Archive 2022/03
A world of difference
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai
and the future of Japan
Unlock The Real Japan combines Nikkei Asia’s renowned insight into the business world with Time Out Tokyo’s knowledge of city life, ensuring that visiting executives can experience all sides of Japan.
This special site looks ahead to Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, an event that will see the world’s innovators come to the country for the 36th world exposition. In anticipation we’ve spoken with those tasked with bringing the celebration to life. We’ve also looked at Japan’s more immediate future. After two years of Covid-enforced hiatus, the country is ready to rise again. We’ve examined the areas—economics, energy, hospitality, regeneration, and education—that are key to ensuring that the country’s future is bright
Live and learn pt. 1
Partner content by The Government of Japan
What lessons can the organizers of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan take from Dubai 2020?
Mr Osaka
Hirofumi Yoshimura
Osaka’s governor on his plans for the city and how he is relishing the world’s attention in the run-up to the 2025 World Expo
Expo 101
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai
The essential information you need to know ahead of the upcoming world exposition
Live and learn pt. 2
Partner content by The Government of Japan
How can the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games help the organizers of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan?
Blue-sky thinking
Tomohiro Fukuzawa
The founder of new startup SkyDrive on why flying cars could be the future of travel
Future island
Yumeshima
Robot boats, flying cars, and laser-shooting drones— the future is already being tested on Osaka’s Yumeshima, site of the 2025 Expo
A history of innovation
Infographic
Celebrating over 170 years of World Expos, from London’s original extravaganza to Dubai’s attempt to connect minds and create a new future
Power player
Sachiko Nakajima
One of the eight Thematic Project Producers of the upcoming Osaka Kansai Expo talks about her plans to make 2025 fun for all
Tower records
Kazuhiko Chiba
The filmmaker reveals his role in creating the iconic artwork Tower of the Sun
Blast from the past
Naohiro Ukawa
The contemporary artist and filmmaker on his project bringing the sounds of Expo ’70 back to life
UNLOCK: Greater Osaka
Area Guide
Take in the best of the diverse Greater Osaka region: from historical Kyoto to the charming Hyogo prefecture
All systems grow
Yumi Yoshikawa
The Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry on her plans to give a boost to Japan’s economic prospects
Wind of change
Masashi Okada
The CEO of Tokyu Land on why a company known for real estate moved into renewable energy
A good comeback
Akihiko Hoshi
The director of the Japan Tourism Agency’s Tourism Resources Division has grand plans for the future of hospitality
A power of good
Partner content by Tokyu Land Corporation
Channeling a history of innovation into developing the green energy needed to fuel Japan’s future
How to save a town
Kamiyama
How ‘Miracle Town’ reinvented itself as a refuge for artists, entrepreneurs and businesspeople
The new school
The city of Suita
An ambitious plan to arm every student in a city with their own digital device
Brain power
Dr. Shigemasa Katayama
How the Endowed Institute for Empowering Gifted Minds is set to unlock the potential of gifted students
Etiquette guide
The return of face-to-face meetings
All you need to know about the dos and don’ts of Japanese meetings