Magical Mirai 2025 - Questions and Recommendations 
As a tradition, every year around Miku day, so probably around March 9th. At the same time, you can expect the announcement of official website, with first information about main artwork, locations and tickets. Please follow official Crypton Future Media (@cfm_miku) and Magical Mirai (@magicalmirai) twitter accounts for the latest news and information.
- I heard that the main event will take place in August..?
Yes, organizers have confirmed Magical Mirai 2025 to take place in Sendai, Osaka and Tokyo during August, but more details about dates and locations have not been announced yet. These are my personal guesses:
【SENDAI】2025年8月 (maybe August 1-2-3rd?)
- Sendai International Center ?
- Yume Messe Miyagi ?
- Sendai Mediatheque ?
- Sendai Civic Auditorium ?
【OSAKA】2025年8月 (maybe August 15-16-17th?)
INTEX Osaka (Osaka) Building ?
【TOKYO】2025年8月 (maybe August 29-30-31st?)
Makuhari Messe (Chiba, Tokyo) hall ?
- What are the general rules of the event?
Usually the important page with the general rules is published a few months before the event, but to give you an idea, here is the official page of Magical Mirai 2024 attending rules (for both exhibition and concerts):
magicalmirai.com
- What are SS tickets and S tickets? Which one is recommended or easier to get? And how about the accomodation plan?
There are basically two ways to get a concert ticket from overseas: lottery and accomodation plan. The lottery gives you the option to choose from SS ticket (near the stage) or S ticket (behind or around the SS area), you apply during the lottery period, and if you win, your card will be charged only for the winning tickets. Usually, there is higher demand for the evening concerts, especially in Tokyo, so for example if you choose a day concert and another location (Sendai or Osaka), you'll have higher chances of getting a ticket.
Both the SS ticket and S ticket are very good to enjoy the concert, also because the seat number is random, you can't choose the seat location.
The accomodation plan is different: it's a limited plan, so there are tickets limited to each location. You can choose from various hotels and there is included a SS concert ticket (day or evening concert, random seat number), but you need to apply fast once the plan starts (they give all information some weeks in advance), because usually most of tickets get sold-out in 30 minutes. You can apply for multiple days and locations, but each application needs to be different and it really depends on the hotels/tickets availability.
Important notice: the concert ticket has your name printed on it, and there are some ID check at the ticket entrance, so please apply only for the event tickets you are sure to attend, it is strictly prohibited to give or re-sell your ticket to another person. If you plan to travel with a friend, usually the lottery and accomodation plan give you the option to choose the number of people and their names.
- How do I get the tickets?
Usually, lottery tickets send you an email with a unique url page having a barcode. You need to print or save that page in your phone, and then show the barcode to the cashier of a convenience store in Japan (most of lottery tickets are for 7-Eleven, but they could be also for Family Mart or Lawson, so please check well the email message you receive).
For the accomodation plan, you can get the plan exclusive goods at the hotel check-in, but for the tickets you need to make a line on the same day of the event, near the entrance there is a table with the organizers staff ready to give your tickets, so please be sure to bring the email confirmation message and also the credit/debit card you used for the accomodation plan payment.
- I see! And how about the Exhibition?
The Exhibition needs a different ticket, which is usually included in the lottery and accomodation plan (but please check the official page once it will be published). It's also possible to buy the Exhibition ticket at the event itself on the same-day, usually the sale starts at 14:00, and I recommend to get in the line 30 minutes before, because the same-day exhibition tickets are limited in numbers.
- Where can I stay during my travel in Japan?
For a short-term stay, especially if you plan to visit different cities, hotel is indeed the best option. Here are good websites to book you hotel stay in Japan:
travel.rakuten.com
for a long-term stay (2 weeks ~ 1 month), I recommend to stay in a guest house or apartment, because not only is cheaper compared to a hotel stay, but also you have your own room and can experience what is like living in Tokyo. Guest house gives you private room with bed and desk, and then you have kitchen and bathroom/shower in a common area of the building. Apartment is bit more expensive, but you have kitchen and bathroom included in your own area. Both are great options, it really depends on your budget and if you travel alone or with friends.
My website recommendation for long-term stay is Sakura House agency, I've used it many many times and always have an excellent experience:
www.sakura-house.com
- If I stay in Tokyo, how do I get to Sendai or Osaka?
Travelling from Tokyo, I recommend to use the Shinkansen limited express train to get to Sendai or Osaka, because the travel time is only 91 minutes for Sendai (Miyagi JR Station, by Hayabusa Shinkansen express train) and 145 minutes for Osaka (Shin-Osaka JR Station, by Nozomi Shinkansen express train).
My favorite website to plan train-routes is HyperDia:
www.hyperdia.com
As a tourist, you can also buy a Japan Rail Pass (important: need to buy it before going to Japan), which gives you options to ride for 7~14~21 days unlimited times on JR lines, included the Shinkansen train (not the Nozomi, so for Osaka you need to ride the Hikari Shinkansen that takes 168 minutes):
www.jrpass.com
There are also good offers of various japanese airlines, both from Tokyo Haneda airport and Tokyo Narita airport to Sendai airport and Kansai (Osaka) airport.
