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AICHI NAGOYA ART＆LIGHTS: Important Cultural Property Buildings in Nagoya to Be Transformed by Digital Art from September 17, 2026

From September 17 to October 24, 2026, the outdoor event “AICHI NAGOYA ART＆LIGHTS” will be held in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, combining digital art and illuminated displays. The event will use the Aichi Prefectural Government Main Building and Nagoya City Hall Main Building, both designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan, as its setting. Admission is...

[Column] Where Does Innovation Emerge—If Not on the Stage? Designing Spaces That Blend Diverse Perspectives [TechGALA Japan 2026]

In January 2026, “TechGALA Japan 2026” was held in Nagoya.One particular session raised a central question: how should environments that foster innovation be designed? Do the events or communities you organize tend to bring together similar participants? Do they risk becoming spaces where attendees only listen to speakers? The structure of a setting can influence...

【Coverage】TechGALA Japan 2026: A City-Wide Tech MICE Event Across Nagoya, Reminiscent of SXSW

TechGALA Japan 2026 was held from January 27 to 29. Day 1 and Day 2 took place across multiple venues in Nagoya’s Sakae area, while Day 3 was hosted at STATION Ai in the Tsurumai district. What particularly caught the editorial team’s attention was not only the content, but the choice of venues themselves. Rather...

Onboard Report: Can a 2-Night, 3-Day Taiheiyo Ferry Journey from Nagoya to Tomakomai (Hokkaido) Work for Business Travel? A Workcation-Style Review from the Nagoya Terminal to Sapporo

What modes of transportation do you usually choose for long-distance business trips? High-speed rail, company cars, and air travel are likely the most common options. At the company behind MICE TIMES ONLINE, ferries are also frequently used—specifically long-distance ferry routes. In the past, we have shared onboard reports on Orange Ferry and PanStar Cruise Ferry....

One of Japan’s largest machine tool trade fairs, Mechatronics Technology Japan (MECT) 2025 — October 22–25 at Port Messe Nagoya

Held in the manufacturing hub of Nagoya every odd-numbered year in autumn, Mechatronics Technology Japan (MECT) is one of Japan’s largest specialized exhibitions for machine tools and FA technologies. Marking its 20th edition, MECT2025 is slated to host a record 524 exhibitors, making it the largest machine tool trade fair in Japan this year. The...

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On-site Report: World Cosplay Summit 2025 Eve Festival — 41 Countries Walk the Red Carpet (50+ Photos)

On August 1, 2025, ahead of the opening of the World Cosplay Summit 2025 (WCS), the “Nagoya University of the Arts presents Red Carpet Ceremony” was held at Oasis 21’s Galaxy Platform in Sakae, Nagoya. A line formed an hour before doors opened, and once the venue opened the seating filled immediately. World cosplayers gather...

Automotive Engineering Exposition 2025 NAGOYA — Clear Booth Presentations and Attentive Explanations Drive Visitor Satisfaction

Held July 16–18, 2025 at Aichi Sky Expo (Aichi International Exhibition Center), the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2025 NAGOYA is one of Japan’s largest technical trade fairs for automotive engineers. We visited the venue on opening day. The exposition is staged twice a year—first in Yokohama in May, then in Nagoya in July. Event Overview Name:...