Step into a Manga World!? An Immersive Laboratory Surviving the Circular Economy Spin it round and watch the change happen before your eyes! What does “circulation” mean for a better future!?

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Dr. Know’s “Circular Economy Laboratory” is coming to the Osaka–Kansai Expo!

For a limited time, an interactive laboratory—created in collaboration with the hugely popular Survival Science Manga Series—will be opening in the EXPO Exhibition Center, WASSE!
Join Geo and friends to experience the circular economy, a topic now drawing attention from around the world!

Check here for the steps to purchase your admission ticket!
Limited to September
23-29, 2025

Highlights

Four laboratories where you can have fun experiencing the circular economy!

Get a personalized newspaper featuring your photo taken at the venue!

Enjoy guest talks and interactive stage events!

Visitor Bonus
Receive an original manga that teaches you about the circular economy!
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Stage / Workshop Program
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What You Can Experience in the Four Laboratories

  • BUY
  • USE
  • SORT
  • PASS ON

BUY Laboratory

In this laboratory, a store is recreated where you can pick up actual items while exploring the question: “How can we make good shopping choices?” Learn the key points of shopping that can help shape a better future!

Inside the laboratory, you’ll find many shops lined up where you can take on the Good Choice Mission to practice making better shopping decisions!

Choose one of three routes and take on the mission!

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Good Choice Mission

STEP 1

Select the route you want to join from the three options.

STEP 2

Pick up your mission sheet at reception,
then visit the shops and take on the challenges.

STEP 3

After solving the final mission,
return your mission sheet to reception to
check your results.

USE Laboratory

Here, we study how repairing and adding creative touches can enhance the appeal of things. Everything you see here is a proud collection of items brought back to life from things that had already been used!

At the center of the laboratory is the Revival Collection! Be sure to check out the wonderful works created by the artists!

Revival Collection

STEP 1

Take a look at various repair and remake ideas,
and see how items are actually restored.

STEP 2

You’ll also find clothes designed
with many different intentions on display.

STEP 3

Observe the clever techniques and the
kinds of materials that have been used!

SORT Laboratory

Trash isn’t something to throw away — it’s something to sort! Here, we study how thorough sorting makes a big difference. Not just into burnable and non-burnable categories — the more you sort, the better! Come join us and sort away!

In this laboratory, you’ll find the Super Sorter Machines, where you can sort trash into many different categories. Can you separate everything correctly?

Super Sorter Machines

STEP 1

Pick up your Trash Chip at reception.
The Trash Chips are handed out randomly.

STEP 2

Using sound and light as clues,
find the right machine for your chip among the 28
Super Sorter Machines and sort your chip correctly.

STEP 3

Once everything is sorted,
place the tray of Trash Chips into the collection box
to finish.

PASS ON Laboratory

In this laboratory, you’ll find the Spinning Time Machine! Here you can discover how things are reborn and what they turn into. Move time forward and backward freely to observe the transformations!

By spinning the clock hands on the Time Machine round and round, you can see how different items go through their rebirth!

Spinning Time Machine

STEP 1

Each of the four machines lets you see
how a different product is reborn.

STEP 2

Try turning the clock hands to
move time forward and backward.

STEP 3

By turning the clock hands,
you can watch on the monitor as products
go through their rebirth.

List of Exhibitors

Story

Geo and friends suddenly receive an SOS message from a future AI robot! It seems humanity has failed to use resources effectively, leaving the future in terrible shape!? The key to saving this worst-case-scenario future lies in the actions we take today!

Join Geo and friends as you explore the laboratory, experience the circular economy, and think about what you can do. Are you ready to become the savior of the future!?

Transportation to the Expo Site

Access to EXPO Exhibition Center WASSE
from Each Gate

On Foot

  • Approx. 10 minutes on foot from the West Gate
  • Approx. 20 minutes on foot from the East Gate

Expo Site Perimeter Bus
“e Mover”
[No Reservation Required]

  • Board at any bus stop inside the venue and get off at West Gate South Stop.
    Fare: ¥400 per ride, ¥1,000 for a one-day unlimited pass
    • Please note that the Mover autonomous bus requires same-day reservations and does not stop at the West Gate South Stop.
    • For more details on the Mover, click here: Expo Site Perimeter Bus e Moverexternal link
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