With reference to the Sakura expedition from 1970, when Czechoslovak tourists went on foot and by hitchhiking to the first Expo in Osaka, we want to follow up on this event and make the historical Czechoslovak Tatra and Škoda cars famous in the world.
We accept the challenge and want to conquer the difficult route and meet the adventure that awaits us along the way. Our expedition from Prague to Osaka is more than just a journey for new experiences; it is a symbol of friendship and mutual understanding between nations.
Traveling in vintage cars brings us nostalgia and the joy of driving, but it also connects us with people and places that are often forgotten in the fast pace of modern life. Every stop and encounter with locals, every exchange of views and experiences, all this creates bridges between cultures and new friendships.
The journey can be just as important as the destination.
Let‘s write this story together.
ROUTE
Countries and important cities on the way
Czechia
Slovakia
Hungary
Serbia
Bulgaria
Turkey
Georgia
Azerbaijan
Caspian Sea – by boat
Uzbekistan
Kazakhstan
China
Yellow Sea – by boat
South Korea
East Sea – by boat
Japan
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Signed Memorandum
On 06/09/2024, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the Czech Center, the Office of the General Commissioner of the Czech Republic‘s participation in the VSV EXPO OSAKA 2025, represented by Mr. Ondřej Soška and Agency POZITIF s.r.o., organizing the ROBOT expedition Prague–Osaka 2025.
WHY ROBOT EXPEDITION?
ROBOT is a Czech brand of hand-made watches that brings to life the famous stories of Czechoslovak industry in the 20th century. The Minor racing car, an icon of motorsport, inspired the brand‘s eponymous watch model. The first aerodynamic mass-produced passenger car in the world – the Tatra 77, influenced the design and name of the Aerodynamic model.
The highly successful training jet Albatros, developed in the second oldest aviation factory Aero Vodochody, then gave the name to the first pilot‘s watch ROBOT.
The word „robot“ originates from the Czech Republic, first introduced by the writer Karel Čapek in his 1920 play R.U.R., where it referred to artificial beings created to perform human labor. This term, now a global symbol of technological innovation, served as the inspiration for our brand name.
VEHICLES AND CREWS
The cars that will start the expedition will be at least 45 years old, i.e. manufactured before 1980. With reference to the tradition and cooperation of both nations, we prefer Czech (Czechoslovakian) and Japanese-made cars, but cars of other brands will also be able to participate.
The cars will be accompanied by a service car under the guidance of experienced mechanic.
Shipping schedule:
- 11/2024 First press conference – presentation of the idea, teams, route
- 03/2025 second press conference – presentation of the route details,
partners, concepts, media partners - 06/2025 start of the expedition
- 07/2025 arrival at the Expo in Osaka
- 07/2025 return of crews to the Czech Republic (cars in containers,
crews by air) - 09/2025 discussions about the trip, exhibitions
18.000 km
on the road between two metropolises
with rich historical roots Prague – Osaka
1.000 km
daily
21 days
on the road
Contact
Organizátor: Agentura Pozitif s.r.o.
Do Čertous 2622/14, 193 00 Praha 20
Josef Zajíček
+420 602 106 660
josef.zajicek@benet-holding.cz
Jana Svobodová
+420 737 237 406
svobodova@autodrom-most.cz
Partners
