{"id":21826,"date":"2025-05-02T16:31:40","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T07:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maido-bob.osaka\/?p=21826"},"modified":"2025-10-07T16:04:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T07:04:48","slug":"expo2025-info","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maido-bob.osaka\/en\/2025\/05\/02\/expo2025-info\/","title":{"rendered":"Expo Information to Know Before You Go\u2014 Check What to Bring Too!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hi again! Osaka Bob here.<br \/>\nExpo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan has finally started. Tons of events and worldviews to imagine future society await!<br \/>\nThis article summarizes information to know before you go to the Expo. Consult it for reference!<\/p>\n<p><!--<a href=\"https:\/\/ars-maidobob.triplabo.jp\/activity\/en\/LINKTIVITY-Z6MR7\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"register-button\">Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan<br \/>Buy admission tickets<\/a>--><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 10px; border-radius: 0px; background: #f7f7f7;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #0068b7; margin: 10px 0 0;\">[Contents]<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n<li><a href=\"#anchor1\">Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan is cashless!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor2\">Use a prepaid card if you don\u2019t have another way to pay!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor3\">Private cars are prohibited from driving into the site!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor4\">No suitcases or large baggage allowed! Check the site rules<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor5\">The EXPO2025 Personal Agent app is convenient for searching for routes inside the site!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor6\">Some pavilions and events require reservations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor7\">Use a mobility scooter if walking is difficult!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor8\">Take a break on a bench if you\u2019re tired!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor9\">No smoking anywhere in the site, two smoking areas outside the East Gate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor10\">Super useful things to get ready to bring to the site!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"anchor1\" style=\"color: #0068b7;\">Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan is cashless!<\/h2>\n<p>Payments at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan are cashless.<br \/>\nBe prepared, you can\u2019t use cash.<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 1% 5%; margin-bottom: 4%; box-sizing: border-box; background-color: #f7f7f7;\">\n<h3>Here are the brands you can use to pay:<\/h3>\n<p>These are the brands you can use to pay to eat, buy merchandise, or use service shops at the site.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"770\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img01-768x739.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1470\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img02.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img02-768x1411.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n*The brand logos and names above are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.\n<\/div>\n<p>You can use any of these credit cards, in addition to MYAKU-PE! mobile payment for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. You\u2019ll be glad to know that you can also pay by QR code, a form of payment that\u2019s getting popular in Japan.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor2\" style=\"color: #0068b7;\">Use a prepaid card if you don\u2019t have another way to pay!<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re a cash user who doesn\u2019t pay by credit card or smartphone, use a prepaid card!<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 1% 5%; margin-bottom: 4%; box-sizing: border-box; background-color: #f7f7f7;\">\n<h3>Here are the prepaid e-money options you can use:<\/h3>\n<p>&#8211; Transportation IC cards (Kitaca, Suica, PASMO, TOICA, manaca, ICOCA, SUGOCA, nimoca, Hayakaken)<br \/>\n&#8211; Rakuten Edy<br \/>\n&#8211; WAON<br \/>\n&#8211; nanaco\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>More than 60 special charging machines are available at the site, so there\u2019s no need to worry, since you can top up your card if you run out of money!<br \/>\nBy the way, I visited the site after topping up the ICOCA card I always use!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img03.jpg\" alt=\"Paying with a prepaid card\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img03.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img03-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img03-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here I am buying an Australian lamb spare rib at the Australia Pavilion. The staff politely instructed me, \u201cPlease scan your card here,\u201d and I made my purchase with no problem.<\/p>\n<p>And here\u2019s my lunch:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img04.jpg\" alt=\"The lamb spare rib I ate at the Australia Pavilion\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img04.