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Vintage Ticket Leads to Golden Opportunity at Expo 2025

5/8/2025

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In a remarkable twist of fate, Fumiya Takenawa, a 25-year-old memorabilia enthusiast, turned a ticket from the long-canceled 1940 Grand International Exposition into a golden opportunity at Expo 2025 in Osaka. His clever exchange for two passes highlights a nostalgic tradition of honoring vintage tickets at Japan's past Expos, including the iconic events of 1970 and 2005.

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In a remarkable twist of fate, Fumiya Takenawa, a 25-year-old memorabilia enthusiast, turned a ticket from the long-canceled 1940 Grand International Exposition into a golden opportunity at Expo 2025 in Osaka. His clever exchange for two passes highlights a nostalgic tradition of honoring vintage tickets at Japan's past Expos, including the iconic events of 1970 and 2005.