Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba bid farewell to a talking doll of Myaku-Myaku, the official mascot of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.
"You played a really big part in the success of the Expo,"
"Take care, and let's meet again."
The doll replied:
"It was fun meeting people from all over the world,"
"I love everyone."
The Expo, held in Osaka, concluded after a 184-day run. The ceremony was attended by agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi and Yoshitaka Ito, minister in charge of the Expo.
Author's summary: PM Ishiba bids farewell to Expo mascot.