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14th August (Thursday)

Quantum2.0―Audio & Visual Performance​

1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 《Quantum 2.0》 Performance
2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. 《Quantum 2.0》 Performance
4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 《Quantum 2.0》 Performance
5:00 p.m. - 5:40 p.m. 《Quantum 2.0》 Talk with music commentary ( With Prof Koji Hashimoto / Composer Yannick Paget / Ceramist Toru Kurokawa / Real Time Visual Sagar Patel)
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 《Quantum 2.0》 Performance
​* Advance reservations can be made through Peatix. Click Here! If it's full, we'll hand out waitlist tickets on the day.

Creators, Performers｜
Composition, Percussion, Electronics & Augmented Reality: Yannick Paget
Scientific Advisor: Koji Hashimoto
Sculpturer: Toru Kurokawa
Real-Time Visuals: Sagar Patel

《Quantum 2.0》 is an audio-visual performance, composed for percussion solo, electronics, Ceramophone (a new ceramic instrument), and augmented reality. The piece explores the dynamics of matter vibrations and particles, the fundamental principles of quantum physics through sound and imagery. The score is based on a new musical language developed from the unique collaboration between the physicist Koji Hashimoto (Kyoto University) and the french composer Yannick Paget. Evolving from the first 《Quantum》 created in 2022, 《Quantum 2.0》 2025 is adding augmented reality and VR to offer an interpretation of the process of “decomposition and regeneration of matter”. Also, for the first time in the world, Yannick Paget will play a virtual instrument in VR space, together with the real instrument creating a three-dimensional surround sound in the space.

Organizer：N’SO KYOTO　➡︎N’SO KYOTO HP『Quantum 2.0』

15th August (Friday)

Let's Make a Crystal Structure Model of Quantum Sensor!​

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.　Workshop (Elementary school children can enjoy)
*Numbered tickets will be distributed on the day.

Research on diamond quantum sensors is attracting a lot of attention. In this workshop, we will jointly construct a diamond NV center model. In this model, one carbon atom is replaced with a nitrogen atom, and a vacancy is formed next to it. When green light irradiates the NV center, fluorescence occurs, and changes in the fluorescence intensity enable ultra-high-sensitivity measurement of magnetic fields, electric fields, and temperature. Let's uncover the mystery of how the tiny structural changes in diamond, a gemstone, transform it into an ultra-high-performance quantum sensor.

Organizer: SIP research promotion center in National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology
Planning and Production: SIP 3 quantum “Promoting Application of Advanced Quantum Technologies to Social Challenges”, SIP research promotion center and Kansai Institute for Photon Science (Harima Site) of National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology
Cooperation: Harima Kogen Regional Administrative Association, Harima Kogen Higashi Junior High School, Quantum Function Creation Research Center of National Institute for Quantum Science and Technology,

GHOST IN THE SHELL x QUANTUM COMPUTER​

2:30 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.　Lecture｜Kenji Ohmori (Professor, Institute for Molecular Science)
3:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.　Talk Session｜Mamoru Oshii (Film Director) × Professor Ohmori　Facilitator: Kokoro Kuwagata
* Advance reservations can be made through Peatix. Click Here! If it's full, we'll hand out waitlist tickets on the day.

A special talk will come true between the Movie Director Mamoru Oshii, who has created many masterpieces including “GHOST IN THE SHELL”, and Professor Kenji Ohmori at the Institute for Molecular Science, who is one of the global leaders in the development of quantum computers. Let’s see how chemical reactions will happen in the collaboration between quantum computers and the future world depicted in Director Oshii's classic and revolutionary anime “Ghost in the Shell”. The show will open with a special lecture by Professor Ohmori about “100-year mystery of quantum mechanics”.
​Related Information: https://www.ims.ac.jp/en/news/2025/07/0602.html

Organizer: Institute for Molecular Science

Access Japan-made quantum computers from your smartphone!
ーMaximum entangle moment

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.　Lecture,Workshop | Makoto Negoro (Deputy Director and Professor, Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology, The University of Osaka)
​* Advance reservations can be made through Peatix. Click Here! If it's full, we'll hand out waitlist tickets on the day.

