{"id":99655,"date":"2025-09-26T10:00:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T01:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/home.akihabara.kokosil.net\/?p=99655"},"modified":"2025-09-25T01:44:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T16:44:59","slug":"akihabara-lively-square-2025-held-at-udx-savonius-square","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/home.akihabara.kokosil.net\/en\/archives\/99655","title":{"rendered":"[Akihabara Lively Square 2025] Held at UDX Savonius Square!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"color: #999999\">It&#039;s back again this year! Akihabara Nigiwai Hiroba, which is held every autumn, will be held over two days from October 11th (Sat) to October 12th (Sun)!<\/span><\/h2>\n<div>\n<p> The Akihabara Tourism Promotion Association (ATPA), a non-profit organization, will be holding the &quot;Akihabara Lively Square 2025&quot; (hereinafter referred to as &quot;Nigiwai Square&quot;) for two days from October 11th (Sat) to October 12th (Sun) at UDX Savonius Square and the SEEK BASE under the elevated tracks. <\/p>\n<p align=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/home.akihabara.kokosil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/150262-6-6fd1accf86ad5916430119c59393a49c-3520x2481.png.jpeg\" alt=\"150262-6-6fd1accf86ad5916430119c59393a49c-3520x2481.png.jpeg\" width=\"640\" height=\"451\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\"> <strong>Overview of &quot;Akihabara Nigiwai Hiroba 2025&quot;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p> <strong>\u25a0Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> Saturday, October 11, 2025 13:00-17:00<\/p>\n<p> Sunday, October 12th, 11:00-17:00<\/p>\n<p> <strong>\u25a0Venue<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> Akihabara UDX 1st floor Savonius Plaza (4-14-1 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku)<\/p>\n<p> <strong>\u25a0Organizer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> Akihabara Tourism Promotion Association (ATPA), a non-profit organization<\/p>\n<p> <strong>\u25a0Sponsor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> Chiyoda Ward<\/p>\n<p> <strong>\u25a0 Cooperation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> Akihabara area businesses, organizations, and participating stores<\/p>\n<p> Admission fee: Free (advance reservations required for some experiences, admission may be limited during peak hours)<\/p>\n<p> <strong>\u25a0 Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> It promotes Akihabara&#039;s subculture and cutting-edge technology, and promotes the revitalization of local businesses.<\/p>\n<p> <strong>\u25a0Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> Promoting the charm of Akihabara&#039;s unique subculture both domestically and internationally<\/p>\n<p> Guiding visitors to stores and promoting sales<\/p>\n<p> Revitalizing local businesses and creating a continuous lively atmosphere<\/p>\n<p> Providing a new tourism experience that combines the real and virtual worlds<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\"> <strong>Main measures<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p> <strong>\u3010high tech\u3011<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> 1. Fibreon exhibit and operation experience<\/p>\n<p> 2. EV Tuk-Tuk Ride Experience<\/p>\n<p> <strong>\u3010virtual\u3011<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> 1. Virtual Bustling Plaza\/Virtual At Home Cafe<\/p>\n<p> 2. Play with VTubers in Akihabara!<\/p>\n<p> 3. xR Cast<\/p>\n<p> 4. Akihabara V-Chua<\/p>\n<p> <strong>[Subculture]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> 1. Electronics Workshop<\/p>\n<p> 2. AKIHABARA CARD SHOP<\/p>\n<p> <strong>[Free mini tour]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u30fbIntroducing the exhibitors at Akihabara Nigiwai Hiroba!<\/p>\n<p> [ <strong>Raffle]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> &#8211; Raffle tickets will be distributed to visitors and held at the lottery venue set up at Seek Base.<\/p>\n<p>\u30fbReceive coupons that can be used at participating stores<\/p>\n<p>\u30fbLottery venue store (lottery location): AkibaRobolaboMeetup<\/p>\n<p> Homepage: <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/robolabo.tokyo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-link-id=\"515bb187-16eb-449b-bcc9-2a3afa604e71\">https:\/\/robolabo.tokyo\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p> For more information, please visit: <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akibanigiwai2025.