博覧会 (hakurankai): Exposition, world's fair

 

1. Today's Japanese words

Here are some Japanese vocabulary words related to expos, with romaji:

* 博覧会 (hakurankai): Exposition, world's fair  

* 展示会 (tenjikai): Exhibition, trade show  

* パビリオン (pavirion): Pavilion  

* ブース (būsu): Booth  

* 来場者 (raijōsha): Visitor  

* 出展者 (shuttensha): Exhibitor

* 開幕 (kaimaku): Opening ceremony

* 閉幕 (heimaku): Closing ceremony

* 開催 (kaisai): Holding (of an expo)

* 見所 (midokoro): Highlights, must-see attractions

* 混雑 (konzatsu): Congestion, crowdedness

* マスコット (masukotto): Mascot character

* 記念品 (kinenhin): Souvenir

* グルメ (gurume): Food

* 文化 (bunka): Culture

* 技術 (gijutsu): Technology

* 未来 (mirai): Future

2. Today's topic

The 2025 World Expo, officially known as Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai, Japan, is an upcoming international exposition that will be held in Osaka, Japan, from April 13 to October 13, 2025. The theme of the Expo is "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," with three subthemes: "Saving Lives," "Empowering Lives," and "Connecting Lives."

The Expo is expected to attract around 28 million visitors and will feature pavilions from over 100 countries and organizations. The pavilions will showcase cutting-edge technologies, innovative ideas, and cultural experiences from around the world.

The Expo site is located on Yumeshima, an artificial island in Osaka Bay. The site is designed to be a sustainable and accessible exposition, with a focus on renewable energy and green spaces.

https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/

3- Today’s news

Emperor hopes Japan, Britain will ‘climb even higher’ together

https://www.asahi.com/sp/ajw/articles/15320808

Iran, Pakistan give up on building own pavilions for 2025 World Expo in Osaka

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240625/p2g/00m/0na/034000c