Ever wondered what it’s like to access a quantum computer? With just a simple drag & drop on your smartphone to program the quantum computer, anyone can experience an “entangled moment”! At the event, Professor Negoro will explain how your smartphone commands travel across networks—from Yumeshima to the cryogenically cooled quantum bits at The University of Osaka’s Toyonaka campus. You’ll also get an exclusive glimpse into the dedicated people and stories behind the advancements in quantum computing: the challenges, breakthroughs, and preparations leading up to this moment.
Don’t miss the chance to experience maximum “entangle moment” ever achieved—join us and be a part of the quantum future!

Organizer: The University of Osaka

Researcher×Artist Talk Vol. 1｜Ryu Furusawa×Kazushi Maruya×Tetsuo Hatsuda

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.　Speakers | Ryu Furusawa (artist), Kazushi Maruya (NTT Communication Science Laboratories), Tetsuo Hatsuda (RIKEN Center for Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences)
*Advance reservations can be made through Peatix. Click Here! If it’s full, we’ll hand out waitlist tickets on the day.

Artists and researchers participating in this exhibition will introduce the concepts behind their work and discuss their interdisciplinary interests with a theoretical physics expert.

16th August (Saturday)

Quantum Gamification: A Playful Talk Session Exploring the Quantum World

11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.　Talk Session
​​* Advance reservations can be made through Peatix. Click Here! If it's full, we'll hand out waitlist tickets on the day.

Quantum mechanics challenges our worldview, way of thinking and existence. This event uses games as the key to the world of quantum physics. Games are 'devices for designing relationships with the world'. What rules to choose, what questions to ask, and how to play. Therein lie the clues to creating new relationships between the world and ourselves. Let's work together with people from various fields, such as physicists, creators and entrepreneurs, to pose new questions, exchange ideas and share them with the world.

Organizer: Quantum Strategic Industry Alliance for Revolution (Q-STAR)

Special Talk | Yoichi Ochiai×Keisuke Fujii

4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.　Lecture | Yoichi Ochiai (Media Artist)

Talk Session | Yoichi Ochiai×Keisuke Fujii (Osaka University Professor)

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.　“Swing” Experience (10 pairs will be selected by lottery from among talk attendees)
*Advance reservations can be made through Peatix. Click Here! If it’s full, we’ll hand out waitlist tickets on the day.

Yoichi Ochiai, who produced Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, Signature Pavilion “null²,” will introduce his exhibits and activities. The second half of the event will feature a talk session with Professor Keisuke Fujii, a leading expert in quantum computing.

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17th August (Sunday)

Workshop: "Play Karuta and Dive into the World of Cutting-Edge Science!"​

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.　

Discover the wonders of science through “Physics Karuta,” a fun and engaging way to learn physics while playing.

Organized by: The Physical Society of Japan

Quantum × SF Prototyping Award’ Ceremony：
Let's Think about the Future Led by Quantum Computers

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.　Awards Ceremony, Comments

‘Quantum x SF Prototyping’ is a project that invites participants to imagine and express stories about the 2050 future society, when quantum computers will become a reality. From among the many entries received from the public, the winning works will be announced at the Expo venue.  Alongside judges' comments, quantum computing experts will offer technical insights into the future depicted in the entries. Join us to peek at the world of the future as envisioned by quantum technology.

Quantum × SF Prototyping NEXT - Expo Edition　https://qunasys.notion.site/SF-NEXT-1d0983a78bc980849aa3e2fb6f88afbe​

Organizer: QunaSys Co., Ltd.

Understanding the Invisible World ―Quantum and the Universe

3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.　Lecture | Hitoshi Murayama (Special Professor, University of Tokyo / MacAdams Professor, University of California, Berkeley)
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.　Panel Discussion | Hitoshi Murayama, Shouji Asai (Director General of KEK), Manabi Miyagi (Associate Professor, Tsukuba University of Technology), Hiroyuki Moriwaki (Professor, Tama Art University)
Moderator: Yukiko Motomura (Executive Director of KEK)
* Advance reservations can be made through Peatix. Click Here! If it's full, we'll hand out waitlist tickets on the day.

