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2025 Expo Osaka: Japan Expo Mascot Toys Donated to Baltic Pavilion After Theft; Donated Items Put on Display Near Pavilion Entrance
2025 Expo Osaka: Japan Expo Mascot Toys Donated to Baltic Pavilion After Theft; Donated Items Put on Display Near Pavilion Entrance

Yomiuri Shimbun

time18-05-2025

  • Yomiuri Shimbun

2025 Expo Osaka: Japan Expo Mascot Toys Donated to Baltic Pavilion After Theft; Donated Items Put on Display Near Pavilion Entrance

The Yomiuri Shimbun Donated Myaku-Myaku stuffed toys are seen on display near the entrance of the Baltic Pavilion at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo on Saturday. OSAKA — Stuffed toys of Myaku-Myaku, the official character of the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, and other items have been donated to the Baltic Pavilion from visitors since the theft of the character toy from near the entrance of the Latvia-Lithuania joint pavilion. Lithuanian Ambassador to Japan Aurelijus Zykas posted on X on Friday that the plush toy had suddenly disappeared. Thirteen items, including Myaku-Myaku plush toys, were donated as of 8 p.m. Saturday. Zykas posted a message on X, saying, 'Myaku-Myakus are arriving at the Baltic Pavilion. I sincerely thank all the people in Japan who have shown their goodwill.' According to the pavilion, a staff member noticed the stuffed toy had disappeared at around noon Tuesday. Security camera footage showed two visitors moving around the pavilion after one put the stuffed toy into a bag. After Zykas posted the footage on X on Friday, visitors begun bringing stuffed toys to the pavilion. The donations have been put on display near where the original toy was stolen. On Saturday, a 47-year-old company employee from Nara City donated a Myaku-Myaku plush toy. 'I didn't want the people at the Baltic Pavilion, who came all the way to Japan, to finish their experience at the expo with a bad memory,' he said. 'I hope good will spreads.'

Baltic Pavilion calls for return of stolen Osaka expo mascot figure
Baltic Pavilion calls for return of stolen Osaka expo mascot figure

The Mainichi

time17-05-2025

  • The Mainichi

Baltic Pavilion calls for return of stolen Osaka expo mascot figure

OSAKA (Kyodo) -- The Baltic Pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka said Friday that its display of the expo's official mascot, Myaku-Myaku, was stolen from the reception area, prompting officials to call for the return of the character figure that has gone viral among visitors. "Very sadly, hardworking Myaku-Myaku at the Baltic Pavilion suddenly disappeared. Any idea where Myaku-Myaku is now?" Lithuanian Ambassador to Japan Aurelijus Zykas said on social media as his country is showcasing exhibits in the pavilion with Latvia. The post on X also included security camera footage showing two people snatching the red and blue mascot figure. According to the pavilion, a staff member noticed the figure was missing from the reception area around noon on Tuesday. "It is regrettable that such a theft occurred at the expo site. We want it to be returned," a pavilion official said. Myaku-Myaku -- a mysterious creature said to be born from the fusion of cells and water -- was initially seen by some as creepy, with five eyeballs scattered around a bobbly, doughnut-shaped red ring, another eye on its tail and a dripping blue body. But it has gained popularity among visitors since the expo opened on April 13, with long lines forming as people try to take photos with a Myaku-Myaku statue at the venue and merchandise selling well.

Baltic Pavilion calls for return of stolen Osaka expo mascot figure
Baltic Pavilion calls for return of stolen Osaka expo mascot figure

Kyodo News

time16-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Kyodo News

Baltic Pavilion calls for return of stolen Osaka expo mascot figure

KYODO NEWS - 3 minutes ago - 20:26 | All, Expo, Japan The Baltic Pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka said Friday that its display of the expo's official mascot, Myaku-Myaku, was stolen from the reception area, prompting officials to call for the return of the character figure that has gone viral among visitors. "Very sadly, hardworking Myaku-Myaku at the Baltic Pavilion suddenly disappeared. Any idea where Myaku-Myaku is now?" Lithuanian Ambassador to Japan Aurelijus Zykas said on social media as his country is showcasing exhibits in the pavilion with Latvia. The post on X also included security camera footage showing two people snatching the red and blue mascot figure. According to the pavilion, a staff member noticed the figure was missing from the reception area around noon on Tuesday. "It is regrettable that such a theft occurred at the expo site. We want it to be returned," a pavilion official said. Myaku-Myaku -- a mysterious creature said to be born from the fusion of cells and water -- was initially seen by some as creepy, with five eyeballs scattered around a bobbly, doughnut-shaped red ring, another eye on its tail and a dripping blue body. But it has gained popularity among visitors since the expo opened on April 13, with long lines forming as people try to take photos with a Myaku-Myaku statue at the venue and merchandise selling well. Related coverage: Osaka Expo draws 119,000 visitors on opening day amid rain Organizers, visitors bracing for hot weather at Osaka World Expo 7-Eleven stores of future to open at Osaka expo, with avatar robots

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