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Conversation: Japan's Emperor and Empress visit World Expo in Osaka NHK

A: Hey there! Have you seen the news today? 🗞️
B: Nah, what's up? I was busy with work. 💼

A: You won't believe it! Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visited the World Expo in Osaka! 🎉
B: For real? When was this? 🕛️

A: They went on Monday, after spending the weekend in Kyoto. This was their second visit, as they also attended the opening ceremony back in April. 🏙️
B: Wow! Sounds important. What did they do there? 🤔

A: They started with a tour of a pavilion showcasing the UN's history and its impact on people's lives. It's celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. 🌐
B: That's cool! Did they talk to anyone there? 🗣️

A: The Emperor asked lots of questions, actually. Then, they visited a pavilion with human-like robots on display. Professor Ishiguro Hiroshi from the University of Osaka explained the technology to them. 🤖
B: Wow! Sounds like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. What did they think about it? 🤔

A: They watched a video about how this tech might look in the next 50 years. The Emperor even asked Professor Ishiguro what inspired him to start developing androids. 🌟
B: That's amazing! I wonder if he'll visit any more exhibits. 🎪️

A: They also inspected an android that looks like the novelist Natsume Soseki. It must have been quite a sight! 📚
B: Definitely! It sounds like they had a packed day at the expo. 🎉

A: Indeed! I can't wait to see what else they'll do during their visit! 🌐️
B: Me too! Let's hope there will be more updates! 🙌
Summary
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visited the World Expo in Osaka on Monday, their second visit following the opening ceremony in April. They toured a pavilion showcasing the UN's history and impact, attended a robot exhibition, and inspected an android replica of the novelist Natsume Soseki.
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ID: dc59d77e-7a29-4899-be66-a849f3e00106

Category ID: conversation_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251007_01/#conversation

Date: Oct. 7, 2025

Notes: 2025-10-07

Created: 2025/10/07 05:10

Updated: 2025/12/08 01:05

Last Read: 2025/10/07 18:08