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Symbolic Grand Ring at Expo 2025 Osaka
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: The Grand Ring at Expo 2025 Osaka is a symbolic venue which encircles most of the site's pavilions. Recorded by Guinness World Records as the world's largest wooden structure, it's two kilometer (1.2 mi.) circumference and 20 meter (65 ft.) height is constructed from thousands of Japanese cedar and cypress trees. Designed by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto in the style of Japanese temples and shrines, it is intended to express the concept of "Unity in Diversity". It was built at cost of 34.4 billion yen ($230 million). (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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XD 360 degree theater at Expo 2025 Osaka
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is Expo 2025 Osaka, an official World Expo hosted by Japan and Osaka Prefecture. Located on reclaimed land in Osaka Bay, this expo features a massive wooden "Grand Ring" with a circumference of 2 kilometers (1.2 miles), an odd Myaku-Myaku mascot and numerous futuristic pavilions from Japan and abroad. Over 160 countries are in attendance and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during the expo's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Pasona venue at Expo 2025 Osaka
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is the Pasona Natureverse pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, an official World Expo hosted by Japan and Osaka Prefecture. Based on the concept of “Thank You, Life”, this venue features exhibits under the theme of body, mind, and bonds, with animation character Astro Boy as a navigator along with with actor Jack Black. For this expo, over 160 countries including host Japan are exhibiting and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during it's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Japan’s Expo Hall Shining Hat at Osaka 2025
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is Expo 2025 Osaka, an official World Expo hosted by Japan and Osaka Prefecture. Located on reclaimed land in Osaka Bay, this expo features a massive wooden "Grand Ring" with a circumference of 2 kilometers (1.2 miles), an odd Myaku-Myaku mascot and numerous futuristic pavilions from Japan and abroad. Over 160 countries are in attendance and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during the expo's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Japan’s Expo Hall Shining Hat at Osaka 2025
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is Expo 2025 Osaka, an official World Expo hosted by Japan and Osaka Prefecture. Located on reclaimed land in Osaka Bay, this expo features a massive wooden "Grand Ring" with a circumference of 2 kilometers (1.2 miles), an odd Myaku-Myaku mascot and numerous futuristic pavilions from Japan and abroad. Over 160 countries are in attendance and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during the expo's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Japan’s Expo Hall Shining Hat at Osaka 2025
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is Expo 2025 Osaka, an official World Expo hosted by Japan and Osaka Prefecture. Located on reclaimed land in Osaka Bay, this expo features a massive wooden "Grand Ring" with a circumference of 2 kilometers (1.2 miles), an odd Myaku-Myaku mascot and numerous futuristic pavilions from Japan and abroad. Over 160 countries are in attendance and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during the expo's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Smiling future pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is the YOSHIMOTO Waraii Myraii (smiling future) pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka which consists of a smiling sphere approx. 20 m. in diameter'(65 ft.). This venue presented by Yoshimoto Kogyo Holdings is a plaza theater where various light hearted and comic performances are staged. It's intended concept is that of "expanding new possibilities of laughter for future society for life beyond sustainable development". Yoshimoto also wants to "connect children around the world with smiles, transcending language and culture". This expo runs from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Expo 2025 Osaka opens
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is Expo 2025 Osaka, an official World Expo hosted by Japan and Osaka Prefecture. Located on reclaimed land in Osaka Bay, this expo features a massive wooden "Grand Ring" with a circumference of 2 kilometers (1.2 miles), an odd Myaku-Myaku mascot and numerous futuristic pavilions from Japan and abroad. Over 160 countries are in attendance and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during the expo's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Expo 2025 Osaka opens
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is Expo 2025 Osaka, an official World Expo hosted by Japan and Osaka Prefecture. Located on reclaimed land in Osaka Bay, this expo features a massive wooden "Grand Ring" with a circumference of 2 kilometers (1.2 miles), an odd Myaku-Myaku mascot and numerous futuristic pavilions from Japan and abroad. Over 160 countries are in attendance and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during the expo's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Expo 2025 Osaka opens
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is Expo 2025 Osaka, an official World Expo hosted by Japan and Osaka Prefecture. Located on reclaimed land in Osaka Bay, this expo features a massive wooden "Grand Ring" with a circumference of 2 kilometers (1.2 miles), an odd Myaku-Myaku mascot and numerous futuristic pavilions from Japan and abroad. Over 160 countries are in attendance and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during the expo's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Expo 2025 Osaka opens
