awai 2026 will be held at HANEDA INNOVATION CITY (羽田イノベーションシティ, abbreviated HICity), a large mixed-use complex next to Haneda Airport in Ota City, Tokyo, for three days from Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 8, 2026. HICity is being developed as a town-building project through a public-private partnership between Ota City and Haneda Mirai Development Co., Ltd. (羽田みらい開発株式会社), which organizes the event.
In November 2026, HICity marks the third anniversary of its grand opening. Drawing on the network it has built so far, the event gathers a variety of content under three categories: "Mirai" (Future), "Bunka" (Culture), and "Kurashi" (Daily Life). The programs cover cutting-edge technology, culture, sports, and food, offering new experiences and encounters for everyone from children to adults.
What Is "awai"?
HICity is pursuing a range of initiatives under the concept "Innovation for everyone who visits this city." The word "awai" (間) is an old Japanese word derived from "au" (合う, to meet or match) and refers to the area where different domains overlap. The event was given this name in the hope that it will become a place where experiences from many genres overlap and new encounters are born.
Meet "Mirai" (Future)
MECHA BLAST (メカブラスト)
A ride-on shooting experience in which two people board a robot and split the tasks of driving and shooting. Players work in sync to steer the robot and aim at the targets.
- Dates and times: November 7 (Sat) and 8 (Sun), 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Fee: ¥500 per team
Latest Mobility and Robot Experiences for Daily Life
The Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Technology Research Institute (東京都立産業技術研究センター) develops a variety of technologies together with small and medium-sized companies. For this event, it presents the latest mobility in cooperation with the In-Vehicle Equipment Technology Research Group (車載機器技術研究会). Visitors can see and ride next-generation vehicles.
- Dates and times: November 6 (Fri) 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM; November 7 (Sat) and 8 (Sun) 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Note: The program content will change in case of rain.
Haneda STEAM Workshop (ハネダSTEAMワークショップ)
A workshop that takes flying cars as a hint and invites participants to think about a "future outing" or "vehicle" that fulfills someone's wish to go somewhere.
- Date and time: November 8 (Sun), 11:00 AM to 4:15 PM
- Eligibility: Elementary school students
- Fee: ¥500 per person
- Registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelFAuF-hOOzE4SsFE-Ctt3n4REde1pnfwoJeLZ489gt9Uk-g/viewform
- Note: Advance registration is given priority, and same-day spots are available.
Mobile Sales by an Autonomous Delivery Robot
"Yours," a delivery robot currently in a demonstration trial by the Yamato Group (ヤマトグループ), travels around the venue while selling products.
- Dates and times: November 7 (Sat) and 8 (Sun), 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Note: There are no sales on November 6, when the robot is on display only.
Meet "Bunka" (Culture)
Outdoor Cinema
The outdoor cinema, which was well received before, is returning with a lineup of popular films for viewers from adults to children. It offers a special movie-watching time for autumn memories.
- Dates and times: November 7 (Sat) and 8 (Sun); screenings at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 4:00 PM
- Admission: Free
- Lineup:
- November 7 (Sat): The Wild Robot (野生の島のロズ), Migration (FLY!/フライ！), Green Book (グリーンブック)
- November 8 (Sun): Sing 2 (SING/シング：ネクストステージ), Look Back (ルックバック), Top Gun: Maverick (トップガン マーヴェリック)
The Sumo Show HIRAKUZA
"Enjoy the charm of sumo casually!" An entertainment show where visitors can see sumo, a traditional Japanese culture, up close through an introduction to the rules and techniques, bouts, and segments in which the audience takes part.
- Dates and times: November 7 (Sat) and 8 (Sun); 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
- Admission: Free
Yamaguchi Experience Museum: One-of-a-Kind Painting Experience
In this program by the Yamaguchi Experience Museum (山口体験美術館), participants freely draw pictures and patterns on a mini plate to create their own original art plate. It is an art experience that children and adults can casually enjoy.
