【Expo 2025 Osaka】What to Expect at the Security Gate – A Helpful Guide for First-Time Visitors
Planning to attend Expo 2025 in Osaka? Just like at an airport, you'll need to go through a security check before entering the venue. Here's a simple guide based on my own experience — especially useful if it’s your first time or if you're coming from overseas! What Does the Security Gate Check? You'll find X-ray baggage screening machines, similar to those at airports. To help things go smoothly, here's what you can do before reaching the gate: What to prepare: Place everything from your pockets (especially phones and coins) into your bag Hold your drink in your hand (you may be asked to show or scan it) You can keep your jacket and shoes on — no need to remove them About drinks: Only opened plastic bottles (e.g., half-drunk water bottles) are checked with a liquid scanner Unopened bottles, reusable bottles, and thermoses are okay — just show them Glass bottles and cans are not allowed, so please avoid bringing them A Bit Different from the Airport? Yes — one notic...