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is Expo 2025 Osaka, an official World Expo hosted by Japan and Osaka Prefecture. Located on reclaimed land in Osaka Bay, this expo features a massive wooden "Grand Ring" with a circumference of 2 kilometers (1.2 miles), an odd Myaku-Myaku mascot and numerous futuristic pavilions from Japan and abroad. Over 160 countries are in attendance and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during the expo's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Chinese humanoid robot at Osaka expo
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is the Chinese humanoid robot called Walker, made by UBTECH Robotics of China. This robot, capable of skilled walking & running is part of China's pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. For this expo, over 160 countries including host Japan are exhibiting and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during it's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Chinese humanoid robot at Osaka expo
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is the Chinese humanoid robot called Walker, made by UBTECH Robotics of China. This robot, capable of skilled walking & running is part of China's pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. For this expo, over 160 countries including host Japan are exhibiting and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during it's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Chinese humanoid robot at Osaka expo
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is the Chinese humanoid robot called Walker, made by UBTECH Robotics of China. This robot, capable of skilled walking & running is part of China's pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. For this expo, over 160 countries including host Japan are exhibiting and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during it's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Chinese humanoid robot at Osaka expo
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is the Chinese humanoid robot called Walker, made by UBTECH Robotics of China. This robot, capable of skilled walking & running is part of China's pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. For this expo, over 160 countries including host Japan are exhibiting and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during it's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Chinese humanoid robot at Osaka expo
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is the Chinese humanoid robot called Walker, made by UBTECH Robotics of China. This robot, capable of skilled walking & running is part of China's pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. For this expo, over 160 countries including host Japan are exhibiting and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during it's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Gundam Pavillon at Expo 2025 Osaka
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is the Gundam Next Future Pavillon at Expo 2025 Osaka, an official World Expo hosted by Japan and Osaka Prefecture. This Bandai Namco venue with it's 17 meter (56 ft.) statue of famed anime character Gundam aims to promote possible futuristic technology not developed yet. For this expo, over 160 countries including host Japan are exhibiting and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during it's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Gundam Pavillon at Expo 2025 Osaka
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is the Gundam Next Future Pavillon at Expo 2025 Osaka, an official World Expo hosted by Japan and Osaka Prefecture. This Bandai Namco venue with it's 17 meter (56 ft.) statue of famed anime character Gundam aims to promote possible futuristic technology not developed yet. For this expo, over 160 countries including host Japan are exhibiting and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during it's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Symbolic Grand Ring at Expo 2025 Osaka
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: The Grand Ring at Expo 2025 Osaka is a symbolic venue which encircles most of the site's pavilions. Recorded by Guinness World Records as the world's largest wooden structure, it's two kilometer (1.2 mi.) circumference and 20 meter (65 ft.) height is constructed from thousands of Japanese cedar and cypress trees. Designed by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto in the style of Japanese temples and shrines, it is intended to express the concept of "Unity in Diversity". It was built at cost of 34.4 billion yen ($230 million). (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Symbolic Grand Ring at Expo 2025 Osaka
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: The Grand Ring at Expo 2025 Osaka is a symbolic venue which encircles most of the site's pavilions. Recorded by Guinness World Records as the world's largest wooden structure, it's two kilometer (1.2 mi.) circumference and 20 meter (65 ft.) height is constructed from thousands of Japanese cedar and cypress trees. Designed by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto in the style of Japanese temples and shrines, it is intended to express the concept of "Unity in Diversity". It was built at cost of 34.4 billion yen ($230 million). (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Symbolic Grand Ring at Expo 2025 Osaka
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: The Grand Ring at Expo 2025 Osaka is a symbolic venue which encircles most of the site's pavilions. Recorded by Guinness World Records as the world's largest wooden structure, it's two kilometer (1.2 mi.) circumference and 20 meter (65 ft.) height is constructed from thousands of Japanese cedar and cypress trees. Designed by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto in the style of Japanese temples and shrines, it is intended to express the concept of "Unity in Diversity". It was built at cost of 34.4 billion yen ($230 million). (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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XD 360 degree theater at Expo 2025 Osaka
