ABOUT
About the Future Society Showcase Projects,
Future Life Expo: “Future City”
Future City represented the people-centered future city delivering the balance of economic development and solutions to social challenges envisioned for Society 5.0, and was co-created by the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition and 12 companies and organizations.
Details about Future City
Thoughts
Hitachi’s thoughts on the Future Life Expo: “Future City”
Hitachi has presented and shared the values demanded by the times at past World Expos. These days, revolutionary technology is on the cusp of substantially changing the way we live. We must realize Society 5.0—that is, a society where people can live life at full energy.
Future City was a manifestation of Society 5.0, brought to fruition through co-creation with supporters and visitors. The aim was to use the fusion of the cyberworld and the physical world to realize a society where people’s ideas are implemented, a society that revolves around each and every person in it.
Future City allowed visitors to experience a participatory society through events in virtual and real-world spaces with the intent of inspiring them to turn their thoughts to the future and imagine what everyone could do if they work together.
Hitachi will join the world in exploring the ideal Future City so that we can realize Society 5.0.
Exhibition contents
“Society 5.0 and Future City”
co-exhibition by Hitachi and KDDI
Mirai Meeting, a co-exhibition by Hitachi and KDDI, comprised two elements: Mirai Theater and Mirai Arcade.
Mirai Theater
Mirai Theater
Based on the concept of “We can change the future”,
this immersive exhibition simulated how Future City would change based on the solutions to issues of the future chosen by visitors.
Mirai Theater was a theater-style, immersive exhibition outfitted with a massive screen (6 m tall, 15 m wide). Visitors contemplated the relatable themes of “Food and Health” and “Work and Study” in the context of a story in which Ted, a boy living in 2035, sent them an SOS.
Along with the navigator, Milli, they enjoyed learning about issues and options of the future and used their smart devices to choose their own solutions. A simulation in cyberspace allowed them to experience how Future City would change based on the solutions they chose.
Mirai Arcade
A game allowing visitors to experience how their actions in response to issues in modern society can create a brighter future.
About
A gaming corner set up with large touch panels, where up to three visitors can work together to change the future by throwing Mirai Balls at social issues that appear on the screen. Small children can take part and enjoy the game while moving their whole bodies.
Story
There are a variety of issues hidden in modern society. Tackle these issues with Mirai Balls that are charged with the power to transform our future society into a bright and comfortable one filled with energy.
