Akippa to Operate Paid Parking for 'Blue Impulse Komatsushima Port Festival 2026'

Akippa Co., Ltd. (CEO: Genki Kanaya), operator of the parking marketplace 'akippa (akippa)', has announced it will operate paid parking for the 'Blue Impulse Komatsushima Port Festival 2026' to be held on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Komatsushima City, Tokushima Prefecture.

By introducing akippa's pre-booking system, the company aims not only to alleviate traffic congestion on the day of the event but also to reduce the operational burden on event organizers.

Pre-booking for paid parking opened on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

Akippa Special Site for 'Blue Impulse Komatsushima Port Festival 2026' ▼

https://www.akippa.com/event/komatsushima-minatomatsuri

The 'Komatsushima Port Festival' is best known for its spectacular fireworks display of approximately 2,500 shots. This year, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Komatsushima City's municipal establishment, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's aerobatic team, the 'Blue Impulse,' will perform a demonstration flight, drawing even larger crowds than usual.

Previously, event organizers independently managed limited pre-booking parking to ease traffic congestion, improve visitor convenience, and secure funding for the fireworks festival. Starting this year, akippa will take over this initiative, providing end-to-end support from system integration to on-site operations, further reducing the workload for the organizers.

Additionally, akippa has prior experience managing official parking for the 'Awa Odori' festival in Tokushima Prefecture since 2024. Leveraging its regional expertise, akippa will address parking and event management challenges for this event as well.

About Paid Parking

For reservations and detailed information on paid parking, please visit the akippa special site below.

Akippa Special Site for 'Blue Impulse Komatsushima Port Festival 2026' ▼

https://www.akippa.com/event/komatsushima-minatomatsuri

※ All parking spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

※ A separate service fee applies for reservations.

※ Parking is not eligible for the akippa Value Plus program.

How to Use

1. Register as an akippa member (free)

Membership with akippa is required to reserve and purchase paid parking. Existing members can use their current accounts.

2. Reserve a paid parking space

Select your preferred paid parking space via the special website and complete the purchase through online payment.

3. Use on the day

Please print your parking ticket or display it on your dashboard when arriving by car. Follow the designated routes and on-site instructions upon arrival.

Overview of 'Blue Impulse Demonstration Flight'

Date:

July 19, 2026 (Sunday)

Designated Viewing Areas in the City:

Honko Area (around Komatsushima Minato Kouryuu Center kocolo)

Komatsushima Velodrome

Akaiishi Higashi Wharf, Komatsushima City, Tokushima Prefecture

Organizer:

Blue Impulse Demonstration Flight and Related Events Executive Committee for the 75th Anniversary of Komatsushima City's Municipal Establishment

Official Website:

https://www.city.komatsushima.lg.jp/docs/5790473.html

Overview of 'Komatsushima Port Festival 2026'

Name:

Komatsushima Port Festival 2026

Date:

July 19, 2026 (Sunday)

Venue:

Around Shinminato, Komatsushima-cho, Komatsushima City, Tokushima Prefecture

Organizer:

Komatsushima Port Festival Organizing Committee

Official Website:

https://komatsushima-minatomatsuri.com/

※ Last year's press release ▼

Akippa to operate official parking for 'Awa Odori 2026'; first-time support for pre-booking of tour buses

https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000589.000016205.html

About akippa

https://www.akippa.com/

A parking marketplace that enables easy sharing of unused parking spaces such as vacant monthly parking spots, private driveways, vacant land, and commercial facilities. Drivers can easily reserve and pay in advance via web or app. Listing spaces and membership are free. The platform consistently offers over 55,000 reservable parking spaces nationwide (average active listings as of December 2025), used for various purposes including sports events, festivals, commuting, home visits, and travel. Akippa has partnered with over 50 local governments and sports clubs to address traffic congestion and parking shortages. By sharing parking spaces, akippa contributes to underutilized asset utilization and greenhouse gas reduction, aligning with SDGs. Total registered users have reached 5.4 million (as of May 2026, excluding space providers).

akippa Co., Ltd.

Head Office: 14F Park Tower, 2-10-70 Namba-Naka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Tokyo Office: Inside KANDA SQUARE WeWork, 2-2-1 Kanda-Kincho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Representative: CEO Genki Kanaya

Founded: February 2, 2009

Capital: 2 billion yen (including capital reserves)

Business: Operation of the parking marketplace 'akippa'

Website: https://akippa.co.jp

【For inquiries regarding this press release】

Public Relations, akippa Co., Ltd. (Contact: Morimura)

Tokyo Office: Inside KANDA SQUARE WeWork, 2-2-1 Kanda-Kincho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0054

Osaka Office: 14F Namba Park Tower, 2-10-70 Namba-Naka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 556-0011

Tel: 03-6450-6090

Email: pr@akippa.co.jp

URL: https://akippa.co.jp