New places to discover in Japan in 2025

• Osaka World Expo
  (April 13 - October 13, 2025)
   

Osaka will host the eagerly-awaited World Expo 2025 on the artificial island of Yumeshima. Under the theme "Designing the society of the future, imagining our life of tomorrow", this event will bring together international pavilions showcasing advances in sustainability, health, mobility and digital technologies. One of the highlights of the Expo will be the showcasing of innovative solutions for a more environmentally-friendly, forward-looking world.

Key attractions will include a futuristic Japanese pavilion, robot and AI demonstrations, and immersive experiences combining art and new technologies.

• The One Piece Shinkansen 
  (Spring 2025)

Fans of the One Piece manga will be able to board a Shinkansen decorated entirely in the colors of Luffy and his crew. This special project, launched to celebrate the anime's 25th anniversary, will offer a unique experience with announcements made by the characters' original voices and customized seats inspired by the world of One Piece.

The exact route and frequency of travel have yet to be officially announced, but this themed Shinkansen is expected to connect several major Japanese cities, including Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka. This strategic route will enable fans to relive the adventures of Luffy and his crew, while discovering iconic Japanese landmarks.

Stay tuned for official announcements so you don't miss your chance to travel aboard the One Piece Shinkansen and embark on an unforgettable adventure on the rails of Japan!

• TeamLab Planets extension 
  (January 22, 2025)

The renowned immersive TeamLab Planets museum in Tokyo will welcome a new extension on January 22, 2025. Known for its interactive digital installations where visitors can literally walk through art, this extension will include two new monumental works that promise to push the boundaries of digital art even further. These new creations will play on the perception of space and time, offering an even more immersive and dreamlike experience.

TeamLab's unique sensory experience, combining light, water and movement, makes it one of Tokyo's most popular museums.

• Donkey Kong Country at Universal Studios Japan 
  (Since December 2024)

Since December 2024, Universal Studios Japan in Osaka has expanded with the opening of Donkey Kong Country, a new extension of Super Nintendo World.

Visitors can now enjoy "Mine Cart Madness", an immersive roller coaster that replicates the video game's famous wagon races. In addition, interactive zones will allow players to collect bananas and interact with Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong.

• Reopening of the Edo-Tokyo Museum 
  (March 2025)

After several years of renovation, the Edo-Tokyo Museum will finally reopen its doors in March 2025. The museum, which traces Tokyo's history from the Edo period (1603-1868) to the present day, will feature new interactive and immersive exhibits.

Visitors will be able to discover life-size models of Tokyo's ancient districts, historical objects and modern installations using augmented reality to travel into the Japanese capital's past.

• Setouchi Triennial 
  (Sessions in April and September 2025)

Japan is also a prime destination for contemporary art lovers with the Setouchi Triennale, an international festival held on several islands in the Seto Inland Sea. In 2025, three sessions are scheduled for April and September, featuring new outdoor works and artistic performances.

This festival is an excellent opportunity to discover theharmony between art and nature, with exhibitions installed on islands such as Naoshima, Teshima and Shodoshima.

• World Athletics Championships in Tokyo (September 13 - 21, 2025)

Sports enthusiasts will have their eyes firmly fixed on Tokyo in September 2025, when the capital hosts the World Athletics Championships.

This prestigious competition will bring together the world's best athletes in a variety of disciplines, from the 100m sprint to the high jump and marathon, in the emblematic streets of Tokyo.