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[Osaka-Kansai Expo] General Knowledge & Fun Facts! Let’s Get Excited with Trivia Quizzes
The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo is attracting attention, but what exactly do people know about it? Many of you might be thinking, “Come to think of it, I don’t really know much…” In fact, from past expos up to the present, there are plenty of fascinating topics and intriguing behind-the-scenes stories.
This article introduces common knowledge and trivia about expos in a quiz format.
It’s packed with fun facts you can use as conversation starters with family and friends! How many questions can you get right?
[Osaka-Kansai Expo] General Knowledge & Trivia! Let’s Get Excited with a Quiz (1–10)
What is the name of the eye-like illustration that you often see at the Osaka-Kansai Expo venue?
- Myaku-Myaku
- Komyaku
- look around nervously; glance about restlessly; peer about
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Komyaku
The official name of the eyeball-like illustrations seen at the Osaka-Kansai Expo venue is “Komyaku.” Komyaku are drawing attention as the children of Myaku-Myaku, the official character of the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo. Unlike the main character Myaku-Myaku, they feature a simple design consisting only of an eye, conveying the message of observing various things.
What kind of creature is Myaku-Myaku said to have been born from?
- Cells and Water
- Soil and Light
- Air and Fire
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Cells and Water
Myaku-Myaku, the official mascot of the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, is said to have been born from “cells” and “water.” This reflects the Expo’s theme, “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” and the character is designed as a symbol of vitality and diversity, fusing the potential inherent in cells with water as the source of life. Its unique appearance conveys a powerful message.
What do you call buildings that countries and companies design independently and exhibit?
- pavilion
- dome
- Booth
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pavilion
At international expositions such as the Osaka-Kansai Expo, buildings constructed by countries and companies with their own themes and designs to showcase unique ideas and technologies are called “pavilions.” They are spaces imbued with the messages each country or company wants to convey, where you can enjoy their distinctive characteristics.
What is the official name of the Osaka-Kansai Expo?
- Expo 2025 Japan
- Expo 2025 Osaka
- Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai
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Expo 2025 Japan
The official name of this event, commonly known by its abbreviation or nickname as the Osaka-Kansai Expo, is “Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.” The key point is that it’s an international exposition held in Japan, which conveys the stance and commitment that it’s not merely an event for Osaka alone.
How long is one full lap around the large roof ring?
- about 500 meters
- about 1 kilometer
- about 2 kilometers
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about 2 kilometers
The Grand Roof Ring, which serves as a symbol of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, is designed to encircle the entire venue. Its circumference is about 2 kilometers, so it takes more than 20 minutes to walk around it. Even at this massive scale, the strong sense of purpose behind the large ring really stands out.
Which music group will perform the official theme song for the Osaka-Kansai Expo?
- yuzu
- CHEMISTRY
- Kobukuro
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Kobukuro
The music duo in charge of the official theme song for the Osaka-Kansai Expo is Kobukuro. Since Kobukuro is an artist from Osaka, you can feel their love for the city. The song is titled “Kono Chikyuu no Tsuzuki wo” (The Continuation of This Earth), and it conveys a powerful step toward the future.
What is a building that symbolizes the philosophy of “diverse yet one”?
- Tower of the Sun
- Oyayane Ring
- Yumeshima Gate
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Oyayane Ring
The iconic structure of the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 is the “Grand Roof Ring,” which symbolizes the philosophy of being “diverse yet united as one.” It embodies the idea of connecting the venue—where various countries and people gather—into a single ring, expressing a sense of harmony in its design.