The Mainichi News Quiz Answer for June 5
Why has Tomiyo Yamada, nicknamed "Expo lady," made headlines at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai?
A) She designed the official Expo mascot.
B) She visited every pavilion in just 46 consecutive days.
C) She works as the oldest volunteer at the Expo.
D) She introduced traditional Aichi cuisine at the Expo.
Correct Answer: B) She visited every pavilion in just 46 consecutive days.
Tomiyo Yamada, a 76-year-old woman nicknamed "Expo lady," made headlines by completing visits to all pavilions at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai in 46 consecutive days since its opening. Yamada is widely known for her dedication to attending Expo events, previously visiting Expo 2005 Aichi every day and attending subsequent Expos abroad in Shanghai and Yeosu, South Korea. She now aims to visit Expo 2025 on all 184 days until the event's conclusion on Oct. 13.
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