Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026 to feature Mitsubishi Motors and Plug and Play Japan

The Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026, scheduled for October 13–16 at Makuhari Messe, will feature significant industry collaborations focused on mobility and energy ecosystems.

Mitsubishi Motors has announced its participation with a vision to solve social issues through automotive technology. The company will showcase seven solutions, including the circular use of EV and PHEV batteries. Notable exhibits include ‘THE REBORN LIGHT,’ an autonomous streetlamp utilizing repurposed Outlander PHEV batteries, and a mobile storage battery developed with Hitachi. Mitsubishi also plans to demonstrate data-driven services, such as EV behavior analysis in partnership with Zenrin and smart charging plans developed with Mitsubishi Corporation and other partners.

Plug and Play Japan will participate as a collaboration partner for the event, which is organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA). As an innovation platform, Plug and Play Japan aims to connect startups, large corporations, and municipalities to foster new business creation across the mobility sector. The event follows a ‘process year’ format designed to promote cross-industry co-creation through various themes and acceleration programs.