12-Hour Extreme Walk at Osaka Expo

Heading to the Osaka Expo, from 9 AM to 9 PM, I barged into 7 pavilions without reservations, completely draining my energy💥

First, I rushed to the Heart Pavilion next to the West Gate, and the 70-minute wait was totally worth it! The LED immersive experience was packed with cutting-edge technology, plus you could see the Astro Boy IP collaboration—an absolute paradise for anime fans🎬

The afternoon downpour couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm at the China Pavilion. The 105-minute queue was full of fellow countrymen, showing strong support for the Motherland’s pavilion🇨🇳 The Japan Pavilion had us waiting until our legs went weak (at least 120 minutes!), but the Doraemon + Hello Kitty dual IP collaboration was irresistible, and the educational content was so solid I wanted to shout “One more round!”📚

The India, Saudi Arabia, Spain, and Portugal pavilions each had their highlights, but unfortunately, I missed the France and Austria pavilions. The super popular Future of Life pavilion was completely reservation-only, so I had no chance to get in…

Biggest takeaway from the 12-hour walk: don’t attempt it if you’re not physically prepared! But seeing the amazing designs in each country’s pavilion made the exhaustion totally worth it. For friends planning to hit the Expo, remember to reserve spots at popular pavilions and stock up on energy pills💪

Post by Gggli | Jul 4, 2025