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is Expo 2025 Osaka, an official World Expo hosted by Japan and Osaka Prefecture. Located on reclaimed land in Osaka Bay, this expo features a massive wooden "Grand Ring" with a circumference of 2 kilometers (1.2 miles), an odd Myaku-Myaku mascot and numerous futuristic pavilions from Japan and abroad. Over 160 countries are in attendance and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during the expo's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Japan’s Sumitomo Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is Expo 2025 Osaka, an official World Expo hosted by Japan and Osaka Prefecture. Located on reclaimed land in Osaka Bay, this expo features a massive wooden "Grand Ring" with a circumference of 2 kilometers (1.2 miles), an odd Myaku-Myaku mascot and numerous futuristic pavilions from Japan and abroad. Over 160 countries are in attendance and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during the expo's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Pasona venue at Expo 2025 Osaka
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is the Pasona Natureverse pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, an official World Expo hosted by Japan and Osaka Prefecture. Based on the concept of “Thank You, Life”, this venue features exhibits under the theme of body, mind, and bonds, with animation character Astro Boy as a navigator along with with actor Jack Black. For this expo, over 160 countries including host Japan are exhibiting and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during it's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Electric Power pavilion at Osaka expo
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is the Japanese pavilion called "Electric Power Pavilion - Eggs of Possibilities" at Expo 2025 Osaka, an official World Expo hosted by Japan and Osaka Prefecture. The silver coating of this dome changes its appearance depending on the weather and time of day, "symbolizing the many possibilities for the future while also aiming for harmony with nature and the surrounding environment". For this expo, over 160 countries including host Japan are exhibiting and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during it's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Smiling future pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is the YOSHIMOTO Waraii Myraii (smiling future) pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka which consists of a smiling sphere approx. 20 m. in diameter'(65 ft.). This venue presented by Yoshimoto Kogyo Holdings is a plaza theater where various light hearted and comic performances are staged. It's intended concept is that of "expanding new possibilities of laughter for future society for life beyond sustainable development". Yoshimoto also wants to "connect children around the world with smiles, transcending language and culture". This expo runs from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Expo 2025 Osaka mascot Myaku-Myaku
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is Myaku-Myaku, Expo 2025 Osaka's shape shifting mascot which is "a mysterious creature born from the fusion of cells and water, and who's true identity remains unknown". The red part represents cells which divide and multiply, the blue part represents pure water, which can flow and change shape. In it's present form, it is mimicking humans. It was conceptualized by Japanese illustrator Kohei Yamashita, selected from among 33,197 submissions. For this expo, over 160 countries including host Japan are exhibiting and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during it's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Expo 2025 Osaka mascot Myaku-Myaku
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is Myaku-Myaku, Expo 2025 Osaka's shape shifting mascot which is "a mysterious creature born from the fusion of cells and water, and who's true identity remains unknown". The red part represents cells which divide and multiply, the blue part represents pure water, which can flow and change shape. In it's present form, it is mimicking humans. It was conceptualized by Japanese illustrator Kohei Yamashita, selected from among 33,197 submissions. For this expo, over 160 countries including host Japan are exhibiting and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during it's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Expo 2025 Osaka opens
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is Expo 2025 Osaka, an official World Expo hosted by Japan and Osaka Prefecture. Located on reclaimed land in Osaka Bay, this expo features a massive wooden "Grand Ring" with a circumference of 2 kilometers (1.2 miles), an odd Myaku-Myaku mascot and numerous futuristic pavilions from Japan and abroad. Over 160 countries are in attendance and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during the expo's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Expo 2025 Osaka opens
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is Expo 2025 Osaka, an official World Expo hosted by Japan and Osaka Prefecture. Located on reclaimed land in Osaka Bay, this expo features a massive wooden "Grand Ring" with a circumference of 2 kilometers (1.2 miles), an odd Myaku-Myaku mascot and numerous futuristic pavilions from Japan and abroad. Over 160 countries are in attendance and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during the expo's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Chinese humanoid robot at Osaka expo
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is the Chinese humanoid robot called Walker, made by UBTECH Robotics of China. This robot, capable of skilled walking & running is part of China's pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. For this expo, over 160 countries including host Japan are exhibiting and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during it's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Gundam Pavillon at Expo 2025 Osaka