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img04-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img04-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can enjoy cuisine unique to each country at the overseas pavilions and feel like you\u2019re traveling the world. I hope you all try a variety of foods too.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img05.jpg\" alt=\"A vending machine installed at the Expo site\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img05.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img05-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img05-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Oops! I got sidetracked.\ud83d\udca6<br \/>\nNext, vending machines. Rest assured that I\u2019ll tell you exactly how to buy drinks with these.<br \/>\nIt\u2019s easy to buy in just three steps: (1) Choose your drink \u2192 (2) Push a button \u2192 (3) Tap to pay.<br \/>\nCashless really is convenient!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor3\" style=\"color: #0068b7;\">Private cars are prohibited from driving into the site!<\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s no parking lot for private cars at the Expo site!<br \/>\nTake public transportation like a train or bus to the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan site on Yumeshima Island.<\/p>\n<h3>By train, take the Osaka Metro Chuo Line to Yumeshima Station<\/h3>\n<p>Osaka Metro Yumeshima Station is right in front of the East Gate, so I recommend traveling by train.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img06.jpg\" alt=\"Yumeshima Station, right in front of the East Gate of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img06.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img06-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img06-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Yumeshima Station is the last stop on the Osaka Metro Chuo Line. You can transfer to the Chuo Line from the Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line, Midosuji Line, or Tanimachi Line. The Chuo Line is also connected to JR Loop Line Bentencho Station and Morinomiya Station.<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 1% 5%; margin-bottom: 4%; box-sizing: border-box; background-color: #f7f7f7;\">\n<h4>Stations where you can transfer to the Osaka Metro Chuo Line<\/h4>\n<p>The Osaka Metro Chuo Line is one of nine lines on the Osaka Metro. The line color is green.<\/p>\n<p><b>[Osaka Metro]<\/b><br \/>\n&#8211; Hommachi Station on the Midosuji Line\/Yotsubashi Line<br \/>\n&#8211; Sakaisuji-Hommachi Station on the Sakaisuji Line<br \/>\n&#8211; Tanimachi 4-chome Station on the Tanimachi Line<br \/>\n&#8211; Awaza Station on the Sennichimae Line<br \/>\n&#8211; Morinomiya Station on the Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line<br \/>\n&#8211; Midoribashi Station on the Imazatosuji Line<\/p>\n<p><b>[JR]<\/b><br \/>\n&#8211; Morinomiya Station\/Bentencho Station on the Osaka Loop Line<\/p>\n<p><b>[Hanshin Electric Railway]<\/b><br \/>\n&#8211; Kujo Station on the Hanshin Namba Line\n<\/div>\n<p>I recommend the Midosuji Line for people coming to Osaka via the Shinkansen. Transfer to the Chuo Line at Hommachi Station.<br \/>\nIf you\u2019re coming to Osaka via JR, the shortest route is to get on the Loop Line, then transfer at Bentencho Station and head to Yumeshima Station.<\/p>\n<h3>You can also access the site by bus from Kansai International Airport or Shin-Osaka Station<\/h3>\n<p>Many travelers to Osaka use Kansai International Airport or Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport). You can access the Expo venue by bus from these airports. The buses drop you off at the Expo\u2019s West Gate.<br \/>\nSome stations in Osaka City and the surrounding areas are even running station shuttle buses.<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 1% 5%; margin-bottom: 4%; box-sizing: border-box; background-color: #f7f7f7;\">\n<h4>Airports where you can use an airport bus:<\/h4>\n<p>&#8211; Kansai International Airport<br \/>\n&#8211; Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport)<\/p>\n<h4>Stations where you can use a station shuttle bus:<\/h4>\n<p>&#8211; Shin-Osaka<br \/>\n&#8211; Osaka<br \/>\n&#8211; Nakanoshima<br \/>\n&#8211; Namba<br \/>\n&#8211; Uehommachi<br \/>\n&#8211; Tennoji<br \/>\n&#8211; Sakurajima<br \/>\n&#8211; Amagasaki<br \/>\n&#8211; Sakai, Sakaihigashi\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You can also get to the Expo site by leaving your car at an Expo P&#038;R (Park &#038; Ride) at Amagasaki, Sakai, or Maishima and transferring to a shuttle bus.<br \/>\nGive plenty of thought beforehand to which route you\u2019ll take to the site!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor4\" style=\"color: #0068b7;\">No suitcases or large baggage allowed! Check the site rules<\/h2>\n<p>A lot of people will visit the Expo site. It\u2019s important to follow the rules so everyone can enjoy the Expo in comfort.<br \/>\nHere\u2019s an introduction to what you can\u2019t bring inside the site.<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 1% 5%; margin-bottom: 4%; box-sizing: border-box; background-color: #f7f7f7;\">\n<h3>Items that are prohibited to bring into the site:<\/h3>\n<p>&#8211; Compressed gas such as explosives or gas canisters<br \/>\n&#8211; Flammable items such as matches<br \/>\n&#8211; Suitcases, carts for transporting baggage, etc.