“Robot City Under Mount Fuji”: Japan Set to Unveil World’s First Fully Automated Underground Metropolis by 2025, developed by Toyota

> Japan is set to unveil the world’s first robot city, known as Woven City, at the base of Mount Fuji. This ambitious project by Toyota Motor Corporation represents a fusion of cutting-edge technology and innovative urban planning. Occupying the former grounds of the Higashi-Fuji plant in Shizuoka Prefecture, this city is poised to become a living laboratory for **autonomous vehicles, smart infrastructure, and sustainable living practices**.

> Spanning 175 acres, the city is designed to accommodate Toyota engineers, staff, and their families, creating a dynamic environment where innovation thrives. This unique setting will allow residents, known as “Inventors” and “Weavers,” to design, test, and interact with emerging technologies in daily life. The city’s infrastructure is meticulously planned to integrate autonomous vehicles, such as the e-Palette, which serve as the primary mode of transport, alongside dedicated pedestrian and mobility lanes.

> The urban system is powered by a **hydrogen fuel cell grid**, complemented by solar panels and advanced eco-waste management systems. This energy network not only supports the city’s needs but also serves as a model for future urban environments. Each building, street, and service is interconnected, allowing for full-spectrum data collection and simulation of urban models. This interconnectedness transforms the city into both a simulation environment and a functional habitat, providing real-world testing grounds for smart infrastructure technologies. While Woven City is not yet open to tourists, **Toyota plans public access in 2026**, aiming to establish a scalable model for global implementation.

Toyota is [selling bonds to finance its futuristic city.](https://jingdaily.com/posts/toyota-sells-bonds-to-finance-its-futuristic-city-goals)

So it’s just a company town for Toyota staff. I guess Japan continuing to push for hydrogen while basically everyone has abandoned it is also not that surprising. The city should be almost done by now though shouldn’t it? There doesn’t seem to be any photos even though they want to unveil it by 2025 which is almost half way over…