MYAKU-MYAKU, the official character of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan is coming to Japan House London.

Inspired by the distinctive organic design of the Expo 2025 logo, MYAKU-MYAKU is a mysterious, shape-shifting creature born from the fusion of cells and water.

Created by picture-book illustrator Yamashita Kōhei, the character was named through a public contest by entrants Kawakatsu Miyu and Sakuda Hinata. The name comes from a Japanese onomatopoeia meaning a steady, pulsing heartbeat – a symbol of life continuing through generations.

 

When to Meet MYAKU-MYAKU

Visitors will have three opportunities each day to meet MYAKU-MYAKU, take photos, and learn more about Expo 2025 from our team:

13:00–13:15 | Ground Floor

13:45–14:00 | Lower Ground Floor

14:30–14:45 | Ground Floor

 

About Expo 2025

Running for 184 days from 13 April to 13 October 2025, Expo 2025 takes place on Yumeshima, Osaka, under the theme: ‘Designing Future Society for Our Lives’.

Expo 2025 serves as a global laboratory for the future – bringing together knowledge, ideas and innovations from around the world to help tackle some of humanity’s greatest challenges.

At Japan House London, visitors can also explore special book displays in the Library and Travel Information Area, introducing Expo 2025 and Expo ’70, also held in Osaka, the first world’s fair to take place in Asia.

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Drop-in | Admission Free