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AI and robotics technology initiatives in Tokyo

Overview

In late 2026, various technology-focused initiatives in Tokyo aim to promote artificial intelligence and robotics through public engagement and professional development.

An experiential event titled ‘CHANGE TOMORROW 2026’ is scheduled for November in the Takeshiba area. The event features workshops on generative AI, robotics demonstrations, and exhibitions regarding neurodiversity and environmental issues.

Concurrently, HiroshimAI Inc. announced the ‘Tokyo AI Hackathon 2026’ at Azabudai Hills for late November. This initiative targets university and technical college students to develop functional AI products. The hackathon seeks to address a projected labor gap in Japan, where the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry estimates a shortage of approximately 3.4 million personnel capable of utilizing AI and robotics by 2040.

Entities

ReseMom · Tokyo Port City Takeshiba · Enuma Japan · SkyDrive · AIsmiley

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    HiroshimAI to host Tokyo AI Hackathon 2026 to address talent gap

    HiroshimAI Inc. will host the Tokyo AI Hackathon 2026 this November, aiming to help students gain practical experience in building AI products to solve social issues amid Japan's projected AI talent shortage.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Takeshiba to host AI and robotics experiential event in 2026

    The ‘CHANGE TOMORROW 2026’ event will be held in Tokyo’s Takeshiba area on November 7–8, 2026, featuring AI, robotics, and neurodiversity workshops.

Sources

ascii.jp · gamebusiness.jp · news.mynavi.jp · nobeokagakuen-ed.jp · prtimes.jp · resemom.jp