Expo Classroom in Waseda Rikoten

Future City is a joint exhibition project by the Association and 12 sponsors and organisations, transcending the boundaries of organisations, companies and industries and utilising their respective knowledge and technological capabilities under the theme ”To the city of happiness.”, where the future cities of Society 5.0 = economic development and solutions to social issues are compatible. One of the draws is the “15 future experience attractions”, which are co-created by the Association and the 12 sponsors. It is a pavilion that combines both learning and fun.

　This exhibition expresses the world and scenery of ”Society 5.0 and the Future City” from the perspective of our ordinary lives. Visitors will have an opportunity to begin to think together about the Future City through ”dialogue” with the residents of the Future City, which enables them to feel and consider the various happinesses of all sizes created within daily life. Four “3D Cubes” are lined up, each offering a unique experience where a 3D space suddenly becomes visible as you walk, each with its own story to tell.

Society 5.0 and the Future City Hitachi, Ltd. KDDI Corporation

Ride the heads of special robots as they stroll around the Future City. Become huge one moment, tiny the next, fly high, or go deep underground. Come on, let's all have a virtual experience of life/industry in the city of the future.

Visitors can experience the future world of the environment and energy with 3DCG created by UEHARA Katsura, who directed the PR video for the Tokyo Olympics bid. In this world, nothing goes to waste. A treasure hunter (Lisa) will guide you through a recycling-oriented energy society.

● Environment and Energy Niterra Co., Ltd. Hitachi Zosen Corporation IHI Corporation

Visitors can experience the world of transport and mobility of the future through 2D motion graphics created by YASUNAGA Yuko, who creates humorous and cute views of the world using stop-motion photography and motion graphics. While touring an imaginary expo featuring fascinating vehicles from the world of the future, the exhibition introduces eco-friendly dream vehicles and more.

● Transportation and Mobility Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Kansai Transmission and Distribution, Inc.

Visitors can experience the world of manufacturing and urban development of the future through INABA Hideki’s animation, who is known for his collaborative video works with numerous international artists. In this adventure story, boys use their imaginations to create a utopia of the future, and utilise their special skills to design and build an environmentally friendly city.

● Manufacturing and Urban Development Kobe Steel, Ltd. Asunaro Aoki Construction Co., Ltd. and Comatsu Ltd. CP Concrete Consortium

Visitors can experience the world of food and agriculture of the future through a puppet show created by SHIMIZU Takaharu, who is involved in music videos for artists, TV commercials for major companies and stage productions. “Itadakimasu Restaurant” is a musical that features unique characters who sing and dance as a single team that integrates everything from production to consumption as one, with safe and stable production, accurate transport of ingredients, personalised cooking, and harmony between people and technology.

● Food and Agriculture Kubota Corporation