Ishiba chats with Osaka Expo mascot ahead of openingーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS #shorts

Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru had a chat with Myaku-Myaku, the official mascot of the 2025 World Expo in Osaka. The event opens on Sunday.
A talking mascot figure was put on display at the entrance to the prime minister’s office. The figure is equipped with sensors that detect when people approach. When Ishiba entered the office on Friday, Myaku-Myaku spoke to him. The two then had a friendly chat. The mascot said the Expo is a great opportunity to deepen exchange with the world. It also asked him to enter the Grand Ring, a wooden structure symbolizing the event. Ishiba is scheduled to attend the opening ceremony on Saturday. They both hoped for the event’s success, and Ishiba bowed deeply to Myaku-Myaku.