Because you’re a woman, because you’re a man, because you’re a liberal arts student, because you’re a science student, because you’re a member of Generation Z…
Have you ever felt a little lost in discussions based on broad categories?
“Intersectionality is a way of thinking that says that categories like race, class, gender, sexuality, nationality, generation, and ability interact to shape people’s experiences.
Why not take a fresh look at the annoyances and pleasures of everyday life through the lens of intersectionality, and together explore some ideas for making society a better place?

The heart has been beating without a break since birth to support our vital activities. The “Heart Picnic” is a workshop that takes the heart out of the body and lets us feel it as a haptic sensation in the palm of our hand. Participants will carefully feel how their own hearts are beating in the palm of their hands, and confirm the changes by exercising or lying down, and then exchange hearts with other participants to feel the differences and engage in a dialogue. Ref. Watanabe et al. VRSJT 16(3) 2011.

When we find something interesting or amazing, our hands involuntarily tense up. In this experience, an air-transmission haptic communication tool consisting of two balls and a tube connecting them is used to create an emotion-sharing experience. When a person grips one of the two balls and squeezes it hard, the air from the ball is sent to the other, causing the palm of the hand holding the other to expand. By going around the exhibition while holding the ball, visitors can experience the exhibition while feeling each other’s emotions through haptic sensations.　Ref. Watanabe et al. VRSJT 25(4) 2020.

Imagine a system that detects how people are feeling—happy, sad, or excited. Our “Multimodal Emotion Estimation System” utilizes brain waves (EEG), heartbeats (ECG), and facial expressions to gauge emotions based on two key dimensions: arousal (excitement or calmness) and valence (pleasantness or unpleasantness). By analyzing these signals, we can see how facial expressions reveal visible emotional cues, while EEG and ECG signals provide insights into internal emotional states. This allows us to identify the variability in emotional experiences among individuals. Our system enhances the understanding of how different brain and body processes contribute to the diversity of emotional experiences.

Would you like to see the world through the eyes of different creatures? Just as humans have unique perspectives, so do other living things. Learn about biodiversity through quizzes and apps. The app allows you to explore the world from the perspective of living things, highlighting these differences. Experience the diversity of the world together by considering all living things, not just humans.

Differences in people’s positions often cause stress and concerns in communication. Problems include being verbally attacked, often with harassment, by those in different positions, minority opinions being overshadowed by the majority, and physical limitations hindering effective communication. However, evolving body augmentation technologies, like avatars, are emerging not only to alleviate stress and concerns but also to transform societal norms. We have developed “realAIze,” a system that combines avatars and AI to control appearance, gestures, voice pitch, intonation, and phrasing in real-time, enabling manipulation of positions and attributes for better communication.

Asymmetric communication is an attempt to realize a communication space that is “comfortable” for various individuals. Face-to-face communication is not necessarily comfortable for everyone just because they see and hear the same things. We provide a comfortable communication space with a stereoscopic display for various individuals.

It is known that animals have different visual and hearing experience from human being. But do you know that human being also have different visual, hearing, touching experience from each other depends on their age, gender, and other reasons. Are you curious about how it feels like to be an older version of yourself, or you with a different tactile sensation? Please come experience our demonstration!

The same image is perceived differently by different people and in various cases. Some people look at the whole image, others focus on the details, others on the colors, others on the text…what people tend to focus on differs from person to person. It has also been found that even among the same person, what they focus on changes depending on their attitude toward what information they are trying to obtain from the image, their mood at the time, and other factors. These differences lead to differences in impressions, what is remembered, etc.
In this exhibit, visitors will view images while wearing an electroencephalograph (EEG) to estimate which factors of the image they are focusing on. Please come and experience it for yourself.

We communicate with many people. How different is what you see and what I see? The exhibition uses VR to recreate realistic communication situations in which multiple people participate. We invite you to become one of the participants and experience the gaze directions of people with autistic spectrum disorder and those with typical development.
This world is full of communication, and human interaction is considered important. But the truth is that people either like or dislike communication. Do you truly enjoy communication? Why not take part in a simple game that will help you discover your implicit attitude toward communication?

