Expo 85
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Expo 85 was a world's fair held in Tsukuba, Japan, showcasing advances in science and technology during the mid-1980s.
All labels observed (8)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Expo '85 | 7 |
| Expo 85 canonical | 6 |
| Expo '85 corporate pavilions | 1 |
| Expo 1985 | 1 |
| Expo 85 grounds | 1 |
| Expo 85 site | 1 |
| Expo 85 thematic program | 1 |
| The International Exposition, Tsukuba, Japan, 1985 | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T418958 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Expo 85 Context triple: [1982 World's Fair, followedBy, Expo 85]
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A.
Expo '75
Expo '75 was a world's fair held in Okinawa, Japan, that showcased marine science and technology while promoting the island's post-reversion development and international exchange.
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B.
1982 World's Fair
The 1982 World's Fair was a specialized international exposition held in Knoxville that focused on energy themes and left the city with landmarks like the Sunsphere.
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C.
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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D.
1888 Barcelona Universal Exposition
The 1888 Barcelona Universal Exposition was a world's fair that showcased industrial, scientific, and artistic achievements while spurring major urban development and modernization in Barcelona.
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E.
1929 Barcelona International Exposition
The 1929 Barcelona International Exposition was a world's fair that showcased modernist architecture, technological progress, and Catalan culture, leaving a lasting legacy on the city's urban landscape, including landmarks like the Magic Fountain and the Montjuïc complex.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Expo 85 Target entity description: Expo 85 was a world's fair held in Tsukuba, Japan, showcasing advances in science and technology during the mid-1980s.
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A.
Expo '75
Expo '75 was a world's fair held in Okinawa, Japan, that showcased marine science and technology while promoting the island's post-reversion development and international exchange.
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B.
1982 World's Fair
The 1982 World's Fair was a specialized international exposition held in Knoxville that focused on energy themes and left the city with landmarks like the Sunsphere.
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C.
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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D.
1888 Barcelona Universal Exposition
The 1888 Barcelona Universal Exposition was a world's fair that showcased industrial, scientific, and artistic achievements while spurring major urban development and modernization in Barcelona.
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E.
1929 Barcelona International Exposition
The 1929 Barcelona International Exposition was a world's fair that showcased modernist architecture, technological progress, and Catalan culture, leaving a lasting legacy on the city's urban landscape, including landmarks like the Magic Fountain and the Montjuïc complex.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
international exposition
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world's fair ⓘ |
| BIEClass | Specialized exposition ⓘ |
| category | science and technology exposition ⓘ |
| city | Tsukuba ⓘ |
| continent | Asia ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| endDate | 1985-09-16 ⓘ |
| exhibitedTechnology |
audiovisual media
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computer technology ⓘ robotics ⓘ space technology ⓘ telecommunications ⓘ |
| focus | science and technology ⓘ |
| followedBy |
Expo 88 (Brisbane)
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linked to:
World Expo 88
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| hasLegacy | development of Tsukuba Science City ⓘ |
| hasLogo | stylized human figure and house motif ⓘ |
| hostNationRole | showcase of Japan's high-tech industry in the 1980s ⓘ |
| locationDetail | Tsukuba Science City ⓘ |
| locationType | planned science city ⓘ |
| mainGateFeature | large arch structure ⓘ |
| mascot | Cosmo Hoshimaru ⓘ |
| motto | Science and Technology for Man at Home ⓘ |
| notablePavilion |
Fujitsu Pavilion
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Hitachi Pavilion ⓘ IBM Pavilion ⓘ Japan Pavilion ⓘ Mitsubishi Pavilion ⓘ Theme Pavilion ⓘ |
| numberOfParticipatingCountries | 48 ⓘ |
| numberOfVisitors | 20300000 ⓘ |
| officialLanguage |
English
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Japanese ⓘ |
| officialName |
The International Exposition, Tsukuba, Japan, 1985
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linked to:
Expo 85
|
| organizer |
Bureau of International Expositions
ⓘ
linked to:
Bureau International des Expositions
Government of Japan ⓘ |
| precededBy | Expo 81 (Plovdiv) ⓘ |
| region | Ibaraki Prefecture ⓘ |
| shortName |
Expo '85
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linked to:
Expo 85
|
| startDate | 1985-03-17 ⓘ |
| subjectOf |
commemorative coins
ⓘ
postage stamps ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
general public
ⓘ
scientific community ⓘ |
| theme | Dwellings and surroundings – Science and technology for man at home ⓘ |
| timePeriod | mid-1980s ⓘ |
| transportInfrastructure | Tsukuba Express precursor transport improvements ⓘ |
| type | BIE-recognized exposition ⓘ |
| year | 1985 ⓘ |
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Subject: Expo 85 Description of subject: Expo 85 was a world's fair held in Tsukuba, Japan, showcasing advances in science and technology during the mid-1980s.
Referenced by (19)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Expo 85
subject linked to:
Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
linked to: Expo 85
Dwellings and surroundings – Science and technology for man at home
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Expo 85 thematic program
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subject linked to:
Japan Pavilion
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