Please take a look at JR East website, Tokyo Metro handy safety guide, Tokyo Metro map, Japan Meteorological Agency, NHK news and learn japanese, the JNTO safety tips and the official Japan Travel guide for many useful resources:
www3.nhk.or.jp
www3.nhk.or.jp
www.jnto.go.jp
www.japan.travel
- I can't wait to experience Magical Mirai!!(*/ω＼*) What are other things I should be aware of??
Magical Mirai is always a wonderful experience, you are going to have memories that will stay in your heart forever(●'◡'●)
And it doesn't matter if you travel alone or with friends, you'll have a great time with all Miku, Luka, Rin, Len, Kaito, Meiko and Vocaloid fans!
Being held in summer, you can expect hot sunny days for all three locations, but some days there might be a typhoon, it means strong wind and lots of rain. Some trains/airplanes might get delayed or cancelled during a typhoon, so always make good plans in advance and check local news on TV. Thanks to excellent service in Japan, there is peace of mind of making travel plans in advance, knowing that there is always a way to do something.
For the money, is better to exchange some yen before arriving in Japan, and then the rest once arrived in Japan. While most shops accept credit cards, not always those cards work (you should check with your bank), that's why is good to have cash.
Also, I recommend to get a Suica or Pasmo card, you can buy it at most of train stations ticket machines for 500 yen and you can charge it with your yen bills and coins, useful to ride on trains, metro, bus, and even for buying from convenience stores and vending machines.
There are good restaurants and foods shops outside Magical Mirai exhibition, but I really recommend to buy before some snacks and drinks from the convenience stores and vending machines. And a backpack will be very useful during your travel, to easily store your drinks, snacks and goods(●'◡'●)
- When are the dates for Magical Mirai 2025 going to be announced?note: this resource was written originally for the Magical Mirai 2025 thread, so it has details about the event, but some tips and recommendations are good also for a general travel planning to Japan
As a tradition, every year around Miku day, so probably around March 9th. At the same time, you can expect the announcement of official website, with first information about main artwork, locations and tickets. Please follow official Crypton Future Media (@cfm_miku) and Magical Mirai (@magicalmirai) twitter accounts for the latest news and information.
- I heard that the main event will take place in August..?
Yes, organizers have confirmed Magical Mirai 2025 to take place in Sendai, Osaka and Tokyo during August, but more details about dates and locations have not been announced yet. These are my personal guesses:
【SENDAI】2025年8月 (maybe August 1-2-3rd?)
- Sendai International Center ?
- Yume Messe Miyagi ?
- Sendai Mediatheque ?
- Sendai Civic Auditorium ?
【OSAKA】2025年8月 (maybe August 15-16-17th?)
INTEX Osaka (Osaka) Building ?
【TOKYO】2025年8月 (maybe August 29-30-31st?)
Makuhari Messe (Chiba, Tokyo) hall ?
- What are the general rules of the event?
Usually the important page with the general rules is published a few months before the event, but to give you an idea, here is the official page of Magical Mirai 2024 attending rules (for both exhibition and concerts):
Important Notices｜Hatsune Miku “Magical Mirai 2024”
Live show & exhibition connecting Hatsune Miku through creativity!
magicalmirai.com
- What are SS tickets and S tickets? Which one is recommended or easier to get? And how about the accomodation plan?
There are basically two ways to get a concert ticket from overseas: lottery and accomodation plan. The lottery gives you the option to choose from SS ticket (near the stage) or S ticket (behind or around the SS area), you apply during the lottery period, and if you win, your card will be charged only for the winning tickets. Usually, there is higher demand for the evening concerts, especially in Tokyo, so for example if you choose a day concert and another location (Sendai or Osaka), you'll have higher chances of getting a ticket.
Both the SS ticket and S ticket are very good to enjoy the concert, also because the seat number is random, you can't choose the seat location.
The accomodation plan is different: it's a limited plan, so there are tickets limited to each location. You can choose from various hotels and there is included a SS concert ticket (day or evening concert, random seat number), but you need to apply fast once the plan starts (they give all information some weeks in advance), because usually most of tickets get sold-out in 30 minutes. You can apply for multiple days and locations, but each application needs to be different and it really depends on the hotels/tickets availability.
Important notice: the concert ticket has your name printed on it, and there are some ID check at the ticket entrance, so please apply only for the event tickets you are sure to attend, it is strictly prohibited to give or re-sell your ticket to another person. If you plan to travel with a friend, usually the lottery and accomodation plan give you the option to choose the number of people and their names.
- How do I get the tickets?
Usually, lottery tickets send you an email with a unique url page having a barcode. You need to print or save that page in your phone, and then show the barcode to the cashier of a convenience store in Japan (most of lottery tickets are for 7-Eleven, but they could be also for Family Mart or Lawson, so please check well the email message you receive).
