Toyota Woven City marks first year of real-world testing and community growth

Summary

Approximately 30 proof-of-concept projects underway at Woven City, with the Woven City AI Vision Engine adding new capabilities
Seven companies join Woven City as Inventors, bringing the total to 31
Phase 2 construction begins and visitors from across Japan will be welcomed to Phase 1 beginning October 1

SHIZUOKA, Japan (September 25, 2026) – Toyota Woven City (“Woven City”), jointly developed by Toyota Motor Corporation (“Toyota”) and Woven by Toyota, Inc. (“WbyT”), today marked the first anniversary of its official launch. Since starting operations as a test course for mobility, proof-of-concept trials (“POCs”) have steadily expanded.

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