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SOZOW Fest Omotesando 2026 Summer

In a vibrant blend of education and play, SOZOW Inc. is set to host the much-anticipated "SOZOW Fest Omotesando 2026 Summer" on July 4, 2026. This event will take place within the "Future Kids Park!" organized by Kodansha's parenting and educational media, "with class." The venue, located just a three-minute walk from Omotesando Station, is the World Kita Aoyama Building in Tokyo's Minato Ward.

The event promises a day filled with creativity and exploration for children while they delve into innovative technologies like Minecraft, generative AI, and VR/AR. Admission is free but requires advance registration, emphasizing a first-come, first-served policy for access.

To participate in the SOZOW Fest, registration is needed for both the "with class Future Kids Park!" (free entry) and the SOZOW Fest, ensuring guests can enjoy a comprehensive experience. The SOZOW Fest will cater to families with children from kindergarten to elementary school, targeting ages 4 and up.

What to Expect at SOZOW Fest

The SOZOW Fest is a distinctive edutainment event that merges learning with fun, designed to ignite children's interests and encourage creativity. Since its inception in 2019, it has welcomed over 100,000 participants from more than 20,000 families nationwide. The festival aims to provide a platform where children can explore their passions while enhancing future possibilities through tech-driven experiences.

This year, the fest aligns with Kodansha’s theme, "Experience Becomes Learning," to embody a next-generation edutainment model focused on "Digital x Creativity."

Activity Highlights

Attendees can engage in various activities at the festival, with freedom to choose their preferred experiences after entering the venue—limited to four participations per person. Activities include:

1. Dungeon Challenges in Minecraft

Challenge yourself with exciting missions using Minecraft on computers or tablets.

• - Beginner’s Dungeon: A tutorial-like mission to experience basic block operations and develop spatial awareness and independent thinking as players navigate the dungeon.
• - Treasure Hunt: Seek five hidden treasures within the dungeon, enhancing observational skills and resilience.
• - Minecart Adventure: Speed through the dungeon while answering quizzes to advance, honing judgment and logical reasoning.
• - Cryptic Escape: Solve puzzles scattered throughout the dungeon in this thrilling escape room experience aimed at boosting problem-solving abilities.

2. Create Your Digital Aquarium

Choose a fish shape and design it to see it swim across a large screen, fostering connections through shared creativity as participants’ creations populate a grand digital aquarium.

3. AI Character Creation with Logic Lab

Utilize trending generative AI to develop your own unique character. This hands-on experience stimulates creativity by combining different elements and encourages participants to articulate characteristics based on AI-generated images.

Event Schedule

The event will be divided into two segments: the "Future Kids Park!" featuring a first section from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM and a second from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM. In contrast, SOZOW Fest will allow guests to enter at designated hourly intervals starting from 10:00 AM, ensuring a seamless, enjoyable experience throughout.

Registration Process

To participate:
1. Sign up for the "with class Future Kids Park!" through its special site (free entry, registering all accompanying adults and children is required).
2. Register for the SOZOW Fest separately (limited spots available). Guardians’ registration isn’t required but they must accompany their children to the event.
3. Arrive at the allotted time for the SOZOW Fest while enjoying the larger event during the designated hours.

Detailed Information

Event Name

SOZOW Fest Omotesando 2026 Summer

Date

July 4, 2026

Event Hours

From 10:00 AM with hourly entry sessions (ending at 5:30 PM)

Location

World Kita Aoyama Building, 2F, Tokyo, Japan

Target Audience

Families with children aged 4 to elementary school age

Participation Fee

Free, with prior registration required

Registration Period

June 17, 2026, 5:00 PM to July 4, 2026, 5:00 PM

Organizer

"with class" by Kodansha

Collaborator

SOZOW Inc.

Official Website

SOZOW Fest Official Site

Please note that this event is not an official Minecraft event and is not approved or endorsed by Mojang or Microsoft.

SOZOW Inc. focuses on providing creative educational experiences through technology, fostering not only digital skills but also essential non-cognitive skills among today’s youth. With programs like the SOZOW Park and SOZOW School, they emphasize the importance of curiosity and connection with innovative learning approaches, aiming to inspire the leaders of tomorrow.