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Health Design: Live Brighter Event

The Health Design event, titled "Live Brighter," will take place at the EXPO Messe North Hall in Osaka, coinciding with the 2025 World Expo. This interactive exhibition focuses on health, medicine, and healthcare, aiming to elevate public awareness about wellness through engaging displays and hands-on experiences.

The event is organized by Informa Markets Japan and runs from June 21 to June 29, 2025, from 10 AM to 7 PM, with shortened hours on the final day. This official related event of the Osaka Kansai Expo is designed as part of the "Health and Well-Being Week," garnering global attention and participation.

Concept

In a future where humans and technology coexist harmoniously, cutting-edge innovations will change our understanding of health and existence while offering greater possibilities for human capability. The event envisions a world where individuals can live authentically and vibrantly, enhancing their determination to face challenges and broadening their perspectives to create new values in life. The exhibitions are set to promote a future where everyone can shine and thrive.

Area Overview

1. New Era Treatments: Frontiers of Regenerative Medicine
This area offers experiences using animated characters and videos to explain the basics of regenerative medicine. Visitors can explore the latest research in fields like iPS cells and organoids through engaging displays and real-life samples of cultivated cells.

2. Assistive Technology for Disability Assistance: Connecting Solutions
Here, attendees can interact with technological advancements, including:
- Eye movement-operated switch input systems
- Gesture recognition interfaces
- Remote work support robots
- Initiatives for distributing prosthetic arms for children.

3. A New Perspective on Dementia
Through a VR experience, individuals can understand dementia from the viewpoint of those affected, realizing what it means to coexist with them. Additionally, displays featuring activities by dementia ambassadors and historical timelines aim to educate visitors about the condition.

4. Showcasing Japan’s Advanced Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices
This area focuses on sharing Japan's future visions for pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Expect exciting projections of innovative medical stories developed in cooperation with domestic companies.

5. Promoting Caregiving Robot Technology
Attendees will have the chance to interact with various caregiving technologies. This section aims to illustrate how these advancements address everyday challenges in caregiving through engaging presentations and demonstrations.

6. The Importance of Universal Health Coverage
This area will highlight Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and its significance. Easy-to-understand videos and interactive displays will help visitors grasp the importance of UHC in providing affordable healthcare.

7. New Era Wellness Experiences through PHR Integration
Focusing on exercise, diet, sleep, and lifestyle, this area provides personalized service experiences through PHR (Personal Health Record) integration, encouraging healthy living effortlessly.

8. Next-Generation Medical Device Hands-On Experience
Exhibiting the latest innovations from 13 Japanese companies in the fields of medical and welfare technologies, visitors can witness live demonstrations of medical devices, including surgical support robots and AI diagnostic software, along with wearable technology utilizing ultrasound.

With such an extensive range of activities and educational opportunities, the Health Design event promises to be a transformative experience for all participants, fostering deeper insights into health, wellbeing, and advances in medical technology. For more details, visit the event’s webpage: Health Design.