The “Welcome to Japan: Manga Artists’ Message Board Exhibition,” which opened on 6 August 2025, has been attracting a large number of visitors every day. As a result, a numbered admission ticket system will be implemented during peak hours (13:00 to 18:00) from 16 August.
From 27 August, the time period requiring numbered admission tickets will be changed to 11:00 – 19:00. Please be sure to check the details of numbered admission ticket distribution below.
About the Distribution of Numbered Admission Tickets
・From 16 August, numbered admission tickets will be distributed on-site (Future Life Village).
・Please take a photo of the card stating your admission date and time slot with your smartphone. This photo will function as your numbered ticket, so please show the photo to the staff when entering.
・Numbered admission tickets will be required between 11:00 and 19:00 (between 13:00 and 19:00 until 26 August).
・The numbered admission tickets will be distributed from 10:30.
・Only one numbered admission ticket will be issued per person. They are only valid on the day of distribution.
・Please bring photo of your numbered ticket on your smartphone your numbered admission ticket with you to the exhibition hall during the admission time. Please note that there will be no waiting area even if you arrive early.
・If you lose or delete the photo of your numbered tickets, you will not be able to enter.
*The ticket distribution method and applicable time may be subject to change.
*For more information, please check the official app “EXPO 2025 Visitors.”
*Please refrain from reselling your numbered admission ticket.
Manga Artists’ Message Board Exhibition Overview
・Event Name: Welcome to Japan: Manga Artists’ Message Board Exhibition
・Date and Time: Wednesday 6 August to Thursday 4 September 2025, 10:00 to 21:00
*Last admission at 20:30
*Entry to the exhibition venue will be limited immediately prior to the start of the numbered ticket period (around 12:45).
* Exhibition content is subject to change.
・Location: Future Life Village A4
・Reservations: No reservations required (first-come, first-served; numbered tickets may be required for some time slots)
(Policy and Planning Bureau)
