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Straits Times
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Osaka expo welcomes 10 millionth visitor at halfway stage
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox A general view shows the "Myaku-Myaku", the mascot of the 2025 Osaka Expo as the Gundam pavilion is seen behind on the first day of the six-month event on April 13. OSAKA - The number of visitors to the World Exposition in Osaka has topped 10 million, reaching the milestone at the halfway point of the six-month event, the Japanese expo association said on July 13. The expo had welcomed 10.08 million visitors as of July 12, three months since its April 13 opening, the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition said. The number of daily visitors started picking up four weeks after the opening, which was marred by news of unfinished pavilions, with a record 184,990 entering the venue on June 28. However, ticket sales slowed from late June as the rainy season drew to a close in the region and intense heat arrived, causing concerns for organisers who need 22 million visitors to reach the event's break-even point. KYODO NEWS
The Star
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Bacteria halts World Expo water shows
Spectacular sight: Visitors watching a water and light display during a media preview day for the 2025 Osaka Expo in Osaka, four days before the event opened to the public, in this file photo. — AFP The discovery of high levels of bacteria has led the World Expo in Osaka to suspend daily water shows and use of a shallow play pool, organisers said. It comes after visitors also complained that swarms of tiny flying insects had invaded the vast waterfront site where Expo 2025 runs until mid-October. Nearly six million people have visited exhibits from more than 160 countries, regions and organisations since it opened in April. Although polls showed that public enthusiasm for the Expo was lukewarm before its opening, organisers say crowds have been growing, especially in recent weeks. But concerns were raised over environmental conditions at the reclaimed island site in Osaka Bay, which was once a landfill. Organisers said on Thursday that high levels of legionella bacteria had forced them to close an area with shallow water where visitors, including children, could cool off. That followed a statement on Wednesday saying daily fountain shows with music and lights at an artificial pond had been suspended for the same reason. They said they were cleaning the affected areas, adding that a decision was due yesterday on whether the shows could resume. Days before the Expo opened, a level of methane gas high enough to potentially ignite a fire was detected at the site. More recently, organisers sprayed insecticide to deter swarms of non-biting midges bothering guests. Also known as a World's Fair, the Expo phenomenon, which brought the Eiffel Tower to Paris, began with London's 1851 Crystal Palace exhibition. It is now held every five years in different global locations. — AFP
Time Out
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Kyoto's first night market to debut this month with food, shopping and ninja shows
Kyoto is one of Japan's most visited cities, and that popularity has increasingly led to overcrowding. In response, city officials have been exploring various solutions, including the recent introduction of dedicated sightseeing buses for tourists. This month, a new initiative aims to increase Kyoto's nighttime attractions and, in turn, help redistribute tourist activity beyond the usual hotspots and daytime rush. The inaugural Kyoto Night Market is set to take place on Sunday June 8 at the Ohigashi-san Plaza in front of Higashi Honganji. This stately Buddhist temple is one of Kyoto's most easily accessible heritage sites, as it's located in the city centre, less than 10 minutes' walk from Kyoto Station. From 3pm to 10pm, the square will be decorated with lanterns and host around 70 booths offering traditional Japanese arts and crafts, local produce, street food and craft beer. But there's more to this event than just eating and shopping – you can easily make a night of it. Modern-day ninjas from Shiga prefecture's Koka Ninja Village theme park will be putting on performances, while students from Kyoto's Doshisha University will be offering rickshaw rides. The night market will also feature classic festival booths with retro games such as goldfish scooping and yo-yo fishing, all run by elementary school kids. This effort aims to instil entrepreneurial spirit in local children through play and at the same time help develop their social skills. Kyoto Night Market is set to become a regular monthly event, with upcoming dates on July 17 (to coincide with the Gion Festival parade), August 11 and September 12. For more information, check the event website. How to purchase tickets for the 2025 Osaka Expo teamLab is opening a permanent immersive art museum in Kyoto You can now enjoy gluten-free and plant-based ramen at Expo 2025
