

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...

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...

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...

Why Is Sweet Baby Inc. Controversial? Reasons for Backlash and Company Origins Explained
Sweet Baby is a well-known consulting firm in the gaming industry. They promote “diversity” and “equity.” While promoting “diversity” and “equity” may seem like a good thing, games that include Sweet Baby often have too many “political correctness” elements. As a result, the company is facing criticism from many gamers. This time, we will explain why Sweet Baby is often criticized and, first, where the company is from. What is Sweet Baby? What country is...

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...

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: 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: Can You Bring Food, Lunch Boxes, and PET Bottles? Rules Explained
The event, titled “Designing Future Societies for Our Lives,” is scheduled to take place from April 13, 2025, to October 13, 2025, at Yumeshima in Osaka City. The “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai” will be held for 184 days from April 13 to October 13, 2025, at Yumeshima in Osaka City. Many people may have already made reservations to attend or planned sightseeing trips in Osaka to coincide with the Expo. The “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai”...

Decoding MYAKU-MYAKU: The Significance and Inspiration Behind Osaka Expo’s Character
For 184 days from April 13 to October 13, 2025, Japan will host the international event EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai, the next World Expo, under the theme Designing a Future Society that Shines with Life. The Osaka World Exposition features an official mascot character named MYAKU-MYAKU, joining a long tradition of memorable World Expo mascots. Currently, posters of MYAKU-MYAKU are displayed in major locations across Osaka Prefecture, and official goods in collaboration with the World Expo...

Expo 2025 Osaka: Top Highlights, Must-See Attractions, and How Much You Can Experience in...
The ‘Osaka Expo’ is finally approaching. ‘EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan’ is scheduled to be held for 184 days from April 13 to October 13, 2025. Some people may have already booked tickets as part of their Osaka travel plans. As the opening date approaches, information about the Osaka Expo pavilions and events is being released in various places in Japan, including the official website of the Osaka Expo.In this article, as a resident of...

Expo 2025 Osaka: Monster Hunter Bridge (XD HALL) Highlights, Reservation Guide, and Prici...
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, will be held for “184 days” from April 13 to October 13, 2025, at the Yumeshima district in Osaka City. Even people who aren’t interested now might start wondering about the event as it gets closer. They might ask themselves, “Should I go?” or “What makes it interesting?” This time, we will tell you about one of the main attractions at Expo 2025 Osaka: the Kansai-an exhibition, also known as the...

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: 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...