Technology & Innovation

With an aging population and declining birthrates, demand for automation and assistive technologies has never been higher in Japan. Fully automated reception areas, vibrant 3D displays, layered transit systems, multilingual kiosks and assistants, and other innovative approaches to automation are on display everywhere in Tokyo. As the global headquarters for leading tech firms like Panasonic, Sony, Canon, and Hitachi, Tokyo has long been a leader in technology and innovation. Explore the technology that makes Tokyo one of the world’s most advanced hubs of urban innovation and discovery: from high-tech toilets, dazzling digital art installations, and ultra-fast maglev trains, to consumer electronics and video games. See the eye-popping exhibits at teamLAB Planets, and explore the latest urban architectural innovations as you examine how technology is shaping Japan’s future. After gathering inspiration from the city, you’ll participate in creativity brainstorms, hands-on workshops, and discussions with ingenious creators as you take on the challenges of today with the technologies of the future.