For the accomodation plan, you can get the plan exclusive goods at the hotel check-in, but for the tickets you need to make a line on the same day of the event, near the entrance there is a table with the organizers staff ready to give your tickets, so please be sure to bring the email confirmation message and also the credit/debit card you used for the accomodation plan payment.
- I see! And how about the Exhibition?
The Exhibition needs a different ticket, which is usually included in the lottery and accomodation plan (but please check the official page once it will be published). It's also possible to buy the Exhibition ticket at the event itself on the same-day, usually the sale starts at 14:00, and I recommend to get in the line 30 minutes before, because the same-day exhibition tickets are limited in numbers.
- Where can I stay during my travel in Japan?
For a short-term stay, especially if you plan to visit different cities, hotel is indeed the best option. Here are good websites to book you hotel stay in Japan:
Rakuten Travel: Book quality hotels and ryokans in Japan
One of Japan's leading hotel booking platforms. Find and book quality accommodations for your next trip to Japan. Rakuten Travel makes it easy to find a place that meets your personal needs. Don't miss out on our travel guides where you'll find recommended travel plans, useful information for...
for a long-term stay (2 weeks ~ 1 month), I recommend to stay in a guest house or apartment, because not only is cheaper compared to a hotel stay, but also you have your own room and can experience what is like living in Tokyo. Guest house gives you private room with bed and desk, and then you have kitchen and bathroom/shower in a common area of the building. Apartment is bit more expensive, but you have kitchen and bathroom included in your own area. Both are great options, it really depends on your budget and if you travel alone or with friends.
My website recommendation for long-term stay is Sakura House agency, I've used it many many times and always have an excellent experience:
SAKURA HOUSE® - Furnished Guest houses, Apartments, Share houses for rent in Tokyo, Izu and Kyoto since 1992.
SAKURA HOUSE® provides the easiest way to check in and stay in Tokyo, Izu and Kyoto since 1992. Personalized support & service by multilingual staff, free Wi-Fi, No key money, agent fee or guarantor needed. All utility costs are included. SAKURA EVENTS are held throughout the year. We all happy...
- If I stay in Tokyo, how do I get to Sendai or Osaka?
Travelling from Tokyo, I recommend to use the Shinkansen limited express train to get to Sendai or Osaka, because the travel time is only 91 minutes for Sendai (Miyagi JR Station, by Hayabusa Shinkansen express train) and 145 minutes for Osaka (Shin-Osaka JR Station, by Nozomi Shinkansen express train).
My favorite website to plan train-routes is HyperDia:
HyperDia | Route Search in Japan.
HyperDia is a service which offers the route of the railway and the aviation within Japan. The route search corresponds to not only Japanese but also English and Chinese.
Japan Rail Pass | Explore Japan by train | JRPass.com
Explore Japan with a Japan Rail Pass, one ticket for unlimited travel! - Official Seller - Free Help and Guide - Fast worldwide delivery - 7, 14 or 21 days.
www.jrpass.com
Please take a look at JR East website, Tokyo Metro handy safety guide, Tokyo Metro map, Japan Meteorological Agency, NHK news and learn japanese, the JNTO safety tips and the official Japan Travel guide for many useful resources:
Route/Station Information | Tokyo Metro Line
This page introduces Tokyo Metro 'Subway/Station Information'.
www.tokyometro.jp
Japan | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
www3.nhk.or.jp
Learn Japanese - Reliable and practical language learning programs | NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Japan's only public media organization NHK provides a variety of lesson programs plus news in simple Japanese.
Safety tips for travelers
This website provides international tourists in Japan with information about safe travel.
Travel Japan - Japan National Tourism Organization (Official Site)
The official site of Japan National Tourism Organization is your ultimate Japan guide with tourist information for Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Hokkaido and other top Japan holiday destinations. We offer travel information to make your Japan travel more comfortable and enjoyable.
- I can't wait to experience Magical Mirai!!(*/ω＼*) What are other things I should be aware of??
Magical Mirai is always a wonderful experience, you are going to have memories that will stay in your heart forever(●'◡'●)
And it doesn't matter if you travel alone or with friends, you'll have a great time with all Miku, Luka, Rin, Len, Kaito, Meiko and Vocaloid fans!Being held in summer, you can expect hot sunny days for all three locations, but some days there might be a typhoon, it means strong wind and lots of rain. Some trains/airplanes might get delayed or cancelled during a typhoon, so always make good plans in advance and check local news on TV. Thanks to excellent service in Japan, there is peace of mind of making travel plans in advance, knowing that there is always a way to do something.
For the money, is better to exchange some yen before arriving in Japan, and then the rest once arrived in Japan. While most shops accept credit cards, not always those cards work (you should check with your bank), that's why is good to have cash.
Also, I recommend to get a Suica or Pasmo card, you can buy it at most of train stations ticket machines for 500 yen and you can charge it with your yen bills and coins, useful to ride on trains, metro, bus, and even for buying from convenience stores and vending machines.
There are good restaurants and foods shops outside Magical Mirai exhibition, but I really recommend to buy before some snacks and drinks from the convenience stores and vending machines. And a backpack will be very useful during your travel, to easily store your drinks, snacks and goods(●'◡'●)
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