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'''World's Fair''' is the generic name for various large [[exposition]]s held since the mid [[19th century]]. The official sanctioning body is the [[Bureau of International Expositions|Bureau International des Expositions]] or BIE.

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'''''Klonoa: Door to Phantomile''''' ([[Japanese]]: ''Kaze no Klonoa: Door to Phantomile'' or "''Klonoa of the Wind: Door to Phantomile''") is a [[computer and video games|video game]] developed and published by [[Namco]] for the [[Sony]] [[PlayStation]] in [[1997]] for [[Japan]] and [[1998]] for [[North America]] and [[Europe]]. It is the first game in the ''[[Klonoa]]'' series, and is the first title in which he appears.

== See alsoStory ==

Of the BIE approved fairs, there are ''universal'', and ''international'' or ''specialized'', lasting from 3 to 6 months in duration. In addition, countries can hold their own 'fair', 'exposition', 'exhibition', without BIE endorsement.

The story begins with the legend of the land of Phantomile, a mysterious place that is fueled by the very dreams people have at night. As a result, no one can clearly remember the dreams they have had, even if they occurred recently. However, a young [[cat]]-like boy named Klonoa who lives in the town of Galebreeze with his grandfather has been having dreams about a mysterious dark airship crashing into a nearby mountain, and can recall every detail of it.

One day, a mysterious ship does indeed crash into the mountain, and Klonoa and his friend, a "ring spirit" named Huepow, decide to investigate. After fighting several small, round creatures called Moos, they reach the top of the mountain, only to find two mysterious men. They learn that the leader's name is Ghadius, and his accomplice is a short sinister-looking [[clown]] called Joka, and together they are searching for a pendant that holds certain magical properties. They kidnap a woman named Lephise, and after returning to their village, Klonoa and Huepow decide to chase after them.

== Universal expositionsGameplay ==

[[Image:Klonoa Door to Phantomile Screen01.jpg|thumb|right|A scene from ''Klonoa: Door to Phantomile''.]]

Universal Expositions encompass universal themes that affect the full gamut of human experience, usually at a unique period of time for mankind.

''Klonoa: Door to Phantomile'' combines standard [[sidescroller]] elements with unique gameplay enhancements for the time it was initially released. The rendered, three-dimensional backgrounds could not be walked into, and Klonoa is restricted to moving only left or right in the foreground. The player defeats enemies by utilizing Klonoa's special weapon called the "Wind Bullet", a device resembling a ring that can fire a small burst of wind straight forward. When this "bullet" hits an enemy, it will pull them into Klonoa's arms, allowing him to lift them over his head. From this position, he can either throw them straight forward, taking out any other enemy they hit, or use them to perform a double-jump that will allow Klonoa to reach places he normally couldn't. Also, by holding down the jump button, Klonoa can float in mid-air for a short duration by flapping his large ears, somewhat increasing his jump height in the process.

Universal expositions are usually held less frequently than specialized or international expositions because they are more expensive. To distinguish them from lesser fairs, they require total design of pavilion buildings from the ground up. As a result, nations compete for the most outstanding or memorable structure - recent examples include [[Japan]], [[France]], [[Morocco]] & [[Spain]] at [[Expo '92]]. Recent Universal Expositions are [[Brussels]] [[Expo '58]], [[Seattle]] [[Expo '62]], [[Montreal]] [[Expo '67]], [[Osaka]] [[Expo '70]], [[Brisbane]] [[Expo '88]], [[Seville]] [[Seville Expo '92|Expo '92]], [[Lisbon]] [[Expo '98]], and [[Hanover]], [[Germany]] [[Expo 2000]]. Sometimes pre-fabricated structures are also used to minimize costs for developing countries or for countries from a geographical block to share space (i.e. Plaza of the Americas at Seville '92).

Klonoa will have to run, jump, and solve various [[puzzles]] in order to advance through each of the game's levels, called "visions". Several environmental factors like small, localized tornados and springboards can be used to launch Klonoa up or forward, and he will have to use these to make it past certain obsticles. Each vision also has a certain number of Phantomilians (the residents of Phantomile) that are lost and need to be rescued. By finding them all, special bonus levels will be made availible after the player has beaten the game.

BIE has moved to sanction expos only every 5 years, starting with the [[21st century]]; with the [[1980s]] and [[1990s]] overflowing with expos back to back, some see this as a means to cut down potential expenditure by participating nations. Indeed, quite remarkably, it is believed [[Australia]] chose not to participate in [[Expo '98]] for this reason alone, perhaps because Seville was too close and too near in time to justify another representation.

== Characters ==

The rule may apply to all expos, or it may end up that Universal expositions will be restricted to every 5 years or so, with International / Specialized expositions in the in-between years for countries wishing to celebrate a special event.