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is the Gundam Next Future Pavillon at Expo 2025 Osaka, an official World Expo hosted by Japan and Osaka Prefecture. This Bandai Namco venue with it's 17 meter (56 ft.) statue of famed anime character Gundam aims to promote possible futuristic technology not developed yet. For this expo, over 160 countries including host Japan are exhibiting and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during it's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Symbolic Grand Ring at Expo 2025 Osaka
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: The Grand Ring at Expo 2025 Osaka is a symbolic venue which encircles most of the site's pavilions. Recorded by Guinness World Records as the world's largest wooden structure, it's two kilometer (1.2 mi.) circumference and 20 meter (65 ft.) height is constructed from thousands of Japanese cedar and cypress trees. Designed by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto in the style of Japanese temples and shrines, it is intended to express the concept of "Unity in Diversity". It was built at cost of 34.4 billion yen ($230 million). (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Symbolic Grand Ring at Expo 2025 Osaka
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: The Grand Ring at Expo 2025 Osaka is a symbolic venue which encircles most of the site's pavilions. Recorded by Guinness World Records as the world's largest wooden structure, it's two kilometer (1.2 mi.) circumference and 20 meter (65 ft.) height is constructed from thousands of Japanese cedar and cypress trees. Designed by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto in the style of Japanese temples and shrines, it is intended to express the concept of "Unity in Diversity". It was built at cost of 34.4 billion yen ($230 million). (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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XD 360 degree theater at Expo 2025 Osaka
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is Expo 2025 Osaka, an official World Expo hosted by Japan and Osaka Prefecture. Located on reclaimed land in Osaka Bay, this expo features a massive wooden "Grand Ring" with a circumference of 2 kilometers (1.2 miles), an odd Myaku-Myaku mascot and numerous futuristic pavilions from Japan and abroad. Over 160 countries are in attendance and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during the expo's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Smiling future pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is the YOSHIMOTO Waraii Myraii (smiling future) pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka which consists of a smiling sphere approx. 20 m. in diameter'(65 ft.). This venue presented by Yoshimoto Kogyo Holdings is a plaza theater where various light hearted and comic performances are staged. It's intended concept is that of "expanding new possibilities of laughter for future society for life beyond sustainable development". Yoshimoto also wants to "connect children around the world with smiles, transcending language and culture". This expo runs from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Smiling future pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is the YOSHIMOTO Waraii Myraii (smiling future) pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka which consists of a smiling sphere approx. 20 m. in diameter'(65 ft.). This venue presented by Yoshimoto Kogyo Holdings is a plaza theater where various light hearted and comic performances are staged. It's intended concept is that of "expanding new possibilities of laughter for future society for life beyond sustainable development". Yoshimoto also wants to "connect children around the world with smiles, transcending language and culture". This expo runs from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Expo 2025 Osaka opens
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is Expo 2025 Osaka, an official World Expo hosted by Japan and Osaka Prefecture. Located on reclaimed land in Osaka Bay, this expo features a massive wooden "Grand Ring" with a circumference of 2 kilometers (1.2 miles), an odd Myaku-Myaku mascot and numerous futuristic pavilions from Japan and abroad. Over 160 countries are in attendance and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during the expo's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Expo 2025 Osaka opens
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is Expo 2025 Osaka, an official World Expo hosted by Japan and Osaka Prefecture. Located on reclaimed land in Osaka Bay, this expo features a massive wooden "Grand Ring" with a circumference of 2 kilometers (1.2 miles), an odd Myaku-Myaku mascot and numerous futuristic pavilions from Japan and abroad. Over 160 countries are in attendance and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during the expo's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Chinese humanoid robot at Osaka expo
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is the Chinese humanoid robot called Walker, made by UBTECH Robotics of China. This robot, capable of skilled walking & running is part of China's pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. For this expo, over 160 countries including host Japan are exhibiting and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during it's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Chinese humanoid robot at Osaka expo
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is the Chinese humanoid robot called Walker, made by UBTECH Robotics of China. This robot, capable of skilled walking & running is part of China's pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. For this expo, over 160 countries including host Japan are exhibiting and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during it's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Symbolic Grand Ring at Expo 2025 Osaka
