Toyota is preparing to present its Woven City concept, a futuristic city near Japan’s Mount Fuji. Set to launch this year, the city will serve as a living laboratory for the development and testing of cutting-edge technology in artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous cars, and sustainable living.
During the first phase, around 100 residents will relocate to the city, including Toyota employees and their families. The population will eventually grow to around 2,000 with ambitions to include more new technologies in daily life.
Toyota’s chairman, Akio Toyoda, unveiled the Woven City concept five years ago as part of the company’s commitment to developing a sustainable and technological future. Speaking at the CES technology expo, Toyoda emphasized the project’s importance in accelerating innovation, stating, “Woven City serves as a testing ground for new technologies.”
Construction on the city began in 2021, with the first phase completed in late 2024. Woven City, which would cover an area the size of 100 soccer fields, will include smart dwellings, autonomous transportation systems, and interconnected technologies all aimed at promoting a sustainable lifestyle.
Despite its potential, Toyoda admits that Woven City may not yield direct revenues for Toyota. However, he emphasized the project’s overarching goal: “As global citizens, we have a responsibility to invest in a future that benefits humanity and the planet.”
The project also includes activities to promote innovation, such as pitch competitions and grants for entrepreneurs and individuals with game-changing ideas. Furthermore, Toyota intends to incorporate its Arene software platform with the city’s operations, speeding development procedures and lowering expenses.
For at least two years, the city will remain closed to the public, setting a new standard for integrating advanced technology into urban living. Woven City shows Toyota’s bold vision for a more sustainable and inventive future.
