Toyota's Woven City: a Prototype City of the Future

Toyota has revealed plans to build a prototype "city" of the future on a 175-acre site at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan. Called the Woven City, it will be a fully connected ecosystem powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
Envisioned as a "living laboratory," the Woven City will serve as a home to full-time residents and researchers who will be able to test and develop technologies such as autonomy, robotics, personal mobility, smart homes and artificial intelligence in a real-world environment.
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[@DIYFabrications]

As an architect and designer, I would love to be a part of a project like this. The opportunities to break the mold are endless. Generate new ways to power lives and live together.

[@toyotauk]

Thank you for your support. For more details and for a link to express your interest in becoming a development partner with Toyota, click here: fal.cn/35ZQl

[@akiotoyoda6682]

you can always have your way thank you once again

[@ericreede8222]

Would be great if artists and free thinkers would be invited to think along. Otherwise it might end up as a lab to test on the inhabitants 😅 and we’ll have a new issue of sumashishi, the counterpart of karoshi. Wishing for the best of course. Keep in mind you always need critical thinkers on your way to this great place.

[@wigswest]

I can totally see this happening and succeeding... in Japan. Anywhere else, not so much

[@ph11p3540]

It would work in America but only if it's a gated community, otherwise crime would be a major problem. Japan has a monolithic population demographic and culture. America has many opposing cultures and demographics.

[@thunderlighting2006]

I would move to Japan honestly if they finish building the city in my life time

[@alexbraatz1431]

nah i disagree

[@ChuanChihChou]

Some elements of this are already happening in China

[@gdoldays9964]

@willeyG Agreed. Japan is definitely at the forefront of getting things done the right way.

[@alexwolf4435]

When Toyota plays SimCity a lot

[@TunesOfFreedom]

HA HA HA HA !!!!

[@southpineshooligan]

cities skylines** Simcity is inferior on all levels ahaha

[@skyfeelan]

@@southpineshooligan simcity is easier to mention in a regular basis though

[@southpineshooligan]

@@skyfeelan I mean, yes, but no. You underestimate cities skylines reach

[@crunchybro123]

@@southpineshooligan i know what you mean but hes talking about how more people know simcity

[@paulceronio5348]

The complexities in designing, building, maintaining and managing buildings and cities are enormous. I believe that only Data / Software / AI and all things technology can assist us in making the daily and future existence of cities a possible and pleasant experience. Well Done Toyota and Woven City!

[@steveharris1740]

This reminds me of what Walt Disney envisioned for EPCOT, the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow.

[@Veyjinn]

Yes Yes and Yes, THIS is what the humanity should work for! THIS is ladies and gentlemen a economically and environmentally healthy and balanced city! A few years ago I started thinking about popularising this kind of structure. 99% of our cities are build for the economy and not for people. This is one of the big factors of inequality. Make cities suitable for people! The results will cause less suicide, less depression and a better life.

[@gianp33]

dream high zoomer, we're going downhill

[@kthen9670]

@@gianp33 🤡

[@Imago27292]

@@gianp33 shut up

[@beepboopo-o593]

I'd love to live in a place like this. Only if humans don't become too anti-social and depend too much on machines. I'd like to see how this goes tho

[@arklanbk]

already happened

[@justsomeonewithbigolegittybity]

I get your point the community is a big part it can affect the living experience a lot even for a city like that u can be depressed there if the ppl are like robots

[@mogznwaz]

You know it will be abused

[@cobinfo7414]

BIG should look at the NEXT21 project in Osaka as an example to learn from: A superstructure with totally adaptable, energy efficient independent dwelling units. The project, since initial construction, has constantly been a site for experimentation in hydrogen fuel cell equipment, green roofs, varying life-styles, all with different architects involved over time...it is a perfect example of the OPEN BUILDING approach, which Toyota ought to be using!

[@amralmatni6586]

Who's here from Donut media Toyota reliability 😂

[@roof1217]

lol same

[@gustavosaliola]

+1

[@appletv4327]

🇯🇵💞🇯🇵💞🇯🇵💞🇯🇵💞🇯🇵💞🇯🇵💞

[@Lil_Bean00]

They should get rocket bunny involved. I would live in that city.

