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Welcome to Unlock The Real Japan, a special collaboration between Nikkei Inc. and Time Out Tokyo created to help Asia’s business leaders gain new insight into one of the most exciting countries on earth

Here you will find Nikkei Asia’s renowned insight into the business world combined with Time Out Tokyo’s knowledge of city life, ensuring that visiting executives can experience all sides of Japan. This time we have dedicated our coverage to Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai and ask whether this global gathering can be a catalyst for positive change.

Here’s what you can find on the site...

A place of power

How Hiroaki Miyata hopes his Expo 2025 pavilion can bring people from across the world together

Driving forces

Will autonomous buses signal a new direction for transport in Japan?

Stress testing

Can a single strand of hair show your stress levels?

Unlock Osaka

The best things to do in Japan’s second city

Unlock Hokkaido

How to make the most of Japan’s glorious northern island

Force of nature

How a new platform is helping visitors to experience Japan’s wild side

Etiquette guide

How to fit in in Osaka, one of the country’s most exciting business hubs

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