Rakyat Post
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Rakyat Post
'Flying Roti Canai' Steals The Spotlight At Osaka Expo 2025
Subscribe to our FREE Visitors at Japan's 2025 Osaka Expo were captivated by a culinary performance in the Malaysia Pavilion as one of the most popular foods here passed with 'flying' colours in the eyes of food lovers. Spectators were treated to a show where roti canai dough was spun in the air while a delectable buttery aroma wafted across the space to attract an even bigger crowd. According to a Mohammad Muiz, sharing the response he recieved from visitors, said 'Many have praised the deliciousness of roti canai and given very positive feedback, both in terms of taste and our presentation'. Tudiaaaa Anak Pokok Sena buat persembahan menebar dan menerbangkan roti canai, di Kotaraya Osaka Jepun, sampai orang Jepun terpegun dan terpukau. Terima kasih sahabatku Mr Anizam Faezah yang hantar video ini. Terbaik Adik Muiz Ruzaini 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 He commented that many Japanese would come up and say 'Oishi' (delicious), and repeat the word as many as seven times. Interestingly, most of the visitors he received were from Japan, South Korea, and China. The Kedah local said he did not expect to be selected as part of the Malaysian delegation to the Expo 2025 in Osaka. Each of the roti canai was served with chicken curry and dhal for 1,680 yen (RM49.82). That's a pretty steep price for roti canai. We should thank our lucky stars we can enjoy the dish here for less than a fraction of that price! Despite the price, the roti canai champions reached an average sale of of 1,000 to 1,600 pieces per day at the expo. Roti canai is not just about performance, it has tons of variety too Being such a versatile dish with only a simple mixture of flour, water, salt, and butter, roti canai can and has been combined with many other food ingredients. Sometimes, with really odd choices as well. Want a roti canai that is more savoury and has more protein? There's roti telur. Or make it a double and order roti jantan (two eggs). If you prefer something sweet and chocolatey, you can ask for roti Milo (a childhood favourite). That's right, you can have roti canai with almost anything you can think of, provided the chef has the ingredients available. Get them to add onions, cheese, or even bananas. The list of combos are almost limitless! READ MORE: What is the Osaka Expo 2025? Malaysia Pavilion at Osaka Expo 2025. Image: Expo 2025 Expo 2025 is a World Expo hosted in Osaka, Japan. Its aim is to be a platform for international exchange and dialogue, showcasing innovations and exploring solutions to global issues. Representing Malaysia is the The pavilion itself is an architectural marvel with a bamboo facade of interwoven 'ribbons' evoking the fluid elegance of songket , Malaysia's iconic fabric. The Osaka Expo 2025 is currently ongoing until 13 October. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
The Star
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Japan Expo 2025 draws five million visitors in first six weeks
Crowds queuing up for events at various pavilions during the 2025 Osaka Expo in the city of Osaka on May 21, 2025. - AFP TOKYO: The World Expo in Japan's Osaka has welcomed five million visitors in its first six weeks, organisers say, despite lukewarm enthusiasm for the event ahead of its opening. A Mars meteorite and a beating artificial heart grown from stem cells are among the displays at Expo 2025, where more than 160 countries, regions and organisations are taking part. The event opened on April 13 and runs until mid-October, with most of the pavilions encircled by the world's largest wooden architectural structure, a latticed "Grand Ring". On Monday (May 26), the five millionth visitor entered the vast waterfront site, organisers said in a statement. "The number of visitors to the Expo... increased from four million to five million in seven days," they said, adding that more visitors were coming "with each passing day". So far 12.4 million tickets have been sold to the event. Organisers have set a total target of 23 million. Also known as a World's Fair, the Expo phenomenon, which brought the Eiffel Tower to Paris, began with London's 1851 Crystal Palace exhibition. It is now held every five years in different locations around the globe. Osaka last hosted the Expo in 1970 when Japan was booming and its technology the envy of the world. It attracted 64 million people, a record until Shanghai in 2010. Opinion polls before Expo 2025 opened showed low levels of public enthusiasm, with analysts saying inflation and high accommodation costs due to a record influx of foreign tourists to Japan could put people off buying tickets. - AFP