[@vladimir_ckau]

+

[@Xamy-]

Just to everyone looking at this going “far-fetched”. Just remember that everyone thought that it was far fetched that we would fly. Yes the design that Toyota has shown off here requires a large amount of money (Curves in construction mean added cost and this cannot feasibily be scaled to existing cities), but that doesn’t mean you dismiss an idea just because it has a flaw. Instead try to refine it and push it forward :)

[@Colathan]

That's the spirit of innovation! Build off of new perspectives and experiences to create something of value. Rather than saying "this won't work" I like to be open to experiences. When a big corporation announces something this astounding, of course they want to hear feedback. That way, this idea can be built upon and become something truly valuable.

[@toyotauk]

Hear, hear!

[@akiotoyoda6682]

@@Colathan you have said it all and I'm glad to hear this from you it simply means that you have good ideas and good experience I would love to work with some of your experience and ideas thank you very much if you don't mind I will love to have conversation with you thank you once again

[@komentor1993]

@@Colathan the creative field needs more people like you

[@HerberthRuedaAntezana]

Hola. Genial. Gracias por el vídeo. Saludos desde Arequipa-Perú-América del Sur.

[@عبدالعزيزالعوفي-ر4و]

What is the name of the program you used in rendering the video

[@mattmuscat8496]

I was searching for a t shirt on google yet i ended up here. Life works in mysterious ways

[@toyotauk]

Doesn't it just! What do you think to Toyota's Woven City, Matt?

[@mattmuscat8496]

@@toyotauk It's awesome! Not to mention I really dream of visiting Japan!

[@akiotoyoda6682]

maybe life want you to be part of us that is why you are directed here god bless you thank you once again

[@lisepham4311]

lmao, same. This is such a wonderful coincidence that i found this woven city project cause i am absolutely love the vision behind this and love to be a part of this ;33

[@earthling9913]

THIS is the future. I see this happening in 2025-2030.

[@BobRooney290]

yeah, for super rich people. realistically, the population of the world is growing exponentially and places like this will be out of their reach.

[@earthling9913]

@@BobRooney290 ofc, and besides, this city they're making is only for toyota employees and family of those who work there.

[@davidareyouhuman]

I want to leave a print in Woven City. Open up an Art Business were artist can summit art work and have art shows and art displayed all the time. Artist can use original art tools and AI (artificial intelligence) art tools and combine both to make something cool! Endless possibilities as long as we don’t forget who we are.

[@richardbaddeley1760]

Too much art.

[@heathernmunoz]

What a great idea. Now all the city needs is a touch of fantasy magic and an interesting family like mine 🙂 The city needs to tell a story like the streets of Kyoto. What is the story, Toyota?

[@mhm3437]

Been hearing and seeing big projects for years about modern cities like this from different companies but nothing is done in reality I wonder why?! I really hope that many companies do more cities like this it’s amazing and breathtaking my eyes are tired from the ugliness of today’s cities and neighbors.

[@RYSEAmato]

more profit can be made elsewhere

[@PrinceYanelbg]

Can't wait. The future sounds exciting.

[@lilli9822]

I live in the countryside, here it is heaven, nature provides everything I need.

[@BruceWayne-pm6co]

THANK YOU

[@Telefission]

Please take inspiriation from city's like in Trials: Fusion, those concept cities are amazing

[@tiemrutirakentaake360]

everything is possible in japan , IHC, KHC and MHC will support it

[@MarkusFolz]

Good thing this is not a concept for Germany, because the bureaucracy would rip your hopes and dreams to shreds, Toyota. (I like it tho)

[@jiula]

Lol

[@sabisabiti]

This idea looks beautiful. But there's a big thing missing. In order for all this to be kept green, the city needs grazing animals to help fertilize it and continually regenerate the soil. It can basically be a farm woven with the city providing nutritious food while at the same time sharing the life and keeping the greens green. Water is another question too.

[@toyotauk]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us, Saba! You can take a closer look at Toyota's hydrogen-powered city of the future, here: fal.cn/369xl

[@nxsa6565]

A lot of people wait for flying cars I say...let’s leave cars on ground 😊 and drones and airplanes for much “larger” travels and drones maybe for like “delivery” Cars are just meant to be on ground. I feel like people want to put everything to float but Imean there’s no necessity....I love the idea of having more futuristic features on a car more so than a flying one. This looks beautiful.

[@faemusic_]

okay now you made me want to live there. What are we going to do about this situation :|

[@jiula]

I've got an option

[@lastguardian5517]

@@jiula ?

[@boiifyoudont2952]

Same bro

[@jiula]

@@lastguardian5517 crowd fund

[@akiotoyoda6682]

You are always welcome thank you

[@dipeshkeshari6520]

amazing concept. this really looks like the real future of upcoming cities, i hope suggestions are welcomed by @toyota would like to suggest some ideas :)

[@toyotauk]

Yes, we love hearing from you all Dipesh?

