

Expo 2025 Virtual Expo: A Complete Guide (PC, VR & Mobile)
While the “EXPO 2025 Osaka/Kansai Expo” is garnering global attention as it approaches its closing, some people may find it difficult to travel to Yumeshima, the host location. Furthermore, popular pavilions frequently require advance reservations or lotteries daily, leading to reports of difficulty in visiting desired locations. For these individuals, the “Virtual Expo” app, which can be enjoyed for free, offers a true experience of the future of expos. This digital platform is accessible via...

PRAGMATA: Release Date, Platforms, TGS 2025 Demo Review | New Puzzle x Action Sci-Fi Adve...
Capcom’s completely new sci-fi action-adventure game, *PRAGMATA* (Pragmata), has captured the attention of many gamers since its announcement. After a long period of silence following its information release in 2020, the anticipation has reached a fever pitch with the confirmed release date set for 2026. The innovative combat system, particularly the “fusion of action and puzzle,” sets it apart from conventional games and appeals even to non-fans. We will detail why this title is so...

Tokyo Game Show 2025: Day One Highlights & Top Game Demos
The Tokyo Game Show (TGS), held every autumn, is the most anticipated event for gamers, creators, and business professionals worldwide. Why does it attract so many people and generate such excitement? The reason is that TGS is not just a game exhibition; it is a place where you can experience the “Future of Gaming” itself. In 2025, TGS exceeded last year’s scale, holding its largest-ever event, and the excitement reached its peak from day one....

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...

Expo 2025 Osaka: How to Pay Cashless-Accepted Electronic Money, Credit Cards, and QR Paym...
The “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo (2025 Japan International Exposition)” opened on April 13, 2025, after being eagerly awaited for a long time. Many people have already looked into the best parts of the Osaka Expo, how to buy tickets, and how to get to the venue “Yumeshima.” But don’t forget to check “how to pay inside the venue” when you’re getting ready to visit the Osaka Expo. The Osaka Expo is also a place...

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: 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...

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: What Is the Flying Car? Comparison with Helicopters, Pricing, and Ride C...
On April 14, 2025, the first flight of the “flying car”, one of the main attractions of “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai (2025 Japan World Exposition),” took place. The demonstration flight that was actually shown flying in the sky was the single-seat aircraft “Hexa” operated by Marubeni and manufactured by the U.S. company Lift Aircraft. 【#空飛ぶクルマ 大阪万博で初飛行】 ▼映像全編はこちらhttps://t.co/4MNsQtx8ji#大阪・関西万博 で14日、丸紅陣営の「空飛ぶクルマ」がデモフライトを行いました。#ミャクミャク カラーの機体が上空で旋回する様子を多くの観客が見守っていました。 pic.twitter.com/9qVJQJ7Oi4 — 日経 写真映像ニュース (@nikkeiphoto) April 14, 2025 The red, white, and blue aircraft inspired by...

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 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...

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...