

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: 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,...

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: 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...

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...

Expo 2025 Osaka: Senior Ticket Prices, Discounts, and Admission Policy for Ages 80+
“How much is the senior rate for the Osaka Expo?” “Is there a senior discount?” Do you have questions like that? The “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo (2025 Japan International Exposition)” is finally here. “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo,” which will be held for 184 days from April 13 to October 13, 2025, in the Yumeshima area of Osaka City, will be the first Expo held in Japan in 20 years since the “Aichi Expo”...

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 2025 Osaka: 9 Must-Visit Kids’ Playgrounds and Pavilions – How Much Are Child Ticket...
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 preschoolers? What are some fun activities for children at the Expo? The “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo (2025 Japan International Exposition)” will open on April 13, 2025. The event lasts for a long period of time. It starts on April 13 and ends on October 13, 2025. This is 184...

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...