<br \/>\n&#8211; Dangerous items such as knives or scissors<br \/>\n&#8211; Dangerous items such as golf clubs or bats<br \/>\n&#8211; Beverages in cans or glass bottles<br \/>\n&#8211; Any alcohol<br \/>\n&#8211; Camera poles, tripods, or selfie sticks<br \/>\n&#8211; Animals (except service dogs, hearing dogs, or seeing-eye dogs)<br \/>\n&#8211; Items that may cause physical injury such as pepper spray<br \/>\n&#8211; Wireless equipment including drones or radio-controlled items<br \/>\n&#8211; Bicycles, skating equipment such as kickboards or skateboards<br \/>\n&#8211; Display items such as banners<br \/>\n&#8211; Megaphones, etc.<br \/>\n&#8211; Large baggage (baggage exceeding 600 mm across \u00d7 400 mm high \u00d7 900 mm deep)<br \/>\n&#8211; Other inappropriate items from a safety standpoint\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Explosives and knives go without saying, but travelers should be especially careful about suitcases, large baggage, and selfie sticks.<br \/>\nMore and more people are using selfie sticks to photograph memories of their destinations, but that\u2019s not allowed in the Expo site. Selfie sticks could bother other people, just like suitcases.<br \/>\nFollow the rules and enjoy the Expo!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor5\" style=\"color: #0068b7;\">The EXPO2025 Personal Agent app is convenient for searching for routes inside the site!<\/h2>\n<p>Since the Expo is huge, some people may feel anxious about getting where they want to go smoothly, out of all the facilities available, with only a map.<br \/>\nThis is the app recommended for exactly those people!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img07.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img07.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img07-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This app will show you the route from your current location to your goal on a map. It\u2019s convenient!<br \/>\nIt also displays pavilions, restaurants, and the number of restrooms by area, and it tells you about current crowd levels, so it\u2019s sure to be a powerful ally at the site!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img08.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img08.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img08-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img08-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the numbers displayed on the map to switch to more detailed information. This is very easy to understand because it gives you information visually.<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 1% 5%; margin-bottom: 4%; box-sizing: border-box; background-color: #f7f7f7;\">\n<h4>[Download the app here]<\/h4>\n<p><b>\u25b6 Download from the App Store<\/b><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/jp\/app\/expo2025-personal-agent-ai%E3%83%8A%E3%83%93\/id6621210768\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/jp\/app\/expo2025-personal-agent-ai%E3%83%8A%E3%83%93\/id6621210768<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>\u25b6 Download from Google Play<\/b><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.nttus.EXPO2025PersonalAgent&#038;hl=ja\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.nttus.EXPO2025PersonalAgent&#038;hl=ja<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"anchor6\" style=\"color: #0068b7;\">Some pavilions and events require reservations<\/h2>\n<p>There are lots of places at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan that you can experience without a reservation, but some pavilions and events do require reservations.<br \/>\nFor example, you need a reservation for the null2 Signature Pavilion produced by Yoichi Ochiai!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img13.jpg\" alt=\"The null2 Signature Pavilion produced by Yoichi Ochiai\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img13.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img13-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img13-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 1% 5%; margin-bottom: 4%; box-sizing: border-box; background-color: #f7f7f7;\">\n<h3>How to make reservations online<\/h3>\n<p>(1) Register for an ExpoID, which is required to purchase tickets, on the Expo ID registration website.<br \/>\n(2) Reserve the date and time of your visit on the Expo 2025 digital ticket reservation website.<br \/>\n(3) Apply for the lottery for pavilions you want to visit.<\/p>\n<p>[Register for an ExpoID here]<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expo2025.or.jp\/tickets-index\/information\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.expo2025.or.jp\/tickets-index\/information\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>How to register on the same day<\/h3>\n<p>Select pavilions\/events that are available for same day application from the \u201cReservation\/Lottery application\u201d menu on the digital ticket website (available 10 minutes after entering the site).\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You can also make reservations using your admission ticket at information booths, pavilions, or the Same-Day Event Registration Center.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor7\" style=\"color: #0068b7;\">Use a mobility scooter if walking is difficult!<\/h2>\n<p>The site area is around 155 hectares from east to west. It\u2019s about 40 times the area of Hanshin Koshien Stadium.<br \/>\nThe circumference of the Grand Ring, which is one of the largest wooden structures in the world at 12 meters tall and 30 meters wide, is approximately 2 kilometers.<br \/>\nPut these numbers together, and the site will really feel pretty big!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img09.jpg\" alt=\"An evening view from the Grand Ring\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img09.