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| * Though the expo officially closes at 22:00, in practice, most venues start closing around 20:30 and 21:00. | * Though the expo officially closes at 22:00, in practice, most venues start closing around 20:30 and 21:00. | ||
| - | * In-practice, | + | * In-practice, |
| * I personally think that if you're a foreigner attending with children this is just too dangerous. Your children need to be exceptionally patient and adept at navigating crowds with you. You also need to make sure you pay excruciating attention to them and make sure to drag them, physically, along with you if the crowd of people starts pushing in one way or another. | * I personally think that if you're a foreigner attending with children this is just too dangerous. Your children need to be exceptionally patient and adept at navigating crowds with you. You also need to make sure you pay excruciating attention to them and make sure to drag them, physically, along with you if the crowd of people starts pushing in one way or another. | ||
| * The most dangerous part to get separated from groups is when the line snakes around a corner. During these areas, people tend to rush and run around like crazy to try to get ahead in line. | * The most dangerous part to get separated from groups is when the line snakes around a corner. During these areas, people tend to rush and run around like crazy to try to get ahead in line. | ||
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| * There is a lot of food around the venue. Avoid the British/UK food at all cost. | * There is a lot of food around the venue. Avoid the British/UK food at all cost. | ||
| * People tend to wait 4 hours to dine at the Saudi Arabia pavilion (according to staff). | * People tend to wait 4 hours to dine at the Saudi Arabia pavilion (according to staff). | ||
| - | * Food prices aren’t horrible for this type of event, but are high relative to Japan | + | * Food prices aren’t horrible for this type of event, but are high relative to Japan. |
| + | * **Cash payment is not accepted at this venue**. The only Japanese e-money recharge stations are in a few shops. They are not widely available. You must already have the equivalent e-money card to use these (or an iPhone with an IC card loaded). | ||
| ===== Pavilions visited ===== | ===== Pavilions visited ===== | ||
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| * China | * China | ||
| * History dense but probably worth going | * History dense but probably worth going | ||
| + | * 2 hour wait | ||
| * UN | * UN | ||
| * History and peace focused | * History and peace focused | ||
| + | * 30-45 minute wait | ||
| * Mozambique | * Mozambique | ||
| * Easy to get into | * Easy to get into | ||
| + | * 15 minute wait | ||
| * Saudi Arabia | * Saudi Arabia | ||
| + | * 30 minute wait, close to closing time | ||
| * International area | * International area | ||
| * Mainly for ITER | * Mainly for ITER | ||
| * No ITER merchandise | * No ITER merchandise | ||
| + | * No wait | ||
| * Indonesia | * Indonesia | ||
| - | * Entered at closing, was rushed | + | * Entered at closing, was rushed, no wait |
| * Ending video was difficult to watch with people exiting | * Ending video was difficult to watch with people exiting | ||
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