Quantum phenomena defy our common sense. Dark matter and dark energy are some of the 'invisible things' that make up most of the universe, which are being explored at the forefront of science. This event will focus on scientific approaches to these 'invisible things' and invite the audience to consider how we can perceive and share them.
 In Part 1, Professor Hitoshi Murayama, a theoretical particle physicist, will introduce the history and latest research on “invisible things” such as dark matter and primordial gravitational waves. In Part 2, a panel discussion will feature scientists, researchers in support of visually impaired individuals, and artists sharing their perspectives and experiences on engaging with the ‘invisible world.’

Organizer: High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
Cooperation: National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan), Tsukuba University of Technology

Researcher×Artist Talk vol. 2｜Akinori Goto×Takashi Yamamoto / Junya Kataoka+Rie Iwatake× ×Naohito Saito

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.　Presenters | (1)Akinori Goto (Artist) ×Takashi  Yamamoto (Professor, Osaka University) (2) Junya Kataoka + Rie Iwatake (Artist) ×Naohito Saito (Director, Institute of Particle and Nuclear Studies | KEK)
*Advance reservations can be made through Peatix. Click Here! If it’s full, we’ll hand out waitlist tickets on the day.

Akinori Goto, participating artists in this exhibition, and Takashi Yamamoto, a researcher in quantum information and quantum optics; also participating artist Junya Kataoka+Rie Iwatake, and Naoto Saito, a researcher in particle and astrophysics; will discuss quantum and art expression, and collaborations between research institutions and artists.

​18th August (Monday)

Diamonds are Being Used? Let's Take a Look at Quantum Sensors!

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.　Talk
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.　Workshop (Enjoyable for older students.)
* Advance reservations can be made through Peatix. Click Here! If it's full, we'll hand out waitlist tickets on the day.

Moderators｜Q-STAR Human Resources Development Working Group, Ryoya Ando (Skillup NeXt Co., Ltd.), and Ikuya Fujisaki (CEO, Quantum Zero Co., Ltd.)

Diamonds sparkle? This event offers an enjoyable way for everyone to learn about quantum physics. Listen to speakers, see sensors that use quantum technology, and try your hand at mystery games to understand quantum technology. Recommended for upper elementary school, junior high and high school students and parents interested in gems, light, science and cutting-edge technology.

Organizer: Skillup NeXt Co., Ltd.
Production and Planning: Skillup NeXt Co., Ltd.
Supervision: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)

This event is being held as part of the Cabinet Office's Cross-ministerial Strategic Innovation Promotion Program (SIP)” with the theme of “Promoting the Application of Advanced Quantum Technology Infrastructure to Social Issues,” and aims to develop content that will widely disseminate the results of Q-LEAP. This project also includes content supported by the MEXT's Quantum Leap in Photonics and Optoelectronics (Q-LEAP) JPMXS0118067395 grant.

'Ocean' Talk Series (1) Special Effects × The Deep Sea

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.　Talk Session｜Shinji Higuchi (Film Director), Ken Takai (Director, Institute for Extra-cutting-edge Science and Technology Avant-garde Research (X-star), Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology: JAMSTEC)   Moderator: Natsumi Miura (Science Communicator, National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation: Miraikan)
​* Advance reservations can be made through Peatix. Click Here! If it's full, we'll hand out waitlist tickets on the day.

Could a new monster character be born? Renowned film director Shinji Higuchi, known for 《Japan Sinks》 (2006) and 《Shin Godzilla》 (2016), talks to Professor Ken Takai, a leading expert on deep-sea microbiology. How do the astonishing forms of deep-sea creatures, which survive in the dark, high-pressure environment of the deep sea, intersect with the world of science fiction? This discussion will delve into the unknown world of the deep sea.