This is a VR Therapy Exhibition designed for the LGBTQ+ community. Discover how virtual reality can transform mental health support as you create your personalized avatar from your own photos. Immerse yourself in a virtual room for exploring group therapy techniques in a safe and supportive environment. This approach offers an empowering way to address challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community and promotes wellness, allowing you to express your true self in a space that reflects your identity.

Experience the wonder of optical illusions, where what you see may differ from what others see, or where shifting your perspective reveals something entirely new. Ask those around you, “I see this, but what do you see?” You might be surprised to find that others see something completely different. Just as in this exhibit, our everyday perceptions may vary greatly from person to person. Embrace and enjoy these differences as we explore a world of “hyper-diversity” together. Now, step into this world of infinite perspectives and enjoy the journey!

With the development of visual expression technology, it has become possible to visualize the world imagined in our minds and share that image with more and more people. But how well do the senses of hearing and touch convey these images? In this exhibition, we invite you to imagine what is happening in the world inside the box, based mainly on auditory and tactile information, and express it in words and pictures. What? Is there something inside? What does it look like? Will everyone imagine the same world? Please experience it for yourself.

We will explore the event venue and its surroundings using all five senses. Using lux meters and sound level meters, we will consider everyday environments that we usually do not pay attention to, asking questions like “What does bright mean?” and “What does quiet feel like?” Participants will create their own original sensory maps by placing sensory map stickers on the provided map.

Using virtual reality, you can experience the ‘sensory integration’ of vision and proprioceptive sensation – the brain’s function to organise the various senses. Proprioceptive sensation is the sensation of movement and position of the body through the muscles and joints. In this exhibition, visitors can experience an unusual sensory integration experience through hand redirection, a virtual reality technology that shifts the position and posture of the actual hand and the virtual hand in the virtual environment. Furthermore, by applying various noises to the visual information presented through the head-mounted display, visitors can also experience a change in sensory integration.

Have you ever heard someone say that it is too bright or their eyes hurt when they go outside? Many people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience sensory hypersensitivity in vision, hearing, or touch. Here, we demonstrate the “ASD Sensory Experience Simulator.” By quantitatively analyzing these subjective experiences, we can understand when and where sensory hypersensitivity occurs. This ASD Sensory Experience Simulator enables us to understand how people with ASD perceive the world, why noisy places are challenging, and why it is hard for them to understand others’ mind.

In October 2024, a series of mysterious disappearances struck Takeshiba, and a young girl with sensory hypersensitivity suddenly vanished. Using her extraordinary senses, she had worked as a detective but left behind clues despite struggling with her condition. Your mission is to solve sensory-based puzzles, gathering stamps that lead to her location. Each clue ties to sight, sound, smell, and touch, offering insight into the challenges of sensory hypersensitivity. Immerse yourself in this detective adventure, unravel the mystery, and find the missing girl before it’s too late!

Gastation and vision are completely different senses, whereas we can feel a common impression both in flavor and visual form. If this is the case, visual form can express flavor by medium of impression. BTW, if the identical food tastes completely different, does that change our impressions of the food? Let’s try it!

Have you ever noticed that something you could do effortlessly becomes difficult at the moment you start thinking about it? For example, you might easily toss trash into a bin without a second thought, but as soon as you focus on succeeding, you suddenly miss. The same thing can happen when we move our bodies— the more we concentrate, the more awkward or even paralyzed our movements become. We are exploring ways to support people in overcoming this phenomenon, helping them unlock their unconscious abilities. Today, let’s experience the curious sensation of succeeding when you stop trying so hard.

We often believe that we use our vision to obtain information about our surroundings and perceive situations accurately, but in reality, these perceptual experiences are constructed by the brain. What we perceive doesn’t always align with the actual physical properties of objects. In this exhibition, you will experience 1) cognitive bias, where the perceived quantity of objects differs from the actual number, 2) how the perception of rhythm speed can change depending on the situation, and 3) how easily our perception of human faces can be distorted through experiments using optical illusions.

Itchy and scratchy! Stinging and burning! I’m completely exhausted…

In the medical world, all unpleasant sensations are classified as “pain.”

Join Dr. Miosin, a pain clinician, in a workshop where children recall their own “painful” experiences.
They’ll choose cute illustration cards like “throbbing” and “prickling” to express their pain.

This workshop aims to enhance understanding and self-management of pain.

