NoMaps2024, an urban festival featuring events on a variety of themes including business, education, wellness, and sports, will be held in Sapporo from September 11 (Wed) to 15 (Sun). The event will feature more than 140 contents and 200 guests at 21 venues in 13 different categories.

NoMaps is a project launched in 2016 with the aim of creating new value in the areas of technology, entertainment, and creativity in Hokkaido. The catchphrase for this year's event is "THE FEVER: This enthusiasm will continue to grow.

While sharing the latest technologies and trends with many guests from all over the country, the event will bring together a diverse range of participants from children to business people and offer a variety of exciting programs for the future.

Held at 21 venues in Sapporo

Events may be held at venues where events are not usually held

NoMaps is held on a wide variety of themes, and there are 13 categories in total. From "CONFERENCE," which will feature such splendid guests as Takafumi Horie, Nana Suzuki, and Ken Watanabe of Anjush, to "SPORTS," which will be held in the pedestrian zone of the Sapporo Odori area, and "WELLNESS," which will bring health closer to you with a talk by Sou Takei, there is sure to be an event that is perfect for you. There is sure to be an event that is perfect for you.

This issue introduces all of these categories and their highlights!

Takafumi Horie will be speaking at "Tenge Shu Presents: How We Live in the Data Society" on September 12.

More than 140 guests, including Takafumi Horie and Nana Suzuki, will talk about business and the future at ACU-A on the 16th floor of Asty 45 near Sapporo Station on Thursday, September 12 and Friday, September 13.

KIZASHI Presents "KIZASHI Corporation Presents All Generation Reskilling," with Nana Suzuki on stage. Nana Suzuki Goes Calicoon with Youth, Parents and Children Reskilling! will be held on September 13.

The "King of the Hundred Beasts," Sou Takei, will be the guest on September 15.

The theme of the event is "From Hassle to Start. The theme of the event will be "From Troublesome to Start," and talk sessions and booths will be held from September 13 (Fri.) to 15 (Sun.) at Chi Kaho / Akapura.

There will be many sessions suitable for those who are interested in regional, local, and community development.

Sessions and events on the theme of solving social issues will be held at the Sapporo Arts and Culture Center SCARTS from September 12 (Thu.) to 14 (Sat.), 2012.

A full range of contents to think together about overseas business

Talk sessions mainly on the theme of overseas business, held at Sheater Sapporo on September 14 (Sat) and at Shared Office BYYARD on September 15 (Sun).

Gathering of teachers as well as people involved in education in the private sector

A variety of talk sessions and meetups to think together about education, transcending age and position, will be held at the Sapporo Arts and Culture Center SCARTS from September 13 (Fri.) to 15 (Sun.), 2012.

Various fun themes that transcend the boundaries of universities

Hokkaido University will be the stage for this event, creating an opportunity for the university, local government, entrepreneurship, other universities, and the private sector to come together and connect in a fun environment.

Gathering of the U35 generation beyond the framework of work and genres.

A trade fair for the way of life and work of the U35 generation in Hokkaido and nationwide will be held on Sunday, September 15 at SCARTS, Sapporo Arts and Culture Center.

A place for geeky works to be presented.

A lively geek-themed event mainly for IT engineers and technicians, held at Deep Tech CORE SAPPORO from September 13 (Fri.) to 15 (Sun.).

Meetup event for students to get together.

A meet-up event featuring social enterprises and start-ups of interest to students will be held on Sunday, September 15 at TREE BASE.

That Tyrannosaurus race will also be held in the city of Sapporo!

The pedestrian paradise of Odori will be jacked up with sports! Athletes and sports experience booths will be set up for children and adults alike to participate in a variety of programs.

Many events including "Toy Park," where play spreads throughout the venue!

An event where children and adults can enjoy interacting with each other will be held at BiVi Shin Sapporo, a new spot in Shin Sapporo, on Sunday, September 15 at BiVi PARK on the 2nd floor of BiVi Shin Sapporo.

A Night for Creatures to Gather" at the urban aquarium "AOAO SAPPORO" will feature acoustic live performances and VR experiences

A place for guests and participants who are gathering in Sapporo as a result of NoMaps to get together, held at SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL on Thursday, September 12 and Friday, September 13, and at AOAO SAPPORO on Saturday, September 14.

AR Exploration of the Sea and Forest" and other events in which sea and forest creatures appear in the real world through AR.

AR art will be developed under two themes, "Find items in AR" and "Let's sculpt the city"!

Participation methods vary for each event, so please check the NoMaps2024 website for details.If you purchase a NoMaps Passport, you can participate in CONFERENCE and meetups in the paid areas. There will also be many other events that you can attend for free, so why not take a peek a little further into the future with NoMaps?

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