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While I saw lots on long lines at around 9am when I got there...I was pretty surprised that I was in the expo ground by almost 920am....
I had a special pass, valid for ONE DAY....I went up to the window which exchange the VOUCHER for the real tickect.. which was located right up the WEST GATE.....I passed lots of people waiting in line...I mean lotsssss..:).....
After I exchanged the tickect I thought I would have to go all the way back and wait ..but no I was put in another line right up front.....as the picture shows......so my waiting time at the gate was only about 20 minutes ......I was very lucky..:)
But do expect very LONG lines at the gate..as I saw passing from one global common to another.....
Updated Jul 20, 2005
Favorite thing: The expo is a must see activity. It has many things to do, depending on what your focus is. I loved the pavillions... all of them were beautiful and you get to appeciate all of the different countries. I only got to visit a handful because there were endless lines for a few popular ones. But I did enjoy the Mexico Pavillion... it was just beautiful... it really shows people all that Mexico has to offer. I really wanted to go to the Germany and Japan pavillion, but the waiting time was over 2 hours for each. The toyota show was very fun, if you get a chance, line up early so you can get tickets to a later show.... this was defenetly a must see.
Written Jul 20, 2005
Favorite thing: Some basic information about the World Expo
Tickets:
You can turn up on the day and buy a ticket at the gate. The cost is 4600 Yen for adults.
If you are just going for the evening after 5pm the cost is 2300 Yen for adults.
It is also possible to buy tickets online which was useful before it opened as there was a discount, but now it is the same price. You can make reservations for the popular pavillions once you are inside Expo or as we later discovered if you book in advance you can make up to 2 reservations per day online (handy). It seems very organised and there was not much of a queue when we arrived. If you do buy a ticket online you will need to take a print out of the confirmation e-mail and the SAME credit card you used to make the purchase with you. There is a full list of terms and explanation here where you buy the tickets:
http://expo1.jtb.co.jp/eng/
How to get there If you are arriving by train you will start at the North gate where the Limo maglev train stops.
Reservations:
To make reservations on the day within the Expo site go to the side of the major pavillions there are terminals or do it on line in advance.
There are many volunteers walking around in uniforms the site who will be happy to answer any questions.
Opening Hours
Main Area from 26th April - 9:00 to 22:00
Seto Area 9:00 to 18:00 (later in August)
The official mascots are Kiccoro and Morizo. Kiccoro is the forest child always excited and wanting to learn, Morizo is the forest grandfather and knows everything about the forest.
Rubbish is thoroughly separated and there are staff on hand to assist with the many options.
There are a few smoking areas and mostly they are well separated.
For further information see the official website http://www-1.expo2005.or.jp/en/index.html
Updated Jun 5, 2005
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Favorite thing: Remember to keep coins in your pockets. If you get thirsty, there are vending machines everywhere where you can buy water, lemonade, energy drinks, coffee (hot or cold) and even beer.
At subway stations if you gotta go to toilet you have to buy paper from the vending machine because there are no paper in toilet.
Small change is handy :)
Written Oct 27, 2004
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Favorite thing: There are several internet cafes in Nagoya but this one is quite cool. Media Cafe Popeye. And it's a media cafe not just internet. Why? Because you can: Surf internet, watch DVD movies, play games, read comics and magazines, play billiards, get a footbath or a shower and get free drinks! Well the drinks are free in every internet cafe i have been. 300 yen gets you a computer (free drinks included) for an hour. Absolute bargain! You get a private booth for couple hundred more. There are also some snacks for sale. Open 24/7. Located in sakae district beside TV tower (JR station side). More info:
http://www.media-cafe.ne.jp/branch/nishiki/index.html
Updated Oct 27, 2004
Favorite thing: I found innumerable pieces of artwork - sculptures, stonework, etc... all over the city.
It makes for a very pleasant walk on a nice day, if you have nothing else to do.
Fondest memory: This water-wheel sculpture, unfortunately, doesn't dip into the water below, and is under a bridge, so it doesn't catch rainwater either.
I'm not sure why it was placed here, but I must admit, it's nicer than seeing dirty, under-bridge crap there!
Written Mar 23, 2003
Favorite thing: This building I saw while out for a walk one afternoon.
I don't know its purpose, but it's a heck of a design!
A sort-of a dug-out canoe standing on end, I loved the shape & design.
The "Ark" logo on the top right must be the company that owns it, but I've had little luck finding anything on the web. Notice the Circle-K convenience store on the ground floor.
(If anyone happens to know more about it, please drop me a line!)
Written Mar 23, 2003
Favorite thing: This main rail/subway station with its twin towers above, was built in 2000.
Below the 2 towers sits the 'spike' as I call it - a sculpture in steel which simply reminds me of a Hershey's Kiss chocolate wrapper.
Fondest memory: http://www.mirai.ne.jp/~eurocity/english/enews.html is a personal webpage with a brief photo essay on the history of the construction of the complex.
Written Mar 23, 2003
Favorite thing: The JR Central Towers (JR = Japan Rail) in downtown Nagoya are quite impressive from the outside, but I had to find a website to give me details on the inside.
Fondest memory: http://www.towers.co.jp/e/ is the best website I could find describing the attractions of these buildings.
Written Mar 23, 2003
Favorite thing: ...and reappeared in the plaza.
The Japanese are presently experiencing a retro-American phase.
Anything from the fities, sixties & into the seventies, is being reproduced & collected.
Greasers, bobbysox, hoop skirts & drive-ins are more common to find on a Saturday night, but these Elvises can be found dancing to "Blue Suede Shoes" for the enjoyment of it - I didn't see anything laid out for spare change donations.
Written Mar 23, 2003
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