- Dates and times: November 6 (Fri) 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM; November 7 (Sat) and 8 (Sun) 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Fee: ¥500 per person (includes the Traveling Mini Museum)
Yamaguchi Experience Museum: Matcha in a Tea Bowl by a Living National Treasure
Matcha is served in tea utensils made by a Living National Treasure. Participants can touch the works directly and take their time to enjoy how they feel in the hand and against the lips.
- Dates and times: November 6 (Fri) 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM; November 7 (Sat) and 8 (Sun) 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Fee: ¥500 per person (includes the Traveling Mini Museum)
Yamaguchi Experience Museum: Traveling Mini Museum
Works from the Yamaguchi Experience Museum collection appear at the venue. In this small museum, visitors can view real works up close and discover the appeal of art and the joy of looking at it.
- Dates and times: November 6 (Fri) 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM; November 7 (Sat) and 8 (Sun) 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Note: Limited to participants in the painting experience or the matcha experience.
Foot Bath DJ
A foot bath and music event that is popular at HICity and can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. Visitors can spend a special time in an open location overlooking the airport, accompanied by comfortable DJ sound.
- Dates and times: November 3 (Tue), 6 (Fri), 7 (Sat), and 8 (Sun), 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Admission: Free
Dress Painting Experience by SBBS Inc.
Participants paint freely on a dress, with no need to bring anything. It is an art experience said to nurture the right brain. Visitors may bring their own clothes, and a Cheki (instant photo) decoration menu is also available.
- Dates: November 3 (Tue), 7 (Sat), and 8 (Sun)
- Fee: ¥2,500 (bring your own clothes); add ¥500 to include a T-shirt
- URL: https://line.me/R/ti/p/@737rgrui
Sing Out Loud with Music College Students
Current music college students act as singing teachers. When everyone's voices resonate together, it feels very good. Parents are also invited to sing along.
- Date and time: November 8 (Sun); sessions start at 11:30 AM, 1:15 PM, and 2:30 PM
- URL: https://note.com/handaarea/n/nbd680e24a250
Meet "Kurashi" (Daily Life)
ベジンジャーズベジ Experience Marché
ベジンジャーズベジ, a marché where visitors can take part in activities, makes its first appearance. Vegetables and organic vegetables that are not easy to find in everyday shopping may be available at surprisingly low prices. A cooking class that parents and children can join together is also held.
- Marché dates and times: November 7 (Sat) and 8 (Sun), 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Cooking class dates and times: November 7 (Sat) and 8 (Sun); sessions start at 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM
- Cooking class fee: ¥500 per team
- URL: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Lutm4mHdmp
Kitagawa Village Yuzu Foot Bath (北川村のゆず足湯でゆっくりせんかえ)
Elementary and junior high school students who promote the appeal of Kitagawa Village in Kochi Prefecture, one of Japan's leading yuzu-producing areas, offer a yuzu foot bath, a yuzu-squeezing experience, and sales of local specialty products. The students are waiting to welcome visitors.
- Dates and times: November 7 (Sat) 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM; November 8 (Sun) 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Experiences: Free
Traveling Through Regions: Kyoto Edition
A selection of products that color daily life in Kyoto, chosen from tableware and food, Kyoto confectionery, and crafts. The lineup includes well-known sweets loved in Kyoto, seasonings that add one more item to the everyday dinner table, and everyday craft items that make a gift.
- Dates and times: November 6 (Fri) 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM; November 7 (Sat) and 8 (Sun) 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Parkour Tag Experience
A tag sport played one-on-one for 20 seconds using obstacles. Visitors can enjoy the tag game "Paruoni" (パルオニ), which children and adults can play with peace of mind.
- Dates and times: November 6 (Fri), 7 (Sat), and 8 (Sun); sessions at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM, and 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
- Fee: Free
First-Time Kids e-Bike Class
A kids' e-bike class taught directly by a professional racer from Ota City. Children learn basic operation and safe riding in a fun way and try an electric bike for the first time. Children who can ride a bicycle are welcome to join.
