TOKYO: The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) has been honored with the City Award at the 2026 World Smart City Awards, presented on November 4 during the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona.
The third, Collaboration-Powered efforts, focuses on promoting Tokyo’s appeal to the world through intercity networks, technical cooperation, cultural exchange, and other global engagements.
According to TMG statement, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike accepted the trophy and expressed that the team is truly honored that Tokyo has been recognized with this prestigious City Award.
The Smart City Expo World Congress, organized by Fira de Barcelona, is the leading global event for smart cities and has been held annually since 2011.
The 2026 awards competition was highly competitive, featuring 533 entries from 68 countries across three categories: the City Award, the Innovation Award, and Project Awards.