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-link-id=\"515bb187-16eb-449b-bcc9-2a3afa604e71\">https:\/\/www.akibanigiwai2025.com\/<\/a> <\/p>\n<p align=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/home.akihabara.kokosil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/150262-6-a1aa77c3628da6206a4c9412dc3a9473-3508x2481.png.jpeg\" alt=\"150262-6-a1aa77c3628da6206a4c9412dc3a9473-3508x2481.png.jpeg\" width=\"640\" height=\"453\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\"> <strong>\u3010high tech\u3011<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3> <strong>1. Fibreon exhibit and operation experience (exhibition space)<\/strong> <\/h3>\n<p align=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/home.akihabara.kokosil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/150262-6-f1d210f0da4d45f438a8c816329b87c1-701x438-1.jpg\" alt=\"150262-6-f1d210f0da4d45f438a8c816329b87c1-701x438-1.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<h3> <strong>2. EV Tuk-Tuk Ride Experience (Tuk-Tuk Space)<\/strong> <\/h3>\n<p align=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/home.akihabara.kokosil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/150262-6-ad8644acb9e72fa3f9314af70fe237d2-3900x2925-1.jpg\" alt=\"150262-6-ad8644acb9e72fa3f9314af70fe237d2-3900x2925-1.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\"> <strong>\u3010virtual\u3011<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3> <strong>1. Virtual Lively Plaza\/Virtual At Home Cafe (event space)<\/strong> <\/h3>\n<p align=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/home.akihabara.kokosil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/150262-6-2280124f611c84379bb485377d12db81-1024x768-1.jpg\" alt=\"150262-6-2280124f611c84379bb485377d12db81-1024x768-1.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/home.akihabara.kokosil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/150262-6-4b6e713849356b34e48348149d5f764b-1024x768-1.jpg\" alt=\"150262-6-4b6e713849356b34e48348149d5f764b-1024x768-1.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<h3> 2. Play with VTubers in Akihabara! (Event Space) <\/h3>\n<p align=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/home.akihabara.kokosil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/150262-6-c2a4f29df7c988bc86da93f20d03ce66-1920x1080.png.jpeg\" alt=\"150262-6-c2a4f29df7c988bc86da93f20d03ce66-1920x1080.png.jpeg\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<h3> 3. xR Cast (event space) <\/h3>\n<p align=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/home.akihabara.kokosil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/150262-6-b0a0d5941ba0ef0fe5f23013eb906fd0-1024x768-1.jpg\" alt=\"150262-6-b0a0d5941ba0ef0fe5f23013eb906fd0-1024x768-1.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<h3> 4. Akihabara V-Chuar (event space) <\/h3>\n<p align=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/home.akihabara.kokosil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/150262-6-5d7fd65da97f6a896854e0543f1e3206-1024x768-1.jpg\" alt=\"150262-6-5d7fd65da97f6a896854e0543f1e3206-1024x768-1.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\"> [Subculture]<\/h3>\n<h3> 1. Electronics Workshop (Corporate Booth A) <\/h3>\n<p align=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/home.akihabara.kokosil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/150262-6-cc5ef937d6717d0c3c7756089e10db13-1024x768-1.jpg\" alt=\"150262-6-cc5ef937d6717d0c3c7756089e10db13-1024x768-1.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<h3> 2. AKIHABARA CARD SHOP (Corporate Booth B) <\/h3>\n<p align=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/home.akihabara.kokosil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/150262-6-97413801af4529439915ab0098d61bf5-1024x768-1.jpg\" alt=\"150262-6-97413801af4529439915ab0098d61bf5-1024x768-1.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\"> Free Mini Tour<\/h3>\n<h3> A nationally certified guide-interpreter introduces the exhibitors at Akihabara Nigiwai Hiroba!<\/h3>\n<p> \u25a0Tour Overview<\/p>\n<p> Date: Saturday, October 11th, 14:00~\/16:00~<br \/>\n Sunday, October 12th 12:00~ \/ 14:00~ \/ 16:00~<br \/>\n Duration: Approximately 1 hour<br \/>\n Meeting and Disbanding: Akihabara UDX Savonius Square Akihabara Nigiwai Square Venue Reception<br \/>\n Participation fee: Free<br \/>\n Capacity: Up to 10 people per session<br \/>\n Route: Savonius Square \u2192 Seek Base \u2192 JR Akihabara Electric Town Exit \u2192 Parts Street (historical explanation) \u2192 (commonly known as) Maid Street \u2192 Participating stores \u2192 Savonius Square<\/p>\n<p> *The only store you can enter on the tour is the lottery venue at Seek Base.<\/p>\n<p> To apply, please click here \u2192 <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/YwZGbK9raaj5Vqq76\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-link-id=\"5e88c618-c4ab-448e-b89f-b37c71acb56d\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/YwZGbK9raaj5Vqq76<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\"> Lottery<\/h3>\n<p> For those who visit Akihabara Nigiwai Hiroba 2025!