Through the Virtual Expo, DOCOMO will contribute to creating experiences that cannot be experienced at the actual Expo site alone, and to establishing an inclusive Expo where people with disabilities, the elderly who cannot visit the actual site, and people from all over the world can freely participate.
Introducing the NTT DOCOMO Room!
DOCOMO will provide FUTURE YOUTH CITY, a virtual space based on the concept of "Mirai no machi" (City of the Future) within the VIRTUAL EXPO~YUMESHIMA ISLANDS IN THE SKY~.
FUTURE YOUTH CITY is a simulation model city that will bring students' dreams and ideas to life.
Through the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, we will envision a future that enriches communication by creating a virtual city, combining the dreams and ideas of students with DOCOMO's innovative technology for shaping the future.
Initiatives with Kindai University
DOCOMO held a workshop with students from the Department of Cultural Design, Faculty of Literature, Arts and Cultural Studies, Kindai University on the theme of "Future Restaurant Experience Using DOCOMO's Technology(in Japanese Only)" and asked them to come up with three ideas.
DOCOMO Future Museum Has Established the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai Prize
The DOCOMO Future Museum, a creative painting contest held annually by DOCOMO, has established a new Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai Prize for the 23rd edition, with the support of the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition. Some of the submitted works, including the winning work of the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai Prize, will be exhibited in the Mirai Gallery of FUTURE YOUTH CITY. Please come and see the future worlds and hopes that children have depicted through their free imagination and ideas.
Click here to see the awarding ceremony(in Japanese Only)
Click here to apply for the 24th DOCOMO Future Museum(in Japanese Only)
(in Japanese Only)
Providing the Virtual Site for the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai
The Virtual Expo, where visitors can enjoy the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai in a virtual space, is made through the support of the NTT Group, led by DOCOMO and NTT QONOQ, the platinum partners of the Future Society Showcase Project, Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai Virtual Site.
Provision of the Translation API Service "Mirai Translate"
DOCOMO is a sponsor of the Automatic Translation System at the Future Society Showcase Project Digital Expo.
We will provide translation for text chat communication at the virtual site. You can enjoy breaking the language barrier and having conversations with users from all over the world at the virtual site, including those unable to visit the actual site.
FAQ
What is the Virtual Expo?
The Virtual Expo is the virtual site for the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, organized by the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition. The Virtual Expo will be held where people from all over the world can participate via the Internet using smartphones and other devices.
Click here for details.
Are the Virtual Expo and FUTURE YOUTH CITY free to access?
Yes, they are free to access.
However, please note that communication charges will apply.
What are the supported devices and recommended environments?
Click here to check the supported devices and recommended environments.
What is FUTURE YOUTH CITY?
FUTURE YOUTH CITY is the virtual venue of the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, designed by DOCOMO as a simulation model city to bring students' dreams and ideas to life.
What is the theme of FUTURE YOUTH CITY?
"A Future Town Created Together with Students." Through FUTURE YOUTH CITY, DOCOMO aims to be a company that creates various shapes of the future with everyone.
How can I access FUTURE YOUTH CITY?
You can participate in FUTURE YOUTH CITY using your smartphones (iOS / Android), PCs (Windows / Mac), or VR devices (Meta Quest 2 and 3).
First, please download the dedicated Virtual Expo app for free.
Click here for details. Anyone can easily participate by visiting to FUTURE YOUTH CITY located in the East Gate Island within the virtual site.
How long can I enjoy FUTURE YOUTH CITY?
From its opening to October 13, 2025, you can enjoy FUTURE YOUTH CITY anytime, 24/7, regardless of time and location with people from around the world.
What can I experience in FUTURE YOUTH CITY?
Through exploration of the city and interaction with the residents, you can experience "the future lifestyle that may come in 10 years," shaped by everyone's ideas. Completing quests, may also lead to even more future experiences.
Can I take photos and videos in the NTT DOCOMO Room?
Yes, you can take photos and videos in all rooms, including screenshots on smartphones and screen captures on PCs and VR goggles. You are welcome to share them on social media with the hashtag #FUTURE_YOUTH_CITY.
Please refrain from the following actions:
- Filming and publishing images for commercial purposes, in violation of copyrights, or in a way that could defame others
- Filming that may disturb other visitors
- Filming and publishing images that may infringe the privacy of participants unrelated to the photographer or the privacy of specific staff members
- Actions that violate the Terms of Use of social media platforms and laws
- Violation of social etiquette
What is the DOCOMO Future Museum?
The DOCOMO Future Museum is a creative painting contest that supports children with the creativity to visualize their future and dreams. Under the theme of "Our Future Lives," the contest features a collection of paintings that freely express what children want their future to look like and what they would like to do in the future. A total of 97,777 works were submitted for the 23rd edition. Click here (Japanese only) for details.
Where can I see the award-winning works of the DOCOMO Future Museum?
Click here (Japanese only) to see the award-winning works. You can also see them in 3D and other formats at the Mirai Gallery.
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Related Links
The NTT Group is a Platinum Partner of the "Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai Virtual Venue," which is an effort to showcase the society of the future at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai.
The NTT Group is a Gold Partner of "Personal Agents for Visitors," which is an effort to showcase the society of the future at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai.
The NTT Group is a Gold Partner for the "Dynamic Equilibrium of Life" Signature Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai.