{
  "id": 13865322,
  "title": "Myaku-Myaku Expo monument returns to Osaka City Hall for limited display",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/myaku-myaku-expo-monument-returns-to-osaka-city-hall-for-limited",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T04:00:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Mainichi",
    "slug": "the-mainichi",
    "url": "https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20261009/p2a/00m/0na/002000c"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "OSAKA CITY -- The commemorative monument of Myaku-Myaku, the official mascot for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, will make a brief return to the front entrance of Osaka City Hall from October 13 to December 25. The decision to bring the structure back to City Hall coincides with the first anniversary of the Expo's conclusion. Standing at a height of 2.5 meters, a width of 4 meters, and a depth of 2 meters, the sculpture portrays Myaku-Myaku in a resting position. The installation was initially moved to the Asia and Pacific Trade Center (ATC) in Suminoe Ward, Osaka, in December 2023 to generate enthusiasm for the upcoming world exposition. Subsequently, it was displayed at the event site throughout its duration from July 2025. Following the event's end, the monument temporarily returned to City Hall before being exhibited at the ATC, where it garnered significant visitor interest. Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama commented, \"Myaku-Myaku is adored by many. I hope its return will reignite excitement for the post-Expo period.\" Additionally, two other Myaku-Myaku monuments that were showcased during the event are now touring various locations within Osaka Prefecture, continuing to generate interest and draw visitors post-Expo.",
  "summary": "OSAKA -- A monument of Myaku-Myaku, the official mascot of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, will return to the front entrance of Osaka City Hall on Oct. 13 fo",
  "key_points": [
    "Myaku-Myaku monument returns to Osaka City Hall from Oct 13 to Dec 25.",
    "Sculpture stands 2.5m tall, 4m wide, 2m deep.",
    "Mayor hopes return reignites post-Expo excitement."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Rotating the mascot monument through public spaces serves as a strategic effort to maintain local enthusiasm and sustain visitor interest following the conclusion of the world exposition.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}