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img09-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img09-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Visitors basically get around the site on foot. When I walked around the site myself, admiring the exteriors of pavilions with special features, I felt like I arrived at my destination quicker than expected.<br \/>\nStill, some people may have difficulty walking around inside the site. I recommend mobility scooters for them.<\/p>\n<h3>Personal mobility scooters<\/h3>\n<p>The site has single-seat, personal mobility scooters.<br \/>\nPriority essentially goes to older people and those who have a hard time walking long distances, but anyone can use them if enough are available. And they\u2019re free!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img10.jpg\" alt=\"Personal mobility scooters that can be used at the Expo site\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img10-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img10-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Their maximum speed is 4 kilometers per hour. That\u2019s about the same speed as walking.<br \/>\nThese really cool vehicles automatically slow down when they sense people or objects. They\u2019re safe even when it\u2019s crowded!<\/p>\n<h3>e Mover buses for inside the site and its perimeter<\/h3>\n<p>I also recommend the e Mover buses that circle the outside of the Expo site.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img11.jpg\" alt=\"An information board for the e Mover buses that circle the outside of the Expo site\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img11-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img11-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img12.jpg\" alt=\"The e Mover runs using automated driving\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img12.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img12-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img12-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Buses with automated driving are slowly popping up around Japan, and they\u2019re also being used at the Expo site. Riding a bus that runs automatically truly seems futuristic!<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 1% 5%; margin-bottom: 4%; box-sizing: border-box; background-color: #f7f7f7;\">\n<h3>See here for e Mover tickets:<\/h3>\n<p>Single-ride ticket: \u00a5400<br \/>\nOne-day unlimited ticket: \u00a51,000<br \/>\nThe price is the same for adults and children. However, individuals with a disability certificate can show it at the bus stop to ride for free (their companions pay the regular fare).<br \/>\ne Mover tickets can be purchased at the site, as well as on Osaka Metro\u2019s multilingual ticket website.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.e-ticket.osakametro.co.jp\/ticket\/buy\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.e-ticket.osakametro.co.jp\/ticket\/buy<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>Oh, and there are two routes\u2014one circles the site clockwise and the other goes counterclockwise\u2014so make sure to get on the right one!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor8\" style=\"color: #0068b7;\">Take a break on a bench if you\u2019re tired!<\/h2>\n<p>There are rest areas and benches all over the Expo site.<br \/>\nIf you\u2019re tired from walking, take a break before heading to the next pavilion!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img14.jpg\" alt=\"The Grand Ring illuminated at night\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img14.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img14-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img14-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Personally, I like the benches under the Grand Ring. (Can you see the benches lined up?)<br \/>\nYou can avoid the sun here in the daytime too.<br \/>\nHave a good look at the structure of the Grand Ring while you take your break.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img15.jpg\" alt=\"The inside of the Grand Ring illuminated at night\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img15.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img15-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img15-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>By the way, the Grand Ring is constructed using the Nuki method, meaning the beams are made to pass through one another. This is a construction technique that has been passed down since ancient times in Japan.<br \/>\nIf you\u2019re interested, check out this article for more information.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: flex; border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 10px; border-radius: 0px; background: #ffffff; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/maido-bob.osaka\/en\/2024\/03\/29\/expo2025-grand-roof-ring\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail\" style=\"display: inline-block; margin-right: 10px; object-fit: cover; width: 100px; height: 100px;\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/03\/expo2025-grand-roof-ring-main.