Discovering the Everyday: Last Event at METoA Ginza to Explore Innovations

METoA Ginza to Host a Last Event: Rediscovering the Everyday

From April 18 to August 4, 2025, METoA Ginza, located in the heart of Tokyo, will host its final event, titled "Rediscovering and Discovering the Everyday: Everyday!?! Exhibition." As the facility prepares to close its doors, this event aims to provide an exciting interaction with a wide array of Mitsubishi Electric's products and solutions, highlighting sustainable living and envisioning a futuristic perspective on mundanity.

The exhibition promises immersive experiences, including the chance to virtually travel through space alongside Japan's first cargo spacecraft, HTV (Kounotori), as it docks with the International Space Station (ISS). This experience, alongside thematic content focusing on the “extraordinary” aspects behind everyday products like smartphones and air conditioners, is set to allow visitors to connect with technology in a fun, engaging way.

Background of the Event

Promoted under the slogan, "Exciting Sustainability Starts Here," METoA Ginza has served as an interactive hub since its inauguration in March 2016. The space has drawn in over six million visitors who explore Mitsubishi Electric’s solutions while learning about sustainability efforts through various events.

As it transitions towards the future, METoA Ginza will continue to reach out to a broader audience through collaborations with different organizations and businesses across Japan. In the spirit of gratitude, this final exhibition will gather the most popular showcased works and provide a unique experience reflecting on the technologies that underpin our everyday lives.

Exhibition Highlights: Space Innovations to Home Appliances

Immersive Space Experience (2nd Floor)

The key highlight of the exhibition is an immersive experience featuring the HTV spacecraft. Visitors will feel like they're traveling through space, witnessing the launch and docking with the ISS. With grand visuals displayed over a massive screen and 3D sound effects, participants will embark on a journey through the challenges faced by developers in transporting supplies to astronauts. The interactive atmosphere is further enhanced by luminescent visuals that respond to attendees' movements, providing a sense of floating alongside the spacecraft.

Discover the Technology Behind Everyday Devices (3rd Floor)

Explore Behind the Scenes of Smartphones

In an exhibition showcasing laser processing technology, attendees can observe intricate artworks created using precision lasers with openings smaller than 0.1mm. These detailed miniatures represent the complexity required in the design of smartphones, emphasizing the rapid, efficient laser processing capabilities that have made compact gadgetry possible.

The Wonders of Air Conditioners

An engaging display will educate visitors about room air conditioners, explaining the technological advancements that have enabled the continuous evolution of efficient air cooling. Attendees can interact with a feature that showcases how the wind flow varies based on user input, allowing them to enjoy fun, animated visuals featuring hearts and flowers responding to air currents.

Everyday Moments and Future Aspirations

The event will also feature a section on common occurrences in everyday life, sparking nostalgic feelings while encouraging visitors to contemplate future standards. A unique voting installation will let visitors share their ideas for future innovations, providing insight into the collective imagination about tomorrow's norms.