The nickname of the official character of the Osaka / Kansai Expo has been decided to be 'Myakumyaku', and the Expo will be held 1000 days before the opening.

The official character of the '2025 Japan International Exposition (Osaka / Kansai Expo)' to be held from April to October 2025 has been decided to be ' Myakumyaku '.

Osaka / Kansai Expo Official Character Nickname Decided to be 'MYAKU-MYAKU' – 2025 Japan International Exposition Association
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/news/news-20220718-02/

About Official Characters – 2025 Japan International Exposition Association
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/overview/character/

This character was created based on the logo mark that expresses the theme of 'designing a future society that shines with life.' The logo mark has been a hot topic since its announcement, and was called 'Life's Kagayaki-kun' because of its theme.

Therefore, it was interesting to see what kind of name the character would have, but as a result of the examination, it was decided to be 'Myakumyaku'.

The authors of the nicknames are Miyu Kawakatsu and Yomu Sakuta. It was an application with the same nickname.

Kawakatsu's nickname concept is as follows.

Our human DNA, wisdom and technology, history and culture have been passed down to date. Characters that can be transformed will have all the possibilities in their bodies, and will continue to pass on the splendor of human beings to the future.
With that hope in mind, we named it 'Pulse = Myakumyaku'.
In addition, myak = pulse, life itself.
The continuation of the two sounds of myakmyaku can be heard as the sound of life.

In addition, the nickname concept by Mr. Sakuta is as follows.

When I first saw the character, the red and blue colors were reminiscent of arteries and veins. Also, I thought that the theme of the Expo, the connection between human civilization and the international connection, could be expressed by the word 'pulse'.

The official theme song is 'Continuation of this Earth' by ambassador Kobukuro.

Osaka / Kansai Expo Official Theme Song – Expo 2025 Japan Association
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/overview/themesong/