International Exposition, Tsukuba, Japan, 1985
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The International Exposition, Tsukuba, Japan, 1985 was a world’s fair focused on science and technology, showcasing cutting-edge innovations and research from around the globe.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| International Exposition, Tsukuba, Japan, 1985 canonical | 5 |
| World Exposition Tsukuba 1985 organizers | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: International Exposition, Tsukuba, Japan, 1985 Context triple: [Tsukuba, hosted, International Exposition, Tsukuba, Japan, 1985]
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Yokohama Expo 1989
Yokohama Expo 1989 was a world exposition held in Yokohama, Japan, showcasing futuristic urban culture, technology, and waterfront development.
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B.
Expo ’70
Expo ’70 was the world’s fair held in Osaka, Japan, in 1970, renowned for its futuristic architecture, technological exhibits, and the iconic Tower of the Sun.
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International Ocean Exposition, Okinawa, Japan, 1975
International Ocean Exposition, Okinawa, Japan, 1975 was a specialized world's fair held in Okinawa that focused on the theme of the oceans, showcasing marine science, technology, and culture.
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D.
World Expo 88
World Expo 88 was a major international exposition held in 1988 that showcased global culture, technology, and innovation and significantly transformed its host city's riverfront and international profile.
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E.
Japan Association for the 1970 World Exposition
The Japan Association for the 1970 World Exposition was the official body responsible for planning, managing, and overseeing Japan’s Expo ’70 world’s fair in Osaka.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: International Exposition, Tsukuba, Japan, 1985 Target entity description: The International Exposition, Tsukuba, Japan, 1985 was a world’s fair focused on science and technology, showcasing cutting-edge innovations and research from around the globe.
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A.
Yokohama Expo 1989
Yokohama Expo 1989 was a world exposition held in Yokohama, Japan, showcasing futuristic urban culture, technology, and waterfront development.
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B.
Expo ’70
Expo ’70 was the world’s fair held in Osaka, Japan, in 1970, renowned for its futuristic architecture, technological exhibits, and the iconic Tower of the Sun.
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C.
International Ocean Exposition, Okinawa, Japan, 1975
International Ocean Exposition, Okinawa, Japan, 1975 was a specialized world's fair held in Okinawa that focused on the theme of the oceans, showcasing marine science, technology, and culture.
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D.
World Expo 88
World Expo 88 was a major international exposition held in 1988 that showcased global culture, technology, and innovation and significantly transformed its host city's riverfront and international profile.
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E.
Japan Association for the 1970 World Exposition
The Japan Association for the 1970 World Exposition was the official body responsible for planning, managing, and overseeing Japan’s Expo ’70 world’s fair in Osaka.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
international exposition
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specialized exposition ⓘ world's fair ⓘ |
| area | 100 hectares ⓘ |
| BIECategory | Special Exposition ONNED1 ⓘ |
| category |
science exhibition
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technology exhibition ⓘ |
| city | Tsukuba NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| continent | Asia ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| endDate | 1985-09-16 ⓘ |
| focus |
advanced technology
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cutting-edge innovations ⓘ scientific research ⓘ |
| followedBy | Expo '88 Brisbane ONNED1 ⓘ |
| hasOfficialAbbreviation | Expo '85 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| heldIn | Japan in the 1980s ⓘ |
| hostCity | Tsukuba NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hostCountry | Japan ONNED1 ⓘ |
| hostedBy |
City of Tsukuba
NERFINISHED
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Government of Japan ONNED1 ⓘ Ibaraki Prefecture NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hostNationStatus | developed country ⓘ |
| languageOfOfficialName | English ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Tsukuba Science City NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mainTopic | science and technology ⓘ |
| motto | Science and Technology for Man at Home ONNED1 ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
demonstrations of information technology
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emphasis on robotics ⓘ exhibits on environmental technology ⓘ exhibits on space technology ⓘ |
| numberOfInternationalOrganizations | 37 ⓘ |
| numberOfParticipatingCountries | 48 ⓘ |
| numberOfVisitors | 20300000 ⓘ |
| officialName | International Exposition, Tsukuba, Japan, 1985 ONNED1 ⓘ |
| precededBy | Expo '74 Spokane ONNED1 ⓘ |
| prefecture | Ibaraki Prefecture NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| purpose |
to promote Tsukuba as a science city
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to showcase global advances in science and technology ⓘ |
| recognizedBy | Bureau International des Expositions ONNED1 ⓘ |
| shortName |
Expo '85
NERFINISHED
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Tsukuba Expo '85 ONNED1 ⓘ |
| startDate | 1985-03-17 ⓘ |
| theme | Dwellings and Surroundings – Science and Technology for Man at Home ONNED1 ⓘ |
| timePeriod | late 20th century ⓘ |
| type | non-universal exposition ⓘ |
| year | 1985 ⓘ |
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Subject: International Exposition, Tsukuba, Japan, 1985 Description of subject: The International Exposition, Tsukuba, Japan, 1985 was a world’s fair focused on science and technology, showcasing cutting-edge innovations and research from around the globe.
Referenced by (6)
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subject surface form:
Tsukuba
Science and Technology for Man at Home
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International Exposition, Tsukuba, Japan, 1985
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this entity surface form:
World Exposition Tsukuba 1985 organizers