'''Klonoa:''' The main character who the player gets to control. A young boy who journies with his friend Huepow to stop the evil Ghadius from taking taking possession of a powerul artifact. By using his special "wind bullet", he is able to use his enemies to his advantage.<br>

'''Huepow:''' Klonoa's best friend who resembles a floating blue sphere with a face. As a Wind Spirit, he resides within Klonoa's ring, periodically coming out of it to offer Klonoa advice.<br>

== International or Specialized expositions ==

International expositions are usually united by a common theme - such as 'Leisure in the Age of Technology' ([[Brisbane, Queensland|Brisbane]] [[Expo '88]]). Such themes are narrower that the worldwide scope of Universal expositions.

'''Ghadius:''' A mysterious man who appeared near Klonoa's town one day and is searching for a great power that will allow him to conquer the world. He is aided by his bumbling but well-meaning assistant, Joka.<br>

Specialized expositions have a narrow theme, such as the [[International Garden Exposition]]s, held in [[Osaka]] [[1990]] and [[Kunming]], [[China]], [[1999]].

'''Joka:''' A short, round, clown with a menacing smile that acts as commander of Ghadius' small but loyal following of henchmen. Loud-mouthed and rude, he lives to make Klonoa's life difficult and will stop at nothing to keep him from reaching his master.<br>

Specialized and international expositions are usually smaller in scale and cheaper to run for the host committee and participating nations because the architectural fees are lower and they only have to rent the space from the host committee, usually with the pre-fabricated structure already completed. Some say this leads to better creative content as more money can be spent in this area.

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Specialized and international are similar in that the host organization provides the rental space to participating countries, as well as the building itself, which is usually pre-fabricated. Countries then have the option of 'adding' their own colours, design etc. to the outside of the pre-fabricated structure and filling in the inside with their own content. One example of this is [[China]], which invariably has chosen to add a Chinese archway in the front of their pre-fabricated pavilions to symbolize their nation ([[Expo '88]], [[Expo '92]], [[Expo '93]]).

== Packaging artwork ==

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Image:Klonoa Door to Phantomile Packaging01.jpg|''Kaze no Klonoa: Door to Phantomile Original Soundtrack''<br>Japan, 1998

Image:Klonoa Door to Phantomile Packaging02.jpg|''Klonoa: Door to Phantomile''<br>North America, 1998

Image:Klonoa Door to Phantomile Packaging03.jpg|''Klonoa: Door to Phantomile''<br>Europe, 1998

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== AfterExternal the Fairlinks ==

* [http://namco-ch.net/klonoa/index.php Official Klonoa: Door to Phantomile Website (Japanese)]

With certain exceptions, the majority of the structures are temporary, being dismantled at the end of the expo. A major exception is the [[Eiffel Tower]], built for [[Paris]]' [[Exposition Universelle (1889)]]. Other outstanding exceptions are the remainders from [[Expo '29]] in [[Seville, Spain]] where the 'Plaza de Espa&ntilde;a' forms part of a large park and forecourt, and many of the pavilions have become offices for Consulate-Generals. The [[Space Needle]] in [[Seattle]] was the symbol of the 1962 World's Fair, and the US pavilion became the [[Pacific Science Center]]. The [[Sunsphere]] remains extant from the 1982 World's Fair in [[Knoxville]], and the [[Museum of Science and Industry]] in [[Chicago, Illinois|Chicago]] is housed in the last remaining building of the [[1893]] [[World Columbian Exposition]]. The [[World Heritage Site|World Heritage]]-listed [[Royal Exhibition Building]] in Melbourne was constructed for the [[1880]] Melbourne International Exhibition, and is another example of this.

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Some expo sites become parks incorporating some of the expo elements, such as:

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*[[Nashville]] - [[Tennessee Centennial and International Exposition (1897)|Tennessee Centenntial Expo]]

*[[Montreal]] - [[Expo '67]]

*[[Osaka]] - [[Expo '70]]

*[[Brisbane, Queensland|Brisbane]] - [[Expo '88]]

*[[Seville, Spain]] - [[Seville Expo '92|Expo '92]]

*[[Taejon, South Korea]] - [[Expo '93]]

*[[Lisbon]], [[Portugal]] - [[Expo '98]].

Some pavilions have been moved overseas intact; the [[USSR]] Pavilion from [[Expo '67]] is now in [[Moscow]].

== See also ==

* [[List of world's fairs]]

== External Links ==

* [http://www.expomuseum.com World's Fair website]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ExpoMuseum World's Fair Discussion website]

* [http://www.nywf64.com/index.htm 1964/1965 New York World's Fair website]

* [http://www.peacethroughunderstanding.com/ 1964/1965 NY World's Fair discussion]

* [http://www.glasgow1938.com Glasgow 1938]

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