Kepuran Greeting 2026 at Miraikan: Last Chance to Meet the Robot Before Update

The "Kepuran Greeting 2026" event will be held at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan), located at 2-3-6 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo, on Saturday, September 26th, and Sunday, September 27th, 2026. This event offers a final opportunity to interact with Miraikan's original partner robot, Kepuran, in its current form before the museum undergoes a significant renovation and temporarily closes from October 2026 to April 2027.

Interact with Kepuran Before its Upgrade

Kepuran, whose slogan is "A partner robot that interacts with you and changes," was born in July 2023 and arrived at Miraikan in November of the same year. Since then, it has engaged in numerous interactions with visitors. This special event, held after museum hours, will feature a greeting time where attendees can take photos with Kepuran. Additionally, science communicators will explain Kepuran's origins and the technology behind its movements. A retrospective display of photos and videos from Kepuran's activities will also be available.

Kepuran's Future Updates

During the renovation period from October 2026 to April 2027, Kepuran is scheduled for substantial upgrades. These include developing walking capabilities for independent movement, increasing its size, and enhancing its sensors to better perceive its surroundings. This event serves as a unique chance to meet Kepuran before these significant changes.

Event Details

• Event Name: Kepuran Greeting 2026
• Venue: National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan), inside the Permanent Exhibition Zone, in front of Geo-Cosmos.
• Date & Time: September 26th (Sat) and 27th (Sun), 2026, 17:30 - 18:30 daily.
• Eligibility: Open to all.
• Capacity: Approximately 20 groups per day (maximum 5 people per group).
• Fee: Free.
• Application: Advance registration required (lottery system). Miraikan ID registration is necessary.
• Application Period: September 3rd (Thu), 2026, 13:30 to September 15th (Tue).

Important Notes:

• As this event takes place after closing hours, access will be limited to the "Hello! Robots" exhibition area only.
• Personal photography and videography are permitted for private enjoyment, but please be mindful of other visitors. If you do not wish to be photographed for official Miraikan use (website, reports, etc.), please inform staff at the reception.
• Advance notice is required if you need a device for subtitle viewing.

Access

• Address: 2-3-6 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo
• Nearest Stations: Yurikamome Tokyo Big Sight Station / Rinkai Line Kokusai-Tenjijo Station

For further details, please refer to the official Miraikan website, paying close attention to registration procedures and any specific event guidelines.