- Dates and times: November 7 (Sat) and 8 (Sun), 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (no sessions from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM)
- Eligibility: Ages 5 to 12 (must be able to ride a bicycle)
- Fee: ¥2,000 (advance reservation) or ¥2,500 (same-day participation)
- URL: https://www.instagram.com/artsvolt_tokyo/
Temporary Food Stalls
In cooperation with shops in Ota City, stalls will be set up exclusively for this event.
- Dates: November 6 (Fri), 7 (Sat), and 8 (Sun); hours vary by shop
- Participating shops and main items:
- Champuru House (チャンプルハウス): cotton candy, yakitori, and more
- GREEN TACOS: tacos, french fries, and more
- TuTu: frankfurters, popcorn, and more
- Haneda Brewery (羽田ブルワリー): craft beer and more
- Takara Musubi (宝むすび): rice balls and more
- Note: Participating shops may change without notice.
Talk Session: "Waterfront Town Planning" Seen Through Advanced Examples, Discussing Haneda 2050
Hidenobu Jinnai (陣内秀信), Professor Emeritus at Hosei University, and Norihisa Minagawa (皆川典久), president of the Tokyo Suribachi Society (東京スリバチ学会), discuss the future of Haneda and the potential of waterfront town planning, with examples from overseas.
- Date and time: November 6 (Fri), 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- Fee: ¥1,000 (students: ¥500)
- URL: https://peatix.com/event/5231910
Make a One-of-a-Kind Bookmark
An upcycling experience that parents and children can enjoy together. Participants make an original bookmark from colorful recycled boards made from plastic bottle caps.
- Dates and times: November 7 (Sat) and 8 (Sun), 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Fee: Free
- Note: Reservations are taken on the day.
JAL and Nokyo Kanko (農協観光)
JAL and Nokyo Kanko (農協観光) work together to sell JAL original products and regional products.
- Dates and times: November 6 (Fri) 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM; November 7 (Sat) 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Airline Uniform Experience and Goods Sales
Visitors can put on the uniform of an airline they admire and take a commemorative photo. Popular goods are also on sale. StarFlyer (スターフライヤー) appears on the 7th, and AIRDO and Solaseed Air appear on the 8th.
- Dates and times: November 7 (Sat) and 8 (Sun), 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Flight Simulator Experience
Visitors can try everything from takeoff and a sightseeing flight to landing from the sky, with advice from a former pilot.
- Dates and times: November 3 (Tue), 7 (Sat), and 8 (Sun), 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Fee: 5-minute course, ¥1,000 per session
Explore Haneda's History and Relax at the Cafe
Visitors can trace the history of Haneda Airport through photographic materials. After the tour, they can enjoy drinks and bread at a cafe furnished with recycled furniture. Depending on circumstances, only takeout may be available.
- Dates and times: November 3 (Tue) to 8 (Sun), 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
sugi+ Survey: Receive a Small Gift for Taking Part
Those who answer a simple sticker survey receive a small gift.
- Dates and times: November 3 (Tue), 7 (Sat), and 8 (Sun), 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Note: First come, first served, limited to 50 people per day.
GURUNAVI FOODHALL WYE Tenkubashi: "Family Dining Out Campaign"
After enjoying the event, visitors can have a meal at the restaurant. Children of junior high school age or younger receive one soft drink (the flavor is up to the restaurant). To take part, tell the staff at the register when paying.
- Dates: November 3 (Tue), 7 (Sat), and 8 (Sun); first come, first served, limited to 50 guests per day
Event Overview
- Name: awai 2026
- Dates: Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 8, 2026 (some programs are also held on Tuesday, November 3)
- Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Foot Bath DJ runs until 8:00 PM); hours vary by program
- Venue: HANEDA INNOVATION CITY (羽田イノベーションシティ), 1-1-4 Haneda Airport, Ota City, Tokyo
- Access: Directly connected to Tenkubashi Station (天空橋駅) on the Keikyu Airport Line and the Tokyo Monorail
- Admission: Free (some programs charge a fee)
- Organizer: Haneda Mirai Development Co., Ltd. (羽田みらい開発株式会社)
- Supported by: Ota City (大田区)
- Official website: https://haneda-innovation-city.com/
- Note: Program content may change without notice.
