The opening ceremony for Deaflympics Square, the hub facility for the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics, was held on November 15 in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo. The venue features exhibits promoting understanding of hearing issues and areas to experience deaf sports, with free admission through November 26. It also serves as the operational headquarters and media center.
The opening ceremony for Deaflympics Square took place on Friday, November 15, 2025, inside the National Olympics Memorial Youth Center in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo. As the hub facility for the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics, it provides lodging and gathering spaces for athletes, along with serving as the operational headquarters and media center.
The venue includes exhibits designed to promote understanding of hearing issues and dedicated areas where visitors can experience deaf sports. Admission remains free until November 26.
A highlight is the Miru Tech section—'miru' meaning 'to look' in Japanese—which showcases cutting-edge digital tools aimed at bridging disability and language barriers. Among its 25 interactive booths is one featuring Fujitsu’s Ontenna, a device worn in the hair or on a sleeve that conveys sound through vibrations and light.
By offering these experiences, Deaflympics Square aims to foster greater awareness and inclusion for deaf sports ahead of the Tokyo 2025 event, making the world of deaf athletics accessible to a broader audience.