Mirai Tankyu Festa 2026
Free STEAM day by Shinjuku Station: code a space-exploration robot, make solar-powered crafts and seed balls, and explore environmental soundscapes. Popular sessions use an advance lottery.
Activity highlights
- Space robot programming: grades 3–6, about 30 minutes; advance lottery or day-of online booking.
- Solar-powered craft: grades 1–6, about 30 minutes; lottery/day-of booking. Adult participation required for tool safety.
- Seed-ball making: grades 1–6, about 15 minutes; lottery/day-of booking; adult participation required.
- Environmental soundscape exploration: grades 1–6, about 10 minutes, no booking; children in grades 1–2 need an adult.
When and where
- Dates
- 2026-11-15
- Time
- 10:00–17:00 (some activities have timed sessions)
- Venue
- Shinjuku Station West Exit Plaza, Event CornerOpen in Google Maps ↗
- Venue setting
- Indoor
- Address
- 1-chome Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- About 1 minute from JR Shinjuku Station West Gate
Ages, accompanying adults and language
- Age
- Primary-school grades 1–6; activity-specific grades and adult-supervision rules apply
English instruction is not confirmed. Hands-on activities have a low visual-language barrier, but explanations may be in Japanese.
Fees and booking
- Price
- All activities free
- Participation
- Advance online lottery closes Oct 28 at 23:59; some day-of first-come bookings and walk-in experiences on Nov 15
Advance lottery closes Oct 28 at 23:59; results expected around Oct 30. EventRegist account needed. Day-of online booking runs Nov 15, 10:00–16:45, first come first served.
Why we recommend it
A strong free STEAM programme covering robotics, energy and environmental science. Check each activity’s grade requirements and booking route.
Before you go
- Category
- Science & technology
- Area
- Shinjuku
- Organizer
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Bureau of Environment
Sources
Tokyo Metropolitan Governmentalvark-tokyo.jpeventregist.com
Research verified on:
Original organiser announcement date not confirmed; participating team Alvark Tokyo announced its involvement Oct 15.