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: The Grand Ring at Expo 2025 Osaka is a symbolic venue which encircles most of the site's pavilions. Recorded by Guinness World Records as the world's largest wooden structure, it's two kilometer (1.2 mi.) circumference and 20 meter (65 ft.) height is constructed from thousands of Japanese cedar and cypress trees. Designed by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto in the style of Japanese temples and shrines, it is intended to express the concept of "Unity in Diversity". It was built at cost of 34.4 billion yen ($230 million). (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Symbolic Grand Ring at Expo 2025 Osaka
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: The Grand Ring at Expo 2025 Osaka is a symbolic venue which encircles most of the site's pavilions. Recorded by Guinness World Records as the world's largest wooden structure, it's two kilometer (1.2 mi.) circumference and 20 meter (65 ft.) height is constructed from thousands of Japanese cedar and cypress trees. Designed by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto in the style of Japanese temples and shrines, it is intended to express the concept of "Unity in Diversity". It was built at cost of 34.4 billion yen ($230 million). (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Symbolic Grand Ring at Expo 2025 Osaka
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: The Grand Ring at Expo 2025 Osaka is a symbolic venue which encircles most of the site's pavilions. Recorded by Guinness World Records as the world's largest wooden structure, it's two kilometer (1.2 mi.) circumference and 20 meter (65 ft.) height is constructed from thousands of Japanese cedar and cypress trees. Designed by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto in the style of Japanese temples and shrines, it is intended to express the concept of "Unity in Diversity". It was built at cost of 34.4 billion yen ($230 million). (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Symbolic Grand Ring at Expo 2025 Osaka
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: The Grand Ring at Expo 2025 Osaka is a symbolic venue which encircles most of the site's pavilions. Recorded by Guinness World Records as the world's largest wooden structure, it's two kilometer (1.2 mi.) circumference and 20 meter (65 ft.) height is constructed from thousands of Japanese cedar and cypress trees. Designed by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto in the style of Japanese temples and shrines, it is intended to express the concept of "Unity in Diversity". It was built at cost of 34.4 billion yen ($230 million). (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Symbolic Grand Ring at Expo 2025 Osaka
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: The Grand Ring at Expo 2025 Osaka is a symbolic venue which encircles most of the site's pavilions. Recorded by Guinness World Records as the world's largest wooden structure, it's two kilometer (1.2 mi.) circumference and 20 meter (65 ft.) height is constructed from thousands of Japanese cedar and cypress trees. Designed by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto in the style of Japanese temples and shrines, it is intended to express the concept of "Unity in Diversity". It was built at cost of 34.4 billion yen ($230 million). (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Pasona venue at Expo 2025 Osaka
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is the Pasona Natureverse pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, an official World Expo hosted by Japan and Osaka Prefecture. Based on the concept of “Thank You, Life”, this venue features exhibits under the theme of body, mind, and bonds, with animation character Astro Boy as a navigator along with with actor Jack Black. For this expo, over 160 countries including host Japan are exhibiting and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during it's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Blue Ocean Dome at Expo 2025 Osaka
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is the ocean-themed pavilion called Blue Ocean Dome, a Japanese pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, an official World Expo hosted by Japan and Osaka Prefecture. For this expo, over 160 countries including host Japan are exhibiting and an estimated 28 million visitors are expected to visit during it's six month run from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Smiling future pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is the YOSHIMOTO Waraii Myraii (smiling future) pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka which consists of a smiling sphere approx. 20 m. in diameter'(65 ft.). This venue presented by Yoshimoto Kogyo Holdings is a plaza theater where various light hearted and comic performances are staged. It's intended concept is that of "expanding new possibilities of laughter for future society for life beyond sustainable development". Yoshimoto also wants to "connect children around the world with smiles, transcending language and culture". This expo runs from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Smiling future pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
April 9, 2022, Osaka, Japan: This is the YOSHIMOTO Waraii Myraii (smiling future) pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka which consists of a smiling sphere approx. 20 m. in diameter'(65 ft.). This venue presented by Yoshimoto Kogyo Holdings is a plaza theater where various light hearted and comic performances are staged. It's intended concept is that of "expanding new possibilities of laughter for future society for life beyond sustainable development". Yoshimoto also wants to "connect children around the world with smiles, transcending language and culture". This expo runs from Apr.13 to Oct. 13, 2025. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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