【Date and Time】 8/23(Sun) 11:00~17:00
【Venue】 Tokyo Tama Mirai Messe, Exhibition Rooms C & D（5 minutes on foot from JR Hachioji Station / 2 minutes on foot from Exit 3 of Keio Hachioji Station / Held indoors）

Tokyo Innovation Base, an innovation hub operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, is hosting “TIB KIDS,” a special program for children!
We’ve created a space where children can enjoy experiencing and putting innovation into practice, while discovering that taking on challenges can lead to the creation of new value.

※Earn 100 Tokyo Points by completing the on-site participant survey（Points may be credited several days after the event.）

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Program①：Zen-chan’s Fun and Educational Science Show

From powerful wind experiments to a giant air cannon, this entertaining science show is packed with excitement for both children and adults. Enjoy Zen-chan’s humorous talk and engaging performances, be amazed by authentic scientific experiments, and experience the wonders of science in a fun and memorable way!

＜Profile＞

Zen-chan is active in a wide range of media, including supervising segments such as “Super Smelly Air Cannon” on TBS television programs and appearing on Nippon TV’s “Getsuyo Kara Yofukashi.” His popular science shows are performed at events and schools throughout Japan.

Presented by: Science Creator Zen-chan
Age Group: All ages
Time: 1:00 PM–2:00 PM (60 minutes)
Capacity: No limit

Program②：The Future Store of 2036 — Bringing Your “What If?” Ideas to Life(Advance registration required)

Through conversations with AI, participants will imagine their own future, create images based on their ideas, and then transform them into 3D computer-generated models. Watch your ideas take shape right before your eyes and experience the first step toward creating the future together.

＜Profile＞

Ms. Nicole Kondo

A 15-year-old high school entrepreneur selected by Forbes JAPAN as one of the “30 Women Changing the World Through Technology.”

Presented by: EdFusion Inc.
Age Group: Elementary school students and above
Time: Coming soon
Capacity: 10 participants per session

Program③：Defy Gravity!? Create a “Toy of the Future”

In this hands-on workshop, participants will build their own gravity-defying toy. Using simple woodworking techniques, they will assemble a device that creates a magical floating-string effect through the power of inertia. An experiment corner where children can learn through play will also be available.

Presented by: Tokyo Denki University Junior & Senior High School
Age Group: Elementary school students only
Time: Session 1: 11:00–11:30 / Session 2: 11:30–12:00 / Session 3: 12:00–12:30 / Session 4: 12:30–13:00 / Session 5: 14:00–14:30 / Session 6: 14:30–15:00 / Session 7: 15:00–15:30 / Session 8: 15:30–16:00 / Session 9: 16:00–16:30 / Session 10: 16:30–17:00
Capacity: 15 participants per session

Content④: Try Operating an Exoskeleton Robot!

This entertainment robot stands approximately 3 meters tall.Without using motors or any other power source, its patented “three-dimensional closed-link structure” amplifies the wearer’s body movements using only human power, allowing you to experience what it feels like to become a giant.Once you see the real thing, you’ll be amazed by how realistic its movements are!

Presented by: Robot Ride,Inc.
Age Group: 3 and up
Time: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Capacity: No limit

Program⑤：Make a Paper Rocket and Launch It! (Advance registration required)

In this hands-on rocket workshop, children will create and launch their own paper rockets using paper and scissors. As they enjoy the activity, they will also learn about space and how rockets work in a fun and engaging way. It’s a great opportunity to spark curiosity and imagination.

Presented by: Shirasaka Laboratory, Keio University
Recommended Age: Elementary school students and above (Preschool children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.)
Time: Coming soon
Capacity: 20 participants per session

Program⑥：”Arigatou Workshop” Let’s Make Wonderful Gifts with Creativity and Ingenuity! (Advance registration required)

Share a one-of-a-kind “thank you” with someone special! This hands-on entrepreneurship program begins with interviewing a person you care about. Participants think about the other person’s feelings and create a unique gift just for them. Through the activity, they can develop important non-cognitive skills such as empathy, initiative, creativity, and communication, while also building the kind of 21st-century skills needed for the future. At the end, they present their gift together with a thank-you card and learn about how money works, taking their first step toward creating value that brings joy to others.

Presented by: SELFWING VIETNAM CO., LTD. / The Tokyo New Business Conference
Age Group: All ages
Time: Coming soon
Capacity: Coming soon

Program⑦：An Innovative New Block Toy Combining Cardboard and Magnets 『といろBOX』

“といろBOX” is a patented cardboard block set that snaps together with magnets. Not only can the blocks be stacked, but they can also be connected vertically and horizontally, making them sturdy and easy to rebuild in endless ways. Houses, animals, towers—by taking on open-ended challenges with no blueprint and no single “right” answer, children can think, experiment, and create their very own original works. Because the blocks are lightweight and safe, even young children can enjoy them with peace of mind. Come and experience this exciting new kind of creative play with magnets, together with family and friends!

Presented by: TOYRO Inc.
Age Group: All ages (Preschool children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.)
Time: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
*Each session lasts 15 minutes. Walk-ins accepted at any time.
Capacity:  4 groups per session
*Please note that you may be asked to wait during busy times.

Program⑧：Let’s Go on a Space Adventure!　*Materials fee ¥500

This program allows children to experience 360-degree space videos played on a smartphone using paper VR goggles they make themselves.Through immersive videos, such as a future lunar base and a moon landing experience featuring authentic sounds from the time, participants can freely move their viewpoint within the video and enjoy outer space in three dimensions. After the experience, they can take the goggles home and enjoy using them again with their families.

Presented by: amulapo
Age Group: All ages
Time: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Capacity: No limit

Program⑨：Have Fun Chatting with a Conversational AI Robot

“What is AI?” “What does it feel like to talk with a robot?”
Romi is a communication robot that allows children to enjoy conversation with peace of mind. By actually talking with Romi, they can experience interacting with AI and develop their ability to think.

Presented by: MIXI, Inc.
Age Group: All ages
Time: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Capacity: No limit

Program⑩：Meet aibo, the Autonomous Entertainment Robot

aibo is Sony’s autonomous entertainment robot, designed to develop its own personality while living, growing, and interacting with people as a companion.

Presented by: Sony Group Corporation
Age Group: All ages
Time: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Capacity: No limit

ーDetails will be updated once finalizedー