April Fool’s Day “Matsuya” takes over “Matsuya Ginza” – an unexpected realization? The social networking tweet posted on April 1, 2025, the morning of April Fool’s Day, has largely come true: “[Report] Today, we took over Matsuya, a long-established department store in Ginza. Gyudon chain giant Matsuya has taken over Matsuya Ginza, a department store…
Five Scandinavian countries, including Denmark, will jointly exhibit at the Expo. Moomin” and “Pippi under Long Sleeves” will be on sale.
On April 13, the Osaka-Kansai Expo (EXPO 2025) will open in Yumeshima, Osaka. Here we report on scenes from the media day held prior to the opening of the Expo. At the southernmost end of the “Empowering Zone” is the Nordic Pavilion, a joint exhibit of five countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden). Under…
I’ll push! Expo!” Buy a stamp rally or an official passport and visit the Expo to make lots of memories!
The “Official Stamp Rally” is a popular project in which many visitors have participated at international expositions, including the 1970 Osaka Expo and the 2005 EXPO 2005 Aichi, Japan. At this year’s Expo, more than 200 stamps will be placed at various pavilions and facilities. On April 13, the Osaka-Kansai Expo (EXPO 2025) will open…
The first prize was an oversized 80cm plushie!
On April 13, the Osaka-Kansai Expo (EXPO 2025) will open in Yumeshima, Osaka. Here we report on scenes from the media day held prior to the opening of the Expo. While numerous Myakmyak goods are sold at the Expo site, the “Myakmyak Plushie Lottery” (open from 9:00 to 20:00) is operating a bit quietly in…
Expo’s free Wi-Fi is easy if you download a profile in advance! Automatic connection once you enter the area
On April 13, the Osaka-Kansai Expo (EXPO 2025) will open in Yumeshima, Osaka. Here we report on scenes from the media day held prior to the opening of the Expo. Free Wi-Fi access points are available at various locations at the Expo site, including rest areas, plazas, and around the gates. Some pavilions require the…
Sapporo City Subway Starts Pay-by-Touch Rides at All 49 Stations
The Sapporo Municipal Subway will conduct a demonstration test of a ride service using credit cards and other touch-sensitive payment methods at all 49 stations from April 26. In the experiment, touch-sensitive payment readers will be installed at some automatic ticket gates at all 49 stations on the Sapporo Municipal Subway Nanboku, Tozai, and Toho…
Up close and personal with an “iPS heart” beating in culture fluid! NeoAtom introduces the latest in medical care at the Expo pavilion.
On April 13, the Osaka-Kansai Expo (EXPO 2025) will open in Yumeshima, Osaka. Here we report on scenes from the media day held prior to the opening of the Expo. The concept of “PASONA NATUREVERSE,” a private pavilion in which Pasona Group will exhibit, is “Life, Thank You. The main exhibits include a “Body” zone…
In collaboration with the Red Cross, 80th anniversary Moomin goods purchased at Expo will provide humanitarian aid for conflicts and disasters.
On April 13, the Osaka-Kansai Expo (EXPO 2025) will open in Yumeshima, Osaka. Here we report on scenes from the media day held prior to the opening of the Expo. The Japanese Red Cross Society’s “International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement” pavilion, with the exhibition slogan “It is Human Beings Who Save Human Beings….
I bought an Expo ’70 Commemorative ICOCA! All kinds of goods sold as a set are also delivered with newly taken photos!
Store opening period: April 13, 2025 – October 13, 2025 Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Location: West Gate Marketplace Store area: 498m2 EXPO2025 Myakmyak [Platypus Ikochan] Original Synthetic Leather Pass Case (JWN/159) Price: 3200 yen Commemorative ICOCAs are only sold as a set with goods. However, the total amount of the merchandise…
Disney Resort Line to Introduce Two-Dimensional Code Tickets on Date to be Announced. Replaces magnetic tickets.
The Disney Resort Line, which connects the various facilities at Tokyo Disney Resort, will gradually introduce tickets using 2D codes starting July 28. The applicable ticket types are regular tickets, free tickets, commuter passes, and group tickets. All current magnetic tickets will be replaced by tickets using two-dimensional codes as of July 2026. Transportation system…