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2025 OSAKA EXPO

The Grand Ring, the symbol of the 2025 Osaka Expo in Osaka, is dismantled in March.
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May 20, 2026
Osaka Expo resources find new life across Japan
In line with its principle of a sustainable expo, the association hopes to encourage the effective reuse of materials and assets from the event.
A Myaku-Myaku statue relocated near the Tower of the Sun monument in the 1970 Expo commemorative park, on Saturday in the city of Suita, Osaka Prefecture
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Feb 22, 2026
Myaku-Myaku statues relocated near 1970 expo¡¯s Tower of Sun
The Myaku-Myaku statues welcomed visitors near the Osaka Expo venue¡¯s gates on the artificial island of Yumeshima.
The Osaka city government is standing by its plan to sell about 500,000 square meters of prime land at the center of the Osaka Expo site.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / FOCUS
Jan 8, 2026
Debate begins on how to sustain legacy of Osaka Expo
Despite concerns about being able to preserve the legacy of the Osaka Expo, the city government is standing by its plan to sell about 500,000 square meters of land at the site.
The 2025 Aichi Triennale took place in several locations, including a former bathhouse where Rui Sasaki's ¡°Unforgettable Residues¡± was exhibited.
CULTURE / Art / 2025 IN REVIEW
Dec 29, 2025
A year of plenty: Endless art shows, subtle curation of themes
Japan¡¯s art scene was bursting with public enthusiasm, overflowing exhibition halls and more art festivals vying for attention.
Empress Masako and Emperor Naruhito pose for a photo ahead of her 62nd birthday, at the Imperial Palace on Dec. 3.
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Dec 9, 2025
Empress Masako turns 62 with stronger hopes for peace
The empress said that this year deeply reminded her once again of the importance of preserving lasting peace.
The Osaka Expo site is packed with visitors on Oct. 13, the final day of its six-month run.
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Dec 4, 2025
Myaku-Myaku pushes Osaka Expo¡¯s economic impact up to estimated ?3 trillion
The figure surpassed last year¡¯s projection of ?2.75 trillion, thanks to the popularity of goods featuring the expo¡¯s official mascot Myaku-Myaku, according to a survey.
Brisk sales of "Myaku-Myaku" mascot at Osaka Expo's official stores helped raise West Japan Railway's profit.
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 1, 2025
Osaka Expo boosts earnings at rail operators in western Japan
Osaka Metro and JR West are set to pay special bonuses to their employees amid a surge in passengers and expo-related business profits.
Mataro's <i>kawaribina</i> dolls, reflecting notable people and events of 2025, on display in Tokyo on Thursday
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Nov 28, 2025
Dolls featuring iconic figures and events from 2025 showcased in Tokyo
Among the featured kawaribina dolls were those of Ichiro Suzuki, 52, who was inducted into the baseball halls of fame in both Japan and the United States.
Yamada¡¯s Mirai Human Washing Machine at the Osaka Expo
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 27, 2025
Yamada to sell ¡®human washing machine¡¯ after expo popularity
The home electronics retailer will sell the machine at its flagship store in Tokyo¡¯s Ikebukuro district.
Women hold toys depicting Myaku-Myaku, the official character for the 2025 Osaka Expo, during a media day ahead of the event's public opening day in Osaka in April.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society
Nov 5, 2025
ChatGPT nickname and Trump tariffs nominated for Japan¡¯s buzzword of 2025
Words and phrases related to the election of Japan¡¯s first female prime minister and the country¡¯s bear problem also made the list of nominations.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba shows the 2025 Osaka Expo mascot, Myaku-Myaku, during a meeting in Tokyo on Sept. 19.
BUSINESS
Oct 16, 2025
Nearly 70% of Japanese firms see economic benefits from expo
The proportion of companies that cited positive economic impacts from the expo, held from April 13 through Oct. 13, reached 67.5%.
Work to dismantle and remove exhibits begins at several pavilions of the Osaka Expo on Tuesday, a day after the event ended.
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Oct 15, 2025
Osaka Expo drew 25.57 million visitors over 184 days
A total of 207,889 people visited the site on Monday, the last day of the event.
Tottori Gov. Shinji Hirai (right) exchanges bottles containing sand with Shifa Zghoul Haddad, the Acting Commissioner General and government Representative for the Jordan Pavilion at the Osaka Expo, in Osaka on April 23.
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Oct 15, 2025
Local governments bank on Osaka Expo¡¯s success to draw in tourists
During the 184-day expo, prefectural governments engaged in promotional activities to attract tourists and publicize local culture through pavilions and events.
The sun sets on the Grand Ring on the final day of the Osaka Expo on Monday.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society
Oct 13, 2025
After plenty of ups and downs, Osaka Expo concludes with message of unity
The 184-day event started on shaky ground amid concerns over the pace of construction and a lack of public interest but proved to be enormously popular.
Outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks to reporters inside the Japan Pavilion at the Osaka Expo on Sept. 17.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
Oct 13, 2025
As Osaka Expo comes to an end, so too does ¡®expo diplomacy¡¯ for Ishiba
The Osaka Expo was ¡°a precious opportunity of diplomacy¡± for Japan, a senior Foreign Ministry official said.
Inna Ilina, vice president of the Ukraine Pavilion, says she is grateful her country was able to participate and send out a clear message: Ukraine and its democratic values are not for sale.
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Oct 13, 2025
At Osaka Expo pavilions, staff recount ¡®life-changing¡¯ experiences
Nearly 160 countries and regions participated in the Osaka Expo, with each bringing staff from overseas to help run their respective pavilions during the six-month event.
Stuffed toys featuring Myaku-Myaku, the official mascot character of the Osaka Expo, line the shelves of a store at the expo site on Yumeshima island in the city of Osaka.
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Oct 13, 2025
Sales of Expo mascot Myaku-Myaku goods to continue through March
The sales period has been extended by over five months thanks to an unexpected surge in the popularity of Myaku-Myaku.
Android robots shown at the Osaka Expo in a pavilion produced by University of Osaka professor Hiroshi Ishiguro will be relocated to Kyoto Prefecture.
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Oct 12, 2025
Osaka Expo androids to be moved to Kyoto
The robots will be shown to the public at a research facility in the Keihanna Science City research district.
After a run-up marked by apathy, organizers soon found they had the opposite problem as crowd control became a concern.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / FOCUS
Oct 12, 2025
As the Osaka Expo comes to a close, what will its legacy be?
The mega-event was a resounding success, taking in some 25 million visitors over 184 days. But how its legacy will look in the decades to come remains a question mark.
Visitors lounge on the grassy hill on the top of the Grand Ring during the 2025 Osaka Expo in the city of Osaka in May.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society
Oct 10, 2025
¡®Save the Ring¡¯ calls intensify as Osaka Expo¡¯s end nears
The prefectural and city governments of Osaka have announced they will retain just a 200-meter portion of the world¡¯s largest wooden structure.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse&#039;s brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
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Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo&#039;s Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
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Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
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The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan&#039;s relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces&#039; Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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