TOKYO DIGICONX Concludes Successfully, Showcasing Innovations in Digital Content and Technology
TOKYO DIGICONX (the 3rd TOKYO XR, Metaverse & Content Business World), an event aimed at further revitalizing Tokyo’s industries related to XR, Metaverse, AI, Web3, and content, was held from January 8 (Thursday) to January 10 (Saturday), Reiwa 8 (2026), at Tokyo Big Sight South Halls 3 and 4. The event, organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the XR/Metaverse Industry Exhibition Executive Committee, concluded with approximately 8,000 visitors over three days.
This third iteration featured an exhibition and business matching with about 200 companies from various fields, alongside business seminars, a pitch event, and interactive experiences. Archived content from the event is available on the TOKYO DIGICONX official YouTube channel.
Opening Performance by Official Ambassador Aimi Sekiguchi
The opening day commenced with a video message from Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, who stated, “This third event again featured companies showcasing cutting-edge digital technology products and services, as well as content providers that beautifully adorn the digital space. It offers diverse business opportunities, including business negotiations, networking, seminars to gain the latest insights, and content for experiencing digital spaces. The fusion of everyone’s strengths will surely create products and services that Japan can proudly present to the world.”
Kunimi Mabuchi, a member of the Executive Committee and Co-Representative Director of Metaverse Japan, also addressed the attendees, commenting, “The fields of XR and Metaverse are advancing daily with the integration of AI technologies, including generative AI, bringing significant transformation to our lifestyles and business scenes. In this trend, it is crucial for companies in Tokyo and Japan to enhance their presence by connecting the technologies and ideas present here and leveraging them for the development of new products and services.”
The opening ceremony also featured an XR art performance by official ambassador Aimi Sekiguchi in collaboration with En Kono (imgee Inc.), which brought great excitement to the venue.
Business Seminars and Stage Events
Throughout the exhibition, business seminars were held to provide insights into XR, Metaverse, and AI. Topics ranged from the cutting-edge world of AI cinema, featuring director Ryo Nakajima (creating “Taste of Water” to express sake flavors with AI), director Hiroki Yamaguchi (whose AI film “Grandma Lebit” was released in August), and Naomichi Iizuka and Norihiro Kurosawa (involved in Japan’s first full-scale AI anime “Twins HinaHima”), to discussions on AI and music by renowned artists such as Haruo Chikada x Nariaki Kikkuchi and Zeebra x ☆Taku Takahashi (m-flo, block.fm).
On the public day, official ambassador Pocky delivered a live game commentary performance, generating enthusiasm among younger audiences and fans.
Vibrant Exhibition and Business Matching
The exhibition featured approximately 200 companies showcasing a diverse range of XR, Metaverse, AI, Web3, and content technologies. A concierge booth was set up to match visitors with exhibitors, supporting exhibitors in expanding their sales channels and creating multiple business opportunities.
Furthermore, a networking event for exhibitors was held after closing on the second day, facilitating exchanges of information and fostering connections among participants.
Interactive Experience Zones
To broaden the appeal of XR, Metaverse, and content, six types of interactive experience zones were set up for visitors. These ranged from Metaverse courses for beginners to a “Meta Quest 3/3S” experience corner featuring the latest VR headsets. On the public day, the ASUS latest gaming PC corner was particularly lively, attracting children and students.
DIGICONX THE PITCH Event
“DIGICONX THE PITCH” was held to support exhibitors in promoting and expanding sales channels for their innovative and promising products, technologies, and services. The theme was “New services and works opened up by digital content.”
Pitch Event and Award Ceremony Schedule
January 9 (Friday) 12:15–14:35 @Stage of Light
Judges
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Hiroaki Ishige (Director & Senior Executive Officer, Shochiku Ventures Inc.)
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Aimi Sekiguchi (XR Artist)
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Toshiyuki Sugiyama (Chief Consultant & Senior Researcher, Nikkei BP Comprehensive Research Institute)
Winners
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Grand Prix: OUEN Inc. – “99% reduction in implementation effort. Next-generation visual inspection AI that starts without learning dramatically changes inspection processes for high-mix low-volume production.”
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Semi-Grand Prix (Tech Award): LIFESCAPES Inc. – “Brain-Machine Interface (BMI) technology that doesn’t give up on healing.”
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Semi-Grand Prix (Business Creation Award): Tenku Inc. – “Chrovis: A solution for appropriate understanding of diseases and optimal treatment through genome medicine x AI.”
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Semi-Grand Prix (Content Award) / Special Award (Creator Encouragement Award): NEIGHBOR Inc. – “The era of creating domestic platforms has arrived.”
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Special Award (Creative Award): Zuuper Zoos LLC – “New animation production method born! AI animation studio.”
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Special Award (Market Award): Emotional Technologies Inc. – “Towards a new era of emotional sensing with multimodal emotion AI.”
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Special Award (Development Award): Metaverse Creators Inc. – “Metaverse creator co-creation production that creates global IPs from Japan with the power of creators x AI.”
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Special Award (Startup Encouragement Award): Nagisa Connect Inc. – “Possibilities shown by a new interaction world visited by 1 million people in 8 months and its unique advertising model.”
Exhibition Overview
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Name: TOKYO DIGICONX
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Dates: January 8 (Thu) 10:00-18:00 [Business Day], January 9 (Fri) 10:00-18:00 [Business Day], January 10 (Sat) 10:00-17:00 [Public Day]
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Venue: Tokyo Big Sight South Halls 3 and 4 (3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku)
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Admission: Free (Pre-registration required)
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Official Website: https://xr-meta-biz.tokyo
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Organizers: XR/Metaverse Industry Exhibition Executive Committee (Comprising: Tokyo Metropolitan Government, XR Consortium, Metaverse Japan, Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
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Sponsors (in no particular order): Transfer Data Inc., Japan DX Regional Revitalization Support Organization, XPAND Inc., SandBox Inc., Tokyo Information Industry Association, TOPPAN Travel Service Corporation, Present Japan
