In a heartfelt essay for an-an, Hideo Kojima opened up about how the 1970 Osaka World Expo shaped his creative journey. Visiting the Expo as a child sparked his imagination, introducing him to powerful ideas of unity and diversity. He believes that without that experience, masterpieces like Metal Gear and Death Stranding might not have come to life. As he anticipates the 2025 Expo, he can't help but feel let down by its lack of bold vision compared to the original event.
Published on: 10/8/2025
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