The Osaka Expo had private opening ceremonies  yesterday afternoon, with Emperor Naruhito and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba participating.   Watch the entire 2-hour show .   Here,  PM Ishiba chatting with Myaku-Myaku,  the official mascot, who represents cell and water. Entrance of Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko . Actually, the  site of the Expo was opened to 50,000 visitors last week  to test out the venue.  Food was sold and some pavilions could be explored.... with very long lines.  As many as 227,000 visitors/day are expected.  As would be expected, Japan is ready. Planning to go?   Here is a video of some must see pavilions . All to know before you go . Visitors guide to the 2025 Osaka Expo. From April 13 to October 13.  13 is not a bad luck number in Japan.  Our 13 is their 4. Theme:  Designing Future Society for Our Lives. Located on Yumeshima isla...