Organizer: National Ocean Policy Secretariat, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan   
Cooperation: Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)

'Ocean' Talk Series (2) Fascinated by Deep-sea Research ―Deep-sea Pilot, Mysteries of Deep-sea Creatures

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.　Talk Session | Ken Takai (Director, Institute for Extra-cutting-edge Science and Technology Avant-garde Research (X-star), Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology: JAMSTEC), Naomi Harada (Professor, International and Regional Collaboration Research Center, Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, The University of Tokyo / Visiting Professor, National Institute of Polar Research), Satsuki Iijima (Pilot, “Shinkai 6500,” Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology: JAMSTEC)   Moderator: Natsumi Miura (Science Communicator, National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation: Miraikan)
​* Advance reservations can be made through Peatix. Click Here! If it's full, we'll hand out waitlist tickets on the day.　

This talk session features Satsuki Iijima, the first female pilot of the manned submersible research vessel "Shinkai 6500," Professor Ken Takai, a leading expert in deep-sea microbiology research, and Professor Naomi Harada, an expert in global environmental issues. They will talk about the mission of Shinkai 6500, share their insights and knowledge about the deep sea, and discuss the challenges facing the marine environment in the deep sea.

Organizer: National Ocean Policy Secretariat, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan 
Cooperation: Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)

Researcher×Artist Talk Vol. 3 | Koichiro Eto×Shigeki Takeuchi / Hideyuki Ando×Shigenori Tanaka

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.　Presenters | (1) Koichiro Eto (media artist, professor, ZEN University) ×Shigeki Takeuchi (Professor, Kyoto University) (2) Hideyuki Ando (Professor, Osaka University of Arts) ×Shigenori Tanaka (Professor Emeritus, Kobe University)
*Advance reservations can be made through Peatix. Click Here! If it’s full, we’ll hand out waitlist tickets on the day.

Koichiro Eto, participating artists in this exhibition, and Shigeki Takeuchi, a researcher in optical quantum sensing, also participating artist Hideyuki Ando and Shigenori Tanaka, a researcher in quantum life sciences, will introduce and discuss their respective works and research.

19th August (Tuesday)

'Ocean’ Talk Series (3) What are the Arctic and Antarctic Like?

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.　Talk Session | Naomi Harada (Professor, International and Regional Collaboration Research Center, Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, The University of Tokyo / Visiting Professor, National Institute of Polar Research)   Moderator: Natsumi Miura (Science Communicator, National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation: Miraikan)
​​* Advance reservations can be made through Peatix. Click Here! If it's full, we'll hand out waitlist tickets on the day.　

Professor Naomi Harada, the first female leader of the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition, will give a special talk on the Arctic and Antarctic. She will introduce the differences in the natural environments of the two polar regions and the actual survey and observation activities, accompanied by photographs and video materials.The "present state of the Earth" will be unveiled through the eyes of frontline researchers. What is a typical day like in the harsh environment? What is life like for research team members? What does cutting-edge research entail?

Organizer: National Ocean Policy Secretariat, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan

Fragrance and Quantum  ― Science and Sense Connected by Molecular Models

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.　Talk
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.　Workshop
​* Admission to the talk session is free.
​​​* Advance reservations  for workshops can be made through Peatix. Click Here! If it's full, we'll hand out waitlist tickets on the day.　

What is the connection between scent and quantum physics? Using everyday fragrances unique to Japan, such as incense and tatami mats, we will explore the connection between quantum science and our lives. In the second half, we will use the molecular modelling tool ‘PuzMol’ to assemble molecules that create fragrances, allowing you to experience the connection between science and the five senses. This event is open to all ages and offers a chance to enjoy the world of quantum physics with all five senses.

Organizer: QunaSys Co., Ltd.

Let's Make a Crystal Structure Model of Quantum Sensor!

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.　Workshop (Elementary school children can enjoy)
*Numbered tickets will be distributed on the day.

Research on diamond quantum sensors is attracting a lot of attention. In this workshop, we will jointly construct a diamond NV center model. In this model, one carbon atom is replaced with a nitrogen atom, and a vacancy is formed next to it. When green light irradiates the NV center, fluorescence occurs, and changes in the fluorescence intensity enable ultra-high-sensitivity measurement of magnetic fields, electric fields, and temperature. Let's uncover the mystery of how the tiny structural changes in diamond, a gemstone, transform it into an ultra-high-performance quantum sensor.

