[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?
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[Osaka-Kansai Expo] General Knowledge & Trivia! Let’s Get Excited with a Quiz (1–10)
Which of the following is the name of the newly opened station for the Osaka-Kansai Expo?
- Yumeshima Station
- Sakishima Station
- Kishū Station
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Yumeshima Station
The newly opened station for the Osaka-Kansai Expo is Yumeshima Station. Yumeshima is the artificial island in Osaka Bay that serves as the main venue for the Expo. Including the opening of this station, the fact that a major event is being held in a place that had not been effectively utilized and was even called a “negative legacy” gives a sense of hope for the future, doesn’t it?
What is the theme of the Osaka-Kansai Expo?
- Coexistence with the world
- Designing a future society where life shines
- Technology and the Evolution of Humanity
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Designing a future society where life shines
The official theme of the Osaka-Kansai Expo is “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.” This theme was set with the aim of designing the society of the future by valuing life and leveraging cutting-edge technologies. It is expected to become an international forum where diverse countries and regions come together to explore, from multiple perspectives, a society in which life can shine.
What is the name of the official mascot of the Osaka-Kansai Expo?
- crunch crunch
- kyuru-kyuru (onomatopoeia: a whirring/spiraling or squeaking/tummy-gurgling sound)
- Myaku-Myaku
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Myaku-Myaku
The official character of the Osaka-Kansai Expo is “Myaku-Myaku.” With its distinctive appearance, it serves as a symbol of the Expo and features prominently in many events and merchandise. The name Myaku-Myaku also conveys the meaning of myakumaku—an unbroken pulse or continuity representing life and connections—offering a glimpse into the sentiment embedded in the Expo itself.
[Osaka-Kansai Expo] Common Knowledge & Trivia! Let’s Liven Things Up with a General Knowledge Quiz (11–20)
At the Osaka-Kansai Expo, which of the following vehicles was demonstrated in a test flight as a near-future mode of transportation?
- Flying Bus
- flying car
- flying motorcycle
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flying car
The “flying car” will use the mobility experience area inside the venue as its departure and arrival zone. It looks almost like a small helicopter, but unlike a helicopter, it has numerous propellers. It’s exciting to think the day when we can casually fly through the sky to get around might be close!
Where will the Osaka-Kansai Expo be held?
- Expo '70 Commemorative Park
- Yumeshima
- Osaka Castle Park
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Yumeshima
The venue for the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo is Yumeshima, an artificial island in Konohana Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. Yumeshima was not initially a candidate site, but it was chosen because it has vast open space and is located in a place where a railway could be laid in a short period of time.
When was the first official World Expo held in Japan?
- 1964
- 1970
- the year 1985
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1970
The Osaka-Kansai Expo, held in 2025 and widely talked about, was actually the second time it took place in Osaka. The first was held in 1970. The theme then was “Progress and Harmony for Mankind,” and its symbol, the Tower of the Sun, is well known.
What is the name of the device using the latest technology that was exhibited at the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion?
- AI Diagnostic Chair
- Future Human Washing Machine
- Healthcare drone
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Future Human Washing Machine
If you've ever felt that taking a bath is a hassle, you've probably dreamed of a device like this at least once. The “Future Human Washing Machine” not only automatically cleans your body with microbubbles, but it can also monitor your health, too!