The sounds you usually hear are a complex mixture of countless sounds coming from all directions in a 360-degree space. How you perceive these sounds can vary greatly based on the way the sound spreads, as well as the arrangement of the room and objects within it. What would happen if you could narrow the range of sounds to 150 degrees or 60 degrees? In this experience, you can listen to sounds in three dimensions within your desired range, accompanied by 360-degree video. Use the touch panel to explore the scenery of sounds that suit your preferences.

JIZAI Face is a set of toy-like devices representing the human facial parts: eyes, mouth, nose, and ears. JIZAI, a Japanese term, means the state in which one freely operates oneself and the things surrounding him/her. JIZAI Facial Parts can be attached everywhere and exist as external or alternative facial parts.

“Chromatic Glass” is a color vision aid for people who have difficulty seeing or distinguishing colors due to color blindness. Based on scientific theory, it makes colors easier to understand by changing some of the hard-to-see colors to easier-to-see colors in real time. The “Chromatic Vision Simulator” is a color vision simulation tool to experience how people with various color vision characteristics see colors. It simulates how colors are seen by each color vision type.

For what reason do you wear eyeglasses? Eyeglasses originated as a tool to aid an individual’s vision, but they have expanded their role. Today, there are glasses that block blue light and ultraviolet rays and glasses that read text when you wear them. In addition, many people enjoy customizing the frames of their eyeglasses, wearing date glasses and colored sunglasses as a part of fashion. Technology has the potential to not only complement and assist the individual, but to extend the individual and become part of the individual’s personal tastes and preferences.

In this exhibit, we measure your brain activity (EEG) when you are imagining a movement.
Our technology analyzes the difference in brain activity for each image of exercise and estimates the movement you are imagining in your brain.
You can operate the game by associating the estimated image of the movement with the game action.
It is expected to be deployed in both real and cyberspace, such as controlling objects in the real world, such as a wheelchair, or operating an avatar in the metaverse space.
We invite you to experience the possibilities of brainwave-based control experiences.

Using a wheelchair-type body extension device equipped with electric assist that allows omnidirectional movement and drifting, we will conduct a racing competition where participants can enjoy new athletic abilities regardless of lower limb physical diversity.

Spirit Overflow is a territory battle based on biking. Enjoy Figital Sports, a new sport of the information processing society that transcends age, gender, disability, and geographical constraints! Spirit Overflow aims to merge an authentic esports experience with high-intensity bike workouts.

Wearing the body extension device (Sli de Rift – Seahare) that enables drifting movement when you tilt your body, you will compete to quickly capture lights called ‘Kaku’ that appear sequentially on the field, aiming to capture as many as possible within the time limit. The key to victory lies in precise control of your centre of gravity and quick reflexes. Each ‘Kaku’ you capture presents a new challenge, testing your bodily control skills and mental resilience. Challenge your limits and aim for the highest score. Enjoy the new sport of the information processing society, Figital Sports!

Our ability to think, feel and move is based on the exchange of information using electrical signals that flow through the nerve cells of the cerebral cortex. These electrical signals can be measured from the scalp as waves. They are called brain waves. There are several types of these waves, with waves around 10 Hz being called “alpha waves”. You can drive a car in a racing game with alpha waves, where the signal is weakened by concentrating. Let’s try it out!

In this workshop, parents and children work together in a virtual world adventure. The parent is immersed in the virtual world and takes on the mission alone. Meanwhile, the child gains powerful abilities and supports the parent from the real environment. The child shows the parent the way or protects the parent in times of danger. Now, conquer the world with a slightly different parent-child bond!

Experience the calming fusion of Japanese culture and sensory relaxation at our “Japanese Culture Snoezelen Room.” Designed with a tea room concept, this space offers a peaceful retreat from daily stress. Snoezelen stimulates various senses for relaxation and exploration, while incorporating elements of traditional Japanese tranquility. Adjust lighting and textures to your preference and immerse yourself in a serene environment. Open the tea room door and escape reality to rejuvenate both mind and body. Discover new energy and refresh your daily routine in our unique relaxation space.