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"70\" \/><span style=\"display: block; align-self: center; text-decoration: none;\">A Look at the Wooden Ring for Expo 2025, Osaka\u2014Traditional Construction Methods &#038; an Impressive Scale<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor9\" style=\"color: #0068b7;\">No smoking anywhere in the site, two smoking areas outside the East Gate<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img16.jpg\" alt=\"The East Gate of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img16-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img16-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The smoking areas are outside the East Gate.<br \/>\nIf you tell the staff that you want to go to a smoking area, they\u2019ll stamp the back of your hand so you can reenter the site.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img17.jpg\" alt=\"A smoking area outside the East Gate\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img17.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img17-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img17-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Your baggage will be reinspected when you reenter the site, so it\u2019s recommended to go without baggage if possible!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor10\" style=\"color: #0068b7;\">Super useful things to get ready to bring to the site!<\/h2>\n<p>Finally, here\u2019s what I was glad I actually brought to the site with me.<\/p>\n<h3>Mobile battery<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll get a lot of use out of your smartphone at the Expo site.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img18.jpg\" alt=\"Using my smartphone at the Expo site\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img18.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img18-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img18-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Besides taking pictures and contacting whomever you\u2019re with, you\u2019ll also use your smartphone in these situations:<br \/>\n&#8211; Pavilion and event reservations<br \/>\n&#8211; Displaying QR codes for admission to the site and pavilions<br \/>\n&#8211; Payment (unless you use a card)<br \/>\n&#8211; Using the official app (to search the map or gather information)<br \/>\nYou\u2019ll use your smartphone a lot, so I recommend making sure you have a mobile battery!<\/p>\n<h3>Thermos\/water bottle<\/h3>\n<p>Machines that supply water are available at the site.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img19.jpg\" alt=\"A machine supplying water at the Expo site\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img19.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img19-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img19-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to pay careful attention to hydration, particularly to prevent heatstroke in the summer.<br \/>\nBring a thermos or water bottle.<\/p>\n<h3>Items for rain, heatstroke, and sun protection<\/h3>\n<p>Events are basically outdoors, so prepare items to match the day\u2019s weather.<br \/>\nYou\u2019ll feel secure if you have the following:<br \/>\n&#8211; Parasol or umbrella<br \/>\n&#8211; Raincoat<br \/>\n&#8211; Sunscreen<br \/>\n&#8211; Hat<br \/>\n&#8211; Sunglasses<br \/>\nI recommend you bring an umbrella that you can use both in the rain and for sun protection.<\/p>\n<h3>Refreshments (snacks)<\/h3>\n<p>Refreshments will be very useful when you get a bit hungry or are waiting in line for admission. And they\u2019ll recharge your energy if you\u2019re tired!<br \/>\nI brought donuts and gummies, and that was the right idea! I also recommend hard candies or tablet candies.<\/p>\n<h3>Items to pass the time<\/h3>\n<p>Depending on the pavilion or event, you\u2019ll sometimes wait in line.<br \/>\nIt might be good to have items to pass the time when that happens.<br \/>\n&#8211; Portable gaming device<br \/>\n&#8211; Book<br \/>\nAnd so on.<\/p>\n<p>It might be useful to have the following items too:<br \/>\n&#8211; Wet wipes\/pocket tissues<br \/>\n&#8211; Cooling sheet, towel<br \/>\n&#8211; Reusable shopping bag<br \/>\n&#8211; Handheld fan<br \/>\n&#8211; Regular medications<\/p>\n<p>I guess with these, you should be ready to go.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img20.jpg\" alt=\"A statue of MYAKU-MYAKU welcomes you\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img20.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img20-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/05\/expo2025-info-img20-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s so much to do that you can\u2019t even see it all in a day. I hope you\u2019ll get full, 100% enjoyment out of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan!<\/p>\n<p><!--<a href=\"https:\/\/ars-maidobob.triplabo.jp\/activity\/en\/LINKTIVITY-Z6MR7\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"register-button\">Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan<br \/>Buy admission tickets<\/a>--><\/p>\n<style>a.register-button{background:#756f04;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;display:block;width:337px;display:grid;place-content:center;border-radius:27.5px;padding:8px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:border-box;position:relative}a.register-button::after{content:'\\03e';position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%) scale(.5,1);right:15px}<\/style>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi again! Osaka Bob here. Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan has finally started. Tons of events and worldviews to imagine future society await! This article summarizes information to know before you go to the Expo. Consult it for reference! 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