World Exposition in Osaka hit by swarms of bugs

Swarms of chironomids, informally known as non-biting midges or lake flies, are seen at the site of the World Exposition in Osaka on May 21, 2025.

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Britain's beloved Paddington Bear visits the United Kingdom Pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka on May 1, 2025.

Britain's beloved Paddington Bear poses at the United Kingdom Pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka on May 1, 2025.

A plum pickling ceremony is held on Plum Day on June 6, 2025, at the Earth Mart pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka.

A plum pickling ceremony is held on Plum Day on June 6, 2025, at the Earth Mart pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka.

A plum pickling ceremony is held on Plum Day on June 6, 2025, at the Earth Mart pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka.

Photo taken on May 7, 2025, show meerkats at Kobe Animal Kingdom in Kobe, western Japan.

A Japanese drum team from Ishikawa Prefecture performs during an event marking Azerbaijan's day at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 5, 2025.

Photo taken on May 7, 2025, shows a meerkat at Kobe Animal Kingdom in Kobe, western Japan.

Japanese bakers take part in a bread-baking contest at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 5, 2025.

A bread-baking contest is held at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 5, 2025.