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Welcome to Unlock The Real Japan, a special collaboration between Nikkei Inc. and Time Out Tokyo created to help Asia’s business leaders gain new insight into one of the most exciting countries on earth.
Here you will find Nikkei Asia’s renowned insight into the business world combined with Time Out Tokyo’s knowledge of city life, ensuring that visiting executives can experience all sides of Japan. This time we have dedicated our coverage to two international assemblies coming to Japan: the G7 meeting in Hiroshima and accompanying ministerial conferences, and Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai.
Here’s what you can find on the site...
Travel Japan
Exploring the incredible places that will be hosting the G7 Ministerial Conferences
Towards a Digital Garden City Nation: Part one
The vision for a Digital Garden City Nation explained and a look at the world's most extensive set of virtual city models in part one of our series
Towards a Digital Garden City Nation: Part two
The second part of our series looks at the role technology exports and smart agriculture could play in a Digital Garden City Nation
A welcome change
An exclusive interview with Hiroshima Prefectural Governor Hidehiko Yuzaki
Emission control
Is Japan on track to meet its climate goals?
A balanced diet
Can changing what we eat save a species?
History lessons
Haruki Yamaguchi on what we can learn from Hiroshima’s tragic past
Learning curve
Saitama City’s plans to make digital education available to all
Preparing for the worst
What Japan’s approach to natural hazards can teach the world
Coming attractions
Previewing four nations’ planned pavilions for Expo 2025
Setting the stage
Japan’s grand plans for Expo 2025
Etiquette guide
Top tips to lead a sustainable lifestyle in Japan