Team Labs Borderless

Last time we were in Tokyo, we visited TeamLab Planets, and it was an 11/10, mind-blowing experience—one of those rare places where reality dissolves, and you’re left wandering through pure sensory magic. So on this trip, I knew I had to check out TeamLab Borderless, which was just launching the last time we visited.

For those unfamiliar with TeamLab, they create some of the most stunning digital art exhibits in the world—immersive, ever-changing, and designed to engage every single sense. It’s not just something you see; it’s something you feel, hear, touch, and even smell. Each room is its own universe, shifting around you as you move.

How Did Borderless Compare to Planets?

Borderless was incredible, no doubt about it. I’d give it a solid 9/10, but I still personally loved Planets a little more. There’s something about the way Planets fully integrates water, movement, and physical interaction that made it feel otherworldly. But Borderless still delivered some absolutely magical moments.

One of the coolest rooms was Sketch Lab, where you draw your own sea creature, and seconds later, it’s swimming around in a massive digital aquarium. I decided to go all in on an ugly squid version of the Little Mermaid, but once she started floating, she actually looked… weirdly elegant? Meanwhile, Justin’s Deadpool Octopus stole the show—because obviously, a piece of art by Justin is something I’ve been waiting for a very long time to see - it belongs in every aquarium. Watching our drawings come to life in real time and interact with everyone else’s creations was surreal.

If I had to pick a favorite, it would be the topography room. Imagine walking through a meadow made entirely of light, where the grass and flowers move in response to your steps, your breath, even your presence. It felt hyper-real yet completely unreal—as if nature itself had been transformed into pure energy. Every step created ripples, shadows, and bursts of color, making the whole space feel alive.Read more