In this exhibit, you will experience how changes in the environment impact an individual’s strengths and weaknesses. We have provided both a familiar tricycle with wheels and a less commonly seen tricycle with square wheels. While the tricycle with wheels moves forward better on flat ground, how about on uneven terrain? The result might surprise you. Even if our characteristics remain unchanged, how will they manifest when the environment shifts? Come and find out for yourself!

The “Gathering in the Music Forest” booth offers a captivating musical experience in a metaverse space. Drawing inspiration from the origins of music, visitors can immerse themselves in the joy and connection our ancestors felt in forests, brought to life through sound and technology. The exhibit features diverse rhythms, colorful melodies, unique expressions, soothing soundscapes, and a collaborative musical world. Designed for visitors of all ages, this engaging exhibit provides a unique opportunity to enjoy music and connect with new friends.

We introduce our MIRAIRO DOOR, the inclusive automatic doors to all of you.
We used to focus on their safety, when we built the automatic doors. But sometimes the timing and speed to open and close the doors give some fears or difficulties to the disabilities, the stroller users, etc.
The MIRAIRO DOOR will solve such difficulties. You can adjust the speed to open and close the doors with the dedicated controller from your smartphone. And the MIRAIRO DOOR can also cooperate with signages and speakers to improve the usability of the whole facilities.

The familiar red, yellow, and green traffic lights we see every day. However, for some, these colors might appear differently. At this booth, we invite you to understand how traffic light colors might be perceived from a perspective different from “your normal” and to consider the possibility of making changes from the environment’s side. What colors would be easy or difficult for everyone to see? Come and experience these variations in traffic light colors from a new perspective at our booth. Let’s think together about a future society that’s kinder to all of our diverse viewpoints.

Some people with developmental disabilities, mental disorders, or sensory hypersensitivity may experience physical discomfort or panic symptoms due to environmental stimuli such as sound and light. The need for calm-down and cool-down spaces where individuals can stabilize their condition and rest is increasing. These spaces can serve as rest areas or shelters for them. There are two calm-down spaces available within the event venue.

The Neurodiversity Award celebrates innovative ideas, technologies, products, and events that discover new possibilities for neurodiversity. Projects across three categories—Social Implementation, Research and Development, and Planning—were submitted by students, researchers, and companies. This exhibition showcases the winners, whose outstanding contributions advance the understanding and promotion of neurodiversity in society. Each displayed project demonstrates how neurodiversity can be harnessed to create a more inclusive world. Please explore the groundbreaking work of these award recipients and learn how they are making a difference.

Would you like to share which areas of the venue evoked certain emotions in you? At this booth, using color-coded stickers and notes based on emotions, you can visualize your event experience. Your feedback will serve as valuable insight to understand which parts of the venue are most appealing to everyone, and which might need some improvements. Emotions might vary from person to person. Why not map out your unique feelings and share your impressions with others?

Spirit Overflow is a territory battle based on biking. Enjoy Figital Sports, a new sport of the information processing society that transcends age, gender, disability, and geographical constraints! Spirit Overflow aims to merge an authentic esports experience with high-intensity bike workouts.

In the world we live in, people act with various goals in mind. When individuals act solely for their own benefit, it can sometimes lead to their own loss in the long run. Unlike many other species, humanity has been able to achieve significant progress by solving this issue over its long history. In this exhibition, we hope to provide visitors with a simple economic game to spark thinking about how a diverse group of people can build a cooperative society.

Everyone has a variety of characteristics. A characteristic is a unique property, such as a way of receiving sensory stimuli or a habit of thinking, based on a person’s mental and physical conditions. The characteristics themselves can be either positive　or negative, but they can lead to difficulties or strengths depending on the environment.

The LITALICO Developmental Characteristics Assessment measures these characteristics, which allows us to understand the background of difficulties. We will also suggest better ways to adjust the environment according to these backgrounds. Would you like to deepen your understanding of your child through the assessment?

What if we could move robots like our own body…?
What if we could communicate our thoughts without talking…?
In the Moonshot Goal 1 Kanai Project: Internet of Brains, we aim to create opportunities through brain research where people can participate in various activities by simply using their minds, thoughts, and imaginations, allowing everyone to live more freely.
To create that future, we need to discuss and think together about how to use such technologies. To facilitate conversations in society, we are developing and publishing research-inspired stories to explore potential futures. Join us in shaping the future together!