[@luzcamaraorlando]

Although I do love the concept, I actually expected to see a CITY, and not what seems like a vacation resort. EPCOT alone is bigger than this, about 300 acres; yet they called it "Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow". Not City... FYI!!! I am not hating, I love it! I guess I was expecting to see something else. ;-)

[@toyotauk]

Thanks for your feedback, Kevin! Envisioned as a “living laboratory,” the city will be home to full-time residents and researchers who will be able to test and develop technologies such as autonomy, robotics, personal mobility, smart homes and artificial intelligence in a real-world environment. You can find out more, here: fal.cn/368EK

[@GeorgeHayao]

Has the pandemic caused modifications to this plan? Even so, I would gladly volunteer to become a resident of this unique city! Where can I sign up?!

[@rupert-japan]

Japan was 100% sustainable green culture during Edo. I know it - and live it in the present as a natural farmer - in our kominka farmhouse in Fukuoka Prefecture. This Woven city just looks like a condominium development!. Eco cities actually don't need transport as you don't need to go anywhere - as that is the idea!!. My daily fuel to cook on is fallen branches. No fuel cells required!. Just walk with a basket every morning.

[@lucathegamer9113]

What about skyscrapers?

[@nakfx134]

Black Mirror City

[@dorinbivolaru3330]

Magnificent!

[@goldenvalley-uk]

Fascinating!

[@Bigdawgs17]

The best thing about japan is that they have protected their culture with gear up

[@Torbencosirax]

With wich programm has this been made?

[@HipHopLuv123]

Oh boy ! A smart City that tracks your every move! yay!

[@matheusmartins1999]

*Hyper fantastic, it will be a mega work! it will be a great tourist spot*

[@tnorovkhorol8282]

This is the future 🙌

[@stanleywiselin3479]

Let’s us look backwards at our history.... the history of so many nations of the world. We have so many inspirational sustainable ideas to take away from our history which are truly sustainable. 1. Adobe for building material - In Iran olden adobe buildings still exist 2. Wind catchers- Helps avoid so much damage to our environment due to existing cooling systems 3. Plastic- look back towards the time when plastic never existed but still humanity was thriving. This would enable us to do away with plastics. It can be a never ending list to get inspired.

[@froxdiaries8667]

i wanna live there!! =)

[@andromeda2308]

I hope it will be a reality soon

[@NWE_Dr_Ether]

Nice video! :p

[@EduArchs]

We all will be happy, if it happens earliest

[@rebaonereba4213]

Reimagining the future.

[@maryw459]

I want to live there but where's the mass transit??

[@MatthewChang-rq1bu]

Let’s make this city real

[@sadikhossain5108]

love toyota very much

[@Nick14Z]

Does anyone know what are kind of software used for the animation?

[@loydens]

Perfect 👌👌👌👌👌

[@عبدالعزيزالعوفي-ر4و]

What is the programs you used in this video

[@toyotauk]

Hello, this is a Toyota Motor Corporation video so we'd recommend contacting them. Thanks.

[@BruceWayne-pm6co]

YOU GUYS ARE INSANE. Is Toyota deleting negative comments?

[@Binkusbigday]

This has TERRABLE IDEA deeply engraved on each aspect of it.

[@helloworld-sl2lw]

Would love to live there

[@toyotauk]

Thank you for your comment. There are plenty more details on the plans for the Woven City on our blog. Take a closer look here: fal.cn/39HS3.

[@kohtayasuda1984]

one of the concern is erruption of Mt Fuji. How people could evacuate

[@steam9583]

This concept seems like the master plan of E.P.C.O.T.

[@ja9star824]

Agree.

[@bebopper47]

Ho-hum. GM's exhibit, NY World's Fair, 1939. Its Motorama was the most popular; it anticipated the city of 1989 which resembled this one conceptually.

[@katemiller3573]

The all seeing eye in the logo and center of the city..

[@southpineshooligan]

man you're reaching with that one lmfao

[@mrBIGGUY137]

its cool but i like the past

[@liberator48]

I don't think it's going to be a city for people to live in. It's probably just a concept to prove how "smart cities" can be done.

[@casalnippon]

estou indo morar com minha esposa ano que vem no japão. gostaria de fazer parte dessa cidade.

[@favourhugo]

Did anyone else feel the Bladerunner vibe?

[@nimaiiikun]

the Woven City model in 2023 looks a lot less ambitious than this concept from 2020.

