a\u30d1\u30d3\u30ea\u30aa\u30f3-300x300.png\" alt=\"Expo 2025 Osaka: 9 Must-Visit Kids\u2019 Playgrounds and Pavilions \u2013 How Much Are Child Tickets? Is It Fun for Toddlers?\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"><\/div><\/a><div class=\"cardlink_content\"><span class=\"cardlink_timestamp\">2025.04.08<\/span><div class=\"cardlink_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/en\/expo2025-kids-en-18895\/\">Expo 2025 Osaka: 9 Must-Visit Kids\u2019 Playgrounds and Pavilions \u2013 How Much Are Child Tickets? Is It Fun for Toddlers?<\/a><\/div><div class=\"cardlink_excerpt\">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...<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cardlink_footer\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Experience \u201cNext-Generation Mobility\u201d at the Expo!<\/h2>\n<p>As described, the &#8220;flying car,&#8221; which has been a major highlight of &#8220;<strong>EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai<\/strong> (2025 Japan World Exposition)&#8221;, is <strong>not expected to offer demonstration flights for general visitors<\/strong> due to the status of aircraft development and regulatory permissions.<\/p>\n<p>However, <strong>you can watch the demonstration flights up close<\/strong>, and you can also enjoy a &#8220;<strong>simulated boarding experience<\/strong>&#8221; at the adjacent &#8220;<strong>Flying Car Station<\/strong>&#8220;. If you&#8217;re interested, be sure to visit and see it for yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that <strong>you must make an advance reservation<\/strong> to enter the &#8220;Flying Car Station.&#8221; Be sure to reserve your spot as soon as you know the date you&#8217;ll be attending the Expo.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expo2025.or.jp\/news\/news-20250412-04\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\uff1e Click here for the official EXPO2025 \u201cFlying Car Operation Day\u201d announcement page<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"cardlink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/en\/osaka-expo-pavilion-en-17280\/\"><div class=\"cardlink_thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/\u30ce\u30e2\u306e\u56fd_\u5927\u962a\u4e07\u535a-300x300.webp\" alt=\"Which pavilion is the most popular at the Osaka Expo? Do you need a reservation?\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"><\/div><\/a><div class=\"cardlink_content\"><span class=\"cardlink_timestamp\">2025.03.17<\/span><div class=\"cardlink_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/en\/osaka-expo-pavilion-en-17280\/\">Which pavilion is the most popular at the Osaka Expo? Do you need a reservation?<\/a><\/div><div class=\"cardlink_excerpt\">The EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, which is drawing global attention, will transform Yumeshima in Osaka Bay into a gateway to the future from April 13 ...<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cardlink_footer\"><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"On April 14, 2025, the first flight of the &#8220;flying car&#8221;, one of...","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18847,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[551],"tags":[1065,1067],"class_list":["post-18919","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-appliances-life-en","tag-expo2025-en","tag-osaka-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18919","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18919"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18919\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19099,"href":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18919\/revisions\/19099"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18847"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18919"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18919"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18919"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}