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Takeda Life Theater


Takeda Life Theater is a free public theater on the first floor of Takeda Global Headquarters in Nihonbashi, an area of Tokyo known as “the town of medicine” since Japan’s Edo period. The experiential theater is based on the concept of a journey of discovery inside the human body.

The videos featured at the theater gives visitors the opportunity to learn the mysteries of life and the human body, with a particular focus on the importance of health, providing inspiration to improve their lifestyles.

Equipped with a state-of-the-art 10-meter wide LED monitor and a 5.1 channel surround sound system, the theater delivers compelling, thought-provoking video content produced in 4K. With Japanese and English versions shown consecutively, the theater can be enjoyed by both Japanese-speaking audiences and visitors from overseas.

  • Takeda Life Theater is free for visitors during opening hours.

  • Each film is approximately 15 minutes long.

More information

Location: 1-1, Nihonbashi-Honcho 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-8668, Japan

Opening hours: 10:00 - 18:00, Monday to Friday

(closed on Takeda company holidays including weekends, national holidays, and New Year holidays)

Videos currently shown at the theater


  • The Gut: A tiny universe which scientists are only now beginning to understand

  • Fat: The unknown, active organ

  • Muscles: The real reason why exercise is good for the body

Summary videos for viewing on this website

Muscles: The real reason why exercise is good for the body
Fat: The unknown, active organ