Organizer: SIP research promotion center in National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology
Planning and Production: SIP 3 quantum “Promoting Application of Advanced Quantum Technologies to Social Challenges”, SIP research promotion center and Kansai Institute for Photon Science (Harima Site) of National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology

Cooperation: Harima Kogen Regional Administrative Association, Harima Kogen Higashi Junior High School, Quantum Function Creation Research Center of National Institute for Quantum Science and Technology,

Researcher x Artist Talk Vol. 4 | Quantum Art Festival (Ken Utsugi / Takuma Kuno / Ryuta Aoki / Naoki Yamamoto / Dai Fujiwara)

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.　Speakers | Ken Utsugi (Hitachi Research & Development Group), Takuma Kuno (Hitachi Research & Development Group), Ryuta Aoki (Artistic Director, Social Sculptor), Naoki Yamamoto (Professor, Keio University), Dai Fujiwara (Creative Director)
*Advance reservations can be made through Peatix. Click Here! If it’s full, we’ll hand out waitlist tickets on the day.

Participating artists from the Quantum Art Festival (Qfes), which collaborates between contemporary art and quantum computer development, and quantum researchers from companies and universities will take to the stage for an interdisciplinary discussion on the new perspectives and possibilities brought about by the intersection of science and art.

20th August (Wednesday)

Quantum Museum

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.　Workshop
Quantum Programming Workshop Schedule:
(1)11:00~11:45  (2)12:00~12:45  (3)13:00～13:45
*First come, first served.

The Quantum Museum offers an enjoyable way to understand quantum mechanics and quantum computers, with access to Japan's first quantum computer. You can experience quantum programming alongside leading researchers and play 'Q-Playzone', a game inspired by quantum mechanics. You can  also join a 'Q-Buildzone' workshop constructing a quantum computer using blocks! Experience the quantum world that even Einstein found puzzling.

Organizer: Quantum Leap Flagship Program(MEXT Q-LEAP), Quantum Information Technology (Quantum simulator, Quantum computer)
Co-organizer: RIKEN, Cabinet Office's Cross-ministerial Strategic Innovation Promotion Program(SIP) “Promoting Application of Advanced Quantum Technologies to Social Challenges”

Quantum Museum｜Passionate lecture by researchers:
‘Quantum Computers: What You Need to Know Now, Cutting-Edge Technology You Can Talk About Today’　

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.　Talk Session | Keisuke Fujii (Professor, Graduate School of Engineering Science, The University of Osaka), Shuhei Tamate (Researcher, RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing: RQC), Tatsuhiko Ikeda (Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Informatics , ZEN University)　　
*Numbered tickets will be distributed on the day.

After having fun learning about how quantum computers work at the Quantum Museum, listen to talks by researcher at the forefront of the field. Professor Fujii will give an easy-to-understand explanation of the history of quantum computers, current research trends, future prospects, and the basic principles of quantum mechanics.

Organizer: Quantum Leap Flagship Program(MEXT Q-LEAP), Quantum Information Technology (Quantum simulator, Quantum computer)
Co-organizer: RIKEN, Cabinet Office's Cross-ministerial Strategic Innovation Promotion Program(SIP) “Promoting Application of Advanced Quantum Technologies to Social Challenges”

Special Talk | Quantum Computers and Art: The Present and Future

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.　Presenters | Akihiro Kubota (Professor, Tama Art University) ×Makoto Negoro (Professor, Osaka University)
*Advance reservations can be made through Peatix. Click Here! If it’s full, we’ll hand out waitlist tickets on the day.

Through the exhibits in this exhibition, which showcased the dawn of quantum computer art, and submitting jobs to a domestically developed quantum computer at Osaka University's QIQB, the two artists and researchers will explore the development and production process, as well as future possibilities and prospects.

Wrap-Up Talk

5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.　Participants | Exhibition-participating research institutions, researchers, artists, and others.

Participants from both the art and science fields will appear in a wrap-up talk to share the significance of the exhibition and its future prospects, concluding the entire program.