A range of space-themed activities for children are set to take place at the "Yokohama Tanabata Festival" (横浜七夕まつり), held at Rinko Park (臨港パーク) in Yokohama on July 4 (Saturday) and 5 (Sunday), 2026. The activities are organized as part of Kanagawa Prefecture's 2026 commissioned space event program for children.
For more details on the festival, visit the official website:
https://yokohama-tanabata.com/
Event Overview
- Dates: July 4 (Sat) – 5 (Sun), 2026, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Venue: Rinko Park (臨港パーク), 1-1-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
- Organizer: Kanagawa Prefecture
Space Experience Activities
Virtual Maker "ルナシティ"
An interactive virtual maker experience called "ルナシティ" will be available for participants.
- Recommended age: Ages 5 through 4th grade elementary school
- Price: ¥1,000
- Duration: Approx. 15 minutes
Explore Space with VR Goggles (VR Goggle Craft)
Participants make their own VR goggles and experience 360-degree space footage using a smartphone. The handmade goggles can be taken home after the activity.
- Recommended age: Ages 3 through 4th grade elementary school
- Price: ¥500
- Duration: Approx. 10 minutes
"宇宙なんちゃら こてつくん" Coloring
Children can color illustrations of the popular character "宇宙なんちゃら こてつくん" (Uchu Nanchara Kotetsu-kun). Those who finish their coloring sheet will receive a Kotetsu-kun character gift. The activity is designed to spark curiosity about space in an accessible way.
- Recommended age: Pre-school age through early elementary school
- Price: Free
- Duration: Approx. 20 minutes
Kotetsu-kun Character Greeting (Cancelled in rainy weather)
The popular character Kotetsu-kun from "宇宙なんちゃら こてつくん" will appear at the venue. Visitors are welcome to take commemorative photos with the character.
Scheduled appearance times:
- 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
- 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
- 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
- 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