<\/p>\n<p> A chance to win coupons that can be used at participating stores at the lottery venue inside the Akihabara SEEKBASE ARM store<br \/>\n You can receive your lottery ticket at the general reception desk. <\/p>\n<p align=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/home.akihabara.kokosil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/150262-6-f8233a64c1474aa57208fe1d6d3bd5fe-1475x1109-1.jpg\" alt=\"150262-6-f8233a64c1474aa57208fe1d6d3bd5fe-1475x1109-1.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"481\" \/><\/p>\n<p> For more information, please visit: <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akibanigiwai2025.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-link-id=\"515bb187-16eb-449b-bcc9-2a3afa604e71\">https:\/\/www.akibanigiwai2025.com\/<\/a> <\/p>\n<p align=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/home.akihabara.kokosil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/150262-6-b450d4d1135b378ccd0e117dce0273c7-1909x2700.png.jpeg\" alt=\"150262-6-b450d4d1135b378ccd0e117dce0273c7-1909x2700.png.jpeg\" width=\"453\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<h3> [Outline of the Akihabara Tourism Promotion Association, a non-profit organization]<\/h3>\n<p> The Association provides the following activities to domestic and international tourists and businesses visiting Akihabara.<\/p>\n<p> (1) Activities to promote urban development<\/p>\n<p> (2) Activities to promote tourism<\/p>\n<p> (3) Activities to promote academic, cultural, artistic or sports fields<\/p>\n<p> (4) International Cooperation Activities<\/p>\n<p> (5) Activities to promote science and technology<\/p>\n<p> (6) Activities aimed at revitalizing economic activity<\/p>\n<p> (7) Activities of liaison, advice, or assistance regarding the management or activities of organizations that carry out the activities listed in the preceding paragraphs.<\/p>\n<p>\u30fbEstablished: September 14, 2007<\/p>\n<p>\u30fbLocation: 5F MINTRON Akihabara Building, 2-13-5 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku<\/p>\n<p>\u30fbRepresentative: Chairman Tomio Izumi <\/p>\n<p align=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/home.akihabara.kokosil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/150262-6-86035eb5b46cd7db88e886d3ddbabc06-3900x857.png.jpeg\" alt=\"150262-6-86035eb5b46cd7db88e886d3ddbabc06-3900x857.png.jpeg\" width=\"640\" height=\"141\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/home.akihabara.kokosil.net\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-machine-translation\/images\/google-translate.png\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#039;s back again this year! Akihabara Nigiwai Hiroba, which is held every autumn, will be held over two days from October 11th (Sat) to October 12th (Sun)! The Akihabara Tourism Promotion Association (ATPA), a non-profit organization, will be holding the &quot;Akihabara Lively Square 2025&quot; (hereinafter referred to as &quot;Nigiwai Square&quot;) for two days from October 11th (Sat) to October 12th (Sun) at UDX Savonius Square and the SEEK BASE under the elevated tracks. Overview of &quot;Akihabara Nigiwai Hiroba 2025&quot; \u25a0Schedule Saturday, October 11, 2025 13:00-17:00 Sunday, October 12th, 11:00-17:00 \u25a0Venue Akihabara UDX 1st floor Savonius Plaza (4-14-1 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku) \u25a0Organizer Akihabara Tourism Promotion Association (ATPA), a non-profit organization \u25a0Sponsor Chiyoda [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":99387,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-99655","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/home.akihabara.kokosil.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99655","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/home.akihabara.kokosil.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/home.akihabara.kokosil.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/home.akihabara.kokosil.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/home.akihabara.kokosil.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99655"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/home.akihabara.kokosil.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99655\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":99658,"href":"https:\/\/home.akihabara.kokosil.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99655\/revisions\/99658"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/home.akihabara.kokosil.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/99387"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/home.akihabara.kokosil.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99655"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/home.akihabara.kokosil.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99655"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/home.akihabara.kokosil.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99655"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}