Learning and Playing Week
JAPAN ESPORTS CONNECT
Japan esports Union (JeSU)
“Esports” is the next-generation competition in which players compete in electronic games. It is gaining momentum around the world as a new sport competition. Many competitions are held in various places in Japan, and top-tier professional athletes are being born. At the same time, esports is attracting attention as a method to solve various social issues.
Under the theme of "Connecting the World through the Power of Esports,” we will create a space where visitors from all over the world can reflect on the future of living with esports.
Recorded video available
Exhibition
- Intellectual property utilisation
- STEAM
- Games around the world
| Transmission of simultaneous interpretation | Not provided |
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| Language of interpretation | Japanese |
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Track Programme
- Time and
Date of
the event -
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2025.07.23[Wed]
2025.07.24[Thu]
12:00 ～ 20:00
(Venue Open 11:00)
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- Venue
- EXPO Exhibition Centre
Programme details
Across the globe, esports is recognized as one of the most prominent competitive sport. The same is true for Japan, where many tournaments are being hosted, and new top-tier athletes are being born.
Meanwhile, esports is also attracting attention as a new method for solving issues in modern society. With characteristics such as “age-less,” “gender-less,” and “physical-handicap-less,” it has the potential to be a universal sport that everyone can enjoy together. Whether it be welfare for the elderly and people with disabilities, or for regional revitalization, esports is open for everyone.
Under the theme of "Connecting the World through the Power of Esports,” we will create a space where visitors from all over the world can reflect on the future of living with esports.
1, Stage Area
guests, including professional esports athletes and streamers, will be invited to showcase their skill and enthusiasm within the competitions via various game titles.
2.Exhibition Area
Starting from the history of esports in Japan, to esports events unique to Japan, various exhibits will be showcased, where one can experience the new social values created by esports, and the future it brings.
3. Experience Area
space where one can not only try out a variety of esports titles, but also experience becoming a streamer or athlete with friends and family.
Reports
【Reflection】
Esports, which are rapidly gaining popularity as a competitive sport worldwide, have also been flourishing in Japan, where numerous tournaments and events are being held, and athletes competing on the global stage are emerging. At the same time, thanks to characteristics such as being “age-less” (not limited by age), “gender-less” (not limited by gender), and “handicap-less” (not limited by disability), esports are increasingly being utilized as a new tool to address social issues. They are applied in areas such as regional revitalization, elderly welfare, and support for persons with disabilities, holding great potential as a universal sport that everyone can enjoy.
Through this Expo, we aimed to contribute to the creation of a richer and more vibrant society by introducing esports and its possibilities to the many visitors from both Japan and abroad.
During the event, we welcomed a much larger and more diverse audience than expected, spanning all ages, genders, and nationalities.
In the exhibition area, which primarily introduced esports in Japan, many visitors stopped to view the displays with great interest. Particularly popular were the video highlights showcasing the achievements of Japan’s national team athletes, as well as the exhibits and hands-on experiences with accessibility controllers designed for people with disabilities to participate in esports. These attractions allowed visitors to experience a different dimension of esports.
The stage area, featuring domestic athletes and well-known streamers, drew large crowds from the morning, with long lines forming before opening and standing-room-only audiences throughout the day. The program went beyond being a simple gaming event: it conveyed the excitement of watching esports as a spectator, showcased the skill and toughness of athletes, and provided entertainment unique to live events, offering even those unfamiliar with esports a new appreciation of its appeal.
In the hands-on experience area, visitors who usually do not play esports had the chance to try out esports titles and streaming equipment, allowing them to experience firsthand the charm of esports.
Over the two days, approximately 20,000 people attended the program. Through this initiative, visitors who were already familiar with esports were able to gain a deeper understanding of its depth, while newcomers discovered its appeal for the first time. Overall, we successfully presented Japanese esports to the world and to the future.
【Post EXPO Initiatives】
Through the implementation of this program, many people of all ages and from both Japan and abroad were able to experience the appeal and potential of esports. In order to ensure that they continue to engage with esports in the future, we will maintain our efforts by organizing grassroots tournaments and dispatching athletes to international competitions, thereby continuously providing opportunities for the public to take an interest in esports.
Learning and Playing Week
JAPAN ESPORTS CONNECT
“Esports” is the next-generation competition in which players compete in electronic games. It is gaining momentum around the world as a new sport competition. Many competitions are held in various places in Japan, and top-tier professional athletes are being born. At the same time, esports is attracting attention as a method to solve various social issues.
Under the theme of "Connecting the World through the Power of Esports,” we will create a space where visitors from all over the world can reflect on the future of living with esports.
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2025.07.23[Wed]
12:00～20:00
(Venue Open 11:00)
- EXPO Exhibition Centre
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
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