[@MikKhaim]

Which program were used?

[@toyotauk]

Find out about the prototype city here, Mik: fal.cn/360IE

[@asnierkishcowboy]

We can do that in germany too.... in after around 25 years of gathering permissions before we start building.

[@toyotauk]

You can take a closer look at Toyota's hydrogen-powered city of the future, here: fal.cn/369xl 👍

[@asnierkishcowboy]

@@toyotauk Thanks for cheering me up guys (lol). I am at the verge of obtaining my phd in mathematics in the next months AND i am learing japanese for one year now. Any chance i can move in into the woven city? Also id be happy to help elderly japanese people.

[@toyotauk]

Good stuff. Keep an eye on our social channels for more news on Toyota's Woven City. Thanks.

[@dohminkonoha3200]

Welcome to Cyberpunk 2027 Toyota City

[@earthling9913]

More like solarpunk, look it up...😄

[@danyprasetyawan]

approved

[@oldrichhrozny487]

No shops, no sport facilities, no kindergartens, no schools, no public transport... you have to travel everywhere at snail's speed with autonomous cars which can't possible handle the traffic. It looks good though.

[@dominicdo8697]

This city gives me 2030 vibes

[@erickavilagomez9311]

I like toyota.

[@toyotauk]

Thanks for your support, Erick! Do you have a favourite Toyota model?

[@erickavilagomez9311]

@@toyotauk toyota corolla.

[@toyotauk]

Great! Any generation in particular?

[@erickavilagomez9311]

@@toyotauk corolla 2018 and 2020 good car.

[@toyotauk]

Both fantastic cars 👍

[@maximme]

Urechrt city in Holland is already a reality. This is just an Artist cleaned Up of the same.

[@timelessinteriors2014]

pc spec plese

[@davidgan792]

This is like the Asian Wakanda

[@yakisanchez9606]

Me gusta esa ciudad

[@simmzzzz]

Every kid will get a free radioactive toy! 0:53

[@smartass0123]

$FRSX 🔥📈📈📈

[@sonsdanatureza5195]

Que vídeo massa valeu mesmo!

[@californiabob3231]

Looks like Montréal but smaller.

[@fmartingorb]

I like that city design and management can be objectified by data driven AI. Taking the human element away can be a good thing

[@Xamy-]

Francisco Martin thats techno babble lol

[@fmartingorb]

Xamanthas I am a UX designer :)

[@Xamy-]

Francisco Martin Im saying you could just have said you like ‘that results drive decisions in these automated cities. Humans dont always make objective decisions’

[@fmartingorb]

@@Xamy- But that is so boring :)

[@akiotoyoda6682]

Thank you very much God bless you

[@Sanjasochi]

May I take there my physically real cute Pitbull-terrier dog with me?

[@sandeshbhandare7238]

This is the same as LA

[@eri7-11]

But what happens if Mount Fuji erupts?

[@_0_restart_0_]

The city will build a dome around itself and will be put in quarantine.

[@eri7-11]

@@_0_restart_0_ wow スゴいですね！

[@rkroadstories3752]

We should also allow people who are interested in driving. Maybe create a separate place for them too

[@maxeeroam]

If Toyota has such a sum of money to build a future city then I would like to request them to build forests which were destroyed in past too.

[@johnjohnson3681]

Why would Toyota have to fix the mistakes of other countries?

[@ralphdealca7857]

I place my Bros safety at the fandom

[@inatus_s]

Oh cool, it's academy city

[@majesticuncasual186]

can you imagine this slamming all those people together in detroit?

[@calorus]

I love you Toyota... but will it be "Self-Charging"?

[@moonbeeps]

Powered by hydrogen fuel cells

[@UnofficialClipper]

simcity dream land that will never come alive.

[@ifdesy]

Life if Dafuq boom didn't make a video of a head singing in toilet:

[@matthewchang5701]

Why not build an airport

[@kelvinloo2737]

SimCity!

[@shinigami1176]

This is more achievable than the line lol

[@paulbarberousse3273]

Toyota needs landscape architects for sure. Trees cannot grow in a small pit (at beginning of an animation).

[@natyg.c9910]

🌻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@テスト-r1x7g]

すみてぇなあ

[@franciscocostello8604]

Like si quieres q Luisito comunista vaya allí

[@tetuo42o]

SNSに余計な事を書くな　by関暁夫

[@adrianofontana5371]

Tecnologia!

[@lofitakemusic]

🎌🙌🙌🙌🎌

[@whoppinator4672]

so its basically a prius on steroids