Question:
Could you please share your Expo story?
Response:
I’ll try to keep it short. So, we left home at 7:00 in the morning, and we arrived at the Expo site around 11:00, since our entry time was reserved for 11:00.
But it was really crowded—there was a very long line. It took us about 30 minutes just to get in, even though we had a reservation.
At the gate, the reception team was checking everyone's smartphones for QR codes. Some people passed through easily, but others had trouble, so that slowed things down.
Then, like at the airport, the staff also checked our bags, which added more time.
After we finally got inside, there were even more long lines—this time at the souvenir shops and map distribution areas. Everyone wanted a map! (To be continued)
Question:
What would you say to comfort a friend who says, ‘I left my brand new umbrella on the train and now I can’t find it’?
Response:
Hmm… Well, first of all, you're not alone. I've lost things many times too—it's really nothing unusual. It happens to everyone.
Think of it this way: maybe this is your chance to find an even better umbrella! Who knows? You might come across one that you like even more than the one you lost.
But still, I can see you're feeling really down, so how about having your favorite sweet?
Eating something you love always lifts the mood. At least, that’s what I believe.
That’s all!
Question:
What would you say to a coworker who says, ‘I accidentally sent a message to the wrong person on LINE’
Response:
Well, I’ve never had that experience myself, but this actually happened to one of my coworkers.
If it were me, I’d say, “Don’t worry! It happens.”
You’ve already sent it, so now it’s time to focus on what to do next.
First, take a breath—you don’t need to feel nervous or upset. Just stay calm and deal with it.
Then, I’d suggest sending a follow-up message to the person who received it by mistake. Explain honestly that you sent it to the wrong person. After that, send the correct message to the right person.That’s all you can do—just be honest and clear. I’d tell my coworker exactly that.
Question:The Osaka Expo story 2
I bought this map—it was 200 yen.
At first, the staff at the Expo said visitors didn’t need a map because everything could be seen on a smartphone.
But the points on the digital map were so small that it was really hard to read.
So, the Expo organizers ended up creating and selling paper maps. They were easy to read and made it much easier to navigate the site.
Many people wanted one! We waited in line for about an hour to get this map.
On the first day, we didn’t plan to buy it, but by the second day, we realized it was really useful. So, I lined up and finally got one.
Interestingly, in the afternoon, there were no lines at all—but in the morning, everyone was trying to get one!
And… oh, looks like I’m out of time. I’ll talk about the Canada Pavilion in the next round!
Question:What was your dream job when you were a child?
Response:
When I was in elementary school, my dream was to become a professional baseball player.
I really liked baseball—and actually, I still do.
But later on, I realized that I didn’t have the skills to pursue it seriously, so I changed my dream.
When I graduated from elementary school, we had to write a graduation essay for our memory book, and at that time, I wrote that I wanted to become a politician.
Question:The Expo Story 3
Speaker1: It’s the 大屋根リング—The Grand Roof Ring.
It’s about 20 meters high.
Right near the ring is the Canada Pavilion. Yes, this is the Canadian Pavilion.
The staff there were very kind. When we arrived, they were quicker than usual and handed out tablets to all the guests.
Inside the pavilion, it was very dark. You could see lots of images of icebergs and snowy mountains from around the world.
Do you know Pokémon Go?
Speaker 3:Oh yes, I do!
Speaker 1:It was kind of like Pokémon Go!
When you stood in a certain spot, you could see a special scene on the tablet—like snowy landscapes or a train crossing a railway bridge.
It was a very interesting pavilion.
Speaker 2:I should go!
Speaker 1: That’s all for this round.
Question: The Expo Story 4 <Restaurant>
It is a it's a 540 yen per maybe per forty for fifty minutes.
It's not crowded.
But many people were eating the standing table. Ah, not It's it's free.
It's free. Yeah.
If you sit at the table, it's charged. My my wife had pain on her foot, so we sat at the table .
We paid 1,100 yen for 550 yen per one.
And we ate ramen, and it's 1,020 hundred yen.
We became very tired, but I would like to go again.
because I went to two days, but we couldn't visit more over 80 % pavilions.
I visited only like 20%.
I recommend you to visit.